RRB NTPC (Under Graduate) Eligibility Criteria 2026

RRB NTPC (Under Graduate) Eligibility Criteria 2026

Candidates applying for RRB NTPC (Under Graduate) Recruitment 2026 under CEN 07/2026 must meet the prescribed age limit, educational qualification, nationality and medical standards. The eligibility conditions vary according to category and post.

RRB NTPC (Under Graduate) Age Limit 2026

The minimum age is 18 years and the maximum age is 30 years as on 1 January 2027. The prescribed date-of-birth limits are given below.

Both the minimum and maximum date-of-birth limits are inclusive. Candidates must enter their date of birth exactly as recorded in their Class 10 or equivalent certificate.

RRB NTPC (Under Graduate) Age Relaxation 2026

Upper-age relaxation is available to eligible candidates in the categories listed below, subject to the conditions and certificates prescribed in the official notification.

• Age relaxation is not cumulative. If a candidate qualifies under more than one category, only the maximum applicable relaxation is allowed.
• SC, ST and OBC-NCL candidates applying against unreserved vacancies cannot claim their respective category-based age relaxation.
• PwBD candidates applying against unreserved vacancies are subject to the applicable PwBD-UR relaxation and post-suitability conditions.
• Applicable relaxation claims must be supported by valid documents in the prescribed format.

RRB NTPC (Under Graduate) Educational Qualification 2026

Candidates must possess the required educational qualification from a recognised board, university or institution by the last date of application, 13 November 2026.

Important notes:

• The minimum 50% aggregate marks requirement is not insisted upon for SC/ST candidates, Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD), Ex-Servicemen, or candidates who possess a qualification higher than 12th standard.
• Candidates awaiting the results of their final qualifying examination are not eligible to apply.
• Educational certificates and marksheets must support the qualification claimed in the application. Candidates may be required to provide proof of the result declaration date during Document Verification.

RRB NTPC (Under Graduate) Nationality 2026

A candidate must satisfy one of the following nationality or citizenship conditions:

• A citizen of India.
• A subject of Nepal or Bhutan.
• A person of Indian origin who has migrated from Pakistan, Burma, Sri Lanka, specified East African countries or Vietnam with the intention of permanently settling in India.

Candidates falling under the categories other than Indian citizens must meet the applicable conditions and produce a Certificate of Eligibility issued by the Government of India wherever required. The certificate must be submitted during Document Verification.

RRB NTPC (Under Graduate) Medical Standards 2026

Candidates must meet the medical fitness requirements for the post they choose. The medical examination is conducted by the Railway Administration, and candidates found medically unsuitable for their opted post will not be offered an alternative appointment.

Medical Vision Requirements

These vision standards are indicative. Candidates should refer to the official notification and the applicable Indian Railway Medical Manual for complete requirements. Candidates who have undergone LASIK or another refractive-error correction procedure are not eligible for posts with A-3 medical standards. Specific conditions apply to B-2 and C-2 posts.

Typing Proficiency for Clerk Posts

The CBT-based Typing Skill Test has been dispensed with for Accounts Clerk Cum Typist and Junior Clerk Cum Typist under CEN 07/2026. Candidates are nevertheless expected to possess basic computer and typing proficiency, which may be assessed after joining. Unsatisfactory performance may affect or delay confirmation or promotion as specified in the notification.

Important Eligibility Instructions

• Eligibility at the application stage is provisional and subject to document verification.
• Candidates claiming age relaxation or reservation must possess valid certificates in the prescribed format.
• Incorrect information, unsupported claims or failure to meet the eligibility conditions can lead to cancellation of candidature.
• Check the official RRB notification and any subsequent corrigendum for the complete and latest eligibility rules.