RRB is an abbreviation of Railway Re Board (RRB). It conducts RRB Non-Technical Popular Categories (NTPC) Exam for various auxiliary posts in the Indian Railways. Here is the list of various posts offered by RRB-
- Junior Clerk cum Typist
- Accounts Clerk cum Typist
- Junior Time Keeper
- Trains Clerk
- Commercial cum Ticket Clerk
- Traffic Assistant
- Goods Guard
- Senior Commercial cum Ticket Clerk
- Senior Clerk cum Typist
- Junior Account Assistant cum Typist
- Senior Time Keeper
- Commercial Apprentice
- Station Master
As every exam has eligibility criteria, RRB also follows the same trend. There is a set of conditions, known as eligibility criteria, decided by the RRB that needs to be fulfilled by the aspirants to be eligible for the RRB exam.
All candidates applying for the RRB exam must check out the RRB eligibility criteria discussed in this article.
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RRB Eligibility Criteria
RRB aspirants should note that not fulfilling the eligibility criteria will result in the rejection of the application. Here are the details of the RRB eligibility criteria. Check them out!
RRB NTPC Age Limit
RRB exam has two stages – undergraduate or 12th pass and graduate level. The age limit for students applying under stage 1(undergraduate) is 18-30 years, and for graduates, it’s 18-33 years.
Therefore, the minimum age required is 18 years. Here are the details of the RRB NTPC age limit post-wise.
Age Limit – 18-30 years
- Post- Junior Timekeeper
- Commercial cum Ticket Clerk
- Junior Clerk cum Typist
- Trains Clerk
- Assistant Clerk cum Typist
Age Limit -18-33 Years
- Commercial Apprentice
- Goods Guard
- Traffic Assistant
- Senior Clerk cum Typist
- Senior Commercial cum Ticket Clerk
- Senior Time Keeper
- Junior Account Assistant cum Typist
- Station Master
RRB NTPC Eligibility-Age Limit Relaxation
RRB has provided age relaxations for different categories of people. According to RRB age limit relaxation, the upper age limit is extended by some years.
| Category | Age Relaxation |
| SC/ST | 5 years |
| OBC | 3 years |
| Category | Sub-Category | Age Relaxation |
| PwD | UR | 10 Years |
| OBC | 13 Years | |
| SC/ST | 15 Years | |
| Ex-Serviceman candidates | UR | 30 years + the number of years of service in Defense + three years |
| SC/ST | 35 years + the number of years of service in Defense + three years | |
| OBC | 33 years + the number of years of service in Defense + three years. | |
| Candidates who were domiciled from Jammu and Kashmir during the period 01-01-1980 to 31-12-1989. | UR | 35 Years |
| OBC | 38 Years | |
| SC/ST | 40 Years | |
| Candidates serving as Casual Labor, Group C and Group D staff in Indian Railways with a minimum of 3 years of service | UR | 40 years |
| OBC | 43 Years | |
| SC/ST | 45 Years | |
| Candidates working in Quasi-Administrative offices of Railway organizations like Co-operative societies, Railway Canteen, and Institutes | UR | 30 years + length of service or 5 years, whichever is lower |
| OBC | 33 years + length of service or 5 years, whichever is lower | |
| SC/ST | 35 years + length of service or 5 years, whichever is lower | |
Widows/divorcee/judicially separated women but not remarried | UR | 35 Years |
| OBC | 38 Years | |
| SC/ST | 40 Years |
RRB NTPC Eligibility- Qualification
Here are the minimum educational qualifications needed for RRB NTPC for different posts. Candidates applying for the exam must look into it.
The minimum qualification for many posts in RRB is a degree from an identified university.
| Post | Qualification |
| Commercial Apprentice | Degree from a recognized University or its equivalent. |
| Station Master | Degree from a recognized University or its equivalent. |
| Goods Guard | Degree from a recognized University or its equivalent. |
| Junior Accounts Assistant CumTypist | Degree from a recognized University or its equivalent. Typing proficiency in English / Hindi on Computer |
| Senior Clerk Cum Typist | Degree from a recognized University or its equivalent. Typing proficiency in English / Hindi on Computer |
| Senior Commercial Cum TicketClerk | Degree from a recognized University or its equivalent. |
| Senior Time Keeper | Degree from a recognized university or its equivalent and Proficiency in typing Hindi/ English on computer |
| Traffic Assistant | Degree from a recognized University or its equivalent. |
| Commercial Cum Ticket Clerk | 12th with at least 50% marks in the aggregate.50% marks are not to be insisted upon in case of SC/ST/Persons with Benchmark Disability/Ex-servicemen and candidates possessing qualifications higher than 12th |
| Accounts Clerk Cum Typist | 12th with at least 50% marks in the aggregate.50% marks are not to be insisted upon in the case of SC/ST/Persons with Benchmark Disability/Ex-servicemen and candidates possessing qualifications higher than 12th Proficiency in typing Hindi/ English on computer |
| Junior Clerk Cum Typist | 12th with at least 50% marks in the aggregate.50% marks are not to be insisted upon in the case of SC/ST/Persons with Benchmark Disability/Ex-servicemen and the candidates who possess qualifications higher than 12th (+2 stages).Proficiency in typing Hindi/ English on computer |
| Junior Time Keeper | 12th with at least 50% marks in the aggregate.50% marks are not to be insisted upon in the case of SC/ST/Persons with Benchmark Disability/Ex-servicemen and candidates who possessing qualifications higher than 12th Proficiency in typing Hindi/ English on computer |
| Trains Clerk | 12th with at least 50% marks in the aggregate.50% marks are not to be insisted upon in the case of SC/ST/Persons with Benchmark Disability/Ex-servicemen and the candidates who possess qualifications higher than 12th |
RRB NTPC Eligibility – Nationality
- Anyone with citizenship in India
- A citizen of Bhutan or Nepal
- A Tibetan Refugee who came to India before 1st January 1962 intending to permanently settle in India
- Anyone who is an Indian Origin and migrated from Zambia, the United Republic of Tanzania (formerly Tanganyika and Zanzibar), Burma, and East African countries of Uganda, Kenya, Pakistan, Ethiopia, Vietnam, Malawi, and Zaire to settle in India Permanently can apply for RRB exam.
Frequently Asked Questions on RRB NTPC Eligibility
Q1- Can you tell me the RRB NTPC Age limit for General Category?
A1- The RRB NTPC age limit for the general category is 30 years for undergraduates and 33 for graduates.
Q2-What is the minimum RRB NTPC qualification?
A2-For posts like Commercial cum Ticket Clerk, Clerk cum Typist,
For Assistant Trains Clerk, you need a 12th passed certificate, while for some posts you need a graduation degree.