RRB NTPC Eligibility Criteria - the Nationality, Age limit, Educational Qualification & Physical fitness
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Feb 17, 2021
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Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) invited online applications from eligible candidates for around 35,208 vacancies in various zonal Railways and Production Units of Indian Railways for the posts under Non-Technical Popular Categories (NTPC). The posts announced under RRB NTPC recruitment are 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, and Station Master, etc.
Before applying for the upcoming RRB NTPC, read about the eligibility norms including age, upper age limit, educational qualification(s), and medical standards. as discussed in this article.
The RRB NTPC Eligibility Criteria, which is set by the Railways Recruitment Board, is as follows:
- Nationality
- Age limit,
- Educational Qualification
- Physical fitness
Nationality of RRB NTPC Eligibility Criteria
According to the RRB NTPC official notification, a candidate writing the exam must belong to the following nationalities:
- An Indian citizen
- A subject of Nepal or Bhutan
- A Tibetan Refugee who came over to India before 1st January 1962 to permanently settle in India
- A person of Indian origin who has migrated from Pakistan, Burma, East African countries of Kenya, Uganda, the United Republic of Tanzania (formerly Tanganyika and Zanzibar), Zambia, Malawi, Zaire, Ethiopia, and Vietnam with to permanently settle in India.
RRB NTPC Eligibility: Age Limit and Relaxation
In the official notice of RRB NTPC, there is an upper and lower age limit set by the RRB for candidates who wish to appear for the RRB NTPC Exam. For the Under Graduate Level Posts, the date of birth of an applying candidate must be between the years given below:
Age Group |
Upper Limit Date of Birth (Not earlier than) | Lower Limit of Date of Birth (Not later than) for Under-Graduate Posts | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| UR | OBC-NCL | SC/ST | For all communities/ | |
| 18 - 30 | July 02, 1989 | July 02, 1986 | July 02, 1984 | July 01, 2001 |
Upper Age Limit for RRB NTPC Under-Graduate Posts
| Category/Community | Relaxation in upper age limit or maximum upper age for Under-Graduate posts | |
|---|---|---|
| OBC-NC ( Non-Creamy Layer of Other Backward Classes ) | 3 years | |
| Scheduled Caste (SC) / Scheduled Tribe (ST) | 5 years | |
| Ex-Servicemen candidates who have put in more than 6 months service after attestation (General) | General | 30 Years + Number of years of service rendered in Defence + 3 years |
| OBC | 33 Years + Number of years of service rendered in Defence + 3 years | |
| SC/ST | 35 Years + Number of years of service rendered in Defence + 3 years | |
| Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD) | General | 10 years (40) |
| OBC | 13 years (43) | |
| SC/ST | 15 years (45) | |
| Candidates have ordinarily been domiciled in the State of Jammu & Kashmir during the period from 01.01.1980 to 31.12.1989 | General | 5 years (35) |
| OBC | 8 years (38) | |
| SC/ST | 10 years (40) | |
| Candidates who are serving Group ‘C’ and Group ‘D’ Railway Staff, Casual Labour and Substitutes and put in a minimum of 3 years service (continuous or in broken spells) | General | 10 years (40) |
| OBC | 13 years (43) | |
| SC/ST | 15 years (45) | |
| Candidates who are working in Quasi-Administrative offices of the Railway organization such as Railway Canteens, Co-operative Societies and Institutes | General | 30 Years + length of service rendered or 5 years, whichever is lower |
| OBC | 33 Years + length of service rendered or 5 years, whichever is lower | |
| SC/ST | 35 Years + length of service rendered or 5 years, whichever is lower | |
| Women candidates, who are widowed, divorced or judicially separated from husband but not remarried | General | 5 years (35) |
| OBC | 8 years (38) | |
| SC/ST | 10 years (40) | |
Age Limit for RRB NTPC Graduate-Level Posts
- For 7th CPC Level 4, 5 and 6 (Graduate level Posts), the Date of Birth of candidates should be between the dates given below (both dates inclusive):
| Category | Lower and Upper Age Limit as on 1st July 2019 |
|---|---|
| General | 18 to 33 |
| OBC | 18 to 36 |
| SC/ST | 18 to 38 |
Age Relaxations for RRB NTPC Graduate-Level Posts
| Category/ Communities | Age Limit Relaxation(Upper Age-as on 1st July 2019) | |
|---|---|---|
| Other Backward Classes (OBC) | 3 years (36) | |
| Scheduled Caste / Scheduled Tribe | 5 years (38) | |
Ex-Servicemen candidates who have put in more than 6 months service after attestation (General) |
General | 33 Years + Number of years of service rendered in Defence + 3 years |
| OBC | 36 Years + Number of years of service rendered in Defence + 3 years | |
| SC/ST | 38 Years + Number of years of service rendered in Defence + 3 years | |
Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD) |
General | 10 years (43) |
| OBC | 13 years (46) | |
| SC/ST | 15 years (48) | |
| Candidates have ordinarily been domiciled in the State of Jammu & Kashmir during the period from 01.01.1980 to 31.12.1989 | General | 5 years (38) |
| OBC | 8 years (41) | |
| SC/ST | 10 years (43) | |
| Candidates who are serving Group ‘C’ and Group ‘D’ Railway Staff, Casual Labour and Substitutes and put in a minimum of 3 years service (continuous or in broken spells) | General | 7 years (40) |
| OBC | 10 years (43) | |
| SC/ST | 12 years (45) | |
Candidates who are working in Quasi-Administrative offices of the Railway organization such as Railway Canteens, Co-operative Societies, and Institutes |
General | 33 Years + length of service rendered or 5 years, whichever is lower |
| OBC | 36 Years + length of service rendered or 5 years, whichever is lower | |
| SC/ST | 38 Years + length of service rendered or 5 years, whichever is lower | |
Women candidates, who are widowed, divorced or judicially separated from husband but not remarried |
General | 2 years (35) |
| OBC | 5 years (38) | |
| SC/ST | 7 years (40) | |
RRB NTPC Eligibility of Educational Qualification
- Candidates applying for the RRB NTPC exam must note that the RRB has specified several educational criteria depending on the post for which a candidate is applying. Candidates must have at least minimum education qualifications as indicated in the table below from a recognized university board.
- As per the RRB NTPC Eligibility criteria decided by the RRB, those who are awaiting the final results of the prescribed educational qualification cannot apply for any of the posts.
| Posts | Level in 7th CPC | Educational Qualification |
|---|---|---|
| Commercial Apprentice | 6 | Degree from a recognized university or equivalent |
| Station Master | 6 | Degree from a recognized university or equivalent |
| Goods Guard | 5 | Degree from a recognized university or equivalent |
| Junior Accounts Assistant Cum Typist | 5 | Degree from a recognized university or equivalent +Typing proficiency in English / Hindi on the computer is essential. |
| Senior Clerk Cum Typist | 5 | Degree from recognized university or equivalent. Typing proficiency in English / Hindi on the computer is essential. |
| Senior Commercial Cum Ticket Clerk | 5 | Degree from recognized university or equivalent |
| Senior Time Keeper | 5 | Degree from recognized university or equivalent. Typing proficiency in English / Hindi on the computer is essential. |
| Traffic Assistant | 4 | Degree from recognized university or equivalent |
| Commercial Cum Ticket Clerk | 3 | 12th (+2 Stage) or its equivalent with not less than 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 who possess qualification higher than 12th (+2 stage) |
| Accounts Clerk Cum Typist | 2 | 12th (+2 Stage) or its equivalent with not less than 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 who possess qualifications higher than 12th (+2 stage). Typing proficiency in English / Hindi on the computer is essential. |
| Junior Clerk Cum Typist | 2 | 12th (+2 Stage) or its equivalent with not less than 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 who possess qualifications higher than 12th (+2 stage). Typing proficiency in English / Hindi on the computer is essential. |
| Junior Time Keeper | 2 | 12th (+2 Stage) or its equivalent with not less than 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 who possess qualifications higher than 12th (+2 stage). Typing proficiency in English / Hindi on the computer is essential. |
| Trains Clerk | 2 | 12th (+2 Stage) or its equivalent with not less than 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 who possess qualifications higher than 12th (+2 stage). Typing proficiency in English / Hindi on the computer is essential. |
RRB NTPC Eligibility of Medical Standards
Candidates must ensure that they fulfil the prescribed Medic Standards for the post(s) for which they are applying. For this, they should refer to the medic standards for each post. Candidates found medically unsuitable for the applied post(s) shall not be given any alternative appointment.
| Post Name | Level in 7th CPC | Medical Standards |
|---|---|---|
| Commercial Apprentice (CA) | 6 | B2 |
| Station Master | 6 | A2 |
| Goods Guard | 5 | A2 |
| Junior Accounts Assistant Cum Typist | 5 | C2 |
| Senior Clerk-Cum-typist | 5 | C2 |
| Senior Commercial Cum Ticket Clerk | 5 | B2 |
| Senior Time Keeper | 5 | C2 |
| Traffic Assistant | 4 | A2 |
| Commercial Cum Ticket Clerk | 3 | B2 |
| Accounts Clerk Cum Typist | 2 | C2 |
| Junior Clerk Cum Typist | 2 | C2 |
| Junior Time Keeper | 2 | C2 |
| Trains Clerk | 2 | A3 |
Candidates called for document verification will have to pass a requisite medical fitness test(s) conducted by the Railway Administration to ensure that the candidates are medically fit to carry out the duties connected with the post(s) opted by them. Visual Acuity Standard is one of the important criteria of medical fitness of railway staff. The medical standards are outlined below:
| Medical Standards | General Fitness | Vision Standards |
|---|---|---|
| A-2 | Physically fit in all respects | Distance Vision: 6/9, 6/9 with or without glasses (No fogging test), Near Vision: Sn: 0.6, 0.6 with or without glasses and Must pass the test for Colour Vision, Binocular Vision, Night Vision and Myopic vision |
| A-3 | Physically fit in all respects | Distance Vision: 6/9, 6/9 with or without glasses (power of lenses not to exceed 2D), Near Vision: Sn: 0.6, 0.6 with or without glasses and Must pass test for Colour Vision, Binocular Vision, Night Vision and Myopic vision |
| B-2 | Physically fit in all respects | Distance Vision: 6/9, 6/12 with or without glasses (power of lenses not to exceed 4D). Near Vision: Sn: 0.6, 0.6 with or without glasses when reading or close work is required and must pass the test for Field of Vision (Binocular Vision), etc. |
| C-2 | Physically fit in all respects | Distance Vision: 6/12, 6/18 with or without glasses. Near Vision: Sn: 0.6 with or without glasses when reading or close work is required. |
Candidates must go through each eligibility criterion properly to understand whether they meet all the required standards set by the RRB and should also keep their relevant documents in hand during verification to avoid any last-minute hurdle. Candidates who satisfied the above-mentioned criteria can apply for the RRB NTPC Exam.
RRB NTPC Eligibility: FAQs
Ques. What is RRB NTPC Exam?
Ans. The RRB NTPC is a competitive exam for the non-technical posts conducted by Railway Recruitment Board. The full form of NTPC is Non-Technical Popular Categories.
Ques. Can 10th pass students apply for RRB NTPC 2020?
Ans. No, the minimum educational qualification for certain posts is 12th Pass or Undergraduate.
Ques. I am eligible for multiple age relaxations to apply for RRB NTPC 2020. Which one will be applied for me?
Ans. In such a case, candidates should apply under the category of the highest of the age relaxations.
Ques. Can a final year candidate apply for the Graduate Posts?
Ans. Students awaiting results for the final exam are not eligible to apply.
Ques. How to determine my age eligibility for RRB NTPC?
Ans. The date to calculate the age limit will be July 01, 2019.
*The article might have information for the previous academic years, please refer the official website of the exam.