RRB NTPC Eligibility Criteria 2025: Check Age Limit, Educational Qualification

Nov 29, 2025

RRB NTPC 2025 Eligibility Criteria are determined by factors such as age limit, nationality, and educational qualification. Candidates must be Indian citizens to be considered for the recruitment. They should be between the ages of 18 and 33 years, for all graduate-level posts, with relaxations applicable for certain reserved categories. A bachelor’s degree from a recognised university is mandatory for all graduate-level posts. They must fulfil the medical standards, which mainly focus on vision standards.

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RRB NTPC Age Limit 2025
RRB NTPC Educational Qualification 2025
RRB NTPC Nationality Criteria 2025
RRB NTPC 2025 Medical Standards 2025

RRB NTPC Age Limit 2025

RRB NTPC Age Limit for graduate-level posts is between 18 and 33 years. Candidates can check the table below for the age relaxations that are applicable for RRB NTPC 2025:

Category	Upper age relaxation
OBC NCL- Non-creamy Layer	3 Years
SC/ST	5 years
Ex-Serviceman	UR/EWS: 3 Years( after deduction of length of service from age).
	OBC-NCL: 6 Years( after deduction of length of service from age).
	SC/ST: 8 Years( after deduction of length of service from age).
PwD	UR/EWS: 10 Years
	OBC-NCL: 13 Years
	SC/ST: 15 Years
Candidates who are serving Railway Staff, Casual LaboUR/EWS, Group C & Group D with a minimum of 3 years of service	UR/EWS: 40 years of age
	OBC-NCL: 43 Years of age
	SC/ST: 45 Years of age
The candidates who are working in Quasi-Administrative offices of Railway organizations like Railway Canteen, Institutes and Co-operative societies	Upto the length of service rendered or 5 years, whichever is less


Widows/Divorced Women/Women who are judicially separated but not remarried	UR/EWS: 35 Years of age
	OBC-NCL: 38 Years of age
	SC/ST 40 Years of age

RRB NTPC Educational Qualification 2025

Candidates applying for RRB NTPC 2025, graduate-level posts must have a bachelor’s degree from a recognised university as the minimum educational qualification. Candidates can check the table below for the educational qualifications for different posts:

Post	Educational Qualification
Chief Commercial Cum Ticket Supervisor	Degree from recognised University or its equivalent
Station Master
Goods Train Manager
Traffic Assistant
Junior Accounts Assistant Cum Typist	Degree from recognised University or its equivalent. Typing proficiency in English / Hindi on Computer is essential
Senior Clerk Cum Typist

RRB NTPC Nationality Criteria 2025

RRB NTPC nationality requirements for candidates appearing in the exam are as follows:

The candidate must be an Indian citizen.
The candidate can also be a subject of Nepal or Bhutan.
Tibetan refugees who arrived in India before 1st January 1962 with the intention of settling in India permanently are also eligible.
Candidates who have migrated from Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, Zambia, Ethiopia, Vietnam, or Burma with the intention of permanently settling in India are eligible to apply.

RRB NTPC 2025 Medical Standards 2025

RRB NTPC Physical Standards require candidates to maintain physical fitness and have good vision to ensure safety and efficiency. The detailed physical eligibility norms for different posts are provided in the table below:

Posts	Medical Standard	Specifications
Chief Commercial Cum Ticket Supervisor	B2	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
		Must pass the test for Field of Vision (Binocular Vision)
		Physically fit in all respects
Station Master, Goods Train Manager Traffic Assistant	A2	Distant Vision: 6/9, 6/9 without glasses (No fogging test)
		Near Vision: Sn 0.6, 0.6 without glasses
		Must pass the test for Colour Vision, Binocular Vision, Night Vision, and Myopic vision
		Physically fit in all respects
Junior Accounts Assistant Cum Typist Senior Clerk Cum Typist	C2	Distant Vision: 6/12, nil with or without glasses
		Near Vision: Sn 0.6 combined with or without glasses when reading or close work is required
		Physically fit in all respects
		Physically fit in all respects

Candidates who fulfil all the criteria of eligibility can apply online for RRB NTPC graduate level posts from October 21, 2025 to November 20, 2025. PwD candidates can also apply for scribes in RRB NTPC 2025 application form.

Relevant Links
RRB NTPC Admit Card	RRB NTPC Syllabus	RRB NTPC Eligibility
RRB NTPC Result	RRB NTPC Salary	RRB NTPC Previous Year Paper

RRB NTPC Eligibility Criteria 2025: FAQs

Ques 1. What is the minimum age limit for RRB NTPC?

Ans. The minimum age limit for RRB NTPC is 18 years.

Ques 2. What is the required educational qualification for RRB NTPC?

Ans. The educational qualification varies according to the posts. Generally, candidates should have completed their 10+2 (Intermediate) level of education or its equivalent from a recognized board or university.

Ques 3. Are there any physical standards for RRB NTPC?

Ans. Certain posts may have specific physical standards that candidates need to meet. These standards are primarily applicable to jobs that require physical fitness. The detailed physical standards are specified separately for each post.

Ques 4. Can I apply for RRB NTPC after the 12th?

Ans. Yes, you can apply for the RRB NTPC 2023 exam after the 12th. You will need to have passed 12th or equivalent with at least 50% marks in order to be eligible.

Ques 5. What is the RRB NTPC qualification for a station master?

Ans. The minimum educational qualification for the RRB NTPC Station Master post is a 12th pass or equivalent with a diploma in railway operations or railway signaling from a recognized institute.

Ques 6. I am a fresher. Can I attend the RRB NTPC Recruitment?

Ans. Yes, you can attend the RRB NTPC Recruitment if you are a fresher. You will need to have passed 12th or equivalent with at least 50% marks in order to be eligible.

Ques 7. Do I need to have typing proficiency for RRB NTPC?

Ans. Yes, you need to have typing proficiency in English or Hindi for some posts. The typing speed requirement will vary depending on the post you are applying for.

Ques 8. What are the documents required for eligibility verification for RRB NTPC?

Ans. The documents required for eligibility verification for RRB NTPC include a 12th pass certificate or equivalent, PAN card, Photo identity card, Graduation degree (if applicable), and Typing certificate (if applicable)

Ques 9. What are the eligibility criteria for NTPC?

Ans. The eligibility criteria for RRB NTPC include age limit (minimum 18 years), educational qualification (10+2 or equivalent), Indian citizenship, and physical/medical standards as per the specific post requirements. Reservation is provided for PwD candidates, and work experience is not mandatory.

Ques 10. Can a final-year candidate apply for the Graduate Posts?

Ans. Yes, a final-year candidate can apply for the Graduate Posts in the RRB NTPC. However, the candidate must have passed the graduation exam by the date of the exam. The candidate must also have a valid provisional certificate from the university to prove that they have passed the graduation exam.