RRB NTPC Exam Guide 2026
RRB NTPC 2026 notification updates and complete exam guide. Check exam dates, vacancies, eligibility criteria, selection process, syllabus, and application details.
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📊 Eligibility Criteria Details
| Post | Age Limit |
|---|---|
| Junior Clerk cum Typist | 18-30 Years |
| Assistant Clerk cum Typist | 18-30 Years |
| Junior Timekeeper | 18-30 Years |
| Trains Clerk | 18-30 Years |
| Commercial cum Ticket Clerk | 18-30 Years |
📊 Eligibility Criteria Details
| Post | Age Limit |
|---|---|
| Traffic Assistant | 18-33 Years |
| Goods Guard | 18-33 Years |
| Senior Commercial cum Ticket Clerk | 18-33 Years |
| Senior Clerk cum Typist | 18-33 Years |
| Junior Account Assistant cum Typist | 18-33 Years |
| Senior Time Keeper | 18-33 Years |
| Commercial Apprentice | 18-33 Years |
| Station Master | 18-33 Years |
📊 Application Fee
| Category | Age Relaxation | |
|---|---|---|
| OBC NCL- Non-creamy Layer | 3 Years | |
| SC/ST | 5 years | |
| Ex-Serviceman | UR | The candidate must have 30 Years plus the number of years of service in Defence plus 3 years. |
| OBC-NCL | The candidate must have 33 Years plus the number of years of service in Defence plus 3 years. | |
| SC/ST | The candidate must have 35 Years plus the number of years of service in Defence plus 3 years. | |
| PwD | UR | 10 Years |
| OBC-NCL | 13 Years | |
| SC/ST | 15 Years | |
| Candidates who are domiciled from Jammu and Kashmir during the period from 01-01-1980 to 31-12-1989. | UR | 35 Years |
| OBC-NCL | 38 Years | |
| SC/ST | 40 Years | |
| Candidates who are serving Railway Staff, Casual Labour, Group C and Group D with a minimum of 3 years of service | UR | 40 years |
| OBC-NCL | 43 Years | |
| SC/ST | 45 Years | |
| The candidates who are working in Quasi-Administrative offices of Railway organizations like Railway Canteen, Institutes, and Co-operative societies | UR | 30 Years length of service or 5 years whichever is lower |
| OBC-NCL | 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/Divorced Women/Women who are judicially separated but not remarried | UR | 35 Years |
| OBC-NCL | 38 Years | |
| SC/ST | 40 Years |
📊 Application Fee
| Category | Age Relaxation | |
|---|---|---|
| OBC NCL- Non-creamy Layer | 3 Years | |
| SC/ST | 5 years | |
| Ex-Serviceman | UR | 33 Years plus the number of years of service in Defence plus 3 years. |
| OBC-NCL | 36 Years plus the number of years of service in Defence plus 3 years. | |
| SC/ST | 38 Years plus the number of years of service in Defence plus 3 years. | |
| PwD | UR | 10 Years |
| OBC-NCL | 13 Years | |
| SC/ST | 15 Years | |
| Candidates who are domiciled from Jammu and Kashmir during the period from 01-01-1980 to 31-12-1989. | UR | 38 Years |
| OBC-NCL | 41 Years | |
| SC/ST | 43 Years | |
| Candidates who are serving Railway Staff, Casual Labour, Group C & Group D with a minimum of 3 years of service | UR | 40 years |
| OBC-NCL | 43 Years | |
| SC/ST | 45 Years | |
| The candidates who are working in Quasi-Administrative offices of Railway organizations like Railway Canteen, Institutes and Co-operative societies | UR | 33 Years length of service or 5 years whichever is lower |
| OBC-NCL | 36 Years length of service or 5 years whichever is lower | |
| SC/ST | 38 Years length of service or 5 years whichever is lower | |
| Widows/Divorced Women/Women who are judicially separated but not remarried | UR | 35 Years |
| OBC-NCL | 38 Years | |
| SC/ST | 40 Years |
📊 Eligibility Criteria Details
| Post | Educational Qualification | Required proficiency |
|---|---|---|
| Commercial Apprentice | Degree in any discipline from the university which is recognized or it is equivalent. | - |
| Station Master | Degree in any discipline from the university which is recognized or it is equivalent. | - |
| Goods Guard | Degree in any discipline from the university which is recognized or it is equivalent. | - |
| Junior Accounts Assistant cum typist | Degree from the university which is recognized, Typing Proficiency in Hindi/English on computer. | Candidates must have typing proficiency in English / Hindi |
| Senior Clerk Cum Typist | Degree from university which is recognized, Typing Proficiency in Hindi/English on computer. | Candidates must have typing proficiency in English / Hindi |
| Senior commercial clerk cum Ticket Clerk | Degree in any discipline from university that is recognized or its equivalent. | - |
| Senior Time Keeper | Degree from the university which is recognized, Typing Proficiency in Hindi/English on computer. | Candidates must have typing proficiency in English / Hindi |
| Traffic Assistant | Degree in any discipline from the university which is recognized or it’s equivalent. | - |
| Commercial cum Ticket Clerk | 12th or equivalent with at least 50% of marks. 50% marks is not required for SC/ST/PwD/Ex-Servicemen category candidates. | - |
| Account Clerk cum Typist | 12th or equivalent with at least 50% of marks. 50% marks is not required for SC/ST/PwD/Ex-Servicemen category candidates. | Candidates must have typing proficiency in English / Hindi |
| Junior Clerk Cum Typist | 12th or equivalent with at least 50% of marks. 50% marks is not required for SC/ST/PwD/Ex-Servicemen category candidates. | Candidates must have typing proficiency in English / Hindi |
| Junior Time Keeper | 12th or equivalent with at least 50% of marks. 50% marks is not required for SC/ST/PwD/Ex-Servicemen category candidates. | Candidates must have typing proficiency in English / Hindi |
| Trains Clerk | 12th or equivalent with at least 50% of marks. 50% marks is not required for SC/ST/PwD/Ex-Servicemen category candidates. | - |
📊 Post Details & Salary Structure
| 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 |
📊 Exam Information 9
| Medical Standard | General Fitness | Visual Activity |
|---|---|---|
| A-2 | The candidate must be Physically fit in all respects. | Distant Vision: 6/6,6/9 without glasses(No Fogging Test) Near Vision:Sn 0.6, 0.6 without or with glasses and must pass tests for colour vision, Myopic vision, Night Vision, and Binocular Vision. |
| A-3 | The candidate must be Physically fit in all respects. | Distant Vision: 6/6,6/9 without or with glasses(Power of lenses should not exceed 2D) Near Vision:Sn 0.6, 0.6 without or with glasses and must pass tests for colour vision, Myopic vision, Night Vision, and Binocular Vision. |
| B-2 | The candidate must be Physically fit in all respects. | Distant Vision: 6/6,6/12 without or with glasses(Power of lenses should not exceed 4D) Near Vision: Sn 0.6, 0.6 without or with glasses when close work is required or while reading. And must pass the test for the field of vision (Binocular Vision) etc. |
| C-2 | The candidate must be Physically fit in all respects. | Distant Vision: 6/12, Nill without or with glasses. Near Vision: Sn 0.6, 0.6 without or with glasses while reading or close work is required. |
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Q1.What is the RRB NTPC age limit for undergraduate posts?
Candidates applying for RRB NTPC undergraduate posts must be between 18 to 30 years of age as of 01.01.2026. This is the railway exam age limit set for posts like Junior Clerk cum Typist and Trains Clerk.
Q2.What is the RRB NTPC age limit for graduate posts?
The NTPC age limit for graduate posts is 18 to 33 years as of 01.01.2026. This applies to roles like Station Master and Goods Guard.
Q3.What is the minimum qualification required for Station Master in RRB NTPC?
The station master qualification for RRB NTPC is a degree in any discipline from a recognized university or its equivalent.
Q4.Is there any age relaxation for OBC candidates in the RRB NTPC exam 2026?
Yes, OBC candidates get an age relaxation of 3 years for both undergraduate and graduate posts under the RRB NTPC eligibility criteria.
Q5.What is the railway NTPC age limit for SC/ST candidates?
SC/ST candidates receive an age relaxation of 5 years . So, the railway exam age limit for SC/ST applicants goes up to 35 years for undergraduates and 38 years for graduates .
Q6.What are the educational qualifications for RRB NTPC undergraduate posts?
For undergraduate posts like Junior Clerk and Trains Clerk, candidates must have passed 12th or equivalent with at least 50% marks . However, SC/ST/PwD/Ex-Servicemen are exempt from the 50% requirement.
Q7.What typing skills are required for certain RRB NTPC posts?
Some posts like Junior Clerk Cum Typist and Senior Time Keeper require typing proficiency in English or Hindi on a computer as part of the RRB NTPC eligibility .
Q8.Can widows and divorced women apply for the RRB NTPC exam 2025 with age relaxation?
Yes, widows, divorced women, and women judicially separated but not remarried are eligible for age relaxation up to 40 years (SC/ST) as per the RRB NTPC age limit norms.
Q9.What is the age limit for the RRB NTPC exam 2026 for ex-servicemen?
Ex-servicemen receive extended age limits based on years of service. For example, UR candidates can apply up to 30 years plus years of service plus 3 years for undergraduate posts.
Q10.Who is eligible to apply for the RRB NTPC exam 2026?
Anyone who meets the RRB NTPC eligibility criteria including the RRB NTPC age limit , educational qualification , and nationality can apply for the RRB NTPC exam 2026 .
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