Railway RRB NTPC 2026 Eligibility Criteria — Full Guide
RRB NTPC 2026 — Indian Railways recruitment for 12th and graduate posts. Eligibility, age, posts, and how to apply.
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RRB NTPC (Non-Technical Popular Categories) is conducted by the Railway Recruitment Boards to fill commercial, ticket-clerk, station-master, and account-assistant posts across Indian Railways. The exam has two graduate-level posts and several 12th-level posts, with CBT-1, CBT-2, skill test (where applicable), and medical examination.
Benefits
Pay Level 2 to 6 — salary ₹19,900 to ₹35,400 plus running and transport allowances. Free railway travel pass for self and family, medical care, pension, quarters at many stations, and stable promotion path. Senior posts can earn over ₹70,000 per month with allowances.
Eligibility criteria
- ✓Indian citizen, or Nepal/Bhutan citizen, or Tibetan refugee from before 1962
- ✓12th-level posts: age 18–33 years (varies by post)
- ✓Graduate-level posts: age 18–36 years
- ✓12th-level posts: 12th pass from a recognised board
- ✓Graduate-level posts (Station Master, Goods Guard): Bachelor's degree from a recognised university
- ✓Medical fitness as per railway category (A1, A2, A3, B1, B2, C1, C2)
- ✓Age relaxation: SC/ST +5, OBC +3, PwD +10, ex-servicemen as per rules
Documents required
- ✓10th and 12th marksheets
- ✓Graduation marksheet and certificate (for graduate posts)
- ✓Aadhaar / valid photo ID
- ✓Recent photo (20–50 KB) and signature (10–20 KB)
- ✓Caste / PwD / EWS certificate if claiming reservation
- ✓Domicile certificate where required
How to apply — step by step
- Visit rrbcdg.gov.in and pick your regional RRB website
- Register with email and mobile, then fill the online form
- Choose post and RRB zone preferences carefully
- Pay fee ₹500 (₹250 refundable for general after appearing in CBT) / ₹250 for SC/ST/PwD/women (refundable)
- Appear in CBT-1, CBT-2, skill test if applicable, then medical and DV
- Final selection list is released zone-wise on the regional RRB website
Important dates
Last NTPC notification was 2024. The next big NTPC cycle is expected in mid-2026 with CBTs from late 2026 to mid 2027. Track rrbcdg.gov.in and your zonal RRB website for the official notification PDF.
Common mistakes to avoid
- ✓Choosing the wrong RRB zone — you cannot change it later
- ✓Ignoring medical standards before applying for safety posts
- ✓Not preparing for CBT-2 — it is much harder than CBT-1
- ✓Missing typing test for posts that require it (e.g. SCAA)
- ✓Submitting form without exam city preferences
Frequently asked questions
Can a B.Com graduate apply for Station Master in RRB NTPC?
Yes. Any graduate from a recognised university is eligible for Station Master and other graduate-level posts subject to medical fitness.
Is there a medical test in RRB NTPC?
Yes. Different posts have different medical categories (A1, A2, B1, B2 etc.). Station Master is A2 — strict vision and hearing standards.
What is the salary of an RRB NTPC Station Master?
Pay Level 6 with starting pay ₹35,400 plus DA, HRA, transport, running allowance. In-hand salary is around ₹50,000–₹60,000 per month.
Can a final-year graduate apply?
Yes, but you must produce the graduation certificate before document verification, otherwise candidature is cancelled.
How many vacancies does RRB NTPC usually have?
Each NTPC cycle has 11,000 to 35,000+ vacancies across all RRBs combined. Vacancies are notified in the official notification PDF.
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