RRB NTPC (Undergraduate) Eligibility 2026
Who can apply for RRB NTPC (Undergraduate) in 2026 — the age limit, educational qualification, nationality and attempt rules as specified by Railway Recruitment Boards (RRBs). Always confirm against the official notification before applying.
General eligibility
- Age
- 18-30 years (typical cycle). Relaxation: SC/ST +5 yrs, OBC-NCL +3 yrs, PwD +10 yrs (UR) / +13 yrs (OBC) / +15 yrs (SC/ST), ex-servicemen as per rules.
- Education
- 10+2 (Senior Secondary / Intermediate) or equivalent from a recognised board.
- Nationality
- Indian citizen, or subject of Nepal/Bhutan, or Tibetan refugee who came to India before 1962, or person of Indian origin migrated from specified countries.
Skill / typing requirement (post-specific)
- Age
- Same as above.
- Education
- Same general 10+2 requirement.
- Nationality
- Same.
- Attempts
- For Junior Clerk-cum-Typist, Accounts Clerk-cum-Typist and Junior Time Keeper: 30 wpm in English or 25 wpm in Hindi on computer. Skill test is qualifying only — no marks added to final merit.
RRB NTPC (Undergraduate) eligibility — common questions
What is the educational qualification for RRB NTPC (Undergraduate)?
10+2 (Senior Secondary / Intermediate) or equivalent from a recognised board. That is for General eligibility; the other 1 post under this notification are listed in the table above.
What is the age limit for RRB NTPC (Undergraduate)?
18-30 years (typical cycle). Relaxation: SC/ST +5 yrs, OBC-NCL +3 yrs, PwD +10 yrs (UR) / +13 yrs (OBC) / +15 yrs (SC/ST), ex-servicemen as per rules.
Do I need to be an Indian citizen to apply for RRB NTPC (Undergraduate)?
Indian citizen, or subject of Nepal/Bhutan, or Tibetan refugee who came to India before 1962, or person of Indian origin migrated from specified countries.
Are there attempt limits or extra requirements for RRB NTPC (Undergraduate)?
For Junior Clerk-cum-Typist, Accounts Clerk-cum-Typist and Junior Time Keeper: 30 wpm in English or 25 wpm in Hindi on computer. Skill test is qualifying only — no marks added to final merit.
Where should I confirm my RRB NTPC (Undergraduate) eligibility?
Always check against the official Railway Recruitment Boards (RRBs) notification — eligibility rules can change from one cycle to the next. The official links are at the bottom of this page.
Official sources
Every figure on this page traces back to the official notification. Rules change from cycle to cycle — confirm before you apply.
RRB Chandigarh (master portal) · Indian Railways — Ministry of Railways · RRB Recruitment Notifications
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