RRB NTPC Eligibility Criteria 2021: Nationality, Age Limit, & Educational Criteria

RRB NTPC Eligibility Criteria: Railway Recruitment Board specifies the RRB NTPC eligibility criteria to sit for the RRB NTPC Exam. Candidates must meet the RRB NTPC Eligibility Criteria as stated in the official notice. 

This article will go through the RRB NTPC Eligibility Criteria in great depth.  

RRB NTPC Eligibility 2021

The Railways Recruitment Board has established the following RRB NTPC eligibility criteria:

• Nationality
• There is an age limit.
• Qualifications in education
• A candidate’s physical fitness.

Candidates taking the RRB NTPC exam this year should read the eligibility criteria carefully before filling out the application form to verify that they meet all of the requirements.

Nationality

A candidate writing the RRB NTPC exam must be of the following nationalities, according to the RRB NTPC eligibility criteria:

• An Indian national
• A subject of Nepal subject
• A subject of Bhutan subject
• A Tibetan refugee who arrived in India before the 1st of January 1962 intending to settle permanently in India.
• A person of Indian ancestry who has relocated from Pakistan, Burma, or Kenya in East Africa.

Age Limit

The RRB imposes an upper and lower age restriction for individuals who desire to appear for the RRB NTPC exam, according to the RRB NTPC eligibility requirements. Candidates for the 7th CPC Level -2 and 3 (Under Graduate Level Posts) should be born between the years listed below (both dates inclusive):

However, for the following categories/communities, a relaxation in the upper age limit / maximum upper age is granted, as indicated in the table below, subject to the production of required certificates.

For the 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):

The upper age limit / maximum upper age is relaxed for the categories/communities listed in the table below, subject to the provision of the relevant certificates.

Candidates must keep watch of the RRB NTPC Notification for the most up-to-date information and updates.

RRB NTPC Eligibility – Educational Qualification

Candidates applying for the RRB NTPC test 2020-21 should be aware that the RRB has set several educational requirements based on the position for which they are applying. Candidates must possess the following minimum academic requirements from a recognised university board, as listed in the table below.

Those who are awaiting the final results of the prescribed educational qualification cannot apply for any of the vacancies, according to the RRB NTPC eligibility rules.

Name of the Posts	RRB NTPC Qualification (Educational)
Commercial Apprentice	Degree from recognized university or equivalent
Station Master	Degree from recognized university or equivalent
Goods Guard	Degree from recognized university or equivalent
Junior Accounts Assistant Cum Typist	Degree from  recognized university or equivalent. It is necessary to have proficiency in English or Hindi on the computer.
Senior Clerk Cum Typist	Degree from recognized university or equivalent. It is necessary to have proficiency in English or Hindi on the computer.
Senior Commercial Cum Ticket Clerk	Degree from recognized university or equivalent
Senior Time Keeper	Degree from recognized university or equivalent. It is necessary to have proficiency in English or Hindi on the computer.
Traffic Assistant	Degree from recognized university or equivalent
Commercial Cum Ticket Clerk	12th (+2 Stage) or equivalent with not less than 12th (+2 Stage) or counterpart with not less than 50% in the aggregate. In the case of SC/ST, persons with benchmark disabilities, ex-servicemen, and those with a qualification higher than 12th (+2 stage), 50 percent marks are not required.
Accounts Clerk Cum Typist	12th (+2 Stage) or equivalent with not less than 50% in the aggregate. In the case of SC/ST, persons with benchmark disabilities, ex-servicemen, and those with a qualification higher than 12th (+2 stage), 50 percent marks are not required.
Junior Clerk Cum Typist	12th (+2 Stage) or equivalent with not less than 50% in the aggregate. In the case of SC/ST, persons with benchmark disabilities, ex-servicemen, and those with a qualification higher than 12th (+2 stage), 50 percent marks are not required.
Junior Time Keeper	12th (+2 Stage) or equivalent with not less than 50% in the aggregate. In the case of SC/ST, persons with benchmark disabilities, ex-servicemen, and those with a qualification higher than 12th (+2 stage), 50 percent marks are not required.
Trains Clerk	12th (+2 Stage) or equivalent with not less than 50% in the aggregate. In the case of SC/ST, persons with benchmark disabilities, ex-servicemen, and those with a qualification higher than 12th (+2 stage), 50 percent marks are not required. It is necessary to have proficiency in English or Hindi on the computer.

RRB NTPC Eligibility- Physical Fitness

Candidates must pass a physical fitness exam conducted by the Railway Administration to demonstrate that they are medically fit to perform the duties associated with the position they have chosen. One of the most crucial RRB, NTPC 2021 eligibility criteria for railway workers, is the visual acuity standard. The following are the medical standards:

RRB NTPC Posts	General Fitness	Visual Acuity
Commercial Apprentice, Enquiry – cum – Reservation Clerk, Junior Accounts Assistant; cum – Typist, Senior Clerk – cum Typist, Sr. Time Keeper	Physically fit in all respects	Distance Vision: 6/9, 6/9 without glasses. Near Vision: Sn: 0.6, 0.6 without glasses. The candidate must pass a colour vision, binocular vision, field of vision, and night vision test.
Traffic Apprentice, Goods Guard, Traffic Assistant, Assistant Station Master (ASM)	Physically fit in all respects.	Distance Vision: 6/12, 6/18 with or without glasses. Near Vision: Sn: 0.6, 0.6, while reading with or without glasses.

RRB NTPC 2021 Exam Overview

RRB NTPC Recruitment 2021 Exam Overview
Conducting Body	Railway Recruitment Board
Job Post	Non-Technical Popular Categories
Job Location	Across India
Qualification	12th Std / Any Degree
Mode of Examination	Online
NTPC Recruitment Official Notification (last released)	RRB NTPC notification-2021

Candidates must read each eligibility criterion carefully to ensure that they meet all of the RRB’s requirements. They should also keep all essential documents on hand for verification to avoid any last-minute problems.

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