RRB NTPC 2026 Notification: Eligibility, Age Limit, Vacancy & Apply Online
The single most important fact about RRB NTPC is its age limit: 33 for General candidates, rising to 36 or 38 with relaxation. For anyone who believes their age has closed off government recruitment, this is the largest door still open — and most candidates never check.
RRB NTPC 2026 at a glance
| Conducting body | Railway Recruitment Board |
|---|---|
| Examination | Non-Technical Popular Categories Examination |
| Total vacancies | 11,558 |
| Qualification | Bachelor's degree for graduate posts; Class 12 for undergraduate posts |
| Age limit | 18–33 years as on 01 Jul 2026 (relaxation below) |
| Application dates | 01 Sep 2026 – 30 Sep 2026 |
| Application fee | ₹500 (₹250 for SC, ST, women and ex-servicemen; largely refunded on appearing) |
| Exam date | Dec 2026 (CBT-1) |
| Salary | ₹19,900 – ₹1,12,400 per month (Level 2 to Level 6) |
| Official website | rrbapply.gov.in ↗ |
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RRB NTPC age limit and relaxation 2026
The age limit for RRB NTPC 2026 is 18 to 33 years as on 01 Jul 2026. Your age is counted on that cutoff date, not on the day you apply — so a candidate who turns 34 after the cutoff date is still eligible.
| Category | Relaxation | Effective maximum age |
|---|---|---|
| General / EWS | None | 33 years |
| OBC-NCL | +3 years | 36 years |
| SC / ST | +5 years | 38 years |
| PwD (General) | +10 years | 43 years |
| PwD (OBC-NCL) | +10 +3 years | 46 years |
| PwD (SC / ST) | +10 +5 years | 48 years |
PwD relaxation is added on top of your category relaxation, not instead of it. A PwD OBC-NCL candidate for RRB NTPC is eligible to 46, not 43. Full age relaxation rules →
RRB NTPC posts and salary
| Post | Department | Pay level | Monthly pay |
|---|---|---|---|
| Station Master | Indian Railways | Level-6 | ₹35,400–1,12,400 |
| Goods Train Manager | Indian Railways | Level-5 | ₹29,200–92,300 |
| Junior Account Assistant cum Typist | Indian Railways | Level-5 | ₹29,200–92,300 |
| Senior Clerk cum Typist | Indian Railways | Level-5 | ₹29,200–92,300 |
| Commercial cum Ticket Clerk | Indian Railways | Level-3 | ₹21,700–69,100 |
| Accounts Clerk cum Typist | Indian Railways | Level-2 | ₹19,900–63,200 |
RRB NTPC selection process
| Stage | Details |
|---|---|
| CBT-1 | 100 questions, 90 minutes. Screening stage, common to all posts. |
| CBT-2 | 120 questions, 90 minutes. Merit deciding, post-specific. |
| Typing / aptitude test | Typing skill test for clerical posts; aptitude test for Station Master. |
| Document verification and medical | Vision standards apply, particularly for Station Master. |
Who should apply for RRB NTPC
Suits candidates over 27 who have aged out of SSC, and anyone wanting a stable posting with strong allowances. Station Master and Traffic Assistant are the highest-value posts here and worth targeting specifically.
- Age limit of 33 is the most generous among major central recruitments at this level.
- Most of the ₹500 fee is refunded to candidates who actually appear for CBT-1.
- Station Master requires an aptitude test and stricter vision standards than clerical posts.
RRB NTPC 2026 — आयु सीमा और योग्यता
गैर-तकनीकी लोकप्रिय श्रेणी परीक्षा (RRB NTPC) 2026 के लिए आयु सीमा 01 Jul 2026 को 18 से 33 वर्ष है। OBC-NCL उम्मीदवारों को 3 वर्ष, SC/ST को 5 वर्ष और दिव्यांग (PwD) उम्मीदवारों को अपनी श्रेणी की छूट के अतिरिक्त 10 वर्ष की छूट मिलती है।
शैक्षणिक योग्यता: स्नातक स्तर के पदों के लिए स्नातक; अन्य के लिए 12वीं। कुल 11,558 पद · वेतन ₹19,900 से ₹1,12,400 प्रति माह · आवेदन की अंतिम तिथि 30 Sep 2026।
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Vacancy figures, dates and salaries are compiled from official notifications and change between cycles. Age limits vary between posts within the same exam. Always confirm against the official notification on rrbapply.gov.in before applying.