RRB NTPC Undergraduate 2027 | CEN 07/2026 Recruitment

Below are the eligibility conditions for the posts notified under CEN No. 07/2026. Candidates must read all points before applying.

• Nationality / Citizenship: A candidate must be either (i) a citizen of India, or (ii) a citizen of Nepal, or (iii) a subject of Bhutan, or (iv) a Tibetan refugee who came over to India before 01.01.1962 with the intention of permanently settling in India, or (v) a person of Indian origin who has migrated from Pakistan, Burma, Sri Lanka, East African Countries of Kenya, Uganda, the United Republic of Tanzania, Zambia, Malawi, Zaire, Ethiopia and Vietnam with the intention of permanently settling in India. For categories (ii), (iii), (iv) and (v), the candidate must have a certificate of eligibility issued by the Government of India in their favour.

• Age Limit (as on 01.01.2027): The lower and upper age limits prescribed for each post are given in Para 5.1 and 5.2 of the CEN, along with the relevant upper age relaxation. The date of birth of candidates should be between the dates given below (both dates inclusive):

• Age Relaxation: Upper age relaxation is available as per category, subject to submission of requisite certificates:

  • SC & ST candidates – 5 years

  • OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) candidates – 3 years

  • Ex-servicemen (UR & EWS) – 3 years (after deduction of length of service from age)

  • Ex-servicemen (OBC-NCL) – 6 years (after deduction of length of service from age)

  • Ex-servicemen (SC & ST) – 8 years (after deduction of length of service from age)

  • PwBD – UR & EWS: 10 years; OBC (NCL): 13 years; SC & ST: 15 years

  • Serving Group C and erstwhile Group D Railway Staff with minimum 3 years’ service, and Substitutes with minimum 3 years’ service in continuous or broken spells in Railways – UR & EWS: 40 years; OBC (NCL): 43 years; SC & ST: 45 years

  • Candidates working in Quasi-Administrative offices of the Railway organization such as Railway Canteens, Co-operative Societies and Institutes – up to the length of service rendered OR 5 years, whichever is less

  • Female candidates who are widowed, divorced or judicially separated from husband but not remarried – UR & EWS: 35 years; OBC (NCL): 38 years; SC & ST: 40 years

  Important notes on age relaxation:

  • If a candidate is eligible for age relaxation on more than one ground, he/she will get the maximum amongst the relaxations for which he/she is eligible (not cumulative).

  • SC, ST & OBC (NCL) candidates applying against UR vacancies will not be eligible to get any age relaxation.

  • PwBD candidates applying against UR vacancies will be allowed age relaxation applicable for PwBD (UR) only – subject to conditions of suitability.

  • Age relaxation to PwBD & ExSM candidates will be as given in Para 5.2.

• Date of Birth: The date of birth filled in the application must be the same as recorded in the SSC/SSLC/Matriculation/10th class or equivalent certificate. No subsequent request for change in date of birth will be considered. Any difference in the date of birth will lead to disqualification of the candidate.

• Educational Qualifications: Candidates must already have the minimum educational qualifications prescribed in the CEN from a recognized Board/University/Institute as on the last date (i.e., 27.11.2026) for submission of ONLINE application. Those awaiting results of their final examination of the prescribed educational qualification SHOULD NOT apply. The post-wise prescribed qualifications are given in Annexure-A (Post-wise Parameters). Educational certificates (Provisional or Regular) should contain the date of issue. If the date of issue is after the closing date of the notification, the consolidated marks sheet with date of declaration of the final qualifying exam or individual mark sheets of all semesters/years with date of declaration of each semester/year result should be submitted. If the date is not available in any of these certificates, a certificate indicating the date of declaration of result from the Board/University/Institute must be produced at the time of DV.

• Medical Fitness: Candidates must ensure that they meet the prescribed medical standards for the post(s) they are opting for. Candidates who are found medically unsuitable for the opted post(s) shall not be given any alternative appointment. The medical standards for the posts under this CEN are:

  • A-3: Physically fit in all respects. Distant Vision: 6/9, 6/9 with or without glasses (power of lenses not to exceed 2D). Near Vision: Sn: 0.6, 0.6 with or without glasses and must pass test for Colour Vision, Binocular Vision, Night Vision and Myopic vision.

  • B-2: Physically fit in all respects. Distance Vision: 6/9, 6/12 with or without glasses (power of lenses not to exceed 4D). Near Vision: Sn: 0.6, 0.6 with or without glasses when reading or close work is required and must pass test for Field of Vision (Binocular Vision) etc.

  • C-2: Physically fit in all respects. Distant Vision: 6/12, nil with or without glasses. Near Vision: Sn: 0.6 combined with or without glasses where reading or close work is required.

  Important medical notes:

  • The above medical standards are indicative, not exhaustive. Candidates are advised to read Chapter 5 of Indian Railway Medical Manual (IRMM) Vol. I.

  • Candidates who have undergone Lasik surgery or any other surgery to correct refractory error are NOT eligible for the post having Medical Standard A-3 in this CEN. They must submit a declaration in Annexure VII during DV.

  • Candidates who have undergone Lasik surgery are eligible for posts having Medical Standard B-2 and C-2 as per conditions mentioned in Railway Board letter 2022/H/5/1/NER/Dalbir dated 25.08.2022.

  • Candidates who fail to acquire the required medical standards during initial medical examination may be offered one last and final opportunity to prefer Medical Appeal on payment of prescribed charges.

  • If a candidate fails to pass the prescribed medical fitness/standard for the opted post(s), he/she will not be considered for empanelment and no alternate appointment will be provided by Railways.

• Crucial Date for Claims: The crucial date for claim of SC/ST/OBC/EWS/EBC status or any other benefit viz. fee concession, reservation, age-relaxation, etc., where not specified otherwise, will be the closing date for submission of ONLINE applications against this CEN. All candidates seeking reservation/relaxation benefits applicable to SC/ST/OBC-NCL/EWS/PwBD/ExSM must ensure that they are entitled to such reservation/relaxation as per eligibility prescribed in the Rules/CEN and should be in possession of all requisite certificates in the prescribed format.

• Other Important Conditions:

  • Candidates must ensure they possess and fulfil all prescribed educational qualifications for the post on or before the closing date for submitting the application. Candidates waiting for final results are NOT eligible.

  • Only ONE online application is required to be submitted. Multiple applications to different RRBs or the same RRB will lead to rejection of all applications and debarment from future RRB and RRC examinations.

  • Candidates can choose only one RRB and indicate their preference for Railway Zones/PU and posts/categories notified. Options once exercised shall be final.

  • Eligibility will be considered provisional based on details furnished in the ONLINE application. After scrutiny of certificates/documents, if any claim is not substantiated, the candidature will be cancelled.

  • Candidates must have their own active mobile number and a valid personal Email ID for all communication during the entire recruitment duration.

  • Candidates are advised to authenticate their identity using Digilocker or Aadhaar during the “Create an Account” stage or later using the “Verify Aadhaar” facility before final submission.

  • City allocation, Centre allocation and dates for CBTs will be allotted based on technical and logistical feasibility. Candidates may have to travel to other cities/states. Request for change of exam date/centre/date/shift shall not be allowed.

  • There will be negative marking (@1/3rd mark for every wrong answer) in CBTs.

  • Free Sleeper Class Railway Pass is admissible to SC & ST candidates only (on request) for various stages of selection, as per details and valid caste certificate furnished in the ONLINE application.

• Candidates Already in Government Service: Candidates serving (including those undergoing induction training/probation) in any Central/State Government Department including Railways or Public Sector Undertakings may apply directly to the RRBs duly informing their employer. Shortlisted candidates should produce an NOC from the employer on the date of DV, failing which their candidature will be cancelled.

• Debarment: Candidates who are presently debarred by any RRB/RRC should NOT apply. Candidates dismissed from service by the Government of India/State Government/PSU/any other government organization are not eligible.

• Vacancies: The vacancies indicated in the CEN are provisional and may increase or decrease or may even become NIL at a later stage depending upon the actual needs of the Railway Administration concerned. RRB-wise, Railway/PU-wise and post-wise vacancy details are given in Annexure B.