The Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) conducts various examinations to recruit candidates for positions within Indian Railways. The eligibility criteria for these exams vary based on the specific position. Below is a comprehensive overview of the general eligibility requirements:
1. Nationality:
Candidates must be:
- A citizen of India.
- A subject of Nepal or Bhutan.
- A Tibetan refugee who came over to India before 1st January 1962 to permanently settle in India.
- A person of Indian origin who has migrated from Pakistan, Burma, 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.
2. Age Limit:
The age limits differ for various RRB exams:
RRB NTPC (Non-Technical Popular Categories):
- Minimum Age: 18 years
- Maximum Age: 32 years
- Age relaxation is provided for reserved categories as per government norms.
RRB JE (Junior Engineer):
- Minimum Age: 18 years
- Maximum Age: 33 years
- Age relaxation is applicable for OBC (36 years), SC/ST (38 years), and other categories.
RRB ALP (Assistant Loco Pilot):
- Minimum Age: 18 years
- Maximum Age: 28 years
- Age relaxation is provided for OBC (31 years), SC/ST (33 years), and other categories.
RRB Group D:
- Minimum Age: 18 years
- Maximum Age: 33 years
- Age relaxation is applicable for OBC (36 years), SC/ST (38 years), and other categories.
3. Educational Qualifications:
The required educational qualifications vary by position:
RRB NTPC:
- For Graduate Posts (e.g., Station Master, Goods Guard): Bachelor's degree from a recognized university.
- For Undergraduate Posts (e.g., Junior Clerk, Accounts Clerk): 12th (+2 stage) or its equivalent with not less than 50% marks in the aggregate.
RRB JE:
- Three years Diploma in Engineering in the relevant discipline or a B.Sc. in Civil Engineering from a recognized university/institute.
RRB ALP:
- Matriculation plus ITI from a recognized institution or a Diploma in Engineering.
RRB Group D:
- Class 10th pass or ITI from a recognized institution.
4. Medical Standards:
Candidates must meet specific medical standards to be eligible:
RRB NTPC:
- General Fitness: Physically fit in all respects.
- Visual Acuity: Distance Vision: 6/9, 6/9 without glasses. Near Vision: Sn: 0.6, 0.6 without glasses.
RRB JE:
- General Fitness: Physically fit in all respects.
- Visual Acuity: Distance Vision: 6/9, 6/9 without glasses. Near Vision: Sn: 0.6, 0.6 without glasses.
RRB ALP:
- General Fitness: Physically fit in all respects.
- Visual Acuity: Distance Vision: 6/9, 6/9 without glasses. Near Vision: Sn: 0.6, 0.6 without glasses.
RRB Group D:
- General Fitness: Physically fit in all respects.
- Visual Acuity: Distance Vision: 6/9, 6/9 without glasses. Near Vision: Sn: 0.6, 0.6 without glasses.
5. Other Criteria:
- Language Proficiency: For certain posts, proficiency in the local language may be required.
- Physical Efficiency Test (PET): Applicable for Group D positions, candidates must meet specific physical standards.