Railway की सरकारी नौकरी पाने के लिए पहला कदम है - eligibility समझना। यहाँ सब कुछ clear करते हैं: कौन apply कर सकता है, क्या documents चाहिए, और कैसे apply करें।
TL;DR
- 📚 Group D: 10th pass / ITI | Age 18-36
- 🎓 NTPC UG: 12th pass | Age 18-33
- 🎓 NTPC Graduate: Graduation | Age 18-33
- 🔧 ALP: 10th + ITI / Diploma | Age 18-28
- 📄 Key docs: Photo, signature, marksheets, caste certificate
- 🔗 Full Guide: Railway Recruitment 2026
Post-wise Eligibility Summary
| Post | Education | Min Age | Max Age (General) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Group D (Level-1) | 10th / ITI | 18 | 36 |
| NTPC UG Level | 12th (Intermediate) | 18 | 33 |
| NTPC Graduate Level | Graduation (Any stream) | 18 | 33 |
| ALP | 10th + ITI / Diploma in Engg. | 18 | 28 |
Age limit generally 1 January 2026 के अनुसार calculate होती है (exact date notification में confirm करें)।
Age Relaxation Details
| Category | Relaxation |
|---|---|
| OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) | +3 years |
| SC / ST | +5 years |
| PwBD (General) | +10 years |
| PwBD (OBC) | +13 years |
| PwBD (SC/ST) | +15 years |
| Ex-Servicemen | As per government norms |
| Widows / Divorced Women (General) | +35 years upper limit |
Educational Qualification - Detail
Group D (Level-1)
10वीं pass (Matric) किसी recognized Board से - जैसे CBSE, State Board, ICSE।
OR
ITI Certificate - NCVT (National Council for Vocational Training) या SCVT (State Council for Vocational Training) से किसी relevant trade में।
OR
NAC (National Apprenticeship Certificate) - किसी relevant trade में।
RRB NTPC
- UG Level: Any recognized Board से 12th pass
- Graduate Level: Any recognized University से Graduation (BA, B.Sc, B.Com, B.Tech - सभी eligible)
RRB ALP
- 10th pass + ITI (relevant electrical/mechanical/electronics trade)
- OR Diploma in Mechanical/Electrical/Electronics Engineering
- OR B.Tech/B.E. in relevant stream
Nationality Requirements
Railway jobs के लिए candidate इनमें से एक होना चाहिए:
- भारत का नागरिक (Indian Citizen)
- Nepal का नागरिक
- Bhutan का नागरिक
- Tibetan refugee (1 January 1962 से पहले भारत आए)
- Indian origin person जो Pakistan, Burma, Sri Lanka, East African Countries से migrate हुए हों
Documents Checklist - Apply करने से पहले तैयार करें
Mandatory Documents
| Document | Format | Size |
|---|---|---|
| Passport Size Photo | JPEG/JPG | 10-40 KB |
| Signature | JPEG/JPG | 10-40 KB |
| 10th Marksheet | PDF/JPEG | As required |
| 12th Marksheet (for NTPC UG/Graduate) | PDF/JPEG | As required |
| Graduation Certificate (for NTPC Graduate) | PDF/JPEG | As required |
| ITI/Diploma Certificate (for Group D/ALP) | PDF/JPEG | As required |
Category-specific Documents
| Document | Who Needs It |
|---|---|
| OBC (NCL) Certificate | OBC candidates (1 साल के अंदर का) |
| SC Certificate | SC candidates |
| ST Certificate | ST candidates |
| EWS Certificate | EWS candidates (current year का) |
| PwBD Certificate | Disability certificate (UDID) |
| Ex-Servicemen Certificate | Ex-military personnel |
Photo Guidelines
- Background: White (plain)
- Size: 35mm × 45mm minimum
- Recent: Application date के 6 months के अंदर का
- No sunglasses, cap, या face cover
Application Fee Structure
| Candidate Category | Total Fee | Refundable Amount |
|---|---|---|
| General / OBC / EWS | ₹500 | ₹400 (after CBT) |
| SC / ST / Female | ₹250 | ₹250 (full refund) |
| PwBD / Ex-Servicemen | ₹250 | ₹250 (full refund) |
| Minorities / Economically Backward | ₹250 | ₹250 (full refund) |
Payment Mode: Online (Net Banking, UPI, Debit/Credit Card)
💡 Fee cash में नहीं जमा होती - सिर्फ online payment।
Step-by-Step Apply Online Process
Step 1: Registration
- rrbapply.gov.in खोलें
- Active notification पर click करें
- “New Registration” select करें
- Valid mobile number और email enter करें
- OTP verify करें → Registration ID मिलेगी
Step 2: Profile Fill करें
- Personal Details: Name (Aadhaar के अनुसार), DOB, Gender, Category
- Father/Mother name
- Address और correspondence details
- Aadhaar number (recommended)
Step 3: Educational Details
- Qualifying exam details भरें
- Roll number, year of passing, percentage/grade
- University/Board name
- ITI/Diploma details (if applicable)
Step 4: Post & Zone Preference
- Preferred posts select करें
- Preferred RRB zone/region select करें
- Preference order carefully decide करें
Step 5: Document Upload
सभी documents scan करें और upload करें।
Photo Tips:
- White background, clear face visible
- Recent photo (6 months के अंदर)
- JPEG format, 10-40 KB
Signature Tips:
- Black pen से white paper पर
- साफ, readable signature
- Mobile camera से scan - crop करके upload
Step 6: Fee Payment
- Payment page पर redirect होगा
- UPI/Net Banking/Card से pay करें
- Transaction ID save करें
Step 7: Submit & Print
- पूरा form review करें
- Submit करें
- Confirmation page का printout/screenshot लें
- Application ID note करें
Common Mistakes - जो भूलकर भी मत करें
❌ Wrong category select करना - OBC/SC/ST certificate नहीं है तो General select करें
❌ Name mismatch - Application में name exactly वैसा हो जैसा 10th certificate में है
❌ Wrong photo upload - Blurry, colored background, या पुरानी photo मत डालें
❌ Last minute apply - Server slow होता है - last 2 दिन में apply करने से बचें
❌ Payment without screenshot - हमेशा payment receipt download करें
OBC NCL Certificate - Validate करें
OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) certificate के लिए:
- Current financial year या उससे 1 साल पुराना certificate valid होता है
- State government द्वारा authorized authority से issue होना चाहिए
- Certificate में “Non-Creamy Layer” specifically mention होना चाहिए
Conclusion
Railway recruitment 2026 में apply करना simple है - बस documents ready रखें, deadline miss मत करें, और OTP से registration complete करें।
अगर आप RRB ALP के लिए eligible हैं - apply window May 15, 2026 से खुलने वाली है। Prepare हो जाएँ!
Complete recruitment details: Railway Recruitment 2026 - Full Guide