The Railway Recruitment Board follows extremely strict eligibility rules. Even if you clear all exam stages, a small mismatch in your age proof, educational certificate, or medical standards may lead to instant disqualification during Document Verification (DV).

1. Age Limit (As of January 1, 2026)

Note: Age is calculated with reference to the upcoming year to align with the recruitment cycle.

Undergraduate Posts (Level 2 & 3): 18 to 30 Years
Graduate Posts (Level 4, 5 & 6): 18 to 33 Years

Age Relaxation Categories

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	Service Duration + 3 Years

2. Educational Qualification

Important: Your qualifying exam result (12th or Graduation) must be declared on or before the application closing date.

If you are in the final year and waiting for results, you are NOT eligible.
Undergraduate Posts: Must have passed 10+2 or equivalent.
Graduate Posts: Must possess a valid University Degree (BA, BSc, BCom, BTech, etc.).

3. Medical Standards

Warning: Railways have strict medical requirements. Vision standards are the most critical for many posts.

A-2 Standard (Strictest)

Requirement: 6/9, 6/9 distant vision without glasses. Fogging test not allowed.

Posts: Station Master, Traffic Assistant, Goods Train Manager.

Disqualification Note: LASIK surgery candidates are permanently disqualified for these posts.

A-3 Standard

Requirement: 6/9 vision with or without glasses (Power limit: 2D).

Posts: Trains Clerk.

C-2 Standard (Relaxed)

Requirement: 6/12 vision with or without glasses.

Posts: Senior Clerk, Junior Clerk, Accounts Clerk.

Note: High power spectacles candidates are eligible only for clerical posts.

4. Documents Required for Eligibility Verification

During Document Verification (DV), candidates must produce original documents and two self-attested photocopy sets of the following:

10th Marksheet: Only valid proof of Date of Birth.
12th / Graduation Certificate: Provisional certificate accepted if original is pending.
Caste Certificate (SC/ST/OBC-NCL): Must be in Central Government format.
EWS Certificate: Must be from the current financial year.
NOC: Mandatory for candidates working in Central/State Govt jobs.