RRB NTPC (Graduate Level) Age Calculator
Check Eligibility (18-33 Years) - Updated 2026
Checking eligibility for NTPC (Graduate Level) under Railway Recruitment Board. The age limit is 18–33 years (as on January 1, 2027).
Official sources (1)
RRB Centralised Employment Notification No. 06/2026, Non-Technical Popular Categories (Graduate)
CEN 06/2026 · 8 Oct 2026
- Age cut-off date — p. 9, Para 5.0 Age Limit
- Age limit — p. 9, Para 5.2, date-of-birth table
- Age relaxation — p. 9, Para 5.2, items 1–2
- PwBD 10 / 13 / 15 years — p. 9, Para 5.2, item 4
- Ex-servicemen 3 / 6 / 8 years after deducting service — p. 9, Para 5.2, item 3
- Maximum single relaxation only — p. 9, Para 5.2, note (i)
- No relaxation against UR vacancies — p. 9, Para 5.2, note (ii)
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RRB NTPC (Graduate Level): age limit at a glance (CEN 06/2026)
For RRB NTPC Graduate posts under CEN 06/2026, the age limit is 18 to 33 years on 1 January 2027, so UR/EWS candidates must be born between 2 January 1994 and 1 January 2009. OBC (NCL) candidates get 3 years and SC/ST 5; PwBD candidates get 10, 13 or 15 years by category. If you qualify on several grounds you get only the largest one.
Key dates
| Online application | 8 October – 6 November 2026 (23:59) |
|---|---|
| Last date for fee payment | 8 November 2026 |
| Modification window | 9 – 18 November 2026 |
| Age counted as on | 1 January 2027 |
Age rules in the notification
- Age 18–33 years for all four posts, counted as on 1 January 2027.
Source
RRB Centralised Employment Notification No. 06/2026, Non-Technical Popular Categories (Graduate)p. 9 · Para 5.0 Age Limit“The lower and upper age limits indicated for a particular post(s) in the vacancy table will be reckoned as on 01.01.2027”Open official PDF ↗ - Date of birth (UR/EWS): not earlier than 2 Jan 1994 and not later than 1 Jan 2009; OBC-NCL from 2 Jan 1991; SC/ST from 2 Jan 1989.
Source
RRB Centralised Employment Notification No. 06/2026, Non-Technical Popular Categories (Graduate)p. 9 · Para 5.2, date-of-birth table“1 18-33 01.01.2009 02.01.1994 02.01.1991 02.01.1989”Open official PDF ↗ - SC & ST: 5 years; OBC (Non-Creamy Layer): 3 years.
Source
RRB Centralised Employment Notification No. 06/2026, Non-Technical Popular Categories (Graduate)p. 9 · Para 5.2, items 1–2“1 SC & ST candidates 5 Years 2 OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) candidates 3 Years”Open official PDF ↗ - PwBD: 10 years (UR & EWS), 13 years (OBC-NCL), 15 years (SC & ST).
Source
RRB Centralised Employment Notification No. 06/2026, Non-Technical Popular Categories (Graduate)p. 9 · Para 5.2, item 4“PwBD – UR & EWS 10 Years PwBD – OBC(NCL) 13 Years PwBD – SC & ST 15 Years”Open official PDF ↗ - Ex-servicemen (6+ months’ service): 3 / 6 / 8 years for UR & EWS / OBC-NCL / SC & ST, after deducting service from age.
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RRB Centralised Employment Notification No. 06/2026, Non-Technical Popular Categories (Graduate)p. 9 · Para 5.2, item 3“Ex-servicemen (UR & EWS) 3 years (after deduction of length of service from age)”Open official PDF ↗ - Relaxations are not added: you get the largest single relaxation you qualify for.
Source
RRB Centralised Employment Notification No. 06/2026, Non-Technical Popular Categories (Graduate)p. 9 · Para 5.2, note (i)“he/she will get the maximum amongst the relaxations for which he/she is eligible (not cumulative)”Open official PDF ↗ - SC, ST and OBC (NCL) candidates applying against UR vacancies get no age relaxation.
Source
RRB Centralised Employment Notification No. 06/2026, Non-Technical Popular Categories (Graduate)p. 9 · Para 5.2, note (ii)“SC, ST & OBC (NCL) candidates applying against UR vacancies will not be eligible to get any age relaxation.”Open official PDF ↗
Worth knowing
- The four posts are Chief Commercial cum Ticket Supervisor, Goods Train Manager, Junior Accounts Assistant cum Typist and Senior Clerk cum Typist: 3,548 vacancies in all.
- Serving Railway Group C / erstwhile Group D staff and substitutes with 3+ years’ service can apply up to 40 (UR & EWS), 43 (OBC-NCL) or 45 (SC & ST).
- Ex-servicemen relaxation is worked out after deducting the length of service from your age, which this calculator does not do.
Source: RRB Centralised Employment Notification No. 06/2026, Non-Technical Popular Categories (Graduate). Checked on 21 October 2026. The official notice is final.
Official RRB Age Guidelines 2026
Updated for 2026- Age is strictly calculated as on January 1, 2027.
- Minimum required age is 18 years.
- Base maximum age (General/UR) is 33 years.
How to Check Eligibility
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the RRB NTPC Graduate age limit for CEN 06/2026?
18 to 33 years as on 1 January 2027. UR/EWS candidates must be born between 2 January 1994 and 1 January 2009.
How much age relaxation does an OBC PwBD candidate get in RRB NTPC 2026?
13 years. CEN 06/2026 gives PwBD candidates 10 (UR & EWS), 13 (OBC-NCL) or 15 years (SC & ST), and relaxations are not added on top of each other.
Are RRB NTPC age relaxations cumulative?
No. If you are eligible on more than one ground you get the maximum of those relaxations, not the total.
What is the last date for RRB NTPC Graduate CEN 06/2026?
Applications close on 6 November 2026 at 23:59; the fee can be paid until 8 November 2026.
Is this age calculator officially provided by RRB?
No. FreeApplyTools is an independent utility platform. However, our engine is hardcoded to strictly follow the official RRB notification rules and cut-off dates for 2026. We recommend using this as a quick reference, but always cross-check with the official RRB notification for your specific exam and post.
What is the official Cut-off Date for age calculation?
For the 2026 cycle, RRB calculates your exact age as on January 1, 2027. Our calculator automatically uses this exact date.
Common NTPC (Graduate Level) Age Eligibility Errors
"Applying under wrong category relaxation"
Many candidates select General instead of their eligible reservation category, missing out on age relaxation of up to 5–10 years for OBC/SC/ST.
"Incorrect DOB entered during registration"
Even a single-day typo can render you ineligible. Always cross-check your DOB against your 10th certificate before submitting.
"Cut-off date confusion"
RRB calculates age as on January 1, 2027 — not the exam date or application date. Our calculator already uses this exact date.
Next Steps for NTPC (Graduate Level)
Continue preparing your application documents with official specifications.