Railways Exams Age Limit 2026
Railway Recruitment Board exams including NTPC, Group D, JE, ALP, and Technician (CEN 02/2026)
Railways Age Limits Comparison
| Exam | Min Age | General | OBC | SC/ST | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RRB ALP RRB Assistant Loco Pilot (ALP) | 18 yrs | 30 yrs | 33 yrs | 35 yrs | Details → |
| RRB Group D RRB Group D | 18 yrs | 33 yrs | 36 yrs | 38 yrs | Details → |
| RRB JE RRB Junior Engineer (JE) | 18 yrs | 33 yrs | 36 yrs | 38 yrs | Details → |
| RRB NTPC RRB Non-Technical Popular Categories (NTPC) | 18 yrs | 33 yrs | 36 yrs | 38 yrs | Details → |
| RRB Technician RRB Technician Grade-III (CEN 02/2026) | 18 yrs | 30 yrs | 33 yrs | 35 yrs | Details → |
| RRB Technician Gr-I RRB Technician Grade-I Signal (CEN 02/2026) | 18 yrs | 33 yrs | 36 yrs | 38 yrs | Details → |
Railway Age Limit by Exam (2026)
What is the railway age limit in 2026?
Railway age limits vary by exam: RRB NTPC General 18-30 yrs, RRB Group D 18-33 yrs, RRB JE 18-33 yrs, RRB ALP 18-30 yrs, RRB Technician Grade III 18-30 yrs — all calculated as on the notification cut-off date (typically 1 January or 1 July 2026).
What is the RRB NTPC age limit for OBC?
OBC candidates get 3 years relaxation for RRB NTPC — maximum age 33 years as on 1st January 2026. SC/ST maximum is 35 years.
What is the railway group D age limit?
RRB Group D age limit 2026: General 18-33 years, OBC 36 years, SC/ST 38 years as on 1st January 2026. No attempt limit.
What is the RRB technician grade 1 age limit?
RRB Technician CEN 02/2026: Grade-III General 18-30 yrs (as on 1 July 2026), Grade-I Signal up to 33 yrs General. OBC gets 3 years, SC/ST gets 5 years relaxation.
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Standard Age Relaxation for Railways
Category Relaxations
- OBC (NCL): 3 years relaxation
- SC/ST: 5 years relaxation
- PwD: 10 years relaxation
Important Notes
- • Relaxation applies to upper age limit only
- • Minimum age is same for all categories
- • Age calculated as per official cutoff date
- • Check official notification for updates
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