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RRB Teacher Eligibility 2025: Age Limit & Educational Qualification

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RRB Teacher Eligibility Revised! As per the latest notice, the qualifications for Railway PRT has been modified. Postgraduation and B.Ed. have been removed as the eligibility. Now, only 12th-pass or graduates with D.El.Ed./ B.El.Ed./ Diploma in Special Education are eligible for the Railway PRT post. 

A teaching job in the Indian Railways is a golden opportunity for any aspiring educator. The posts are not only prestigious but also provide excellent job security and growth prospects. However, candidates must meet specific eligibility criteria before applying for the Railway Teacher recruitment 2025

  • These eligibility criteria are specific to the post applied for, including qualifications, age limits, and other essential requirements.
  • The candidate failing to meet any of these standards will be disqualified at any stage of the selection process. 
  • The understanding of these eligibility parameters is essential to ascertain whether one is suitable for the post and to carry out the application process.

In this article, we are going to break down the Railway Teacher Eligibility 2025 for all posts, including PGT, TGT, Physical Training Instructors, etc. Read on to gain complete clarity about qualifications, age limits, and more requirements to secure your teaching career in Indian Railways. You can also download the RRB Teacher admit Card 2025 from here. 

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Railway Teacher Eligibility 2025: Overview

Eligibility criteria for the Railway Teacher exam differ with the post. Below is a general overview of the post-wise qualifications and age requirements for the year 2025.

RRB Teacher Age Limit

The age limit for RRB Teacher recruitment is one of the most critical eligibility criteria to be met by all aspiring candidates. It ensures that applicants are within the appropriate age group to qualify for various teaching positions, such as PGT, TGT, and Primary Teacher roles. Each post has specific age criteria, which opens doors for candidates from different age groups.

This understanding of the age limit along with relaxations will make candidates eligible and confident about their application process. Here's a detailed breakdown of the RRB Teacher age limit for 2025:

Post

Age Limit

Post Graduate Teacher (PGT)

18-48 years

Trained Graduate Teacher (TGT)

18-48 years

Physical Training Instructor

18-48 years

Librarian

18-33 years

Music Teacher

18-48 years

Primary Railway Teacher

18-48 years

Assistant Teacher (Female)

18-48 years

Laboratory Assistant

18-48 years

Know the Railway Teacher Syllabus form here. 

Railway Teacher Age Relaxation 

To promote inclusivity and provide equal opportunities, the Indian Railways offers age relaxations to candidates belonging to specific categories. Below is an overview of the expected age relaxation criteria for Railway Teacher 2025:

Category

Age Relaxation

SC/ST

5 years

OBC (Non-Creamy Layer)

3 years

Persons with Disabilities

10 years (General), 13 years (OBC), 15 years (SC/ST)

Ex-Servicemen

As per government norms

Railway Employees

Up to 5 years

RRB Teacher Educational Qualifications

The educational qualifications required for various RRB Teacher posts vary based on the role and responsibilities. Below is a detailed table outlining the qualifications for each post:

Post Name Educational Qualification
Primary Teachers/PRT 12th-pass/ graduation with D.El.Ed./B.El.Ed./Diploma in Special Education 
Trained Graduate Teachers/TGT PG with B.Ed. in a specific subject with a minimum of 50%, English medium teaching skills, knowledge of computer applications
Post Graduate Teachers/PGT PG with B.Ed. in a specific subject with a minimum of 50%, English medium teaching skills, knowledge of computer applications
Music Teacher Graduation in Music
Laboratory Assistant Senior Secondary with Physics and Chemistry
Physical Training Instructor/PTI Graduation with a Diploma in Physical Training or B.P.Ed., and 10+2 skills of physical training education in English medium
Assistant Mistress/Junior School PRT 10+2 with 2 years Diploma in Elementary Education, pass in TET, teaching skills in English medium

Railway Teacher Eligibility – Nationality Criteria

All the candidates must be Indian citizens to be considered eligible for the post of Railway Teacher. As per the official nationality criteria, a candidate must be either:

  • (a) a citizen of India, or 
  • (b) a subject of Nepal, or 
  • (c) a subject of Bhutan, or 
  • (d) a Tibetan refugee who came over to India, before the 1st January, 1962 with the intention of permanently settling in India, or 
  • (e) a person of Indian origin who has migrated from Pakistan, Burma, Sri Lanka, 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. 
  • (f) Provided that a candidate belonging to categories (b), (c), (d) and (e) above shall be a person in whose favour a certificate of eligibility has been issued by the Government of India. 

RRB Teacher Medical Standards

Apart from meeting the age, educational qualification and nationality criteria, all the candidates must be required to maintain certain medical standards to be shortlisted as Railways Staff to be able to fulfill their duties effectively. Visual Acuity Standard is one of the important criteria of medical fitness of Railway Staff as given below –

S.No.

Medical Standards

General Fitness

Visual Acuity

1

B-1

Physically fit in all respects

  • Distant Vision: 6/9, 6/12 with or without glasses (power of lenses not to exceed 4D).
  • Near Vision: Sn: 0.6, 0.6 with or without glasses when reading or close work is required. 
  • Must pass test for Colour Vision, Binocular Vision, Night Vision, Mesopic Vision etc.

2

C-1

Physically fit in all respects

  • Distant Vision: 6/12, 6/18 with or without glasses. 
  • Near Vision: Sn: 0.6, 0.6 with or without glasses when reading or close work is required.

3

C-2

Physically fit in all respects

  • Distant Vision: 6/12, nil with or without glasses. 
  • Near Vision: Sn: 0.6 combined with or without glasses where reading or close work is required.
 
Download the Testbook App now to get the best in class resources for the upcoming Railway Teacher Recruitment 2025. 
 
This article is written by Medeti Prasad and reviewed by Kabya Srivastava
Latest Railway Teacher Updates

-> The RRB Railway Teacher Exam Date 2025 will be announced soon.

-> The Railway Teacher Notification was released for 753 vacancies of teaching posts like PGT, Music Teacher, TGT, Librarian, and others.

-> Interested candidates can refer to the RRB Teacher Previous Year Paper for their efficient preparation.

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