Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) has announced RRB Railway Teacher Vacancy 2025 with 753 vacancies on various teaching posts under Ministerial and Isolated categories. Among these posts, the role of Post Graduate Teacher (PGT) is the most sought after due to the high demand of skilled teachers in railway schools. Like any recruitment process, candidates wishing to apply for the PGT role must meet certain eligibility criteria, the most important of which is the age limit for RRB PGT Teacher. Let us explore the specific age requirements for this recruitment and understand how they affect the eligibility of interested candidates.
What is the age limit for RRB PGT Teacher 2025?
The age limit for RRB Railway Teacher Vacancy 2025 for PGT posts is set as 1st January 2025. Candidates must ensure that their date of birth falls within the specified range mentioned in the official vacancy table. The age limit for PGT posts is 18 to 48 years, different criteria apply in different categories. Candidates should carefully check the age requirements for their specific category to confirm their eligibility. Here is the date of birth range for PGT age groups:
- UR and EWS: 02/01/1977
- OBC-Non Creamy Layer: 02/01/1974
- SC/ST: 02/01/1972
For example, a 38 year old candidate born on 2 January 1986 fulfills the age requirement for UR and EWS. A candidate born on 2 January 1981 qualifies for OBC, while a candidate born on 2 January 1972 qualifies for SC/ST.
RRB Teacher Age Relaxation for PGT
For certain categories of candidates, RRB provides age relaxation for PGT Teacher posts. SC/ST candidates are eligible for relaxation up to 5 years, while OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) candidates are eligible for relaxation up to 3 years. Ex-servicemen are given relaxation based on length of service, up to 8 years for SC/ST and 6 years for OBC (Non-Creamy Layer). Additionally, candidates with benchmark disability (PwBD) get significant relaxation: up to 10 years for UR and EWS, 13 years for OBC (NCL) and up to 15 years for SC/ST. For example, an SC candidate aged 53 years can still qualify with a relaxation of 5 years, making them eligible for the post. Similarly, an OBC candidate of 46 years of age can get relaxation up to 6 years depending on the service, which will allow him to fulfill the age requirement.
How to calculate age relaxation and age limit for RRB PGT Teacher?
If a candidate wants to calculate their eligibility for RRB PGT Teacher post, they need to consider their age as on 1st January 2025, age limit for their category and any applicable age relaxation benefit:
For example, let us consider a candidate who is 38 years old on 1 January 2025, born on 2 January 1986. This candidate qualifies for UR and EWS category as their age falls within the range of 18-48 years. However, if the candidate belongs to OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) category, they can apply for age relaxation of 3 years. This means that their maximum age limit will be raised to 51 years, allowing them to qualify even if their age exceeds the normal 48 years. By considering age relaxation based on their category, candidates can determine whether they meet the eligibility requirements or not.
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