NCRTC Supervisor (Operations) 2026 Eligibility, Age Limit

The age limit for NCRTC Supervisor (Operations) 2026 is 28 years as on 10 September 2026. Supervisor-I (Operations) needs any full-time engineering degree or engineering diploma. Only Indian nationals above 18 years of age can apply.

This page is part of the NCRTC Supervisor (Operations) 2026 guide. Read the notification page for the full list of posts.

NCRTC Supervisor (Operations) 2026 eligibility by post

The cut-off date for every condition is 10 September 2026. The table shows the age and the qualification for each post code.

Which qualification rules apply to Supervisor-I posts?

For post codes D02 to D05, a full-time B.E., B.Tech., or B.Sc. (Engineering) in the relevant discipline is also permitted. A degree holder can therefore apply where the post asks for a diploma.

• NCRTC counts only full-time regular courses.
• The qualification must come from a UGC recognized Indian university or a UGC recognized deemed university.
• An AICTE approved course from an autonomous Indian institution also counts, where it applies.
• A candidate who claims an equivalent qualification must produce the equivalence certificate.
• If the university gives a grade or CGPA, the candidate must state the equivalent percentage in the application.

What ITI rules apply to Junior Maintainer posts?

For post codes D06 to D09, a candidate must hold the ITI certificate in the named trade. A higher qualification does not replace the ITI. NCRTC does not consider a candidate who has a higher qualification but no ITI.

The ITI must come from the National Council for Vocational Training (NCVT) or the State Council for Vocational Training (SCVT). It must be a full-time course or a full-time equivalent.

What is the age relaxation for NCRTC Supervisor (Operations) 2026?

The table shows the relaxation in the upper age limit. Relaxation for more than one category adds up. The maximum upper age must not exceed 50 years after all relaxations.

The PwBD relaxation applies when the post is identified as suitable for PwBD. NCRTC identified post codes D02, D03, and D05 as suitable. A PwBD candidate must have at least 40% of the relevant disability.

What certificates do reserved category candidates need?

• SC, ST, and OBC (NCL) candidates need a certificate in the prescribed proforma for posts under the Government of India.
• EWS candidates need an Income and Asset Certificate valid for the current financial year.
• PwBD candidates need a disability certificate in the format that the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment prescribed.
• A certificate in a language other than English or Hindi needs a self-certified translation.
• A reserved category candidate who applies against an unreserved post gets no age relaxation and no lower qualifying marks.

Next step: Read how to apply for NCRTC Supervisor (Operations) 2026 for the fee and the documents.