Railway Recruitment Board released the official notification for the RRB Teacher Recruitment 2025 on 6th January 2025 for various vacancies. Candidates are available with various positions to apply under the Ministerial and Isolated Categories. Candidates applying must ensure that they fit perfectly for the minimum eligibility criteria needed.
The candidates who wish to pursue a career in the teaching domain carrying Post-Graduate degrees in the relevant discipline must check for the RRB PGT Teacher Eligibility Criteria 2025. This can help the aspirants understand whether they attain the minimum eligibility required to be a post-graduate teacher (PGT). This article outlines the essential eligibility requirements, including academic qualifications and age limits, to guide applicants in their preparation.
To qualify for the RRB PGT Teacher post, candidates must hold a Master’s degree in a relevant discipline with a minimum of 50% aggregate marks from a recognized university. Alongside, applicants must possess a B.Ed. or equivalent degree from a recognized institution and demonstrate proficiency in teaching in both Hindi and English. These qualifications are mandatory to ensure eligibility for the post.
RRB PGT Teacher Eligibility Criteria 2025 Subject Wise
While the basic qualifications for the RRB Teacher Recruitment 2025, such as a Master’s degree with 50% marks and a B.Ed., have already been discussed, each discipline comes with its own specific requirements. To provide clarity, this section delves into the subject-wise educational qualifications needed for various disciplines, ensuring candidates understand the precise criteria applicable to their chosen subject. Candidates with knowledge of computer applications are desirable for all the PGT disciplines. Here are the subject wise RRB PGT Teacher Eligibility Criteria 2025:
| RRB PGT Teacher Eligibility Criteria 2025 Subject Wise |
| Designation/Discipline |
Minimum Educational/Technical Qualifications |
| PGT Commerce |
- Master’s Degree from a recognized University with at least 50% marks in aggregate in Commerce. However, a holder of a Degree of M.Com in Applied/Business Economics shall not be eligible.
- B.Ed. or equivalent degree from a recognised University.
- Proficiency in teaching in Hindi and English mediums
|
| PGT Hindi |
- Master’s Degree from a recognized University with at least 50% marks in aggregate in Hindi or Sanskrit with Hindi as one of the subjects at the Graduate level.
- B.Ed. or equivalent degree from a recognised University.
- Proficiency in teaching in Hindi medium
|
| PGT Political Science |
- Master’s Degree from a recognized University with at least 50% marks in aggregate in Political Science.
- B.Ed. or equivalent degree from a recognised University.
- Proficiency in teaching in Hindi and English mediums
|
| PGT Bengali |
- Master’s Degree from a recognized University with at least 50% marks in aggregate in Bengali.
- B.Ed. or equivalent degree from a recognised University.
- Proficiency in teaching in Bengali medium
|
| PGT Biology |
- Two years Integrated Post Graduate M.Sc. Course of Regional College of education of NCERT Or Master Degree from a recognized University with at least 50% marks in aggregate in Botany/ Zoology/ Life Sciences/ Bio Sciences/ Genetics/ Microbiology/ Biotechnology/ Molecular Biology/ Plant Physiology provided they have studied Botany and Zoology at Graduation level
- B.Ed. or equivalent degree from a recognised University.
- Proficiency in teaching in English medium
|
| PGT Maths |
- Two years Integrated Post Graduate M.Sc. Course of Regional College of Education of NCERT in Mathematics Or Master Degree from a recognized University with at least 50% marks in aggregate in Mathematics / Applied Mathematics.
- B.Ed. or equivalent degree from a recognised University.
- Proficiency in teaching in English medium
|
| PGT Chemistry |
- Two years Integrated Post Graduate M.Sc. Course of Regional College of Education of NCERT in Chemistry Or Master Degree from a recognized University with at least 50% marks in aggregate in Chemistry.
- B.Ed. or equivalent degree from a recognised University.
- Proficiency in teaching in English medium
|
| PGT Economics |
- Master’s Degree from a recognized University with at least 50% marks in aggregate in Economics / Applied Economics / Business Economics.
- B.Ed. or equivalent degree from a recognised University.
- Proficiency in teaching in English and Hindi mediums.
|
| PGT English |
- Master’s Degree from a recognized University with at least 50% marks in aggregate in English
- B.Ed. or equivalent degree from a recognised University.
- Proficiency in teaching in English medium
|
| PGT Geography |
- Two years Integrated Post Graduate M.Sc. Course of Regional College of Education of NCERT in Geography Or Master Degree from a recognized University with at least 50% marks in aggregate in Geography.
- B.Ed. or equivalent degree from a recognised University.
- Proficiency in teaching in English medium
|
| PGT History |
- Master’s Degree from a recognized University with at least 50% marks in aggregate in History
- B.Ed. or equivalent degree from a recognised University.
- Proficiency in teaching in English medium
|
| PGT Home Science |
- Master’s Degree from a recognized University with at least 50% marks in aggregate in Home Science
- B.Ed. or equivalent degree from a recognised University.
- Proficiency in teaching in English medium
|
| PGT Physics |
- Two years Integrated Post Graduate M.Sc. Course of Regional College of Education of NCERT in Physics Or Master Degree from a recognized University with at least 50% marks in aggregate in n Physics/ Electronics/ Applied Physics/ Nuclear Physics.
- B.Ed. or equivalent degree from a recognised University.
- Proficiency in teaching in English and Hindi mediums
|
| PGT Sociology |
- Master’s Degree from a recognized University with at least 50% marks in aggregate in Sociology
- B.Ed. or equivalent degree from a recognised University.
- Proficiency in teaching in English and Hindi mediums
|
| PGT Physical Education |
- Bachelor of Physical Education (B.P.Ed) or Bachelor of Physical Education (BPE) or Bachelor of Science (B.Sc) in Health and Physical Education and Degree in Sports with at least 55% marks as per National Council for Teacher Education (Recognition Norms and Procedure) Regulations, 2009.
- M. P. Ed of at least two years duration from any National Council for Teacher Education Recognised Institution.
|
| PGT Computer Science |
- At least 50% marks in aggregate in any of the following: B.E. or B. Tech (Computer Science/IT) plus Post Graduate Diploma in Computer Applications or ‘B’ or ‘C’ Level Diploma from DOEACC, Ministry of Communication and IT plus 1-year Teaching Experience.
OR
- M.Sc. (Computer Science)/MCA plus 1-year Teaching Experience.
OR
- Master of Engineering or M. Tech (Computer Science/IT)
|
RRB PGT Teacher Age Limit
The age limit for RRB PGT Teacher posts across various disciplines is 18 to 48 years, with the lower and upper age limits reckoned as of 1st January 2025. For eligibility, the upper date of birth limit is 02/01/1977 for UR & EWS, 02/01/1974 for OBC (Non-Creamy Layer), and 02/01/1972 for SC/ST. The lower date of birth limit for all categories is 01/01/2007. Candidates must ensure their date of birth falls within these parameters, as specified in the vacancy table.
RRB PGT Teacher Age Relaxation
Age relaxation for RRB PGT Teacher posts is provided to ensure fair opportunities for candidates from various categories. SC/ST candidates receive up to 5 years of relaxation, while OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) candidates are eligible for up to 3 years. PwBD candidates enjoy significant relaxation, with 10 years for UR & EWS, 13 years for OBC, and 15 years for SC/ST. Ex-Servicemen receive age relaxation based on their length of service, extending up to 8 years for SC/ST and 6 years for OBC. For instance, an SC candidate aged 53 or an OBC candidate aged 46 can still qualify under the relaxation rules.
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