Railway Board relaxes education norms for Level-1 posts; 10th pass, ITI holders eligible

The Railway Board has updated the eligibility criteria for Level-1 (formerly Group D) positions. Now, candidates who have completed Class 10, hold an ITI diploma, or possess an equivalent qualification or the National Apprenticeship Certificate (NAC) from NCVT can apply.

Previously, applicants for technical posts were required to have both a Class 10 pass and an ITI diploma or NAC.

In a recent directive sent to all railway zones on January 2, the board announced that this new rule will apply to future open market recruitments, including the upcoming CEN. The updated qualification for Level-1 posts is now a 10th-grade pass, ITI, or equivalent qualifications like the NAC from NCVT.

Level-1 posts in Indian Railways include positions such as assistants, pointsmen, and track maintainers. The Railway Recruitment Board has also announced plans to recruit 32,000 candidates for these roles, with applications opening from January 23 to February 22.