The Railway Recruitment Boards (RRBs) on behalf of Railway Recruitment Cells (RRCs) have issued Centralised Employment Notification (CEN) No. 09/2025 for various posts in Pay Level-1 of the 7th CPC Pay Matrix across Indian Railways zones. This is a major opportunity for 10th-pass candidates seeking stable government jobs in railway operations, maintenance, traffic, electrical, mechanical, and engineering departments.
Total Vacancies: 21,997 (provisional; subject to revision; zone-wise and post-wise details in Annexure-B of the CEN). Major categories include Track Maintainer Grade-IV, Pointsman-B, Assistant (S&T), Assistant Track Machine, Assistant TRD, Assistant Carriage & Wagon, Assistant Loco Shed (Electrical/Diesel), Assistant Operations (Electrical), Assistant TL & AC, Assistant Bridge, Assistant P.Way, etc.
Vacancies are distributed across zones (e.g., Western Railway Mumbai: high numbers in Track Maintainer-IV ~1,599, Pointsman-B ~751; North Western Railway Jaipur: Track Maintainer-IV ~600, Pointsman-B ~200). Check full zone-wise breakup in Annexure-B (Page 59+) on official RRB/RRC sites. CCAA vacancies apply only to apprentices trained in Railway establishments. Reservations for SC/ST/OBC-NCL/EWS/PwBD/ExSM/CCAA apply as per Annexure-B.
Railway Recruitment Boards (RRBs)
Railway Group D vacancy 2026
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Important Dates (महत्वपूर्ण तिथियां)
Notification Release : 30 January 2026
Application Start : 31 January 2026 (00:00 hrs)
Last Date Apply Online : 02 March 2026 (23:59 hrs)
Pay Exam Fee Last Date : 04 March 2026 (23:59 hrs)
Correction Date : 05 March 2026 to 14 March 2026
Scribe Details Submission : 15 March 2026 to 19 March 2026
Admit Card / Exam Date : Available Soon (to be notified on RRB websites)
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Application Fee (आवेदन फीस)
Gen / OBC / EWS : Rs. 500/- (Rs. 400 refunded after appearing in CBT)
SC / ST / ExSM / PwBD / Female / Transgender / Minorities / EBC : Rs. 250/- (fully refunded after CBT)
Payment Mode: Online (Debit Card, Credit Card, Net Banking, UPI)
Refund: To Aadhaar-linked bank account after CBT appearance
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Vacancy Information (वैकेंसी)
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Qualification (योग्यता)
Passed 10th (Matric/SSLC/High School) Exam from recognized Board.
OR
ITI in relevant trade
OR
National Apprenticeship Certificate (NAC) granted by NCVT.
Must be completed by closing date (02.03.2026); candidates awaiting final results are NOT eligible.
For post-wise details see Annexure-A of CEN.
Physical Standard
- Male : Candidates Should be Lift and Carry 35kg Weight for a Distance 100 Meter in 2 Minutes and 1000 Meter Running in 04 Minute 15 Sec.
- Only For One Chance
- Female : Should be Lift and Carry 20kg Weight for a Distance 100 Meter in 2 Minutes and 1000 Meter Running in 05 Minute 40 Sec
- Only For One Chance
- For More Details Read Full Notification.
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Age Limit (आयु सीमा)
• Minimum Age: 18 Years
• Maximum Age: 33 Years (as on 01.01.2026)
• Born not earlier than 02.01.1993 and not later than 01.01.2008 (for UR/EWS)
• Age Relaxation:
– SC/ST: +5 years
– OBC-NCL: +3 years
– PwBD: +10 years (additional for SC/ST/OBC)
– Ex-Servicemen, CCAA, widows, etc.: As per rules (detailed in Para 5.2 of CEN)
Full details in official notification.
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Important Links (महत्वपूर्ण लिंक)
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How To Apply (आवेदन कैसे करें)
• Candidate Can Apply Between 31 January 2026 – 02 March 2026
• Candidate Read the Notification Before Apply the Recruitment Application Form in RRB Group D Recruitment 2026
• Kindly Check and Collect the All Document – Eligibility, ID Proof, Address Details, Basic Details.
• Kindly Ready Scan Document Related to Recruitment Form – Photo, Sign, ID Proof, Etc.
• Before Submit the Application Form Must Check the Preview and All Column Carefully.
• If Candidate Required to Paying the Application Fee Must Submit. If You have Not the Required Application Fees Your Form is Not Completed.
• Take A Print Out of Final Submitted Form.
• Choose only one RRB/Railway Zone; use Aadhaar/DigiLocker for easy verification.
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Other Information (अन्य जानकारी)
Complete Selection Process, Exam Pattern & PET Details
Railway Recruitment Boards (RRBs) have released Centralised Employment Notification (CEN) No. 09/2025 for 21,997+ vacancies in various Level-1 posts (Group D equivalent) across Indian Railways. The selection process is multi-stage and strictly merit-based. Below is a clear, detailed explanation of the entire selection process, CBT exam pattern, syllabus, qualifying marks, Physical Efficiency Test (PET), and more – based on the official notification.
1. Selection Process – Mandatory Stages
The recruitment process consists of the following compulsory stages:
- Computer Based Test (CBT)
- This is the primary screening stage.
- It is a single-stage objective test, but the Railway Administration reserves the right to conduct it in single or multi-stage mode if required.
- Only candidates who qualify in CBT will proceed to the next stage.
- Physical Efficiency Test (PET)
- Qualifying in nature (pass/fail – no marks added to final merit).
- Candidates qualifying in CBT will be shortlisted for PET at the rate of 3 times the community-wise vacancies (may increase/decrease based on Railway requirement).
- PET is mandatory for most candidates (exemptions apply – see below).
- Document Verification (DV) & Medical Examination (ME)
- Candidates who qualify in PET will be called for DV in the ratio of 1:1 (equal to notified vacancies).
- Shortlisting for DV is based on CBT merit + PET qualification.
- Final appointment is subject to successful DV (original certificates verification) and passing the prescribed medical standards.
Note: Calling more candidates than vacancies at any stage is allowed to account for dropouts/absences. Qualifying any stage does not guarantee final selection or empanelment.
2. Computer Based Test (CBT) – Exam Pattern
- Type: Objective Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
- Total Questions: 100
- Total Marks: 100 (1 mark per question)
- Duration: 90 minutes
- Duration for Scribe Candidates: 120 minutes (if eligible for scribe)
- Negative Marking: 1/3 mark deducted for every wrong answer
- Languages: English, Hindi + 13 regional languages (Assamese, Bengali, Gujarati, Kannada, Konkani, Malayalam, Manipuri, Marathi, Odia, Punjabi, Tamil, Telugu, Urdu) → Candidates must select preferred language during application (cannot change later).
Subject-wise Distribution:
Minimum Qualifying Marks in CBT (for shortlisting to PET)
- PwBD candidates may get relaxation of up to 2 marks in case of shortage of suitable PwBD candidates.
- Qualifying marks are only for shortlisting; final merit is based on normalised CBT marks.
3. CBT Syllabus – Detailed Topics
Mathematics Number system, BODMAS, Decimals, Fractions, LCM & HCF, Ratio & Proportion, Percentages, Mensuration, Time & Work, Time & Distance, Simple & Compound Interest, Profit & Loss, Algebra, Geometry & Trigonometry, Elementary Statistics, Square Root, Age Calculations, Calendar & Clock, Pipes & Cistern, etc.
General Intelligence & Reasoning Analogies, Alphabetical & Number Series, Coding-Decoding, Mathematical Operations, Relationships, Syllogism, Jumbling, Venn Diagram, Data Interpretation & Sufficiency, Conclusions & Decision Making, Similarities & Differences, Analytical Reasoning, Classification, Directions, Statement – Arguments & Assumptions, etc.
General Science Physics, Chemistry & Life Sciences up to 10th standard level (CBSE syllabus).
General Awareness & Current Affairs Current events in Science & Technology, Sports, Culture, Personalities, Economics, Politics, and other important subjects.
4. Physical Efficiency Test (PET) – Standards
PET is qualifying in nature (no marks added). Candidates must pass both tasks in one chance only (no second attempt).
Exemptions from PET:
- Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD)
- Course Completed Act Apprentices (CCAA)
- Ex-Servicemen
5. Document Verification (DV) – Important Points
- Called in 1:1 ratio of vacancies (Railway/zone-wise).
- Must produce original documents + two sets of self-attended photocopies.
- No extra time will be given if originals are not produced on the scheduled date.
- False/incorrect information or missing documents will lead to immediate cancellation of candidature.
Important Tips for Candidates:
- Normalisation of marks will be applied if CBT is conducted in multiple shifts.
- Prepare for 10th-standard level syllabus – focus on speed & accuracy due to negative marking.
- PET is physically demanding – start regular practice early (running, weight carrying).
- Keep all original certificates ready (10th marksheet, caste certificate, PwBD/ExSM, etc.).
- Regularly check your chosen RRB website for updates on CBT city intimation, e-call letter, PET schedule, etc.
• Pay Scale: Level-1 Basic Pay ₹18,000 + DA, HRA, Transport Allowance etc.
• Helpline: Email: rrb.help@csc.gov.in | Phone: 9592001188 / 01725653333
• Vacancies provisional; read full CEN PDF from official RRB website for Annexure-A (Post Parameters) & Annexure-B (Zone-wise Vacancies)
• Apply early to avoid last-minute rush
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