Railway Group D Recruitment 2026: 22,195 Vacancies | Apply Online for RRB CEN 09/2025

The Railway Recruitment Boards (RRBs) under the Ministry of Railways, Government of India, have released a massive employment notification for Level 1 posts (7th CPC Pay Matrix). As per CEN No. 09/2025, a total of 22,195 vacancies are announced across various railway zones in India.This recruitment offers a great opportunity for candidates seeking Central Government jobs in Indian Railways with job security, decent pay, and long-term benefits.

Railway Level 1 Recruitment 2026 – Overview

• Notification No: CEN 09/2025
• Organization: Railway Recruitment Board (RRB)
• Job Level: Level 1 (7th CPC)
• Total Vacancies: 22,195
• Pay Scale: ₹18,000/- (Level 1 Pay Matrix)
• Job Location: Across India

Important Dates (RRB Level 1 Jobs 2026)

Vacancy Details at a Glance

• Total Posts: 22,195
• Posts Included: Various Level-1 categories
• Reservation Applicable:
  • SC / ST
  • OBC (Non-Creamy Layer)
  • EWS
  • PwBD
  • Ex-Servicemen
  • Course Completed Act Apprentices (CCAA)
• Railway-wise and post-wise vacancy details are provided in Annexure-B of the official notification.

Educational Qualification

• 10th pass or ITI or equivalent or National Apprenticeship Certificate(NAC) granted by NCVT
• Candidates must possess the minimum educational qualification as specified in Annexure-A of the notification on or before 02 March 2026. Candidates awaiting final results are NOT eligible to apply.

Age Limit (as on 01 January 2026)

• Minimum Age: 18 Years
• Maximum Age: 33 Years

Age Relaxation Applicable For:

• SC / ST – 5 Years
• OBC (NCL) – 3 Years
• PwBD – Up to 15 Years
• Ex-Servicemen – As per rules
• Widowed / Divorced Women – As per category

Vacancies

Application Fee

Refund applicable only if the candidate attends CBT.

Selection Process

The recruitment process consists of the following stages:

1. Computer Based Test (CBT)
2. Physical Efficiency Test (PET)
3. Document Verification (DV)
4. Medical Examination
5. Negative marking of 1/3rd mark for each wrong answer in CBT.

How to Apply Online

1. Visit the official RRB website of your chosen zone
2. Create an account using a valid mobile number & email ID
3. Fill the online application form carefully
4. Upload live photo, signature & required documents
5. Pay the application fee online
6. Submit the application and download confirmation
7. Only ONE application per candidate is allowed.

Important Instructions for Candidates

• Applications must be submitted online only
• Multiple applications will lead to disqualification
• Medical fitness is mandatory for final appointment
• Beware of fake websites and job frauds

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