RRB Group D Recruitment 2026 – CEN No. 09/2025
Railway Recruitment Boards (RRBs), under the Ministry of Railways, Government of India, have released the Centralised Employment Notification (CEN) No. 09/2025 for recruitment to various Level-1 posts in Indian Railways.
CEN stands for Centralised Employment Notification. CEN 09/2025 is the official notification number for RRB Group D recruitment.
IMPORTANT DATES
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification Release | 27 December 2025 |
| Online Application Start | 31 January 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply | 09 March 2026 |
| Last Date for Fee Payment | 09 March 2026 |
| Application Modification Window | 05 March to 14 March 2026 |
RRB GROUP D VACANCY DETAILS
| Post Level | Pay Matrix | Initial Pay | Age Limit | Total Vacancies |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Level 1 | 7th CPC Level-1 | ₹18,000/- | 18 to 33 Years | 21,997 |
Vacancies are tentative and Railway-wise distribution is provided in Annexure-B of the notification.
—RRB-WISE DETAILS (ZONAL BOARDS)
Candidates must apply to one RRB only. The following Railway Recruitment Boards participate in this recruitment:
- RRB Ahmedabad
- RRB Ajmer
- RRB Allahabad
- RRB Bangalore
- RRB Bhopal
- RRB Bhubaneswar
- RRB Bilaspur
- RRB Chandigarh
- RRB Chennai
- RRB Gorakhpur
- RRB Guwahati
- RRB Jammu–Srinagar
- RRB Kolkata
- RRB Malda
- RRB Mumbai
- RRB Muzaffarpur
- RRB Patna
- RRB Ranchi
- RRB Secunderabad
- RRB Siliguri
- RRB Thiruvananthapuram
ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA
Educational Qualification
Candidates must possess qualifications prescribed in Annexure-A on or before the closing date.
Result awaiting candidates are NOT eligible.
Age Limit (as on 01-01-2026)
| Category | Date of Birth Range |
|---|---|
| UR / EWS | 02-01-1993 to 01-01-2008 |
| OBC (NCL) | 02-01-1990 to 01-01-2008 |
| SC / ST | 02-01-1988 to 01-01-2008 |
APPLICATION FEE
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| UR / OBC / EWS | ₹500 (₹400 refundable after CBT) |
| SC / ST / PwBD / Female / Ex-SM / Minorities / EBC | ₹250 (Fully refundable after CBT) |
SELECTION PROCESS
- Computer Based Test (CBT)
- Physical Efficiency Test (PET)
- Document Verification
- Medical Examination
CBT EXAM PATTERN
CBT means Computer Based Test. It is an online objective examination conducted by RRB.
| Subject | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| General Science | 25 | 25 |
| Mathematics | 25 | 25 |
| General Intelligence & Reasoning | 30 | 30 |
| General Awareness & Current Affairs | 20 | 20 |
| Total | 100 | 100 |
- Duration: 90 Minutes
- Negative Marking: 1/3 mark
- Marks are normalized across shifts
PHYSICAL EFFICIENCY TEST (PET)
Male Candidates
- Carry 35 kg weight for 100 meters in 2 minutes
- Run 1000 meters in 4 min 15 sec
Female Candidates
- Carry 20 kg weight for 100 meters in 2 minutes
- Run 1000 meters in 5 min 40 sec
PET is qualifying in nature.
—HOW TO APPLY ONLINE
- Visit official RRB apply portal
- Create account using mobile & email
- Fill application carefully
- Upload live photograph & signature
- Pay fee and submit form
IMPORTANT LINKS
—FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS (FAQ)
Q1. What is RRB Group D Recruitment 2026?
It is a recruitment drive conducted by Railway Recruitment Boards for Level-1 posts in Indian Railways.
Q2. What does CEN 09/2025 mean?
CEN is Centralised Employment Notification. 09/2025 is the notification number for this recruitment.
Q3. How many vacancies are announced?
A total of 21,997 Level-1 vacancies.
Q4. Is the exam online or offline?
The CBT exam is conducted online.
Q5. Is application fee refundable?
Yes, fee is refunded after appearing in CBT as per category.
Q6. Can I apply to more than one RRB?
No. Applying to multiple RRBs will lead to rejection.
—Source: Official CEN No. 09/2025 – Railway Recruitment Boards
