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.
🚆 RRB Group D Admit Card 2026 Released (CEN No. 09/2025)
The Railway Recruitment Boards (RRBs) have released the RRB Group D Admit Card 2026 for the CEN No. 09/2025 Level-1 Examination. Candidates appearing for the examination can now download their Hall Ticket / Admit Card using their Registration Number and Date of Birth.
- Exam: RRB Group D Level-1 (CEN 09/2025)
- Status: Admit Card Available
- Mode: Online Download
- Login Required: Registration Number & Date of Birth
Candidates are advised to download the admit card well before the exam date and verify all details such as Name, Roll Number, Exam Date, Shift, Reporting Time and Exam Centre.
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
