The Railway Recruitment Boards (RRBs) have officially released the Centralised Employment Notification (CEN) No. 09/2025 for recruitment to Level 1 posts in Indian Railways.
This recruitment is a golden opportunity for candidates who have passed 10th class or hold ITI/NAC certificates and want a secure government job.
Through this notification, 22,195 vacancies will be filled in different railway zones across India.
1. Conducting Authority
The recruitment is conducted by:
Government of India
Ministry of Railways
Railway Recruitment Boards (RRBs)
All appointments will be made in Level 1 of the 7th Central Pay Commission (CPC) pay matrix.
2. Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Indicative Notice | 27 December 2025 |
| Online Application Start | 31 January 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply | 02 March 2026 |
| Last Date for Fee Payment | 04 March 2026 |
| Application Correction Window | 05 โ 14 March 2026 |
| Scribe Details Window | 15 โ 19 March 2026 |
| CBT Exam Date | Will be notified later |
3. Total Vacancies
- Total Posts: 22,195
- Pay Level: Level 1 (7th CPC)
- Basic Salary: โน18,000 per month
Vacancies are available in multiple railway zones and various departments.
4. Posts Included
Some of the main Level 1 posts are:
- Track Maintainer
- Assistant P-Way
- Assistant Bridge
- Assistant TRD (Electrical)
- Assistant Loco Shed (Electrical/Diesel)
- Assistant (Signal & Telecom)
- Pointsman-B
- Assistant Carriage & Wagon
- Assistant Track Machine
- Assistant Operations (Electrical)
All posts fall under Group D / Level 1 category.
5. Salary Structure
| Component | Amount |
|---|---|
| Basic Pay | โน18,000 |
| DA | As per Govt rules |
| HRA / TA | As applicable |
| Medical & Pension | As per Railway norms |
During training, candidates receive a stipend only.
6. Eligibility Criteria
(A) Nationality
Candidate must be:
- Indian citizen
- OR citizen of Nepal/Bhutan
- OR Tibetan refugee (before 01.01.1962)
- OR Person of Indian Origin (with Govt certificate)
(B) Age Limit (as on 01.01.2026)
- Minimum: 18 years
- Maximum: 33 years
Age Relaxation
| Category | Relaxation |
|---|---|
| OBC-NCL | 3 years |
| SC/ST | 5 years |
| PwBD | Up to 15 years |
| Ex-Servicemen | As per rules |
| Widowed/Divorced Women | Up to 40 years |
| Railway Apprentices | Up to 8 years |
(C) Educational Qualification
Candidate must have any one of the following:
- 10th Pass, or
- ITI Certificate, or
- NAC (NCVT)
Diploma/Degree holders cannot replace ITI/NAC.
7. Medical Standards
Each post has a medical category:
| Standard | Vision |
|---|---|
| A2 | 6/9, 6/9 without glasses |
| A3 | 6/9, 6/9 with/without glasses |
| B1 | 6/9, 6/12 |
| C1 | 6/12, 6/18 |
โ ๏ธ LASIK surgery candidates are not eligible for A2 & A3 posts.
8. Application Fee
| Category | Fee | Refund After CBT |
|---|---|---|
| General / OBC / EWS | โน500 | โน400 |
| SC / ST / Female / PwBD / ExSM | โน250 | โน250 |
Refund is only if you attend CBT.
9. Selection Process
- Computer Based Test (CBT)
- Physical Efficiency Test (PET)
- Document Verification (DV)
- Medical Test
Wrong answer = 1/3 mark negative.
10. How to Apply
- Visit rrbapply.gov.in
- Register with mobile & email
- Fill application form
- Upload photo & signature
- Pay fee
- Submit & print form
Only one RRB zone is allowed.
11. Important Rules
- Multiple applications = rejection
- Fake websites beware
- Mobile & email must stay active
- Zone once selected cannot be changed
12. Disclaimer
This article is for information only.
Candidates must always check the official RRB notification and websites for final details.
Indian Railways can change or cancel the recruitment at any stage.
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