The Railway Recruitment Boards (RRBs) have released the Centralised Employment Notification (CEN) No. 09/2025 for recruitment to Level 1 posts in various Railway Zones across India.
This is one of the largest railway recruitments, offering 22,195 vacancies for candidates who want a stable government job in Indian Railways.
1. About the Recruitment
The recruitment is being conducted by:
Government of India
Ministry of Railways
Railway Recruitment Boards (RRBs)
Through this notification, Railways will recruit staff for various Group D / Level 1 posts under the 7th Central Pay Commission Pay Matrix.
These posts are spread across different railway zones in India and include track maintainers, helpers, assistants, porters, and other technical and non-technical jobs.
2. Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Indicative Notice in Employment News | 27 December 2025 |
| Online Application Start | 31 January 2026 (00:00 hrs) |
| Last Date to Apply | 02 March 2026 (23:59 hrs) |
| Last Date to Pay Fee | 04 March 2026 (23:59 hrs) |
| Application Modification Window | 05 March to 14 March 2026 |
| Scribe Details Submission | 15 March to 19 March 2026 |
| CBT Exam Date | To be announced on RRB websites |
3. Vacancy Details
- Total Vacancies: 22,195
- Pay Level: Level 1 (7th CPC)
- Initial Basic Pay: โน18,000 per month
The zone-wise and post-wise vacancy details are provided in Annexure B of the notification .
Note: Vacancies may increase or decrease depending on railway requirements.
4. Post Details
This notification includes various Level 1 posts, such as:
- Track Maintainer
- Helper (Electrical, Mechanical, Engineering)
- Assistant Pointsman
- Hospital Attendant
- Porter
- Workshop Staff
- Other technical and non-technical posts
All posts fall under Level 1 of 7th CPC.
5. Salary & Pay Scale
| Component | Amount |
|---|---|
| Basic Pay | โน18,000 |
| Dearness Allowance (DA) | As per Govt. rules |
| HRA / Transport Allowance | As applicable |
| Medical, Pension & Other Benefits | As per Railway rules |
During training, only stipend will be paid.
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 migrated from specified countries
Such candidates must produce Eligibility Certificate from Govt. of India .
(B) Age Limit (as on 01.01.2026)
| Category | Age |
|---|---|
| Minimum Age | 18 years |
| Maximum Age | 33 years |
Date of Birth Range (UR):
- Born between 02.01.1993 and 01.01.2008
(C) Age Relaxation
| Category | Relaxation |
|---|---|
| OBC-NCL | 3 years |
| SC/ST | 5 years |
| Ex-Servicemen | Up to 8 years |
| PwBD | Up to 15 years |
| Widowed/Divorced Women | Up to 40 years |
| Railway Employees | Up to 45 years |
| Act Apprentices | Up to 8 years |
(D) Educational Qualification
Here are the post-wise qualification details from Annexure-A of CEN 09/2025 (Level-1), taken directly from the official PDF .
All posts have the same basic qualification pattern, only department/medical standard differ.
Post-wise Qualification Details
| Cat. No | Post Name | Department | Sub-Dept | Medical Std | Qualification |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Assistant TRD | Electrical | TRD | B1 | 10th pass OR ITI OR NAC (NCVT) |
| 2 | Assistant Operations (Electrical) | Electrical | General Services | B1 | 10th/ITI/NAC |
| 3 | Assistant TL & AC | Electrical | General Services | B1 | 10th/ITI/NAC |
| 4 | Assistant (S&T) | Signal & Telecom | Signal | B1 | 10th/ITI/NAC |
| 5 | Pointsman-B | Traffic | Traffic | A2 | 10th/ITI/NAC |
| 6 | Assistant Track Machine | Engineering | Track Machine | A3 | 10th/ITI/NAC |
| 7 | Track Maintainer-IV | Engineering | P-Way | B1 | 10th/ITI/NAC |
| 8 | Assistant Bridge | Engineering | Bridge | B1 | 10th/ITI/NAC |
| 9 | Assistant C&W | Mechanical | Carriage & Wagon | B1 | 10th/ITI/NAC |
| 10 | Assistant Loco Shed (Electrical) | Electrical | Electric Shed | B1 | 10th/ITI/NAC |
| 11 | Assistant P-Way | Engineering | P-Way | B1 | 10th/ITI/NAC |
| 12 | Assistant Operations (Electrical) | Electrical | Workshop | C1 | 10th/ITI/NAC |
| 13 | Assistant Loco Shed (Electrical) | Electrical | Diesel Shed | B1 | 10th/ITI/NAC |
| 14 | Assistant (S&T) | Signal & Telecom | Workshop | C1 | 10th/ITI/NAC |
7. Medical Standards
All candidates must pass Railway Medical Test.
| Standard | Vision |
|---|---|
| A2 | 6/9, 6/9 without glasses |
| A3 | 6/9, 6/9 with glasses |
| B1 | 6/9, 6/12 |
| C1 | 6/12, 6/18 |
Candidates who had LASIK surgery are not eligible for A2 & A3 posts .
8. Examination Fee
| Category | Fee | Refund (after CBT) |
|---|---|---|
| General/OBC/EWS | โน500 | โน400 |
| SC/ST/ExSM/PwBD/Female/Minority/EBC | โน250 | โน250 |
Only those who appear in CBT get a refund.
9. Selection Process
- Computer Based Test (CBT)
- Physical Efficiency Test (PET)
- Document Verification (DV)
- Medical Examination
There is negative marking:
๐ 1/3 mark deducted for each wrong answer.
10. How to Apply (Online Only)
- Visit official RRB website
- Click on CEN 09/2025 Level 1
- Create an Account
- Fill application form
- Upload live photo & signature
- Pay application fee
- Submit and take printout
Only one RRB zone can be selected.
11. Important Instructions
- Multiple applications = Disqualification
- Fake websites beware
- No change in RRB zone once selected
- Mobile number & email must be active
- Aadhaar verification is recommended
12. Disclaimer
This article is written only for informational purposes based on the official Railway Recruitment Notification CEN 09/2025 .
Candidates must always:
- Visit official RRB websites
- Read the complete notification PDF
- Follow only official updates
The Railway Board reserves full rights to change, cancel, or modify the recruitment process at any stage.
โญ Best Wishes to All Candidates!
Indian Railways offers job security, respect, and a bright future. Prepare well and apply before the last date.
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