Railway Recruitment Boards (RRBs) have issued an indicative notification for Centralised Employment Notice (CEN) 09/2025 to recruit approximately 22,000 Level-1 (Group D) posts across Indian Railways. Online applications open on 21-01-2026 and close on 20-02-2026. Candidates must have passed 10th (Matriculation) or possess an ITI certificate or National Apprenticeship Certificate (NAC). The recruitment process includes a computer-based test, physical efficiency test, document verification, and medical examination. The pay scale is as per Level-1 under 7th CPC with an initial pay of 18,000. Applications must be submitted online via the official RRB website.
Vacancy Details
- Group D (Level-1): 22000 vacancies
Qualification: 10th pass (Matriculation) or an ITI certificate, or a National Apprenticeship Certificate (NAC) from NCVT
Qualification Requirements
10th pass (Matriculation) or an ITI certificate, or a National Apprenticeship Certificate (NAC) from NCVT. Candidates must meet the detailed official notice requirements when released.
Age Limits
- Minimum Age: 18 years
- Maximum Age: 33 years
Selection Process
- Computer-Based Test (CBT): Candidates must clear a computer-based test assessing basic subjects.
- Physical Efficiency Test (PET): Candidates must pass a physical efficiency test to verify physical suitability.
- Document Verification: Verification of candidate’s documents to confirm eligibility.
- Medical Examination: Medical check-up to confirm fitness for duty.
How to Apply
1: Apply online between 21-01-2026 and 20-02-2026 through the official RRB website
2: Fill in personal and educational details
3: Upload required scanned documents in specified formats and sizes
4: Pay the applicable fee online
5: Submit the application form within the given dates
6: Do not send printed or hard-copy forms at this stage
Important Links
Important Dates
- Online Application Start: 21-01-2026
- Online Application Last Date: 20-02-2026
