CENTRALISED EMPLOYMENT NOTIFICATION (CEN) No. 09/2025

(Recruitment for Various Posts in Level 1 of 7th CPC Pay Matrix)

RRB GROUP D Notification 2026

The RRB Group D examination is one of the most popular competitive exams conducted in India by the Railway Recruitment Board (RRB). It is organized to recruit candidates for Level-1 posts in Indian Railways, which is one of the largest employers in the world. Every year, lakhs of candidates apply for this exam because it provides a stable government job, good salary, and job security.

IMPORTANT DATES

Note:

Dates for CBTs and other stages of recruitment process shall be intimated through Railway Recruitment Board (RRB/RRC) websites listed below of this Notice from time to time. ONLINE applications are invited by RRBs on behalf of RRCs from eligible Indian Nationals and other nationals as brought out at Para 4 (In the detailed notification) of this CEN for various posts in Level 1 of 7th CPC Pay Matrix in various units of Indian Railways. Applications complete in all respect should be submitted ONLINE to the chosen Railway Recruitment Board till 23.59 hrs of 20.02.2026.

RRB GROUP D 2026 Official Notification

Details of various RRBs are indicated below: -

(a) The onus of proving the validity of the information submitted in the online application with original documents, will lie on the candidates.

(b) IMPORTANT:

• All the communication regarding important selection process shall be advised through the concerned RRB/RRC official websites.
• However, in addition to the above, Candidates must keep their personal mobile number and personal e-mail ID active throughout the recruitment process, so that communication can be sent through SMS and/or email.
• RRBs will not entertain any request for change of mobile number and e-mail address at any stage.
• Candidates are advised to carefully note and remember their Registration Number for further stages of recruitment process and correspondence with RRBs.

Details of various RRCs are indicated below:-

RECRUITMENT PROCESS

(a) ONLY ONE online application through any of the official website of the RRBs is required to be submitted by the candidate.

(b) The recruitment process shall comprise of the following stages:

(i) Computer Based Tests (CBT)

(ii) Physical Efficiency Test (PET)

(iii) Document Verification (DV) and

(iv) Medical Examination (ME)

(c) Information of date of CBT, PET, DV, ME or any other additional activities will be given to eligible candidates in due course through RRB/ RRC websites, SMS and email.

(d) Request for postponement of any of the stages or for change of venue, date and shift will not be entertained under any circumstance.

NOTE: - Candidates are not permitted to use calculators and other electronic gadgets. They should not, therefore, bring the same inside the Examination Premises. If any candidate is found to possess mobile phone, Bluetooth or any other means of wireless communication, in working or switched off mode, his/her candidature shall be cancelled forthwith, and he/she will be debarred from RRB examinations besides legal action as deemed fit. Candidates will have to download the city and date intimations, e-call letters and travel authority (wherever applicable) from the links provided on the official web-sites of RRBs/RRCs. Candidates should read the instructions on the e-Call Letter carefully and follow them scrupulously. Failure to comply with the instructions may lead to cancellation of their candidature.

Mock/Practice tests will also be made available on RRBs/RRCs official website to the candidates to acquire familiarity with the online examination process.

Computer Based Test (CBT)

RRBs/RRCs. The information about the e-call letter download shall be communicated through the websites as well as registered email ID of the candidates.

The examination duration and number of questions for CBT are indicated below:

*The examination duration will be 120 Minutes for candidates who are eligible for use of a scribe.

No of Questions (each of 1 mark)

The section wise distribution given in the above table is only indicative and there may be some variation in the actual question paper.

There will be negative marking and 1/3 marks shall be deducted for each wrong answer.

Minimum percentage of marks for shortlisting in various communities: UR-40%, EWS-40%, OBC (Non creamy layer)-30%, SC-30%, ST-30%. These percentage of marks for eligibility may be relaxed by 2 marks for PwBD candidates in case of shortage of PwBD candidates against vacancies reserved for them.

Where a second stage CBT is deemed necessary and held, the Railway Administration reserves the right to treat the first stage CBT as a qualifying test for the purpose of short listing of reasonable number of candidates for the second stage.

PHYSICAL EFFICIENCY TESTS (PET)

Based on the merit of the candidates in the CBT, candidates shall be called for PET three times the community wise total vacancy of the Posts notified against RRBs/RRCs. However, Railways reserve the right to increase/decrease this ratio as required to ensure availability of adequate/reasonable number of candidates for all the notified posts. Passing Physical Efficiency Test (PET) is mandatory and the same will be qualifying in nature. The criteria for PET are as under:

Male candidates

Should be able to lift and carry 35 Kg of weight for a distance of 100 meters in 2 minutes in one chance without putting the weight down; and

Should be able to run for a distance of 1000 meters in 4 minutes and 15 seconds in one chance.

Female candidates

Should be able to lift and carry 20 Kg of weight for a distance of 100 meters in 2 minutes in one chance without putting the weight down; and

Should be able to run for a distance of 1000 meters in 5 minutes and 40 seconds in one chance.

Note:

1) The Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD) as specified in Para 11.0(In the detailed notification) are exempted from appearing for PET. However, after qualifying in the CBT, such candidates will have to pass the medical examination prescribed for PwBD.

2) It is the candidates’ responsibility to ensure that they are medically fit enough to attempt the PET. Railways will not be responsible for any injury/harm suffered by candidates as a result of participating in the PET.

3) The Physical Efficiency Test (PET) consists of two stages. To ensure uniformity, candidates will be tested for Carrying of Weight to specified distance in specified time first and if successful in this test, for the Running Test after a recovery gap. Failing in the first Test, i.e. Weight carrying will mean elimination at that stage itself. The Weight carrying test will involve lifting a sand bag (without any handle) from a bench/platform at around waist height and carrying it in whichever manner candidate wants to carry above the ground till the destination point without dropping the sandbag on ground.

4) The Course Completed Act Apprentices will be exempted from Physical Efficiency Test

5) Ex-Servicemen:

Ex-Servicemen will be exempted from Physical Efficiency Test. However, all ExServicemen will be required to pass the written test, physical standards, if any and medical standards of the post as prescribed for direct recruits.

6) Pregnant Female Candidates:

On reporting of female candidates for PET (Physical Efficiency Test), a self-declaration indicating about her pregnancy status shall be submitted by her. In case she declares that she is not pregnant then she may be allowed to participate in the PET. In case of false declaration, all the risk of undergoing PET will be of her own. If the female candidate declares before PET that she is pregnant, then a confirmatory pregnancy test shall be done and in case she is found to be pregnant, irrespective of duration of pregnancy, she shall be declared temporarily unfit and her empanelment shall be held in abeyance until the confinement is over. The vacancy against which the woman candidate was selected would be kept reserved for her. She would be re-examined for PET six weeks after the date of confinement, subject to production of medical certificate of fitness from a registered medical practitioner. If she is found fit in PET & Medical Examination, she may be appointed to the post kept reserved for her and allowed the benefit of seniority in accordance with the rules/instructions of the Railway Board as amended from time to time. In case a female candidate after confirmatory pregnancy test is not found pregnant, she will be allowed to participate in PET.

7) Transgender Candidates:

Relaxed PET (Physical Efficiency Test) standards equivalent to the PET standards for Female candidates will be applicable for Transgender candidates.

Document Verification and Empaneling of Candidates

Based on the performance of candidates in CBT subject to their qualifying in PET, the number of candidates to be called for Document Verification (DV) will be equal to the number of notified vacancies (i.e. in the ratio of 1:1). In case of shortfall in empanelment of candidates or other exigencies, RRB/RRC reserves the right to utilize the candidates down the merit list if required, as per the merit and option of the candidates. This however will not confer any vested right on such candidates to be considered for appointment.

In case of two or more candidates securing same marks, their merit position shall be determined by age criteria i.e. older person shall be placed at higher merit and in case age being same, then alphabetical order (A to Z) of the given name (not surname) shall be taken into account to break the tie.

Appointment of selected candidates is subject to their passing requisite Medical Fitness Test to be conducted by the Railway Administration, final verification of educational and community certificates and verification of antecedents/character of the candidates. Candidates may please note that RRBs/RRCs only recommend names of the empaneled candidates and appointment is offered ONLY by the respective Railway Administrations. Additionally, candidates are cautioned that fraudulent claims regarding SC/ST/OBC(NCL)/EWS/PwBD/ExSM/CCAA status or improper availing of benefits will lead to disqualification and debarment from the examinations/recruitments conducted by the RRBs/RRCs. During Document Verification, candidates will have to produce their original certificates. No additional time will be given and the candidature of the candidate not producing their original certificates on the date of verification is liable to be forfeited.

NORMALISATION OF MARKS:

Short listing of Candidates for various stages shall be based on the normalized marks obtained by them whenever CBT is conducted in multiple sessions for the same syllabus.

HOW TO APPLY

Candidates must read all the information and instructions given the detailed CEN carefully before filling the ONLINE application to prevent mistakes.

Create an Account with RRBs:

• Candidate must first create an account for this CEN by using the link provided on the official RRB websites listed at Para 24.0 (A) below. Candidates who have already created an account for previous RRB CENs should use the same login credentials to apply for this CEN as well using the link provided on the official websites of RRBs.
• A valid personal mobile number and active email ID are mandatory for receiving OTPs required during account creation.
• No changes will be allowed to the details entered in the “Create an Account” form later, including the mobile number and email ID.
• Therefore, candidates are strongly advised to enter all information carefully and accurately, as no corrections or modifications will be permitted after account creation.

Identity Authentication Advisory

• Candidates are strongly advised, in their own interest, to authenticate their identity using DigiLocker or Aadhaar during the “Create an Account” process.
• Doing so will facilitate a smoother and faster verification at various stages of the recruitment process.
• Please note that applicants who choose to verify their identity through alternate Photo IDs will be subject to significantly stricter and more detailed scrutiny at every stage of recruitment.

General Guidelines for submission of Online applications

a) Candidates must use only the link provided on the official RRB websites for applying against this CEN. Please read all the information and instructions given in the detailed CEN carefully before filling up the ONLINE application.

b) Candidates must fill the ONLINE application form with correct information and re-check before submission.

c) Applicant will not be able to make any correction in the ONLINE application after submission of the application. (Except during application modification window on payment of extra fee)

d) Medium of Examination: Questions for CBTs will be available in English, Hindi and 13 regional Indian languages (viz., Assamese, Bengali, Gujarati, Kannada, Konkani, Malayalam, Manipuri, Marathi, Odia, Punjabi, Tamil, Telugu and Urdu). Accordingly, candidates must choose their medium of examination from any one amongst those listed in the ONLINE application form. CBTs questions will be displayed in the language opted and in English.

e) Order of Zone Preferences under chosen RRB: The candidate must provide order of Zone/Railway unit preference for the notified posts as applicable.

f) Multiple applications to different RRBs or same RRB, will lead to rejection of all the applications. Any attempt to submit more than one application by a candidate against this CEN shall result in disqualification and debarment from the recruitment process.

g) After submission of application, candidate will be directed to opt for the mode of payment of examination fee as explained below and complete the payment process.

IMPORTANT: Please be cautious about the genuineness of the mode of payment as well as Last Date for payment of Application fee payment for the submitted applications against this CEN. While making payment avoid unauthorized websites.

h) Finally, acceptance of ONLINE application will happen only after receiving confirmation of fee payment. The applicant will receive a confirmation on successful payment ONLINE through email & SMS.

EXAMINATION FEE

Candidates applying for the posts in this CEN have to pay the prescribed fee as per their category, detailed below:

NOTE: Only candidates who appear in CBT will get a refund of their examination fee as mentioned above.

MODES OF FEE PAYMENT:

• ONLINE fee payment only through internet banking, debit/credit cards, or UPI will be accepted. All applicable service charges shall be borne by the candidate.
• Fee can be paid by the candidates through ONLINE mode only. There will be no option to pay fee through any other mode.
• Applications received without the prescribed fee shall not be considered and will be summarily rejected. No representation against such rejection will be entertained.

Live Photo Capturing of the Candidate during Application

Instructions for Capturing Live Photograph of the candidate During Application:

a) Candidates are not required to upload a pre-existing photograph while applying.

b) The application module is designed to capture a live photograph of the candidate at the time of filling up the application form.

c) Live photo may be captured by web cam or by front camera (screen side camera) of the mobile phone.

d) Ensure to Dress yourself in non-white clothing, preferably in dark colours, to maintain contrast with the background

e) For this purpose, the candidate must stand or sit in front of the camera when prompted by the application module and carefully follow the instructions below:

• Ensure that the camera is positioned at eye level before capturing the photograph.
• Position yourself directly in front of the camera and look straight ahead with a neutral expression.
• Make sure your entire face is clearly visible and centered within the frame shown by the application module.
• Ensure that your face is neither too close nor too far from the camera, and no part of the head or face is outside the delineated frame.
• Do not wear a cap, mask, or glasses/spectacles while capturing the photograph.
• Candidates may preview their captured photo and retake it if they are not satisfied with the image, until their application is submitted
• Applications with photographs that do not comply with these guidelines are liable to be rejected.
• The candidate’s appearance during the entire process of recruitment must match the photograph submitted with the application.

Important Note:

1. Candidates must not attempt to take a picture of a printed or digital pre-existing photograph. Any application where such an image is submitted will be summarily rejected.
2. Suitable relaxations are provided in the portal to the Persons with Benchmark Disabilities who may choose relevant options, as the case may be.

Question Type and Syllabus:

The Questions will be of objective type with multiple choices and are likely to include questions pertaining to:

a. Mathematics Number system, BODMAS, Decimals, Fractions, LCM, HCF, Ratio and Proportion, Percentages, Mensuration, Time and Work, Time and Distance, Simple and Compound Interest, Profit and Loss, Algebra, Geometry and Trigonometry, Elementary Statistics, Square root, Age Calculations, Calendar & Clock, Pipes & Cistern etc.

b. General Intelligence and reasoning

Analogies, Alphabetical and Number Series, Coding and Decoding, Mathematical operations, Relationships, Syllogism, Jumbling, Venn Diagram, Data Interpretation and Sufficiency, Conclusions and Decision making, Similarities and Differences, Analytical Reasoning, Classification, Directions, Statement – Arguments and Assumptions etc.

c. General Science

The syllabus under this shall cover Physics, Chemistry and Life Sciences of 10th standard level (CBSE).

d. General Awareness on current affairs in Science & Technology, Sports, Culture, Personalities, Economics, Politics and any other subject of importance.

It may be noted that the topics listed above are illustrative and not necessarily exhaustive.

RRB Group D Previous year cut off

RRB Group D Cut Off 2022

RRB Group D Cut Off 2022 – Allahabad

RRB Group D Cut Off 2022 – Ajmer

RRB Group D Cut Off 2022 – Bhubaneswar

RRB Group D Cut Off 2022 for Chandigarh

RRB Group D Cut Off 2022 – Kolkata

RRB Group D Cut Off 2022 – Ahmedabad

RRB Group D Cut Off 2022 – Mumbai

RRB GROUP D VACANCY 2026

Salary

Railway Zone-wise detailed distribution of vacancies is given in vacancies section

Vacancies under CCAA are applicable to Apprentices trained in Railway Establishments only.

NATIONALITY/CITIZENSHIP:

• A candidate must be either:

(i) a citizen of India, or

(ii) a citizen of Nepal, or

(iii) a subject of Bhutan, or

(iv) a Tibetan refugee who came over to India, before 01.01.1962 with the intention of permanently settling in India, or

(v) a person of Indian origin who has migrated from Pakistan, Burma, Sri Lanka, East African Countries of Kenya, Uganda, the United Republic of Tanzania, Zambia, Malawi, Zaire, Ethiopia and Vietnam with the intention of permanently settling in India.

(vi) Provided that a candidate belonging to categories (ii), (iii), (iv) and (v) above, shall be a person in whose favour a certificate of eligibility has been issued by the Government of India.

• A candidate in whose case a certificate of eligibility is necessary may be admitted to the examination provisionally. However, the certificate of eligibility issued by the Government of India as to be submitted during Document Verification, failing which his/her candidature shall be rejected.

AGE LIMIT:

Date of birth of candidates should be between the dates given below (both dates inclusive):

The relaxation in upper age limit / maximum upper age for the following categories/communities in the table below is applicable subject to submission of requisite certificates.

i) If a candidate is eligible for age relaxation on more than one ground, he/she will get the maximum amongst the relaxations for which he/she is eligible (not cumulative).

ii) SC, ST & OBC (NCL) candidates applying against UR vacancies will not be eligible to get any age relaxation.

iii) PwBD candidates applying against UR vacancies will be allowed age relaxation applicable for PwBD (UR) only – subject to conditions of suitability.

EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS:

Please see below for the prescribed qualifications for each post.

(a) Candidates must already have the Educational/Technical qualifications prescribed in the CEN from recognized Board/Institute/University as on the last date (i.e. 02.03.2026) for submission of ONLINE application.

(b) Those awaiting results of their final examination of the prescribed minimum educational/technical qualification SHOULD NOT apply.

(c) Diploma /Degree in Engineering will not be accepted in lieu of Course Completed Act Apprentices/ITI for the post of Level-1 unless otherwise specified. Graduate Act apprentice will not be accepted in lieu of Course Completed Act Apprenticeship (CCAA).

NOTE:

The educational certificates viz. Provisional or Regular Certificates should contain the date of issue. In case, date of issue of these certificates is after the closing date of the notification, then the consolidated marks sheet with date of declaration of the final qualifying exam or individual mark sheets of all the semesters/years with date of declaration of each semester /year result should be submitted. In case of non-availability of date in any of these certificates, then a certificate indicating date of declaration of result from the Board/University/Institute to this effect should be produced at the time of DV.

MEDICAL STANDARDS FOR THE POSTS

Candidates called for DV will have to pass requisite medical fitness test(s) conducted by the Railway Administration to ensure that the candidates are medically fit to carry out the duties connected with the post(s) opted by them. Visual Acuity Standard is one of the important criteria of medical fitness of Railway staff.

The medical requirements against different medical standards for different categories are outlined below:

Note:

A. The above medical standards are indicative and not exhaustive and apply to candidates in general. The candidates are advised to read Chapter 5 of Indian Railway Medical Manual (IRMM) Vol.-I which can be accessed at www.indianrailways.gov.in. Candidates must ensure that they medically fit and eligible as per prescribed medical standards for the posts opted for by them.

B. Candidates who have undergone Lasik surgery or any other surgery procedure to correct refractory error are not eligible for the post having Medical Standards A-2 & A-3 in this CEN. Candidates have to submit declaration in Annexure-VII during DV.

C. Candidates who have undergone Lasik surgery or any other surgery procedure to correct refractory error are eligible for the post(s) having Medical Standard B-1, C-1 as per condition(s) mentioned in Railway Board letter 2022/H/5/1/NER/Dalbir dtd 25.08.2022. [Annexure – VII]

D. Medical Standard for PwBD as detailed in Para 511 (7) of Indian Railway Medical Manual (IRMM) Volume I, which may be accessed at https://indianrailways.gov.in/railwayboard/uploads/codesmanual/MMVol-I/Chapter5.pdf

E. Medical standards for Ex-Servicemen are different, as detailed in Para 534 of Indian Railway Medical Manual (IRMM) Vol. I, which can be accessed at www.indianrailways.gov.in.

F. Candidates are advised to ensure that they are eligible as per the medical standards for the post(s) opted by them. In case of failure of the candidate to pass the prescribed medical fitness for the opted posts, he/she will not be considered for empanelment for that post and alternate appointment shall not be provided.

G. If a candidate fails to acquire the required medical standards for the post(s) during his initial medical examination, he/she may be offered one last and final opportunity to prefer Medical Appeal on payment of prescribed charges, with laid down conditions. Candidates who availed the medical appeal option, within the allowed time, the result of medical test in the appeal is final & binding on a candidate. The candidates who have not availed medical appeal option within the allowed time, their initial medical examination result will only be considered.

Important

Candidates are advised to ensure that they are eligible as per the medical standards for the posts opted by them. Candidates found medically unsuitable for the applied post(s) shall not be given any alternative appointment. Those who are opting for A2 medical standard posts may note that these posts have stringent medical standard and hence they are specifically advised to ensure that their fitness both in terms of vision as well as physical standards is as per the prescribed requirements in the medical manual indicated above