The Ministry of Railways, through various Railway Recruitment Boards (RRBs), has issued an indicative notice for the massive recruitment of approximately 22,000 Level-1 positions. This centralized recruitment aims to fill various technical and non-technical vacancies across all RRB zones in India.​
Job Details
| Category | Detail |
| Department | Ministry of Railways, Railway Recruitment Boards (RRBs) ​ |
| Employment Type | Central Government (Permanent) ​ |
| Job Title | Various Posts in Level-1 (Group D) ​ |
| Total Vacancies | 22,000 (Approximately) ​ |
| Start Date | January 21, 2026 ​ |
| End Date | February 20, 2026 (23:59 hrs) ​ |
| Location | All India (Various RRB Zones) ​ |
| Application Method | Online Mode Only ​ |
| Official Site | https://www.rrbapply.gov.in ​ |
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The Centralised Employment Notice number is CEN No. 09/2025.​
Post and Vacancy Details
| Post Level | Vacancy Status | Tentative Vacancies |
| Level-1 of 7th CPC Pay Matrix | Distributed across all RRBs | 22,000 (Approx.) ​ |
Salary Details
The initial basic pay for Level-1 posts is ₹18,000 per month, plus applicable allowances as per the 7th CPC.​
Educational Qualification
- Standard: As per the detailed Centralised Employment Notice (CEN).​
- Medical Standards: Candidates must meet the specific medical standards required for the particular post applied for.​
Age Limit
- Age Bracket: 18 to 33 years as of January 1, 2026.​
- Relaxation: Standard age relaxations for reserved categories (SC/ST/OBC/PwBD/Ex-SM) will apply as per Government of India rules.​
Selection Process
The selection typically involves a Computer Based Test (CBT), followed by a Physical Efficiency Test (PET), Document Verification, and a Medical Examination. Specific details will be provided in the full notification.​
How to Apply
- Visit the official centralized application portal: **https://www.rrbapply.gov.in**.​
- Ensure your Aadhar details (Name and Date of Birth) match exactly with your 10th class certificate.​
- Complete the online registration and fill out the application form during the window from Jan 21 to Feb 20, 2026.​
- Upload the required documents and pay the prescribed fee online.​
Instructions
- Aadhar Verification: Candidates are advised to use Aadhar-based verification for a smooth recruitment process.​
- One Application: Only one application should be submitted per candidate.​
- Beware of Touts: Candidates are warned against job racketeers and unauthorized brokers.​
Important Dates
- Opening Date for Application: January 21, 2026.​
- Closing Date for Application: February 20, 2026.​
Important Links
- Notification link – click here
- Apply link – click here
