Railway Recruitment 2026

RRB Group D Recruitment CEN 09/2025 Overview

RRB Group D CEN 09/2025 Post-wise Vacancy Details

Railway Zone-wise Distribution (Sample – Major Zones):

• Western Railway (Mumbai): 3,166 posts
• Northern Railway (Delhi): 3,537 posts
• Central Railway (Mumbai): 2,157 posts
• Eastern Railway (Kolkata): 1,078 posts
• Other Zones: Remaining posts distributed across NFR, NER, SCR, SR, SWR, WCR, ECR, ECoR, SECR, NWR, NCR, SER

Note: Detailed Railway Zone-wise and post-wise vacancy table available in Annexure-B of the official notification. Vacancies are provisional and may increase or decrease.

Eligibility Criteria for RRB Group D CEN 09/2025

Educational Qualification (as on 02.03.2026):

• 10th Pass (Matriculation/SSC/SSLC) from recognized Board, OR
• ITI (Industrial Training Institute) certificate from recognized institute, OR
• Equivalent qualification, OR
• National Apprenticeship Certificate (NAC) granted by National Council for Vocational Training (NCVT)
• Important: Candidates waiting for final results are NOT eligible to apply
• Diploma/Degree in Engineering will NOT be accepted in lieu of ITI/Course Completed Act Apprenticeship

Medical Standards:

Important Medical Notes:

• Candidates must ensure they are medically fit as per Indian Railway Medical Manual (IRMM) Vol. I Chapter 5
• LASIK surgery candidates NOT eligible for A2 & A3 medical standard posts (must submit declaration as per Annexure-VII)
• Different medical standards for Ex-Servicemen (Para 534 of IRMM)
• Candidates found medically unsuitable will NOT be given alternative appointment

Age Limit for RRB Group D CEN 09/2025 (as on 01.01.2026)

General Age Limits:

• Minimum Age: 18 years (Born on or before 01.01.2008)
• Maximum Age: 33 years for UR & EWS (Born on or after 02.01.1993)
• Maximum Age: 36 years for OBC-NCL (Born on or after 02.01.1990)
• Maximum Age: 38 years for SC/ST (Born on or after 02.01.1988)

Age Relaxation:

Important Notes:

• If eligible for multiple relaxations, maximum relaxation will be given (NOT cumulative)
• SC/ST/OBC-NCL applying against UR vacancies: No age relaxation
• PwBD applying against UR vacancies: PwBD age relaxation applicable
• Maximum upper age limit (except Ex-Servicemen): 52 years
• Matriculation certificate is the ONLY acceptable proof of age

Application Fee for RRB Group D CEN 09/2025

Payment Mode: Online only through Internet Banking, Debit/Credit Card, or UPI (all service charges borne by candidate)

Payment Deadline: 04.03.2026 up to 23:59 Hrs

Important Notes on Fee:

• Fee refund (minus bank charges) will be credited ONLY to Aadhaar-seeded bank account
• No refund for incomplete/rejected applications or candidates not appearing in CBT
• Applications without prescribed fee will be summarily rejected
• Minorities: Muslims, Christians, Sikhs, Buddhists, Jains, Zoroastrians (Parsis) – must submit affidavit at DV
• EBC: Family income < Rs. 50,000/- per annum (valid EBC certificate/BPL card/Izzat MST required)
• Note: EBC, EWS, and OBC are three DIFFERENT categories. EBC eligible for fee concession only (NOT job reservation)

Important Dates for RRB Group D CEN 09/2025

Selection Process for RRB Group D CEN 09/2025

The recruitment consists of 4 successive stages:

Stage 1: Computer Based Test (CBT)

Duration: 90 minutes (120 minutes for candidates using scribe)

Total Questions: 100 (Each of 1 mark)

Exam Pattern:

• Objective type with multiple choices
• Questions available in English, Hindi, and 13 regional languages (Assamese, Bengali, Gujarati, Kannada, Konkani, Malayalam, Manipuri, Marathi, Odia, Punjabi, Tamil, Telugu, Urdu)
• Negative Marking: 1/3 mark deducted for each wrong answer
• Section-wise distribution may vary slightly in actual exam

Minimum Qualifying Marks:

• UR: 40%
• EWS: 40%
• OBC-NCL: 30%
• SC: 30%
• ST: 30%
• PwBD: May be relaxed by 2 marks in case of shortage

Syllabus (Indicative):

• Mathematics: Number system, BODMAS, Decimals, Fractions, LCM, HCF, Ratio & Proportion, Percentages, Mensuration, Time & Work, Time & Distance, Simple & Compound Interest, Profit & Loss, Algebra, Geometry, Trigonometry, Elementary Statistics, Square root, Age Calculations, Calendar & Clock, Pipes & Cistern
• General Intelligence & Reasoning: Analogies, Alphabetical & Number Series, Coding & Decoding, Mathematical operations, Relationships, Syllogism, Jumbling, Venn Diagram, Data Interpretation & Sufficiency, Conclusions & Decision making, Similarities & Differences, Analytical Reasoning, Classification, Directions, Statement-Arguments & Assumptions
• General Science: Physics, Chemistry, Life Sciences of 10th standard level (CBSE)
• General Awareness & Current Affairs: Science & Technology, Sports, Culture, Personalities, Economics, Politics, and other important subjects

Normalization: Marks will be normalized if CBT conducted in multiple sessions

Stage 2: Physical Efficiency Test (PET)

Shortlisting: 3 times the total vacancies (may vary) based on CBT merit

Nature: Qualifying (Mandatory to pass – marks not counted for final merit)

Important PET Notes:

• Two-stage test: First weight carrying, then running (after recovery gap)
• Failing in weight carrying means elimination (no running test)
• Weight carrying involves lifting sandbag (without handle) from waist-height bench and carrying without dropping
• Candidates’ responsibility to ensure medical fitness for PET – Railways not responsible for injuries
• Exemptions from PET:
  • Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD) – must pass medical examination
  • Course Completed Act Apprentices (CCAA)
  • Ex-Servicemen (ExSM)
• Pregnant Candidates: Must submit self-declaration. If pregnant, PET deferred till 6 weeks post-confinement. Vacancy kept reserved.

Stage 3: Document Verification (DV)

• Shortlisting: 1:1 ratio of vacancies based on CBT merit + PET qualification
• Candidates must produce original certificates
• No additional time given – absence leads to candidature cancellation
• Scanned copies to be uploaded before DV at https://oirms-ir.gov.in/rrbdv
• Certificates must be in English/Hindi (translated version required otherwise)
• Hard copy of signed application form to be brought

Stage 4: Medical Examination (ME)

• Conducted by Railway Medical Authorities
• Must pass requisite medical fitness test as per IRMM
• Visual acuity standards strictly enforced
• Medical appeal option available (one final opportunity on payment)
• Candidates found medically unsuitable will NOT be given alternative appointment

Final Merit & Selection

• Based on CBT marks (after normalization if applicable)
• Subject to PET qualification, DV clearance, and medical fitness
• Post/Railway allotment as per candidate’s preference, merit, medical fitness, and vacancy
• In case of tie: Older candidate ranked higher; if age also same, alphabetical order of name (A to Z)
• No right to appointment – RRB/RRC only recommends; appointment by Railway Administration

Reservation & Relaxation for RRB Group D CEN 09/2025

Vertical Reservation (Community-wise):

• SC (Scheduled Caste)
• ST (Scheduled Tribe)
• OBC-NCL (Other Backward Classes – Non Creamy Layer)
• EWS (Economically Weaker Sections)

Horizontal Reservation (across all communities):

• Ex-Servicemen (ExSM)
• Course Completed Act Apprentices (CCAA) trained in Railway Establishments
• Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD)

Important Reservation Rules:

For OBC-NCL Candidates:

• Must produce OBC-NCL certificate issued on or after 01.04.2025 but not later than 02.03.2026
• Certificate must be as per central list (http://www.ncbc.nic.in)
• Must submit self-declaration (Annexure IIA) at DV that they don’t belong to Creamy Layer
• Certificate must mention: “Does NOT belong to Creamy Layer as per DOPT OM 36012/22/93-Estt.(SCT) dated 08.09.93, modified vide OM 36033/1/2013-Estt.(Res.) dated 13.09.2017”
• OBC in state list but not in central list: NOT eligible for reservation

For EWS Candidates:

• NOT covered under SC/ST/OBC-NCL
• Gross annual family income < Rs. 8 lakh for F.Y. 2024-25
• Family should NOT own:
  • 5 acres or more of agricultural land, OR
  • Residential flat of 1000 sq. ft. or more, OR
  • Residential plot of 100 sq. yards or more (notified municipalities), OR
  • Residential plot of 200 sq. yards or more (other areas)
• Family: Applicant, parents, siblings <18 years, spouse, children <18 years
• Must possess valid Income & Asset Certificate (Annexure III) based on F.Y. 2024-25 income/assets

For PwBD Candidates:

• Minimum 40% benchmark disability required for reservation/relaxation
• Certificate as per Form V/VI of RPwD Rules 2024 (Annexure V-A/V-B)
• Must submit Unique Disability Identity (UDID)
• Suitability for posts indicated in Annexure-A
• Eligible Disabilities:
  • VI (Visually Impaired): Blindness (B), Low Vision (LV)
  • HI (Hearing Impaired): Deaf (D), Hard of Hearing (HH)
  • LD (Locomotor Disability): OA, OL, OAL, BL, LC, DW, AAV, CP, SD (without neurological/limb dysfunction), SI (without neurological/limb dysfunction)
  • MD (Multiple Disabilities)
• Temporary disability candidates NOT eligible for reservation (as per DePwD OM dated 17.12.2025)

For Ex-Servicemen (ExSM):

• Must have valid Ex-Serviceman Certificate from Zila Sainik Board
• Serving defense personnel expected to be released within 1 year can also apply
• Must submit NOC with probable discharge date (Annexure VI-A) at DV
• Declaration/Undertaking (Annexure VI) required at DV
• ExSM who already secured civil employment using ExSM quota: NOT eligible for ExSM reservation (only age relaxation available)
• Different medical standards applicable (Para 534 of IRMM)

For CCAA (Railway Establishments):

• Must have completed Act Apprenticeship by 02.03.2026 (appeared in NCVT exam)
• National Apprenticeship Certificate (NAC) from NCVT required at DV
• Weightage: 1/3rd marks from NCVT examination added to CBT marks for merit
• If NCVT weightage gives lower score, higher of the two will be considered
• Exempted from PET
• Can apply to any RRB (not just training Railway)

General Instructions for RRB Group D CEN 09/2025

Application Rules:

• ONE application per candidate – Multiple applications will lead to rejection of ALL applications and debarment from future RRB/RRC exams
• Choose only ONE RRB/Railway Zone (cannot be changed later)
• Indicate post preferences within chosen Railway Zone
• Partial options allowed (will be considered only for opted posts)
• No change in preferences after submission
• Online application only through official RRB websites (listed in Para 24.0)

Identity Authentication:

• Strongly advised to authenticate using DigiLocker or Aadhaar during account creation
• Aadhaar-seeded bank account mandatory for fee refund
• Candidates using alternate Photo IDs will face stricter scrutiny at all stages

Account Creation:

• If already created account for CEN 2024/2025, use same credentials
• Valid mobile number and email ID mandatory (will remain unchanged throughout recruitment)
• Details in ‘Create an Account’ form CANNOT be modified

Application Modification:

• Allowed from 05.03.2026 to 14.03.2026
• Fee: Rs. 250/- per modification (non-refundable)
• Can modify any number of times (except ‘Create Account’ details and Chosen Railway)
• If changing from SC/ST to UR/OBC/EWS or from ExSM/Female/PwBD to non-reserved: Pay fee difference (Rs. 250/-) in addition to modification fee
• No modifications entertained after 14.03.2026

Live Photo & Signature Upload:

• Live Photo: Captured during application (NOT pre-existing photo)
• Stand/sit in front of camera at eye level, face centered, neutral expression
• Non-white clothing (preferably dark colors), no cap/mask/glasses
• Applications with blurred/non-compliant photos liable for rejection
• Signature: Running handwriting in black ink on white paper (scanned)
• NO BLOCK/CAPITAL/DISJOINTED LETTERS
• JPG/JPEG format, 30-49 KB, 140×60 pixels minimum
• Signature must match at all stages (CBT/DV/ME/Appointment)

Scribe Facility (for eligible PwBD candidates):

• Eligible: Blindness, Locomotor Disability (Both Arms – BA), Cerebral Palsy
• Others: Only with certificate from CMO/Civil Surgeon (Annexure V-G)
• PwBD <40% with writing difficulty: Certificate as per Annexure V-E required
• Scribe must register at rrbapply.gov.in (One-Time Registration – OTR)
• Candidate must enter scribe’s OTR number during 15.03.2026 to 19.03.2026 window
• Scribe qualification: ONE step below candidate’s qualification
• One scribe per candidate; scribe cannot be a candidate in same CEN
• Compensatory time: 20 minutes per hour of examination

Examination Centers:

• Allocated based on technical/logistical feasibility
• Candidates may have to travel to other cities/states
• No change of center/date/shift allowed

Banned Items at Exam Center:

• Mobile phones, pagers, watches, earphones, Bluetooth devices, microphones, health bands
• Calculators, books, pen, paper, pencil, eraser, pouch, scale, writing pad
• Belts, handbags, caps, purses, cameras, water bottles, food items
• ONLY e-call letter allowed inside test center
• Pen will be provided during exam
• No cloak room – advised not to bring valuables
• Do not apply henna on hands/feet (obstructs biometric capture)

Important Warnings:

• Debarment for life if found using unfair means, impersonation, forgery, misbehavior
• Provisions of “The Public Examinations (Prevention of Unfair Means) Act, 2024” applicable
• Comprehensive post-exam analysis (log analysis, photo/biometric verification, CCTV review)
• Beware of touts and fake websites – RRBs NEVER appoint agents/coaching centers
• Selection purely on merit

How to Apply for RRB Group D CEN 09/2025

Step 1: Create an Account (if not already created)

• Visit official RRB website from the list at Para 24.0
• Click on “Create an Account” link
• Authenticate using DigiLocker/Aadhaar (strongly recommended)
• Enter valid mobile number and email ID (CANNOT be changed later)
• Complete OTP verification
• Create login credentials

Step 2: Fill Online Application

• Login with created credentials
• Select CEN 09/2025
• Choose ONE RRB/Railway Zone (CANNOT be changed)
• Fill personal details, educational qualifications
• Select post preferences within chosen Railway
• Choose examination language (English/Hindi/Regional)
• Capture live photograph using webcam/mobile camera
• Upload scanned signature (JPG/JPEG, 30-49 KB, black ink, running handwriting)
• Upload SC/ST certificate (if claiming free travel pass)
• Indicate scribe requirement (if applicable)
• Verify all details carefully

Step 3: Pay Application Fee

• Select payment mode: Internet Banking/Debit Card/Credit Card/UPI
• Pay Rs. 500/- (General/EWS/OBC-NCL Male) or Rs. 250/- (SC/ST/PwBD/Female/ExSM/Transgender/Minorities/EBC)
• Complete payment (all service charges borne by candidate)
• Save payment receipt

Step 4: Final Submission

• After successful payment, application will be accepted
• Receive confirmation via SMS and email
• Download and save final application form
• Note Application Number for future reference

Step 5: Modification (if required)

• Window: 05.03.2026 to 14.03.2026
• Login and modify details (except Create Account info & Chosen Railway)
• Pay Rs. 250/- per modification
• Pay additional fee if changing from reserved to unreserved category

Step 6: Enter Scribe Details (if applicable)

• Window: 15.03.2026 to 19.03.2026
• Login to application portal
• Enter scribe’s OTR number
• Enter OTP sent to scribe’s mobile to confirm

Documents to Upload:

1. Live photograph (captured during application)
2. Signature (scanned – JPG/JPEG, 30-49 KB, running handwriting)
3. SC/ST certificate (PDF, <400 KB) – if claiming free travel pass

Documents Required at DV (Original + 2 self-attested photocopies):

• 10th/Matriculation certificate (for age & education)
• ITI/NAC certificate (if applicable)
• SC/ST certificate (Annexure-I)
• OBC-NCL certificate (Annexure-II) – issued on/after 01.04.2025
• OBC-NCL self-declaration (Annexure-II A)
• EWS certificate (Annexure-III) – valid for 2025-26, based on F.Y. 2024-25
• EBC certificate (Annexure-III A) / BPL card / Izzat MST (if claimed fee concession)
• Minority affidavit on non-judicial stamp paper (Annexure-IV)
• PwBD certificate (Annexure V-A/V-B) with UDID
• ExSM certificate from Zila Sainik Board
• ExSM declaration (Annexure VI)
• ExSM NOC with probable discharge date (Annexure VI-A) – if serving
• CCAA – NAC certificate from NCVT
• LASIK declaration (Annexure-VII) – for A2/A3 posts
• NOC from employer (if Govt. employee)
• Caste change certificates (if name differs from 10th certificate)
• Medical certificates (for scribe eligibility – Annexure V-E/V-F/V-G)

Individual RRB Websites for Online Application:

RRB Group D Important Links

• Apply Online: Click here
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