Railway Recruitment Boards (RRBs), Ministry of Railways
Total Vacancies
21,997
Salary
Initial Pay: ₹18,000 in Level-1 of 7th CPC Pay Matrix plus applicable allowances.
Application Deadline
Check notification
Job Type
Government Service
Job Level
Level-1 (Group C) of 7th CPC
Work Location
Across all 21 Railway Zones in India
Department
Indian Railways - Various Units
Recruitment Type
Centralized Direct Recruitment
Notification Release
December 2025 / January 2026
The Railway Recruitment Boards (RRBs) have released a major centralized notification, CEN No. 09/2025, to fill 21,997 vacancies for various posts in Level-1 (Group C) across the Indian Railways. This recruitment drive offers a stable career opportunity in one of the world's largest employers. Eligible candidates with 10th pass or ITI qualifications can apply for positions such as Track Maintainer, Helper, Pointsman, Porter, and others in technical and non-technical departments.
Competition Level
Extremely High
Application Trend
One of the largest government recruitments, expected to attract millions of applicants nationwide.
Success Rate
Very Low due to the high volume of applicants for a limited number of vacancies.
Difficulty Level
Moderate to High
The RRB Level-1 recruitment is highly competitive and considered a mass-recruitment drive. Success requires thorough preparation for the Computer Based Test (CBT), which likely covers mathematics, general intelligence, general awareness, and general science. A critical strategic step is the choice of RRB/Zone and posts during application, as this is final and determines the candidate's future posting location. The selection process may also include a Physical Efficiency Test (PET) for certain posts.
| Notification Release | Indicative Notice: 27.12.2025 |
| Online Registration Start | 31 January 2026 (00:00 Hrs) |
| Online Registration End | 02 March 2026 (23:59 Hrs) |
| Last Fee Date | 04 March 2026 (23:59 Hrs) |
| Correction Window | 05 March 2026 to 14 March 2026 |
| Tier1 Admit Card | To be notified on respective RRB websites |
| Tier1 Exam | CBT dates to be announced on RRB websites |
| Tier1 Result | To be announced |
| Tier2 Exam | Not specified in initial notification |
| Final Result | To be announced after all stages |
| 2024 Expected Cutoff | N/A |
| 2023 Final Cutoff | N/A |
| 2022 Final Cutoff | N/A |
| 2021 Final Cutoff | N/A |
| General / OBC / Others | Fee applicable. Exact amount to be confirmed from official notification (Para 7.0). |
| SC / ST / EWS / PwBD / Others | Fee concessions applicable. Check official notification for details. |
| Payment Mode | Online modes as per official notification. |
| Regular Level-1 Posts | 21,997 |
Nationality: Indian or other eligible categories. Educational: Minimum 10th pass OR ITI certificate (NCVT/SCVT). Exact qualification varies by post (see Annexure-A of CEN). Age: 18-33 years as on 01.01.2026 (with relaxations).
Age Limit: 18 to 33 years as on 1st January 2026. Upper age relaxation is applicable for candidates belonging to SC, ST, OBC, PwBD, Ex-Servicemen, and other categories as per Government of India norms.
| Post Name | Vacancy | Eligibility |
|---|---|---|
| Various Level-1 Posts (e.g., Track Maintainer, Helper, Pointsman, Porter) | 21997 | 10th Pass OR ITI from NCVT/SCVT in relevant trade. Must meet specific medical standards for the post. |
| Section Name | Questions | Marks |
|---|
The detailed and official syllabus for the Computer Based Test (CBT) will be provided by the respective Railway Recruitment Boards (RRBs) on their websites. Candidates must refer to the official notices for the exact syllabus.
The last date for online application submission is 02 March 2026 (23:59 Hrs). The last date for payment of the application fee is 04 March 2026 (23:59 Hrs).
A total of 21,997 vacancies have been announced for various Level-1 posts across Indian Railways under CEN No. 09/2025.
No. Candidates must submit only one online application to one chosen Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) or Railway Zone. Submitting multiple applications will lead to the rejection of all applications and disqualification.
The general age limit is 18 to 33 years as of 1st January 2026. Age relaxation is applicable for candidates belonging to SC, ST, OBC, PwBD, Ex-Servicemen, and other eligible categories as per government rules.
The minimum qualification is generally 10th pass (or equivalent) OR an ITI certificate from NCVT/SCVT. However, the specific educational and technical requirements vary by post. Candidates must check Annexure-A (Post Parameters) of the detailed notification for exact criteria for each post they wish to apply for.
