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RRB Group D Level 1 CEN 09/2025 Online Form 2026 — 22195 Posts
📋 22,195 Posts📅 Last Date: 09 Mar 2026📍 India
Short Information
Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) released Group D Level-1 CEN 09/2025 for 22,195 vacancies — Track Maintainer Grade IV and Helper/Assistant posts across all 16 railway zones. Northern Railway leads with 3,537 posts. Applications closed 09 March 2026; CBT starts 03 August 2026. Exam City Intimation already out at rrbapply.gov.in. 10th pass + ITI candidates aged 18-33 years eligible. Fee: ₹500 General (₹400 refunded after appearing); ₹250 for SC/ST/Female (fully refunded). This is the largest railway recruitment of 2026 — preparation time is running out.
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Important Dates
| Apply Start | 31 Jan 2026 |
| Last Date | 09 Mar 2026 |
| Exam City Intimation | July 2026 (Out) |
| Exam Date | 03 August 2026 onwards |
Qualification
- •10th class pass from a recognized board + ITI Certificate (NCVT/SCVT) in relevant trade, OR
- •National Apprenticeship Certificate (NAC) from NCVT, OR
- •10th pass + 2 years Act Apprenticeship under Apprentices Act 1961.
- •Age: 18 to 33 years as on 01 January 2026 (OBC: 36, SC/ST: 38, PwBD: 43 years).
Exam City Intimation out — CBT 03 August 2026 se shuru. rrbapply.gov.in pe turant check karo.
RRB Group D CEN 09/2025 — Overview
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Notification No. | CEN 09/2025 |
| Total Vacancies | 22,195 Posts |
| Pay Level | Level-1 (₹18,000 – ₹56,900) |
| Age Limit | 18 to 33 years (as on 01.01.2026) |
| CBT Date | 03 August 2026 onwards |
| Fee (General) | ₹500 (₹400 refunded after CBT) |
| Fee (SC/ST/Female) | ₹250 (fully refunded) |
Exam City Intimation out — login at rrbapply.gov.in to check your exam city and date.
Age Limit — Category Wise
| Category | Max Age |
|---|---|
| Unreserved (UR) | 33 Years |
| OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) | 36 Years |
| SC / ST | 38 Years |
| PwBD (General) | 43 Years |
Age reckoned as on 01 January 2026. Multiple relaxations not cumulative — maximum applicable.
Zone-wise Major Vacancies
| Railway Zone | Vacancies |
|---|---|
| Northern Railway (NR) | 3,537 |
| Western Railway (WR) | 3,148 |
| Central Railway (CR) | 1,979 |
| South Central Railway (SCR) | 1,856 |
| Eastern Railway (ER) | 1,742 |
| Other 11 Zones | 9,933 |
| Total | 22,195 |
Zone allotment based on merit and vacancy — you cannot choose zone, it's allotted.
CBT Exam Pattern
| Subject | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Mathematics | 25 | 25 |
| General Intelligence & Reasoning | 30 | 30 |
| General Science | 25 | 25 |
| General Awareness & Current Affairs | 20 | 20 |
| Total | 100 | 100 |
SubjectMathematics
Questions25
Marks25
SubjectGeneral Intelligence & Reasoning
Questions30
Marks30
SubjectGeneral Science
Questions25
Marks25
SubjectGeneral Awareness & Current Affairs
Questions20
Marks20
SubjectTotal
Questions100
Marks100
Duration: 90 minutes. Negative Marking: 1/3 per wrong answer. 15 language options available.
Selection Process — 4 Stages
- •Stage 1 — CBT: 100 questions, 100 marks, 90 minutes. Top 3x vacancies shortlisted category-wise for PET.
- •Stage 2 — Physical Efficiency Test (PET): Male — 35 kg carry 100m in 2 min + 1000m run in 4:15. Female — 20 kg carry 100m in 2 min + 1000m run in 5:40. Qualifying only.
- •Stage 3 — Document Verification: Original certificates at RRB offices.
- •Stage 4 — Medical Examination: Railway medical fitness standards.
Final merit = CBT marks only. PET and Medical are qualifying — not counted in merit.
How to Check Exam City Intimation
- •Visit rrbapply.gov.in and login with Registration Number + Date of Birth.
- •Find RRB Group D CEN 09/2025 Exam City Intimation link.
- •Download and note your exam city and tentative exam date.
- •Admit card released 4 days before actual exam — carry it with valid photo ID on exam day.
Aadhaar authentication mandatory before CBT — verify at rrbapply.gov.in if not done already.
Important Links
| ●Apply Online | Click Here › |
| ●Official Website | Click Here › |