RRB Group D Recruitment CEN 09/2025 Overview
| Organization Name | Railway Recruitment Board (RRB), Ministry of Railways, Government of India |
| Post Name | Various Posts in Level 1 of 7th CPC Pay Matrix (14 different posts across various departments) |
| Total Vacancies | 22,195 Posts (across 16 Railway Zones) |
| Qualification | 10th Pass or ITI or Equivalent or National Apprenticeship Certificate (NAC) from NCVT |
| Age Limit | 18 to 33 years (as on 01.01.2026) |
| Application Fee | General/EWS/OBC-NCL: Rs. 500/- (Rs. 400/- refundable), SC/ST/PwBD/Female/ExSM/Transgender/Minorities/EBC: Rs. 250/- (refundable on appearing in CBT) |
| Apply Start Date | 31.01.2026 (00:00 Hrs) |
| Apply Last Date | 02.03.2026 (23:59 Hrs) |
| Fee Payment Last Date | 04.03.2026 (23:59 Hrs) |
| Apply Mode | Online Only |
| Official Website | www.indianrailways.gov.in, Official RRB websites (listed in notification) |
RRB Group D CEN 09/2025 Post-wise Vacancy Details
| Post Name | Department | Medical Standard |
| Track Maintainer-IV | Engineering (P Way) | B1 |
| Pointsman B | Traffic | A2 |
| Assistant (S & T) | Signal & Telecommunication | B1 |
| Assistant TRD | Electrical (TRD) | B1 |
| Assistant Operations (Electrical) | Electrical (General Services/Workshop/Diesel Shed) | B1/C1 |
| Assistant Carriage & Wagon | Mechanical | B1 |
| Assistant Track Machine | Engineering (Track Machine) | A3 |
| Assistant TL & AC | Electrical (General Services) | B1 |
| Assistant Loco Shed (Electrical) | Electrical (Electrical Shed/Diesel Shed) | B1 |
| Assistant Bridge | Engineering (Bridge) | B1 |
| Assistant P.Way | Engineering (P Way) | B1 |
| Various other Assistant posts | Electrical, S&T, Engineering, Mechanical | A2/A3/B1/C1 |
| TOTAL VACANCIES: 22195 Posts | ||
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
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:
| Medical Standard | Distant Vision | Near Vision |
| A-2 (e.g., Pointsman B) | 6/9, 6/9 without glasses (no fogging test) | Sn. 0.6, 0.6 without glasses |
| A-3 (e.g., Assistant Track Machine) | 6/9, 6/9 with/without glasses (power ≤ 2D) | Sn. 0.6, 0.6 with/without glasses |
| B-1 (Most posts) | 6/9, 6/12 with/without glasses (power ≤ 4D) | Sn. 0.6, 0.6 with/without glasses |
| C-1 | 6/12, 6/18 with/without glasses | Sn. 0.6, 0.6 with/without glasses |
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:
| Category | Age Relaxation |
| OBC-Non Creamy Layer (NCL) | 3 years |
| SC/ST | 5 years |
| PwBD (UR & EWS) | 10 years |
| PwBD (OBC-NCL) | 13 years (10+3) |
| PwBD (SC/ST) | 15 years (10+5) |
| Ex-Servicemen (UR & EWS) | 3 years (after deducting military service) |
| Ex-Servicemen (OBC-NCL) | 6 years (after deducting military service) |
| Ex-Servicemen (SC/ST) | 8 years (after deducting military service) |
| Group C/D Railway Staff (3+ years service) - UR/EWS | Up to 40 years |
| Group C/D Railway Staff (3+ years service) - OBC-NCL | Up to 43 years |
| Group C/D Railway Staff (3+ years service) - SC/ST | Up to 45 years |
| Female candidates (widowed/divorced/judicially separated) - UR | Up to 35 years |
| Female candidates (widowed/divorced/judicially separated) - OBC-NCL | Up to 38 years |
| Female candidates (widowed/divorced/judicially separated) - SC/ST | Up to 40 years |
| Course Completed Act Apprentices (CCAA) - UR/EWS | Maximum 3 years (extent of apprenticeship training) |
| CCAA - OBC-NCL | Maximum 6 years (including category relaxation) |
| CCAA - SC/ST | Maximum 8 years (including category relaxation) |
| Act Apprentices who commenced before age 25 - UR/EWS | Up to 35 years |
| Act Apprentices who commenced before age 25 - OBC-NCL | Up to 38 years |
| Act Apprentices who commenced before age 25 - SC/ST | Up to 40 years |
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
| Category | Fee Amount | Refund |
| General, EWS, OBC-NCL (Male candidates not covered in Sl. 2) | Rs. 500/- | Rs. 400/- (after deducting bank charges) - on appearing in CBT |
| SC, ST, Ex-Servicemen, PwBD, Female, Transgender, Minorities, Economically Backward Class (EBC) | Rs. 250/- | Full Rs. 250/- (after deducting bank charges) - on appearing in CBT |
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
| Event | Date & Time |
| Indicative Notice in Employment News | 27.12.2025 |
| Online Application Start Date | 31.01.2026 (00:00 Hrs) |
| Online Application Closing Date | 02.03.2026 (23:59 Hrs) |
| Fee Payment Last Date | 04.03.2026 (23:59 Hrs) |
| Application Modification Window (with Rs. 250/- fee) | 05.03.2026 to 14.03.2026 (23:59 Hrs) |
| Scribe Details Entry Window (for eligible PwBD candidates) | 15.03.2026 to 19.03.2026 |
| Computer Based Test (CBT) - Tentative | Will be notified on RRB websites |
| Physical Efficiency Test (PET) | Will be notified on RRC websites |
| Document Verification (DV) | Will be notified on RRC websites |
| Medical Examination (ME) | Will be notified on RRC websites |
Selection Process for RRB Group D CEN 09/2025
Total Questions: 100 (Each of 1 mark)
| Subject | Number of Questions |
| General Science | 25 |
| Mathematics | 25 |
| General Intelligence and Reasoning | 30 |
| General Awareness and Current Affairs | 20 |
| TOTAL | 100 Questions = 100 Marks |
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
yllabus (Indicative):
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- 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 subject
RRB Group D Important Links
- Apply Online: Click here
- Official Notification PDF: Click here
- Corrigendum: Click here
- Short Notification PDF: Click here
- Official Website: Click here
