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RRB Group D Recruitment CEN 09/2025 Overview

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

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Eligibility Criteria for RRB Group D CEN 09/2025

• Educational Qualification (as on 02.03.2026):
• (a) Candidates must already have the Educational/Technical qualifications prescribed in the CEN from recognized Board/Institute/University as on the last date (i.e. 02.03.2026) for submission of ONLINE application.
• Those awaiting results of their final examination of the prescribed minimum educational/technical qualification SHOULD NOT apply.
• Diploma /Degree in Engineering will not be accepted in lieu of Course Completed Act Apprentices/ITI for the post of Level-1 unless otherwise specified. Graduate Act apprentice will not be accepted in lieu of Course Completed Act Apprenticeship (CCAA).
• NOTE: The educational certificates viz. Provisional or Regular Certificates should contain the date of issue. In case, date of issue of these certificates is after the closing date of the notification, then the consolidated marks sheet with date of declaration of the final qualifying exam or individual mark sheets of all the semesters/years with date of declaration of each semester /year result should be submitted. In case of non-availability of date in any of these certificates, then a certificate indicating date of declaration of result from the Board/University/Institute to this effect should be produced at the time of DV.

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

• The lower and upper age limits (18 to 33 year) indicated for a particular post(s) in the Post Parameter Table (Annexure-A) will be reckoned as on 01.01.2026.
• 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

• Candidates applying for the posts in this CEN have to pay the prescribed fee as per their category, detailed below:
• For all candidates (except categories mentioned below at Sl. No. 2). Out of this fee of ₹ 500/-, an amount of ₹ 400/- shall be refunded in due course duly deducting bank charges as applicable, on appearing in CBT.
• For candidates who belong to SC, ST, Ex-Servicemen, PwBD, Female, Transgender, Minorities or Economically Backward Class (EBC)*. (Caution to Candidates: EBC should not be confused with OBC or EWS. This fee of ₹ 250/- shall be refunded in due course duly deducting bank charges as applicable, on appearing in CBT.

IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS – EXAMINATION PROCESSES

• Stages of Exam: Single stage Computer Based Test (CBT). Railway Administration reserves the right to conduct the CBT in single or multi stage mode. Candidates qualifying in CBT shall have to undergo Physical Efficiency Test (PET) followed by Document Verification and Medical Examination.
• Call Letters: Candidates must download City and Date Intimations, e-Call Letters and Travel Authority (wherever applicable) from official RRB/RRC websites.
• Short Listing for PET: Railway/RRC wise shortlisting for PET will be at the rate of three times the vacancies (may vary as per requirement). Shortlisting will be based on CBT merit; normalisation of marks will be done for CBTs held in multiple shifts.
• Shortlisting for DV & ME: Done Railway/RRC wise at 1:1 of the vacancies, based on merit in CBT and qualification in PET. Shortlisted candidates will be informed through official RRC websites, SMS and email to download e-call letters for DV.
• Negative Marking: 1/3rd of the marks allotted for each question shall be deducted for every wrong answer in CBTs.
• Calling more candidates: More candidates than the notified vacancies may be called for PET and subsequent stages to account for absentees and other exigencies. Qualifying PET, DV and Medical Examination does not guarantee empanelment or appointment.
• Malpractices: Use of unfair means, impersonation or sending someone else in the exam will lead to lifetime debarment from all RRB/RRC examinations, denial of appointment and legal prosecution as per “The Public Examinations (Prevention of Unfair Means) Act, 2024”.
• Banned items: Mobile phones, pager, watches, earphone, Bluetooth devices, microphone, health bands, calculators, book, pen, paper, pencil, eraser, pouch, scale, writing-pad, belts, handbag, cap, purse, camera, water bottle, packaged/open food items, etc. are not allowed inside the test centre. Only e-call letter is allowed. Pen will be provided at the centre. Candidates are advised not to apply Henna on hands/feet as it obstructs biometric capture.
• Cloak room: Cloak room arrangements may not be available. Candidates are advised not to bring valuables/banned items including mobile phones to the exam venue.

Instructions Related to E-Call letter:

• Information and details regarding the CBT/PET/DV schedules and link for downloading the E-call letters will be given on the websites of the RRBs/RRCs. Eligible candidates will also be informed via SMS and email. However, candidates should regularly visit the official websites of RRBs/ RRCs as there can be failure in delivery of SMS/E-mail to the candidates due to reasons beyond control of RRBs/RRCs
• Eligible candidates and scribes (where applicable) can download their e-call letter for the CBT from the RRB websites as given at Para 24.0 (A) about 4 (four) days before the date of CBT. However, intimation about the city of examination shall be given about 10 (ten) days in advance.
• No call letter will be sent to candidates by post. Detailed information and instructions regarding the CBT/PET/DV will be given along with the e-call letter. Candidates should read and follow them scrupulously. Failure to comply with the instructions may lead to their disqualification.
• Free Travel Facility: In case of SC & ST candidates who are eligible and opt for free train travel, their e-call letter itself will contain the free travel authority (sleeper class railway pass). Such SC & ST candidates will be allowed to book train reservation by submitting a self-attested photocopy of their e-call letter and SC/ST certificate at the ticket booking counter. During the journey, SC & ST candidates should carry their original community certificate and an original prescribed proof of identity for undertaking journey failing which they will be treated as travelling without ticket and charged accordingly.
• During the examination, candidates must bring their e-call letters along with a valid ORIGINAL Photo ID (viz., Voter ID-Card, Aadhaar card, printout of e- Aadhaar, driving license, PAN card, passport, valid identity card issued by the employer in case the candidate is a govt. employee, School / College / University photo ID card (if still studying), etc.) to the examination hall, failing which the candidates shall NOT be allowed to appear in the examination.
• During the CBT/PET/DV/ME, candidates must bring a colour passport photograph that is not older than two months from the date of the CBT/PET/DV/ME, as applicable.
• Warning: Candidates will have to write the paragraph of Self-Declaration, sign and affix LTI on the e-call letter at the venue of the CBT in the presence of the invigilator at the Examination Hall ONLY and hand over the same to the invigilator before the conclusion of the examination. Candidates writing the self-declaration paragraph in advance and/or signing in CAPITAL letters will be rejected.

Important Dates for RRB Group D CEN 09/2025

Selection Process for RRB Group D CEN 09/2025

• The recruitment process shall comprise of the following stages:
• Single Stage Computer Based Test (CBT)
• Physical Efficiency Test (PET)
• Document Verification (DV) and Medical Examination (ME)

Shortlisting for Physical Efficiency Test (PET)

• Based on the merit of candidates in the CBT, Railway/RRC wise shortlisting for PET shall be done at the rate of three times the vacancies; this ratio may be increased or decreased at the discretion of the Railway Administration.
• Normalisation of marks will be done where CBT is conducted in multiple shifts, as per the formula prescribed by the Government of India.
• Shortlisted candidates will be called for PET as per their merit and community/category, subject to availability of vacancies.

Physical Efficiency Test (PET)

• PET is qualifying in nature and no marks will be awarded.
• PET standards for male and female candidates will be notified separately in this CEN and on RRB/RRC websites.
• Candidates must qualify PET as per the prescribed criteria; those failing in PET will be disqualified from further stages.
• Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD) are exempted from PET and will be called directly for Document Verification, subject to qualifying in CBT and meeting all other eligibility conditions.

Document Verification (DV) and Medical Examination (ME)

• Candidates equal to the number of vacancies (1:1) will be called for DV and ME based on their merit in CBT and qualification in PET (where applicable), following applicable reservation rules.
• During DV, candidates must produce all original documents supporting their educational qualifications, age, caste/category, PwBD status, ExSM, CCAA and other claims made in the application, along with self-attested copies.
• Failure to produce original documents on the date of DV will result in forfeiture of candidature.
• After successful DV, candidates will be sent for medical examination to assess their fitness as per the prescribed medical standards (IRMM) for the post(s) opted.
• Only those found medically fit for the post(s) will be considered for inclusion in the final panel.

How to Apply for RRB Group D CEN 09/2025

• Candidates are required to apply ONLINE to the selected RRB/Railway Zone through the official website only, by first creating an account (if not already created for CENs 2024/2025), then filling the application form with correct personal, educational and eligibility details, uploading live photograph and signature as per specifications, paying the prescribed examination fee online, and finally submitting the application before the closing date. Application details (except “Create an Account” and chosen RRB/Railway Zone) can be modified during the notified modification window on payment of the prescribed modification fee.

Mandatory Scanned Documents

• The following documents must be kept ready for uploading:
• Candidate’s signature in JPG/JPEG format as per Para 16.5.1.
• SC/ST Certificate (for candidates requesting free train travel pass) in PDF format, as per specification in the CEN.

IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS – REGISTRATION & SUBMISSION OF APPLICATION

• Please read the information given in the CEN thoroughly before filling up the ONLINE application.
• Candidates must ensure that they possess and fulfil all the prescribed educational qualifications for the post on or before the closing date for submitting application against this CEN. Candidates waiting for final results of prescribed educational qualifications are NOT eligible to apply.
• Applications must be submitted ONLINE only through the link provided on official RRB websites ONLY listed at Para 24.0 (A) of this CEN. Candidates are required to go through Annexure A (Post-wise Parameters) and Annexure B (Railway-wise & post-wise vacancy details) to ascertain their eligibility before applying through online mode. Railway Zone wise vacancies indicated in this CEN are provisional and may increase or decrease as per requirement of the concerned Railway Administrations.
• Candidates are advised to visit only official websites of the RRBs/RRCs indicated at Para 24.0 (A & B) of this CEN and be very cautious about fake websites and job racketeers. Date for CBT and result of CBT will be uploaded on the official websites of the RRBs mentioned at para 24.0 (A). Dates for PET, Document Verification, Medical Examination and Empanelment shall be intimated from time to time through the websites of RRCs as listed at para 24.0 (B).
• Selection of RRB and Preferences for posts: Candidates can choose only one RRB/Railway Zone and indicate their preference for posts/categories notified, for which they are interested to apply and eligible, in that chosen RRB/Railway Zone only. Candidates with partial options will be considered only for the specific posts/categories opted by them, subject to vacancy position at the time of allotment. If no option is given for certain posts/categories, it will be considered as their unwillingness for the same. Options once exercised shall be final and no change shall be entertained.
• Candidates are required to go through the Post Parameter table and Vacancy table of this detailed CEN No. 09/2025 to ascertain their eligibility before applying through online mode. Only thereafter they should exercise options for the RRB/Railway Zone and post(s) within the Railway chosen as per their eligibility. The selection of RRB/Railway Zone once exercised shall be final.
• Only one application is required to be submitted to the selected RRB/Railway Zone for all its notified posts in this CEN. Candidates can apply to only one RRB/Railway Zone. Multiple applications to different RRBs or same RRB will lead to rejection of all the applications. Any attempt to submit more than one application by a candidate against this CEN shall result in disqualification and debarment from the recruitment process and future examinations of RRB and RRC.
• Eligibility of the candidates will be considered provisional, based on details furnished by the candidates in the ONLINE application. The RRB will not undertake detailed scrutiny of applications for eligibility; candidature will be accepted only provisionally subject to fulfilling basic eligibility criteria. Certificates/documents in support of Educational Qualifications and Age/Caste/Category, etc. shall be sought at the time of Document Verification by RRC. If any claim made in the application is not substantiated by certificates/documents, the candidature will be cancelled. If at any stage it is found that any information is false/incorrect, or relevant information is suppressed, or the candidate does not satisfy eligibility criteria, his/her candidature will be rejected forthwith.
• Crucial date for claim of SC/ST/OBC/EWS/EBC status or any other benefit viz. fee concession, reservation, age-relaxation, etc., where not specified otherwise, will be the closing date for submission of ONLINE applications against this CEN.
• All candidates seeking reservation/relaxation benefits applicable to SC/ST/OBC-NCL/EWS/PwBD/ExSM/CCAA must ensure that they are entitled to such reservation/relaxation as per eligibility prescribed in the Rules/CEN, and be in possession of all requisite certificates in the prescribed format.
• Medical Fitness: Candidates must ensure that they fulfil the prescribed medical standards for the post(s) they are opting for. Candidates who are found medically unsuitable for the opted post(s) shall not be given any alternative appointment.
• Age (as on 01.01.2026): The lower and upper age limits prescribed for each post are indicated at Para 5.1 & 5.2 with relevant upper age relaxation.
• Candidates must have their own active mobile number and valid and active personal Email ID for all communication during the entire duration of recruitment, as all communication will only be through SMS and/or email.
• RRBs/RRCs will not entertain any request for change of mobile number and e-mail address at any stage. Only one ONLINE Registration is permitted through one mobile number and one email ID under this CEN.
• Centre/City allocation for CBT/PET will depend upon technical and logistical feasibility. Candidates may have to travel to other Cities/States for attending CBT/PET. Request for change of Exam Centre/date/shift shall NOT be allowed under any circumstance.
• Candidates can modify the application particulars except details filled in “Create an Account” form (including mobile number and Email ID) and chosen Railway even after submission of application, but only within the last date of modification window for correction in applications, by paying modification fee. After the last date of modification window (14.03.2026), no representation for modification will be entertained.
• Candidates are advised, in their own interest, to authenticate their identity using Digilocker or Aadhaar during the “Create an Account” stage. If missed at that stage, they can still authenticate during online application details filling by using the “Verify Aadhaar” facility. This must be completed before final submission of application. Applicants verifying identity with alternate Photo IDs will be subjected to significantly stricter and more detailed scrutiny at every stage.
• During the ONLINE APPLICATION, candidates will be asked to Create an Account. If a candidate has already created an Account for CENs notified in 2024/2025, they should use the same credentials to apply for this CEN. If not, they must first “Create an Account” before filling the application. Details filled in the “Create an Account” form (including mobile number, Email ID and chosen RRB/Railway Zone) cannot be modified at any stage once the account is created.
• After submission of the ONLINE application (complete in all respects), if a candidate wishes to further modify, change or correct any detail except details filled in “Create an Account” form and chosen Railway, he/she may do so by paying a modification fee of Rs. 250/- (non-refundable) for each occasion from 05.03.2026 to 14.03.2026 (23:59 hours.
• After 14.03.2026, RRBs shall not entertain any representation for modification of the information furnished in the application.
• Candidates are advised, in their own interest, to submit their ONLINE application well before the closing date and to avoid last-minute rush due to possible heavy internet or website traffic in the final days.
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Q1. What is the total number of vacancies for RRB Group D CEN 09/2025?

• Total 22195 vacancies across 16 Railway Zones for various posts in Level 1 of 7th CPC Pay Matrix. Vacancies are provisional and may increase or decrease. Railway-wise details available in Annexure-B.

Q3. What is the age limit for RRB Group D posts?

• 18 to 33 years as on 01.01.2026 for UR/EWS candidates. Age relaxation: OBC-NCL: 3 years, SC/ST: 5 years, PwBD: 10-15 years, ExSM: 3-8 years, and various other categories as per notification.

Q4. What is the application fee for RRB Group D CEN 09/2025?

• General/EWS/OBC-NCL Male: Rs. 500/- (Rs. 400/- refundable on appearing in CBT). SC/ST/PwBD/Female/ExSM/Transgender/Minorities/EBC: Rs. 250/- (full amount refundable on appearing in CBT, after deducting bank charges).

Q5. What is the qualification required for RRB Group D posts?

• 10th Pass (Matriculation/SSC/SSLC) from recognized Board OR ITI OR Equivalent OR National Apprenticeship Certificate (NAC) from NCVT. Candidates waiting for results are NOT eligible. Diploma/Degree in Engineering NOT accepted in lieu of ITI.