Railway RRB Group D Recruitment 2025 (CEN 09/2025) Apply Online for Level-1 Posts
Railway Recruitment Boards (RRBs) under the Ministry of Railways, Government of India have released the Centralised Employment Notice (CEN) No. 09/2025 for recruitment to various Level-1 posts in the 7th CPC Pay Matrix. This recruitment is commonly known as Railway Group D Recruitment and is one of the largest government job recruitments in India. The notification invites online applications from eligible candidates for multiple posts such as Track Maintainer, Pointsman, Assistant and other Level-1 technical and non-technical posts in Indian Railways. Candidates who have completed Class 10th or ITI from a recognized institution can apply for this recruitment. The selection process will include Computer Based Test (CBT), Physical Efficiency Test (PET), Document Verification and Medical Examination. Candidates interested in securing a government job in the railway sector must carefully check eligibility requirements, application fee details, vacancy distribution, and important dates before submitting the online application form through the official Railway Recruitment Board website.
Important Dates
- Date of Indicative Notice in Employment News: 27 December 2025
- Opening Date for Online Application: 31 January 2026
- Closing Date for Submission of Online Application: 02 March 2026 (23:59 Hrs)
- Last Date for Application Fee Payment: 04 March 2026 (23:59 Hrs)
- Correction Window for Application Form: 05 March 2026 to 14 March 2026
- Scribe Details Submission (for eligible candidates): 15 March 2026 to 19 March 2026
- Exam Date: As per Schedule
- Admit Card Available: Before Exam
Application Fee
- General / OBC / EWS: 500/-
- SC / ST / PwBD / Female / Transgender / Minority / EBC: 250/-
- Fee Refund (After Appearing in CBT):
- General / OBC / EWS: 400/-
- SC / ST / PwBD / Female / Transgender / Minority / EBC: 250/-
- Payment Mode: Debit Card, Credit Card, Net Banking, UPI or other available online payment methods.
Age Limit
- Minimum Age: 18 Years
- Maximum Age: 33 Years
- Age Limit as on: 01 January 2026
- Age Relaxation: Extra as per Railway Recruitment Board RRB Group D Recruitment Rules.
Number of Vacancies
Total Vacancies: 22000+ (Approx.)
Vacancy Details
| Post Name | Pay Level | Initial Pay |
|---|---|---|
| Track Maintainer Grade-IV | Level-1 | Rs. 18,000 |
| Pointsman | Level-1 | Rs. 18,000 |
| Assistant (Workshop / Mechanical / Electrical / S&T) | Level-1 | Rs. 18,000 |
| Other Level-1 Posts in Indian Railways | Level-1 | Rs. 18,000 |
Eligibility Criteria
| Post | Eligibility |
|---|---|
| Level-1 Posts (Group D) | Candidate must have passed Class 10th (High School) OR ITI from NCVT/SCVT recognized institute OR National Apprenticeship Certificate (NAC) granted by NCVT. |
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Important Questions
- Q:What is the starting date to apply for RRB Group D CEN 09/2025?The online application process begins on 31 January 2026.
- Q:What is the last date to apply online for RRB Group D 2025?The last date to submit the online application form is 02 March 2026 (23:59 hours).
- Q:What is the minimum educational qualification required for RRB Group D recruitment?Candidates must have passed Class 10th or possess an ITI certificate from a recognized institute.
- Q:What is the age limit for Railway Group D recruitment?The minimum age is 18 years and the maximum age is 33 years as on 01 January 2026, with relaxation for reserved categories.
- Q:What is the selection process for RRB Group D CEN 09/2025?The selection process includes Computer Based Test (CBT), Physical Efficiency Test (PET), Document Verification and Medical Examination.
Instructions
- Visit the official Railway Recruitment Board online application portal.
- Read the detailed notification for CEN 09/2025 carefully before applying.
- Create a new account by providing basic personal information such as name, email address and mobile number.
- Log in using the registration details and begin filling the application form.
- Enter personal details, address information, educational qualifications and category details correctly.
- Select the preferred Railway Recruitment Board and post preferences.
- Upload scanned photograph, signature and required documents according to the specified format and size.
- Pay the application fee using the available online payment options.
- Preview the entire application form carefully to verify that all details are correct.
- Submit the application form and download or print the confirmation page for future reference.