(Detailed Notification) RRB CENTRALISED EMPLOYMENT NOTIFICATION (CEN) No. 09/2025 

Date of Indicative Notice in Employment News

27.12.2025

Opening date & time of online submission of Applications

31.01.2026 (00:00 Hrs)

Closing date & time of online submission of Applications

02.03.2026 (23:59 Hrs)

Last date for Application fee payment for the submitted application

04.03.2026 (23:59 Hrs)

Date & time for Modification window for corrections in application form with payment of modification fee.

(Please Note: Details filled in ‘Create an Account’ form and ‘Chosen Railway’ cannot be modified)

05.03.2026 to 14.03.2026

(23:59 Hrs)

Dates during which eligible Scribe candidates must provide their Scribe details in the application portal

15.03.2026 to 19.03.2026

Post

Initial pay (Rs.)

MedicalStandard

Age (as on 01.01.2026)

Total Vacancies

Various Posts in Level 1 of 7th CPC Pay Matrix

              18000              

    As per Annexure A      

               18-33 Years                

22195

Railway Zone-wise detailed distribution of vacancies is given in Annexure B.

Vacancies under CCAA are applicable to Apprentices trained in Railway Establishments only.

SL. No

MEDICAL STANDARD

GENERAL FITNESS

VISUAL ACUITY

1

A-2

Physically fit in all respects

Distant Vision: 6/9, 6/9 without glasses (no fogging test)

Near Vision: Sn. 0.6, 0.6 without glasses and

Must pass tests for Colour Vision, Binocular Vision, Night Vision, Mesopic vision etc.

2

A-3

Physically fit in all respects

Distant Vision: 6/9, 6/9 with or without glasses (power of lenses not to exceed 2D).

Near Vision: Sn: 0.6, 0.6 with or without glasses and must pass test for Colour Vision, Binocular Vision, Night Vision, Mesopic vision etc.

3

B-1

Physically fit in all respects

Distant Vision: 6/9, 6/12 with or without glasses (power of lensesnot to exceed 4D),

Near Vision: Sn. 0.6, 0.6 with or without glasses when reading or close work is required and

Must pass test for Colour Vision, Binocular Vision, Night Vision, Mesopic vision etc.

4

C-1

Physically fit in all respects

Distant Vision: 6/12, 6/18 with or without glasses.

Near Vision: Sn. 0.6, 0.6 with or without glasses when reading or close work is required.

Age Group

 Upper Limit of Date of Birth (Not earlier than)

Lower Limit of Date of Birth (Not later than) for Under Graduate Posts

 UR/EWS

OBC-Non Creamy Layer

 SC/ST

For all community /categories

18 to 33

02.01.1993

02.01.1990

02.01.1988

01.01.2008

Sl.No.

Candidate Categories

Fee(Rs.)

1

For   all   candidates   except   the   fee   concession   categories mentioned below at Sl. No. 2.

Out of this fee of Rs 500 an amount of Rs 400 shall be refunded duly deducting bank charges, on appearing in 1st Stage CBT.

500

2

For PwBD / Female /Transgender/ Ex-Servicemen candidates and candidates belonging to SC/ST/Minority Communities/ Economically Backward Class. 

This fee of Rs 250 shall be refunded duly deducting bank charges as applicable on appearing in 1st Stage CBT.

250

Exam Duration in Minutes

No of Questions (each of 1 mark) from

Total No of Questions

General Science

Mathemat ics

General Intelligence and Reasoning

General Awareness and Current Affairs

90*

25

25

30

20

100

16.1

Candidates must read all the information and instructions given the detailed CEN carefully before filling the ONLINE application to prevent mistakes.

16.2

Create an Account

16.2.1

Create an Account with RRBs:

• Candidate must first create an account for this CEN by using the link provided on the official RRB websites listed at Para 24.0 (A) below. Candidates who have already created an account for previous RRB CENs should use the same login credentials to apply for this CEN as well using the link provided on the official websites of RRBs.
• A valid personal mobile number and active email ID are mandatory for receiving OTPs required during account creation.
• No changes will be allowed to the details entered in the “Create an Account” form later,including the mobile number and email ID.
• Therefore, candidates are strongly advised to enter all information carefully and accurately, as no corrections or modifications will be permitted after account creation.

16.2.2

Identity Authentication Advisory

• •   Candidates are strongly advised, in their own interest, to authenticate their identity using

DigiLocker or Aadhaar during the “Create an Account” process.

• Doing  so  will  facilitate  a  smoother  and  faster  verification  at  various  stages  of  the recruitment process.

Please note that applicants who choose to verify their identity through alternate Photo IDs will be subject to significantly stricter and more detailed scrutiny at every stage of recruitment.

16.3

General Guidelines for submission of Online applications

a)   Candidates must use only the link provided on the official RRB websites for applying against this CEN. Please read all the information and instructions given in the detailed CEN carefully before filling up the ONLINE application.

b)  Candidates must fill the ONLINE application form with correct information and re-check before submission.

c)  Applicant will not be able to make any correction in the ONLINE application after submission of the application. (Except during application modification window on payment of extra fee)

d)  Medium of Examination: Questions for CBTs will be available in English, Hindi and 13 regional Indian languages (viz., Assamese, Bengali, Gujarati, Kannada, Konkani, Malayalam, Manipuri, Marathi, Odia, Punjabi, Tamil, Telugu and Urdu). Accordingly, candidates must choose their medium of examination from any one amongst those listed in the ONLINE application form. CBTs questions will be displayed in the language opted and in English.

e)  Order of Zone Preferences under chosen RRB: The candidate must provide order of Zone/Railway unit preference for the notified posts as applicable.

f)   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.

g)   After submission of application, candidate will be directed to opt for the mode of payment of examination fee as explained in para 7.1 and complete the payment process.

IMPORTANT: Please be cautious about the genuineness of the mode of payment as well as Last Date for payment of Application fee payment for the submitted applications against this CEN. While making payment avoid unauthorised websites.

h)  Finally, acceptance of ONLINE application will happen only after receiving confirmation of fee payment. The applicant will receive a confirmation on successful payment ONLINE through email & SMS.

16.4

Live Photo Capturing of the Candidate during Application

Instructions for Capturing Live Photograph of the candidate During Application:

a)   Candidates are not required to upload a pre-existing photograph while applying.

b)  The application module is designed to capture a live photograph of the candidate at the time of filling up the application form.

c)   Live photo may be captured by web cam or by front camera (screen side camera) of the mobile phone.

d)  Ensure to Dress yourself in non-white clothing, preferably in dark colours, to maintain contrast with the background

e)   For this purpose, the candidate must stand or sit in front of the camera when prompted by the application module and carefully follow the instructions below:

•   Ensure that the camera is positioned at eye level before capturing the photograph.

Position yourself directly in front of the camera and look straight ahead with a neutral expression.

Make sure your entire face is clearly visible and centered within the frame shown by the application module.

Ensure that your face is neither too close nor too far from the camera, and no part of the head or face is outside the delineated frame.

•   Do not wear a cap, mask, or glasses/spectacles while capturing the photograph.

Candidates may preview their captured photo and retake it if they are not satisfied with the image, until their application is submitted

Applications with photographs that do not comply with these guidelines are liable to be rejected.

•   The candidate’s appearance during the entire process of recruitment must match the photograph submitted with the application.

Important Note:

1. Candidates must not attempt to take a picture of a printed or digital pre-existing photograph. Any application where such an image is submitted will be summarily rejected.

2. Suitable relaxations are provided in the portal to the Persons with Benchmark Disabilities who may choose relevant options, as the case may be.

16.5

Mandatory scanned documents to be kept ready for uploading during the on-line application.

The following need to be uploaded

1)  Candidate Signature in JPG/JPEG format as per specifications given in the para 16.5.1 of this CEN.

2)   SC/ST Certificate (For Candidates Requesting Free Train Travel Pass) in PDF format as per specification given in the CEN.

16.5.1

Candidate Signature: Candidates are required to upload scanned copy of their signature, as per the specifications given below:

•   The signature must be written by the candidate only.

•   Use a black ink pen on white paper.

The signature must be, in running handwriting (i.e., cursive/joined letters), NOT in BLOCK, CAPITAL, or DISJOINTED letters. The signature should be clear, legible, and entirely visible within the scanned area.

Specifications for signature:

•   Scan the signed paper using a minimum resolution of 100 DPI.

•   Image file format: JPG/JPEG only

•   File size: Between 30 KB and 49 KB

•   Image dimensions: Minimum 140 pixels (width) × 60 pixels (height)

The  scanned  signature  must  be  positioned  within  the  designated  scan  box  on  the application form : Box size: 35 mm (width) × 20 mm (height).The signature image should be centered within this box

Grounds for Rejection of Online Applications Related to Signature:

Online applications and the candidature of the candidate for the CEN will be liable for rejection at any stage of recruitment process on the following signature-related grounds:

•   Use of a non-white background

•   Use of non-black ink for the signature

•   Signature written in BLOCK or CAPITAL letters instead of running handwriting

•   Poor resolution or unclear signature image

•   Incomplete or partially visible signature

•   Uploading an image other than the signature

•   No signature (blank)

•   Thumb impression in place of signature

•   Signature of a person other than the applicant

Candidates must ensure that their signature image fully complies with the prescribed requirements to avoid rejection at any stage of the recruitment.

Important: The signature on the application must match with the signatures captured during:

•   Examinations

•   Document Verification (DV)

•   Medical

Examination (ME)

•   Appointment

Note:- Some categories of Persons with Benchmark Disabilities whose disability prevents from signing are allowed to upload the scanned image of any one of the finger print as may be feasible in the following order:- Left hand thumb, Right hand thumb, any finger of hands, any finger of legs.

16.5.2

SC/ST Certificate (For Candidates Requesting Free Train Travel Pass)

Candidates belonging to SC/ST categories who wish to avail free railway travel pass must upload a scanned copy of their SC/ST certificate with the following specifications:

• The document must be in PDF format only.
• File size should be less than 400 KB.
• The certificate must be legible, clear, and easily readable.
• It must be the latest and valid certificate as on the closing date of online application submission.

16.6

Assistance of Scribe

i.        Eligibility for Scribe Assistance

• Candidates with benchmark disabilities in the categories of Blindness, Locomotor Disability (Both Arms Affected - BA), and Cerebral Palsy are eligible for the assistance of a scribe, if so desired by the candidate. (please refer para 11.7.1)
• For other categories of benchmark disabilities, the facility of scribe will be allowed only upon production of a certificate from a Chief Medical Officer / Civil Surgeon / Medical Superintendent of a Government Health Care Institution, confirming that the candidate has a physical limitation to write and that a scribe is essential to write the examination on their behalf. (please refer para 11.7.2)

a)   The certificate must be in the format given at Annexure V(G).

b)  A Letter of Undertaking as per Annexure V(D) must also be submitted at the exam centre.

• Candidates with less than 40% disability (covered under Section 2(s) but not under Section 2(r) of the RPwD Act, 2016) and having difficulty in writing may also avail scribe assistance upon: (please refer para 11.7.3)

a)   Submission of certificate as per Annexure V(E), and

b)  Letter of Undertaking as per Annexure V(F) at the exam centre.

•   One-eyed candidates and candidates whose visual disability is less than 40% are not considered visually impaired.
• •    Scribe Eligible PwBD candidates must opt for scribe in their online application.
• •      Candidates eligible for scribe will have to arrange for the scribe on their own at their own cost.

ii.        Instructions for Candidates Opting for Scribe

•   Scribe eligible PwBD Candidates should opt for the scribe in their online application

•   Arrange for the scribe on their own at their own cost.

•   Must ensure that their scribe is registered at rrbapply.gov.in (refer Para 11.7.8).

•     Must log in to the application portal during the  five-day window provided immediately after the Modification Window closes, to furnish scribe details and enter their scribe’s One-Time Registration (OTR) number. An OTP will be sent to the scribe’s registered mobile number. Candidates must enter this OTP to confirm the scribe.

Note: Before engaging any person as a scribe please read para 11.7.9 of the CEN to understand the conditions/qualifications applicable to scribe

iii.  Registration for Scribes

•    Any person engaged as a scribe by a scribe-eligible candidate must register on the RRB

portal at rrbapply.gov.in by navigating to the Home page → Scribe Registration

•      Upon successful registration, an OTR number will be generated and sent to the scribe's registered mobile number.