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Indian Railways has released Centralised Employment Notification (CEN) No. 09/2025 for recruitment to Level-1 posts under the 7th CPC Pay Matrix.
This is a huge government job opportunity for 10th pass / ITI / Apprenticeship candidates, with 21,997 vacancies across India.
Online applications start from 31 January 2026
RRB Level 1 Recruitment 2026 Notification – 21,997 Posts | Apply Online from 31 Jan 2026
Important Dates (“RRB Level 1 Apply Online 2026”)
Event - Date
- Notification in Employment News: 27-12-2025
- Online Application Start:31-01-2026 (00:00 hrs)
- Last Date to Apply:02-03-2026 (23:59 hrs)
- Last Date for Fee Payment : 04-03-2026
- Application Modification Window: 05-03-2026 to 14-03-2026
- Scribe Details Submission:15-03-2026 to 19-03-2026
Vacancy Details & Salary
Total Vacancies
- Total Posts: 21,997
- Pay Level: Level-1 (7th CPC)
- Initial Salary: ₹18,000 + Allowances
Age Limit & Relaxation (RRB Level 1 Age Limit 2026”)
- Age Limit (as on 01-01-2026)
- Minimum Age: 18 Year
- Maximum Age: 33 Years
Age Relaxation:
- OBC (NCL): +3 Years
- SC/ST: +5 Years
- PwBD: Up to +15 Years
- Ex-Servicemen: As per service length
- Widows/Divorced Women: Up to 40 Years
Age is calculated strictly from Matric/10th certificate.
Educational Qualification
- Candidates must possess qualification on or before 02-03-2026.
- 10th Pass
- ITI (NCVT/SCVT)
- Course Completed Act Apprenticeship
Waiting for results candidates are NOT eligible
Application Fee & Refund:
Fee Structure
Category- Fee
- General / OBC / EWS ₹500 (₹400 refunded after CBT)
- SC / ST / PwBD / Female / Ex-Servicemen / EBC ₹250 (Fully refundable after CBT)
Refund is done only if candidate attends CBT.
Selection Process (High-CTR Section)
Stages of Recruitment
1. Computer Based Test (CBT)
2. Physical Efficiency Test (PET)
3. Document Verification
4. Medical Examination
CBT Details
- Negative Marking: 1/3 mark
- Normalisation applied if multiple shifts
Medical Standards
- Medical fitness is mandatory.
- Medical Category Vision Requirement
- A-2 / A-3: Strict (No LASIK allowed)
- B-1 / C-1:Moderate
- Medically unfit candidates will not be given alternative posts
- Vertical Reservation
- SC, ST, OBC-NCL, EWS
- PwBD
- Ex-Servicemen
- Railway Apprentices
Certificates must be valid on closing date.
How to Apply Online ( “RRB Level 1 Online Form 2026”)
Step-by-Step Process
1. Visit official RRB website
2. Create Account (Mobile & Email mandatory)
3. Fill application form
4. Upload live photo & signature
5. Pay application fee
6. Submit & take printout
Only ONE RRB / Railway Zone allowed.
Important Instructions (Trust-Building Section)
- Multiple applications = Disqualification
- Fake websites = Avoid
- Aadhaar verification recommended
- E-Call letters only from official websites
- Free train travel for SC/ST candidates

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