Railway Recruitment Boards (RRBs), जो कि Ministry of Railways, Government of India के अंतर्गत आते हैं, ने Centralised Employment Notice (CEN) No. 09/2025 जारी किया है। इस notification के तहत Level 1 (7th CPC Pay Matrix) में कुल 22,195 vacancies भरी जाएंगी।
इन पदों में Track Maintainer Grade-IV, Gateman, Helper, Assistant (Electrical, Mechanical, S&T, Workshop, Depot, etc.) जैसे posts शामिल हैं। यह भर्ती 10th pass और ITI candidates के लिए एक बड़ी opportunity है।
RRB Level 1 Recruitment 2026 – Overview
Organization Name: Railway Recruitment Boards (RRBs)
Post Category: Level 1 Posts (7th CPC)
Total Vacancies: 22,195
Initial Pay: ₹18,000/- per month
Apply Mode: Online
Job Location: Across Indian Railways (Zone-wise)
Last Date to Apply: 02 March 2026 (11:59 PM)
RRB Level 1 Vacancy Details
| Post Category | Vacancies | Qualification |
|---|---|---|
| Various Level 1 Posts | 22,195 | 10th Pass / ITI / NAC (NCVT) |
Post-wise Vacancy List
Assistant (Workshop) – 2,520
Assistant Bridge – 913
Assistant C&W – 2,316
Assistant Depot (Stores) – 1,363
Assistant Loco Shed (Diesel) – 919
Assistant Loco Shed (Electrical) – 758
Assistant Operations (Electrical) – 820
Assistant Pointsman – 3,177
Assistant Signal & Telecom – 1,805
Assistant Track Machine – 1,389
Assistant TL & AC – 1,234
Assistant TL & AC (Workshop) – 927
Assistant TRD – 1,448
Assistant Works – 1,180
Hospital Assistant – 462
Track Maintainer Grade-IV – 2,984
RRB Level 1 Region-wise Vacancy (Major States)
Uttar Pradesh: 4,580
West Bengal: 3,599
Bihar: 2,037
Maharashtra: 1,548
Tamil Nadu: 1,510
Rajasthan: 1,447
Karnataka: 1,586
Telangana: 1,489
Madhya Pradesh: 1,459
Gujarat: 1,270
Jharkhand: 1,234
Odisha: 1,232
Assam: 1,119
Kerala: 981
Jammu & Kashmir: 983
Eligibility Criteria
Educational Qualification
Candidate must have any one of the following:
10th Pass, or
ITI from recognized institute, or
National Apprenticeship Certificate (NAC) issued by NCVT
Age Limit (As on 01.01.2026)
General (UR): 18 to 33 years
OBC (NCL): 18 to 36 years
SC / ST: 18 to 38 years
PwBD: Additional 10 years relaxation
Salary (Pay Scale)
Initial Pay: ₹18,000/- per month
Pay Level: Level 1 (7th CPC Pay Matrix)
Other allowances as per Railway rules.
Application Fee
| Category | Fee | Refund after CBT |
|---|---|---|
| SC / ST / ExSM / PwBD / Female / Minority / EBC / Transgender | ₹250 | ₹250 |
| All Other Candidates | ₹500 | ₹400 |
Payment Mode: Online (Debit Card / Credit Card / Net Banking / UPI)
Selection Process
RRB Level 1 Recruitment 2026 selection will be conducted in the following stages:
Computer Based Test (CBT)
Physical Efficiency Test (PET)
Document Verification
Medical Examination
CBT Exam Pattern
General Science – 25 Questions
Mathematics – 25 Questions
General Intelligence & Reasoning – 30 Questions
General Awareness & Current Affairs – 20 Questions
⏱ Duration:
90 minutes (120 minutes for PwBD candidates without scribe)
How to Apply for RRB Level 1 Recruitment 2026
Candidates can apply online by following these steps:
Visit official website: www.rrbapply.gov.in
Complete One Time Registration (OTR)
Login and select preferred RRB Region
Fill online application form carefully
Upload photograph, signature, and certificates
Pay application fee and submit the form
Download & print final application form
🛠 Application Modification Window: 05–14 March 2026
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Application Start Date | 31 January 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply | 02 March 2026 (11:59 PM) |
| Last Date for Fee Payment | 04 March 2026 |
| Application Correction Window | 05 – 14 March 2026 |
| Scribe Details Submission | 15 – 19 March 2026 |
