Online applications are invited by Railway Recruitment Boards (RRBs) on behalf of Railway Recruitment Cells (RRCs) from eligible Indian Nationals for recruitment to various posts in Level-1 of the 7th Central Pay Commission (CPC) Pay Matrix in various units of Indian Railways. The total number of vacancies is 22,195.
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Date of Indicative Notice in Employment News | 2025-12-27 |
| Opening Date & Time of Online Submission of Applications | 2026-01-31 (00:00 Hrs) |
| Closing Date & Time of Online Submission of Applications | 2026-03-02 (23:59 Hrs) |
| Last Date for Application Fee Payment | 2026-03-04 (23:59 Hrs) |
| Modification Window for Corrections | 2026-03-05 to 2026-03-14 (23:59 Hrs) |
| Scribe Details Submission Portal | 2026-03-15 to 2026-03-19 |
| Post | Initial Pay (Rs.) | Medical Standard | Age (as on 01.01.2026) | Total Vacancies |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Various Posts in Level 1 of 7th CPC Pay Matrix | 18,000 | As per Annexure A | 18-33 Years | 22195 |
Candidates must have the prescribed educational/technical qualifications from a recognized Board/Institute/University as on the closing date of application. Please see Annexure-A of the official notification for post-wise qualification details. Candidates awaiting final results are NOT eligible to apply.
The age limit is 18 to 33 years. The date of birth of candidates should be between the dates given below (both dates inclusive):
| Category | Not Born Earlier Than | Not Born After |
|---|---|---|
| UR & EWS | 1993-01-02 | 2008-01-01 |
| OBC (NCL) | 1990-01-02 | 2008-01-01 |
| SC/ST | 1988-01-02 | 2008-01-01 |
Relaxation in the upper age limit is applicable for various categories as per government norms.
| Category | Fee | Refund Amount |
|---|---|---|
| All candidates (except categories below) | Rs. 500/- | Rs. 400/- (after appearing in CBT) |
| SC, ST, Ex-Servicemen, PwBD, Female, Transgender, Minorities, EBC | Rs. 250/- | Full Refund (after appearing in CBT) |
Note: Fee payment must be made online through internet banking, debit/credit cards, or UPI.
The recruitment process will comprise the following stages:
| Subject | No. of Questions | Syllabus Topics |
|---|---|---|
| General Science | 25 | Physics, Chemistry and Life Sciences of 10th standard level (CBSE). |
| Mathematics | 25 | Number system, BODMAS, Decimals, Fractions, LCM, HCF, Ratio and Proportion, Percentages, Mensuration, Time and Work, Time and Distance, Simple and Compound Interest, Profit and Loss, Algebra, Geometry and Trigonometry, Elementary Statistics, Square root, Age Calculations, Calendar & Clock, Pipes & Cistern etc. |
| General Intelligence and Reasoning | 30 | Analogies, Alphabetical and Number Series, Coding and Decoding, Mathematical operations, Relationships, Syllogism, Jumbling, Venn Diagram, Data Interpretation and Sufficiency, Conclusions and Decision making, Similarities and Differences, Analytical Reasoning, Classification, Directions, Statement – Arguments and Assumptions etc. |
| General Awareness and Current Affairs | 20 | Science & Technology, Sports, Culture, Personalities, Economics, Politics and any other subject of importance. |
Passing PET is mandatory and it is qualifying in nature. The criteria are as follows:
| Category | Task 1 | Task 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Male candidates | Lift and carry 35 Kg of weight for a distance of 100 meters in 2 minutes in one chance without putting the weight down. | Run for a distance of 1000 meters in 4 minutes and 15 seconds in one chance. |
| Female candidates | Lift and carry 20 Kg of weight for a distance of 100 meters in 2 minutes in one chance without putting the weight down. | Run for a distance of 1000 meters in 5 minutes and 40 seconds in one chance. |
Note: Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD) are exempted from appearing for PET.
Candidates can modify their application details (except for details in 'Create an Account' form and chosen RRB) by paying a modification fee of Rs. 250/- for each occasion. The modification window will be open from 05.03.2026 to 14.03.2026.
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