📅 1. Important Dates – Mark Your Calendar!
| Event | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Indicative Notice in Employment News | 27.12.2025 | ✅ Released |
| Online Application Start | 31.01.2026 (00:00 Hrs) | ✅ Active |
| Online Application Last Date | 02.03.2026 (23:59 Hrs) | ⚠ Hurry Up! |
| Fee Payment Last Date | 04.03.2026 (23:59 Hrs) | 📅 Upcoming |
| Modification Window | 05.03.2026 to 14.03.2026 | 📅 Upcoming |
| Scribe Details Submission | 15.03.2026 to 19.03.2026 | 📅 Upcoming |
| CBT Exam Date | To be notified | ⏲ Awaiting |
| PET / DV / Medical | To be notified | ⏲ Awaiting |
📊 2. Vacancy Overview – Railway Wise
Total Vacancies: 22,195 in Level 1 of 7th CPC Pay Matrix
| Railway | Total Vacancies |
|---|---|
| Northern Railway (NR) | 3,537 |
| Western Railway (WR) | 3,148 |
| Northeast Frontier Railway (NFR) | 1,776 |
| South Central Railway (SCR) | 1,012 |
| East Central Railway (ECR) | 1,001 |
| Southern Railway (SR) | 1,036 |
| Central Railway (CR) | 1,859 |
| Eastern Railway (ER) | 1,039 |
| South Eastern Railway (SER) | 949 |
| North Western Railway (NWR) | 1,071 |
| West Central Railway (WCR) | 1,168 |
| North Central Railway (NCR) | 1,203 |
| North Eastern Railway (NER) | 1,196 |
| South West Central Railway (SECR) | 1,248 |
| East Coast Railway (ECoR) | 883 |
| South Western Railway (SWR) | 90 |
| Grand Total | 22,195 |
👤 3. Post Details – Level 1 Posts
| Post Name | Department | Medical Std | PwBD Suitability |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assistant Bridge | Engineering | B1 | VI, HI, LD |
| Assistant Carriage & Wagon | Mechanical | B1 | VI, HI, LD |
| Assistant Loco Shed (Electrical) | Electrical | B1 | VI, HI, LD |
| Assistant Operations (Electrical) | Electrical | B1 | VI, HI, LD |
| Assistant TL & AC | Electrical | B1 | VI, HI, LD |
| Assistant P.Way | Engineering | B1 | VI, HI, LD |
| Track Maintainer-IV | Engineering | B1 | Not Suitable |
| Assistant (S&T) | Signal & Telecommunication | B1 | VI, HI, LD |
| Assistant Track Machine | Engineering | A3 | VI, HI, LD |
| Pointsman B | Traffic | A2 | Not Suitable |
| Assistant TRD | Electrical | B1 | VI, HI, LD |
• A2: 6/9, 6/9 without glasses – Stringent vision standard
• A3: 6/9, 6/9 with or without glasses (power ≤ 2D)
• B1: 6/9, 6/12 with or without glasses (power ≤ 4D)
• C1: 6/12, 6/18 with or without glasses
📚 4. Educational Qualification
Minimum Qualification: 10th Pass / ITI / National Apprenticeship Certificate (NAC) granted by NCVT
- Candidates must have passed the prescribed qualification on or before 02.03.2026
- Results awaited candidates are NOT eligible
- Diploma/Degree in Engineering will NOT be accepted in lieu of ITI/NAC
📅 5. Age Limit (as on 01.01.2026)
| Category | Born Between | Age Relaxation |
|---|---|---|
| UR / EWS | 02.01.1993 to 01.01.2008 | – |
| OBC (NCL) | 02.01.1990 to 01.01.2008 | +3 Years |
| SC / ST | 02.01.1988 to 01.01.2008 | +5 Years |
| PwBD (UR) | – | +10 Years |
| PwBD (OBC-NCL) | – | +13 Years |
| PwBD (SC/ST) | – | +15 Years |
| Ex-Servicemen | – | As per rules (3-8 years) |
| CCAA (Railway Apprentices) | – | Training period (max 3-8 years) |
| Railway Staff (3+ years service) | – | Up to 40/43/45 years |
| Widowed/Divorced Women | – | UR-35, OBC-38, SC/ST-40 |
💰 6. Application Fee
| Category | Fee | Refund (on appearing in CBT) |
|---|---|---|
| General / OBC / EWS / Ex-SM | ₹500/- | ₹400/- (minus bank charges) |
| SC / ST / PwBD / Female / Transgender | ₹250/- | ₹250/- (minus bank charges) |
| Minorities / EBC | ₹250/- | ₹250/- (minus bank charges) |
✅ 7. Selection Process
✅ Stage 1: Computer Based Test (CBT)
100 Questions (1 mark each) – 90 Minutes duration
Sections: General Science (25), Mathematics (25), Reasoning (30), General Awareness (20)
✅ Negative Marking: 1/3 mark deducted for each wrong answer
✅ Stage 2: Physical Efficiency Test (PET)
Male: 35kg weight carry 100m in 2 min + 1000m run in 4:15 min
Female: 20kg weight carry 100m in 2 min + 1000m run in 5:40 min
✅ Stage 3: Document Verification (DV)
✅ Stage 4: Medical Examination
UR/EWS: 40%, OBC/SC/ST: 30% (PwBD: 2 marks relaxation)
📚 8. CBT Exam Pattern & Syllabus
| Subject | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| General Science | 25 | 25 |
| Mathematics | 25 | 25 |
| General Intelligence & Reasoning | 30 | 30 |
| General Awareness & Current Affairs | 20 | 20 |
| Total | 100 | 100 |
📚 Medium: English, Hindi, and 13 regional languages
⚠ Negative Marking: 1/3 mark per wrong answer
• Mathematics: Number system, BODMAS, Ratio, Percentage, Mensuration, Time & Work, Algebra, Geometry, etc.
• Reasoning: Analogies, Series, Coding-Decoding, Syllogism, Venn Diagram, etc.
• General Science: 10th level Physics, Chemistry, Life Sciences
• Current Affairs: Science, Sports, Culture, Economics, Politics
📝 9. How to Apply – Step-by-Step Guide
1 Visit Official Website: https://rrbapply.gov.in or any RRB website
2 Create an Account: Register with valid mobile number and email ID
3 Verify Aadhaar/DigiLocker: Authenticate identity (recommended for smoother process)
4 Fill Application Form: Enter personal, educational, category, and post preferences
5 Live Photo Capture: Take live photo using webcam/mobile camera (no pre-existing photo)
6 Upload Signature: JPG/JPEG format, 30-49 KB, running handwriting (no capital letters)
7 Upload SC/ST Certificate: PDF format, <400 KB (for free travel pass)
8 Pay Fee: Online payment via Debit/Credit Card, Net Banking, or UPI
9 Submit & Save: Download and save confirmation page
10 Modification (if needed): Pay ₹250 fee and modify details (05.03.2026 to 14.03.2026)
📄 10. Documents Required
🔗 11. Important Links – Quick Access
👥 12. Reservation & Relaxation Benefits
👥 Vertical Reservation
• SC: As per vacancy table
• ST: As per vacancy table
• OBC-NCL: As per vacancy table
• EWS: As per vacancy table
👥 Horizontal Reservation
• Ex-Servicemen (ExSM)
• CCAA (Railway Apprentices)
• PwBD (Persons with Benchmark Disabilities)
🏋️ 13. Physical Standards & PET Details
| Parameter | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Weight Carry | 35 kg – 100m in 2 min | 20 kg – 100m in 2 min |
| Running | 1000m in 4 min 15 sec | 1000m in 5 min 40 sec |
💊 14. Medical Standards
| Medical Standard | Vision Requirement |
|---|---|
| A2 | 6/9, 6/9 without glasses (No Lasik surgery) |
| A3 | 6/9, 6/9 with/without glasses (power ≤ 2D) (No Lasik surgery) |
| B1 | 6/9, 6/12 with/without glasses (power ≤ 4D) |
| C1 | 6/12, 6/18 with/without glasses |
👥 15. Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD)
• VI: Visually Impaired (Blind/Low Vision)
• HI: Hearing Impaired (Deaf/Hard of Hearing)
• LD: Locomotor Disability (OL, LC, DW, AAV, SD, SI)
• MD: Multiple Disabilities
• Scribe facility (eligibility based on disability type)
• Compensatory time: 20 minutes per hour
• Fee exemption (₹250 fee, refunded on appearing in CBT)
• Age relaxation: 10-15 years
• Exempted from PET
🏊 16. Ex-Servicemen (ExSM) Details
• Age relaxation: 3-8 years (depending on category)
• Fee: ₹500 (refund ₹400 on appearing in CBT)
• Exempted from PET
• Reservation: As per vacancy table
📚 17. CCAA (Railway Apprentices) Details
• Age relaxation: Training period (max 3-8 years)
• Exempted from PET
• NCVT marks weightage: 1/3 of marks added to CBT score
• Higher of CBT score or CBT+NCVT score considered
📧 18. Common Service Centres (CSC) Assistance
Candidates can use the services of Common Services Centres (CSC) for submitting ONLINE applications.
📞 Helpline: 9592001188 / 01725653333 (10:00 AM to 5:00 PM)
⚠️ 19. Important Warnings
⚠️ Fake Websites & Job Racketeers – BE ALERT! ⚠️
• Only apply through official RRB websites – rrbapply.gov.in
• RRBs never appoint agents or coaching centres for recruitment
• Selection purely on merit – No one can guarantee selection
• No money for selection – Officials never ask for money
• Beware of social media scams – Only trust official websites
• Report fraud – Report to local police if approached
📚 20. Preparation Tips for RRB CBT
📚 Study Material
• NCERT 10th Science & Maths
• RRB Previous Year Papers
• Lucent GK / Current Affairs
• Reasoning & Aptitude books
📊 Subject-wise Strategy
• Mathematics: 25 questions – Practice daily
• Reasoning: 30 questions – High scoring
• General Science: 25 questions – NCERT based
• Current Affairs: 20 questions – Read daily
⏰ Time Management
• 90 minutes for 100 questions
• 54 seconds per question
• Attempt easy questions first
• Avoid guesswork (negative marking)
✅ Mock Tests
• Take RRB mock tests online
• Practice previous year papers
• Time-bound practice sessions
• Analyze weak areas and improve
📌 21. Other Important Notes
• Multiple Applications: Only ONE application per candidate. Multiple applications = REJECTION + DEBARMENT.
• Canvassing: Any form of canvassing = disqualification.
• Debarred Candidates: Those debarred by RRB/RRC should NOT apply.
• Dismissed Candidates: Those dismissed from Government service are NOT eligible.
• Court Jurisdiction: CAT Jabalpur/High Court of Madhya Pradesh.
• Free Travel Pass: SC/ST candidates only (Sleeper Class).
• Banned Items: Mobile phones, watches, calculators, etc. NOT allowed in exam centre.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
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Updated: January 2026 | Rojgar Mitra Online