RRB Level 1 Recruitment 2026 – Apply Online for 22,000+ Posts

Last updated Jan 02, 2026
Last updated Jan 02, 2026

🔔 Overview RRB Level 1

The Railway Recruitment Boards (RRBs) have released an indicative employment notification (CEN 09/2025) for Level-1 posts across India. A total of approximately 22,000 vacancies will be filled through this recruitment drive. Applications will be accepted online only through the official RRB websites.

Particular Details
Exam Name RRB Level 1 Recruitment 2026
Conducting Authority Railway Recruitment Boards (RRBs)
Notification No. CEN 09/2025
Post Level Level 1 (7th CPC Pay Matrix)
Application Mode Online only
Official Website https://www.rrbapply.gov.in
Total Vacancies Approx. 22,000

📅 Important Dates

Event Date
Opening Date of Online Application 21 January 2026
Closing Date of Online Application 20 February 2026 (23:59 hrs)

📌 Eligibility Criteria

✅ Age Limit (as on 01-01-2026)

  • Minimum Age: 18 Years

  • Maximum Age: 33 Years

✅ Educational Qualification

  • As per details mentioned in the official CEN 09/2025 notification for respective posts.

✅ Nationality

  • Candidates must be Indian nationals (as per standard RRB norms).

✅ Other Requirements

  • Aadhaar verification is strongly advised to avoid delays.

  • Name and Date of Birth must exactly match Class 10 certificate.

  • Aadhaar must be updated with latest photo and biometrics (fingerprint & iris) before applying.


📊 Vacancy Details

Post Level Pay Matrix Level Tentative Vacancies
Level 1 (Various Posts) Level 1 – 7th CPC 22,000 (Approx.)

📌 Vacancies are provisional and subject to change.


💰 Pay Scale

Level Pay
Level 1 ₹18,000 per month (7th CPC Pay Matrix)

📚 Exam Scheme

The detailed exam pattern, stages of selection, subjects, marking scheme, and negative marking (if applicable) will be notified in the detailed CEN 09/2025 notification published by RRBs.

👉 Candidates are advised to regularly check the official RRB websites for updates.


📝 Application Process

Follow the steps below to apply online:

  1. Visit the official website: https://www.rrbapply.gov.in

  2. Click on the link for CEN 09/2025 – Level 1 Recruitment

  3. Register using valid personal and contact details

  4. Fill in the online application form carefully

  5. Upload required details/documents as instructed

  6. Verify all details before final submission

  7. Submit the application and keep a copy for reference

⚠️ Applications must be submitted online only.


📌 Key Instructions for Candidates

  • Use Aadhaar verification to avoid delays in scrutiny.

  • Ensure Name & Date of Birth exactly match your 10th certificate.

  • Aadhaar should be updated with latest photograph and biometrics.

  • This is an indicative notice only; full details will be available in the detailed CEN.

  • All updates, corrigendums, and notices will be published only on official RRB websites.

  • Beware of touts, brokers, and job racketeers.


📍 Official RRB Websites (As Mentioned in Notice)

Some of the RRB zones include:

 

RRB Isolated Categories Recruitment 2025 – Apply Online for 312 Vacancies

Check Notification Document