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Railway Recruitment Boards (RRB) have issued the Centralised Employment Notification (CEN) No. 09/2025 for recruitment to Various Posts in Level 1 of 7th CPC Pay Matrix. Candidates will be able to download City Intimation, e-Call Letter (Admit Card) and Travel Authority (wherever applicable) from the official RRB/RRC websites.
As per the notice, the CBT will be conducted through Computer Based Test (CBT) (single stage; Railways may conduct single or multi-stage CBT). Candidates qualifying in CBT will be called for PET, followed by Document Verification (DV) and Medical Examination (ME).
Post Details Table
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Organization | Railway Recruitment Boards (RRB) / Railway Recruitment Cells (RRC) |
| Post Name | Various Posts in Level 1 (7th CPC Pay Matrix) |
| Category | Admit Card |
| Status | To be downloaded from official RRB/RRC websites |
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Indicative Notice in Employment News | 27/12/2025 |
| Online Application Start Date | 31/01/2026 |
| Last Date to Apply Online | 02/03/2026 |
| Last Date for Fee Payment | 04/03/2026 |
| Application Modification Window | 05/03/2026 to 14/03/2026 |
| Scribe Details Submission Window (Eligible Candidates) | 15/03/2026 to 19/03/2026 |
Admit Card Details
- Admit Card / e-Call Letter will be available for download only online from the official RRB websites.
- City Intimation for CBT will be provided about 10 days before the exam date.
- e-Call Letter for CBT can be downloaded about 4 days before the CBT date.
- No admit card will be sent by post.
- Candidates must download:
- City & Date Intimation
- e-Call Letter (Admit Card)
- Travel Authority (wherever applicable)
Documents to Carry (CBT / PET / DV / ME)
Candidates must carry the following as mentioned in the notice:
- Printed e-Call Letter
- Valid ORIGINAL Photo ID (any one):
- Voter ID
- Aadhaar Card / e-Aadhaar printout
- Driving License
- PAN Card
- Passport
- Valid employer ID (for government employees)
- School/College/University Photo ID (if still studying)
- One colour passport photograph (not older than 2 months from the date of the stage: CBT/PET/DV/ME)
Exam Instructions (CBT)
- Negative Marking: 1/3 mark will be deducted for each wrong answer.
- Banned Items: Mobile phone, smartwatch, Bluetooth devices, calculators, books, papers, pens/pencils, bags, food items, water bottle, etc. are not allowed inside the test centre.
- Candidates should not carry pen/pencil; pen will be provided at the exam centre.
- Candidates are advised not to apply henna on hands/feet as it may obstruct biometric capture.
- Cloak room may not be available; avoid bringing valuables.
CBT Exam Pattern (Level 1)
| Subject | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| General Science | 25 | 25 |
| Mathematics | 25 | 25 |
| General Intelligence & Reasoning | 30 | 30 |
| General Awareness & Current Affairs | 20 | 20 |
| Total | 100 | 100 |
- Duration: 90 minutes
- Duration for scribe candidates: 120 minutes
PET (Physical Efficiency Test) Criteria
Passing PET is mandatory and qualifying in nature (as per notice). Criteria:
-
Male:
- Lift and carry 35 kg for 100 meters in 2 minutes (one chance) without putting weight down
- Run 1000 meters in 4 minutes 15 seconds (one chance)
-
Female:
- Lift and carry 20 kg for 100 meters in 2 minutes (one chance) without putting weight down
- Run 1000 meters in 5 minutes 40 seconds (one chance)
Special points mentioned:
- PwBD candidates are exempted from PET (but must pass prescribed medical examination).
- Course Completed Act Apprentices (CCAA) are exempted from PET.
- Ex-Servicemen (ExSM) are exempted from PET.
- Transgender candidates will get relaxed PET standards equivalent to female standards.
- Pregnant female candidates: PET participation/temporary unfit procedure will be as per the notice.
Selection Process
- Computer Based Test (CBT)
- Physical Efficiency Test (PET)
- Document Verification (DV)
- Medical Examination (ME)
Free Travel Authority (SC/ST)
- Free Sleeper Class Railway Pass is admissible to SC/ST candidates only (on request).
- For eligible SC/ST candidates who opt for free travel, the e-call letter will contain the free travel authority.
- During travel, candidates must carry original SC/ST certificate and original prescribed photo ID.
Official Helpline (CEN 09/2025)
For queries related to submission of application:
- Email: rrb.help@csc.gov.in
- Phone: 9592001188 / 01725653333
- Timing: 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM (working days)