The Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) is expected to announce a massive recruitment drive for approximately 30,000 Level-1 (Group D) positions across Indian Railways. Media reports indicate that a short notice or preliminary notification is likely to be released prior to the Diwali festival, with a detailed notification following shortly after.
Key Highlights & Tentative Details
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Expected Vacancies: ~30,000 posts across various zonal railways and production units.
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Posts Covered: Track Maintainers, Pointsmen, and other technical and non-technical Level-1 positions.
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Application Window: Expected to open between November and December 2026.
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Tentative CBT Exam Date: The first stage of the Computer-Based Test (CBT) is likely to take place during the first quarter of 2027.
Expected Eligibility Criteria & Age Limit
| Parameter | Details |
| Educational Qualification | 10th Pass or ITI Pass from a recognized board/institute (subject to post-wise rules). |
| Age Limit | 18 to 33 years (Age relaxation applicable as per Government rules for reserved categories). |
| Selection Process | Computer-Based Test (CBT), Physical Efficiency Test (PET), Document Verification, and Medical Examination. |
Application Fee Structure (Tentative)
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General / OBC Candidates: ₹500 (₹400 refundable upon appearing for CBT 1).
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SC / ST / Ex-Servicemen / PwBD / Female Candidates: ₹250 (Fully refundable upon appearing for CBT 1).
Important Note for Aspirants
While zonal railways have been directed to compile and review final vacant post counts, the proposed schedule and exact vacancy numbers will be confirmed only upon the release of the official notification on the RRB portal (rrbapply.gov.in). Candidates are advised to keep their educational certificates, category documents, and ID proofs ready for the upcoming application window.