RRB Group D CEN 09/2025 CBT Exam Dates (Revised)

The Railway Recruitment Boards (RRBs), under the Ministry of Railways, have issued an official update for the Group D Level-1 recruitment cycle under CEN No. 09/2025. The notice revises the Computer-Based Test (CBT) schedule and is intended for candidates who applied for various posts in the 7th CPC Pay Matrix Level 1. Candidates should read the exam timeline and the Aadhaar verification instructions carefully before the test day.

This recruitment drive is for a total of 22,195 vacancies and the CBT is scheduled across 16 days in multiple shifts at examination centres nationwide. As per the recruitment overview, applications were accepted from 2026-01-31 to 2026-03-09 (23:59 hrs). Selection is planned through CBT, PET, Document Verification, and Medical Examination, with the CBT dates now confirmed for August 2026. The board also detailed when candidates can check their exam city and download the e-call letter, along with mandatory Aadhaar-based biometric authentication at the exam centre.

Important Dates

Vacancy Details

The notice states that the recruitment is for various posts under Group D in Level 1 of the 7th CPC Pay Matrix, with a total of 22,195 vacancies. A category-wise or post-wise vacancy breakup is not provided in the supplied information.

Eligibility Criteria

Educational Qualification

The provided notification excerpt does not mention the educational qualification required for CEN 09/2025 Group D Level-1 posts. For the exact qualification requirements, candidates should refer to the official CEN 09/2025 recruitment notification on the RRB website corresponding to their region.

Age Limit

The provided notification excerpt does not include the age limit or any age relaxation details for CEN 09/2025. Candidates should check the official CEN 09/2025 notification for the complete age criteria and relaxation rules applicable to different categories.

Application Fee

The supplied information does not include any application fee details for CEN 09/2025. Candidates should verify the fee structure in the official recruitment notification and the application portal.

How to Apply

1. Use the official RRB application portal link provided in the notice: www.rrbapply.gov.in.
2. Complete the application process during the notified window (applications were open from 2026-01-31 to 2026-03-09 up to 23:59 hrs).
3. Keep your registered login credentials ready, as they will be required for Aadhaar verification and for accessing the e-call letter.
4. After the exam city and date intimation link becomes available (approximately 10 days before the exam), log in on the official RRB website of your region to check your exam city and exam date.
5. Download your e-call letter when the download window opens (approximately 4 days before your scheduled CBT date) and follow the instructions mentioned for the exam day.
6. On the exam day, carry the required Aadhaar document for biometric authentication (original Aadhaar card or a printout of e-verified Aadhaar) and ensure your Aadhaar status is unlocked in UIDAI before entry.

Salary & Pay Scale

The recruitment is for posts in Level 1 of the 7th CPC Pay Matrix. However, the provided excerpt does not specify the exact pay range (minimum and maximum) in numbers. Candidates should refer to the official CEN 09/2025 notification for the detailed pay structure applicable to the posts.

Selection Process

As per the recruitment overview in the notice, candidates will be selected through the following stages: CBT, followed by PET, then Document Verification, and finally a Medical Examination. The notice also emphasizes that selection is based on merit through the CBT and subsequent stages, with no scope for influence or illegal consideration.

Eligible candidates should continue preparing for the CBT and keep checking the official RRB regional website for exam city, date intimation, and e-call letter updates. Make sure all Aadhaar-related requirements are completed well before your scheduled exam date, and complete your final preparations before the last CBT date in August 2026.