Railway Recruitment Boards, Ministry of Railways, Government of India, invites online applications from eligible candidates for direct recruitment of various Group D positions in pay matrix Level 1. The Indian Railways, a crucial artery of the national infrastructure and one of the largest employment providers, now announces a massive recruitment drive at Level 1. This recruitment will fill a whopping 32,438 vacancies in various railway zones, ideal for a plethora of aspirants looking for a career through the Indian Railways. The extended guide provides a comprehensive take on the recruitment process, eligibility criteria, selection procedure, syllabus details, preparation tips, and other important information other than recruitment for interested candidates.
This recruitment drive offers a wonderful chance to all those candidates who wish to have a perfect and safe career inside the Indian Railways. Such recruitment brings numerous vacancies in several different departments; hence candidates of every category may give something back to the nation with respect to the transport sector. Level 1 jobs are a good entry into the railway establishment, which also lays down a good base for evaluation, promotion, and upright progress inside this honourable organization.
1 | Pointsman-B | 5058 |
2 | Assistant (Track Machine) | 799 |
3 | Assistant (Bridge) | 301 |
4 | Track Maintainer Gr. IV | 13187 |
5 | Assistant P-Way | 247 |
6 | Assistant (C&W) | 2587 |
7 | Assistant TRD | 1381 |
8 | Assistant (S&T) | 2012 |
9 | Assistant Loco Shed (Diesel) | 420 |
10 | Assistant Loco Shed (Electrical) | 950 |
11 | Assistant Operations (Electrical) | 744 |
12 | Assistant TL & AC | 1041 |
13 | Assistant TL & AC (Workshop) | 624 |
14 | Assistant (Workshop) (Mech) | 3077 |
Total | 32438 |
Sl No | Railway Zones | Total Vacancy |
1 | Central Railway | 3244 |
2 | East Central Railway | 1250 |
3 | East Coast Railway | 964 |
4 | Eastern Railway & Metro | 1775 |
5 | North Central Railway and DLW | 2020 |
6 | North Eastern Railway and RDSO | 1332 |
7 | North Western Railway | 1433 |
8 | Northeast Frontier Railway | 2048 |
9 | Northern Railway, DMW | 4586 |
10 | South Central Railway | 1642 |
11 | South East Central Railway | 1337 |
12 | South Eastern Railway | 1044 |
13 | South Western Railway | 490 |
14 | Southern Railway | 2249 |
15 | West Central Railway | 1614 |
16 | Western Railway | 4672 |
17 | PLW (Patiala Locomotive Works) | 86 |
18 | RWF (Rail Wheel Factory) | 13 |
19 | RWP (Rail Wheel Plant) | 1 |
20 | CLW (Chittaranjan Locomotive Works) | 42 |
21 | RCF (Railway Coach Factory) | 112 |
22 | (ICF) Integral Coach Factory | 445 |
23 | MCF (Modern Coach Factory) | 38 |
Grand Total | 32438 |
To be considered eligible for the Level 1 positions, candidates must meticulously fulfil the following criteria:
Stage 1 | Computer-Based Test (CBT) |
Stage 2 | Physical Efficiency Test |
Stage 3 | Document Verification |
Stage 4 | Medical Examination |
The selection process for Level 1 positions includes an exhaustive multi-stage assessment that tests the candidates' legitimacy, physical fitness, and overall suitability for the arduous jobs they will have in the Railways.
Question Type | Subjects | No of Qs | Marks | Duration |
Objective Type | General Science | 25 | 25 | 120 minutes |
Mathematics | 25 | 25 | ||
General Intelligence and Reasoning | 30 | 30 | ||
General Awareness and Current Affairs | 20 | 20 | ||
Total | 100 | 100 |
The Railway Recruitment Board shall conduct the Physical Standard verification of the candidates through a PET or Physical Efficiency Test. It is to note that only the candidates who clears the CBT shall be eligible to appear for the PET. As per the RRB Group D Notification 2025, candidate up to 3 times of the vacancies will be called for PET. The RRB Group D Physical Efficiency Test shall have the following events which the candidates need to clear for being selected.
For Male Candidates |
Male Candidates should be able to lift and carry 35 kg of weight for a distance of 100 meters in 2 minutes in one chance without putting the weight down & also they should be able to run for a distance of 1000 meters in 4 minutes and 15 seconds in one chance.
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For Female Candidates |
Female Candidates should be able to lift and carry 20 kg of weight for a distance of 100 meters in 2 minutes in one chance without putting the weight down & they should be able to run for a distance of 1000 meters in 5 minutes and 40 seconds in one chance
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Rs.250/- for SC/ ST/ EBC/ PwBD/ Female/ Transgender/ Ex-serviceman Candidates, and Rs.500/- for all other category candidates.
Candidates are suggested to pay the application fee online.
The process of hiring for RRB Group C level 1 posts is online and specifically through the official website of RRBs:
RRB Ahmedabad www.rrbahmedabad.gov.in
RRB Chandigarh www.rrbcdg.gov.in
RRB Malda www.rrbmalda.gov.in
RRB Ajmer www.mbajmer.gov.in
RRB Chennai www.rrbchennai.gov.in
RRB Mumbai www.rrbmumbai.gov.in
RRB Bengaluru www.rrbbnc.gov.in
RRB Gorakhpur www.rrbgkp.gov.in
RRB Patna www.rrbpatna.gov.in
RRB Bhopal www.rrbbhopal.gov.in
RRB Guwahati www.rrbguwahati.gov.in
RRB Prayagraj www.rrbald.gov.in
RRB Bhubaneswar www.rrbbbs.gov.in
RRB Jammu-Srinagar www.rrbjammu.nic.in
RRB Ranchi www.rrbranchi.gov.in
RRB Bilaspur www.rrbbilaspur.gov.in
RRB Kolkata www.rrbkolkata.gov.in
RRB Secunderabad www.rrbsecunderabad.gov.in
Through this recruitment drive, Indian Railways renovate a great opportunity for individuals desiring to secure a stable career in a rewarding government setup. There are many Level 1 vacancies which candidates can apply for in the national development of the important horse-power transportation service. Therefore, candidates must do proper diligence on the eligibility criteria, the selection process, and also the application process so as to be well prepared. The candidates would greatly benefit, the most accurate, comprehensive and updated information can be taken from the official notifications released by the respective RRBs. This guide would therefore be a reliable information resource for applicants in the recruitment process and getting a successful career with Indian Railways.
For complete details on this recruitment, please go through the official recruitment page of Railway Recruitment Boards, at www.RRBApply.GOV.in/CEN_08_2024_LEVEL-1
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