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RRB Group D Level-1 Exam Guide
Level 1 (Group D) Recruitment
CEN 09/2025 examination cycle · Railway Recruitment Cell / RRB
Written and source-checked by NeelGyan Team · Last verified 2 August 2026
Checked against the official sources linked below
Current cycle
CEN 09/2025
Current stage
CBT begins 3 August
Next key date
3 August 2026
Vacancies
22,195 provisional
Age
18–33 years on 1 January 2026
Selection route
CBT → PET → DV → medical
CEN 09/2025 cycle tracker
- Applications31 January–9 March 2026
- Application statusPublished 8 July
- City/date and call lettersReleased candidate-wise
- Computer Based Test3–6, 9–14, 17–21 & 25 AugustYou are here
- Physical Efficiency TestAfter CBT result
- DV and medicalAfter PET
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About RRB Group D / RRC Level 1
What is RRB Group D / RRC Level 1?
CEN 09/2025 notified 22,195 provisional vacancies in Pay Level-1 across Railway zones and production units. After multiple corrigenda, applications closed on 9 March 2026.
The revised official CBT dates are 3–6, 9–14, 17–21 and 25 August 2026. City/date intimation and the candidate e-call letter link are active on the official CEN page.
Latest RRB Group D / RRC Level-1 Updates
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RRB Group D / RRC Level-1 Highlights
Key verified exam details
| Detail | Info |
|---|---|
| CBT | 100 questions · 100 marks · 90 minutes |
| CBT dates | 3–6, 9–14, 17–21 & 25 August |
| Negative marking | One-third per wrong answer |
| Pay | Level 1 · initial pay ₹18,000 |
RRB Group D / RRC Level-1 CEN 09/2025 Important Dates
Official notification and exam timeline
| Milestone | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Applications opened | Published | |
| Revised application closure | Closed | |
| Application status published | Published | |
| City/date intimation link | Published | |
| Revised CBT schedule | Published | |
| E-call letter link | Published | |
| CBT window begins | Upcoming | |
| Final scheduled CBT date | Upcoming |
RRB Group D / RRC Level-1 Application Process and Fees
Official application route and fee details
CEN 09/2025 applications and correction windows are closed. Candidates should now use their chosen RRB's official page for city/date, e-call letter and exam instructions.
Check Aadhaar status, the allotted shift, reporting time, photo-ID requirements and travel-authority instructions well before the candidate-specific date.
| Candidate category | Paid / refundable amount |
|---|---|
| Most candidates | ₹500 paid; ₹400 refundable after CBT, subject to bank charges |
| SC, ST, ExSM, PwBD, Female, Transgender, Minorities and EBC | ₹250 paid; refundable after CBT, subject to bank charges |
- Refund requires actual CBT appearance and valid bank details.
- The application window is closed.
RRB Group D / RRC Level-1 Eligibility Criteria
Qualification, age and other requirements
Education
10th / ITI / NAC
- Accepted alternatives in the revised post table.
- Qualification had to exist by the prescribed date.
Age
18–33 years
- Measured on 1 January 2026.
- Category relaxations follow the CEN.
Physical
PET qualifying
- Weight-carry and 1,000-metre tasks.
- Required after CBT shortlisting.
Medical
Post-specific
- A2, A3, B1 or C1 depending on post.
- Preference should match medical eligibility.
RRB Group D Level-1 Admit Card
Verified current-cycle status
Current status: City/date intimation is active and e-call letters are released candidate-wise around four days before the allotted CBT date.
Download from the chosen RRB's official route; an SMS or social-media link is not a substitute.
RRB Group D / RRC Level-1 Exam Pattern and Selection Process
Stages, papers and qualifying rules
- 01Computer Based Test
- 02Physical Efficiency Test
- 03Document verification
- 04Post-specific medical examination
RRB Group D Level-1 CBT Pattern
| Subject | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| General Science | 25 | 25 |
| Mathematics | 25 | 25 |
| General Intelligence & Reasoning | 30 | 30 |
| General Awareness & Current Affairs | 20 | 20 |
- Total: 100 questions, 100 marks and 90 minutes.
- One-third of a mark is deducted for each wrong answer.
RRB Group D Physical Efficiency Test
| Task | Male criteria | Female criteria |
|---|---|---|
| Weight carry | 35 kg for 100 m in 2 min | 20 kg for 100 m in 2 min |
| Run | 1,000 m in 4 min 15 sec | 1,000 m in 5 min 40 sec |
- The notified PET conditions and exemptions must be read in full.
- Candidates get the opportunities specified by the CEN; train for both tasks safely.
RRB Group D / RRC Level-1 Syllabus Overview
Subjects and stages in the official syllabus
- General Science is at Class 10 CBSE level across Physics, Chemistry and Life Science.
- Mathematics includes number systems, arithmetic, algebra, geometry, trigonometry, statistics, time/work and related topics in the CEN.
- Reasoning and General Awareness cover analytical topics, current affairs, science/technology, sports, culture, personalities, economics and politics.
General science
Class 10 Physics, Chemistry and Life Science concepts.
Mathematics
Arithmetic, algebra, geometry, mensuration, time/work and elementary statistics.
Reasoning
Analogies, series, coding, relationships, syllogism, directions and analytical reasoning.
Awareness
Current events plus science, sports, culture, economics and polity.
RRB Group D Level-1 Answer Key
Verified current-cycle status
Current status: No CEN 09/2025 CBT questions, responses or key existed before the CBT window.
RRBs normally issue a dated viewing/objection notice after the examination; wait for the official link.
RRB Group D Level-1 Result
Verified current-cycle status
Current status: No CBT result can be published before the revised August examination schedule is completed.
Candidates shortlisted from CBT proceed to the qualifying Physical Efficiency Test.
RRB Group D Level-1 Cut-off
Verified current-cycle status
Current status: No current CEN 09/2025 CBT cut-off is available.
Cut-offs are Railway/RRC, category and normalisation specific; previous CEN values cannot predict this cycle.
RRB Group D Level-1 Posts
Multiple departments with one CBT and post-specific medical standards
CEN 09/2025 includes multiple Level-1 designations across Engineering, Electrical, Mechanical, Signal & Telecom and Traffic departments.
- Track Maintainer-IV and engineering assistants
- Pointsman B
- Electrical and Mechanical assistants
- Signal & Telecom and other notified Level-1 posts
CEN 09/2025 Recruitment Snapshot
| Item | Official value |
|---|---|
| Total vacancies | 22,195 |
| Pay level | Level 1 |
| Initial pay | ₹18,000 |
| Age | 18–33 on 1 January 2026 |
| CBT dates | 3–6, 9–14, 17–21 & 25 August 2026 |
- Vacancies may be revised according to Railway requirements.
Official sources for this table
RRB Group D / RRC Level-1 Preparation Strategy
A syllabus-first preparation route
- Use a final-week plan built around the 25/25/30/20 subject distribution.
- Apply the one-third penalty in every mock and prioritise accuracy over blind attempts.
- Check the candidate-specific call letter daily and keep Aadhaar unlocked/updated as instructed.
- Begin gradual PET conditioning early, but avoid injury or extreme last-minute weight practice.
Official-first RRB Group D Preparation Stack
- Keep the detailed CEN, corrigenda and CBT schedule as authority.
- Use NCERT Class 9–10 science and maths for foundations.
- Use official government sources for current affairs.
- Use the official RRB mock interface when activated.
RRB Group D / RRC Level-1 Previous Question Papers
Official question-paper resources
RRBs may expose candidate questions, responses and keys through a time-limited post-exam objection tracker. There is no permanent official Level-1 past-paper library for this cycle.
RRB Group D / RRC Level-1 Frequently Asked Questions
When is the RRB Group D CEN 09/2025 CBT?
The revised official dates are 3–6, 9–14, 17–21 and 25 August 2026.
How many vacancies are there?
22,195 provisional Level-1 vacancies.
What qualification is required?
Class 10 pass, ITI or equivalent, or NCVT National Apprenticeship Certificate under the revised post table.
What is the age limit?
18–33 years on 1 January 2026, with prescribed relaxations.
Is the admit card out?
City/date intimation is active and e-call letters are released around four days before each allotted date.
Is there negative marking?
Yes. One-third of a mark is deducted for each wrong CBT answer.
What comes after CBT?
Physical Efficiency Test, document verification and post-specific medical examination.
Is the answer key out?
No current-cycle CBT key existed before the examination window.
Official Information and Sources
Primary notice and authority links
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