Indian Railways Recruitment 2026: 22,000 Level 1 Jobs

The Indian Railways has officially announced a major recruitment drive, unveiling 22,000 vacancies for Group D, Level 1 positions. The Ministry of Railways has approved this recruitment to strengthen operations across engineering, electrical, mechanical, traffic, and signaling departments.

Candidates can expect the application process to begin in the last week of December or the first week of January via the official portal: rrbapply.gov.in.

Available Positions and Department-Wise Vacancies

The recruitment covers a variety of posts, each critical to the smooth functioning of railway operations.

Total Vacancies: 22,000

Eligibility Criteria

Educational Qualification

Candidates must have:

• Completed 10th standard, or
• Obtained a National Apprenticeship Certificate from an institute recognized by NCVT.

Age Limit

• Minimum Age: 18 years
• Maximum Age: 36 years

Application Fees

• General, OBC, EWS: ₹500
• SC, ST, EBC, Women, Transgender: ₹250

Selection Process

The recruitment selection involves multiple stages to assess the candidate’s skills and physical ability:

1. Computer-Based Test (CBT)
2. Physical Efficiency Test (PET)
3. Document Verification
4. Medical Examination

Salary Details

Selected candidates will receive a monthly salary ranging from ₹22,500 to ₹25,380.

Exam Pattern and Syllabus

Languages

The exam will be conducted in multiple regional languages including:

• Assamese, Bengali, Gujarati, Kannada, Konkani, Malayalam, Manipuri, Marathi, Odia, Punjabi, Tamil, Telugu, Urdu

Exam Structure

How to Apply

1. Visit the official portal: rrbapply.gov.in
2. Click on Apply Online on the homepage
3. Register as a new user by entering the required details
4. Log in after registration
5. Pay the application fee, if applicable
6. Print the confirmation form for records

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