Railway Recruitment Board โ Ministry of Railways
| Exam Date | 25 Jul 2026 |
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| Post Name | Group D (Level-1) |
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| Total Vacancies | 32438 |
| Qualification | 10th Pass or ITI from institutions recognized by NCVT/SCVT |
| Age Limit | 18 to 33 years (Age relaxation as per Government rules) |
| Salary | Level 1 (7th CPC Pay Matrix) |
| Selection Process | CBT followed by Physical Efficiency Test (PET), Document Verification, and Medical Examination. |
The Railway Recruitment Boards (RRBs) have initiated the Physical Efficiency Test (PET) for candidates shortlisted under CEN No. 08/2024. The PET is a qualifying assessment mandatory for progression to the Document Verification and Medical Examination stages. Candidates must note that marks obtained in the PET are not calculated toward the final merit list.
The following table outlines the current status of PET schedules across various RRC zones as of July 2026. Dates marked as "Not Yet Announced" are subject to updates on official regional RRC portals.
| Zone | PET Date Range | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Ajmer | 29 July - 1 August 2026 | Ongoing |
| Prayagraj | 25 - 28 July 2026 | Completed |
| Chennai | 29 - 31 July 2026 | Ongoing |
| Patna | Revised Dates Pending | Postponed |
| Hubballi | Revised Dates Pending | Postponed |
| Bilaspur | From 2 August 2026 | Scheduled |
| Chandigarh | From 24 August 2026 | Scheduled |
| Bhopal | 31 August - 3 September 2026 | Scheduled |
| Mumbai | 1 - 5 September 2026 | Scheduled |
| Ranchi | 9 - 11 September 2026 | Tentative |
| Kolkata | September 2026 | Tentative |
Candidates are required to clear both components of the PET in a single attempt to qualify:
Candidates must carry the following documents to the venue, or they will be denied entry:
Note: Reporting times must be strictly adhered to as specified on the individual e-call letters.
Securing a government position under Railway Recruitment Board requires a disciplined and strategic approach. Candidates with 10th Pass or ITI from institutions recognized by NCVT/SCVT qualifications should focus on the following:
To avoid fraud and secure your candidature for the Group D (Level-1) position, always complete the following checks before submitting your application:
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The educational qualification required for this recruitment is: 10th Pass or ITI from institutions recognized by NCVT/SCVT. Please always refer to the official notification PDF linked in the "Source/Official Links" section above for the most accurate and complete eligibility criteria, including age limits, experience requirements, and category-specific relaxations.
Kavita Nair is an education policy researcher with a Ph.D. in Education from JNU. She contributes well-researched articles on teaching vacancies, UPSC Civil Services, and central government recruitment drives.