Railway Recruitment Boards (RRBs)
CENTRALIZED EMPLOYMENT NOTIFICATION (CEN) No. 08/2024
Recruitment for Various Posts in Level 1 of the 7th CPC Pay Matrix
The Ministry of Railways, Government of India, invites applications from eligible candidates for recruitment to various Level 1 posts under the 7th CPC Pay Matrix. The details of the recruitment are as follows:
Important Dates
- Opening date for submission of applications: January 23, 2025
- Closing date for submission of applications: February 22, 2025, at 11:59 PM
Details of Vacancies
- Posts: Various Posts in Level 1 of 7th CPC Pay Matrix
- Initial Pay: Rs. 18,000/-
- Total Vacancies: Approximately 32,000
- Age Limit (as of July 1, 2025): 18-36 years (includes a one-time relaxation of 3 years due to the COVID-19 pandemic)
Eligibility Criteria
- Educational Qualification & Medical Standards: Refer to Annexure A in the detailed CEN available on official RRB websites.
- Zone-wise Distribution: Refer to Annexure B in the detailed CEN.
- Special Note: Vacancies under the CCAA category are exclusively for apprentices trained in Railway establishments.
Application Fee
- General Candidates: Rs. 500/- (Rs. 400/- refundable upon appearing in CBT after deducting applicable bank charges)
- Fee Concession Categories (PwBD, Female, Transgender, Ex-Servicemen, SC/ST, Minority Communities, and Economically Backward Class): Rs. 250/- (fully refundable upon appearing in CBT after deducting applicable bank charges)
- Note: Economically Backward Class (EBC) is distinct from OBC or EWS.
Mode of Examination
- The recruitment process includes a computer-based test (CBT). For details, refer to Section 14.0 of the detailed CEN.
Reservation Details
Reservations are applicable for SC, ST, OBC-NCL, EWS, ex-servicemen, CCAA, and PwBD candidates. Detailed information is provided in Sections 8.0 to 12.8 of the CEN.
How to Apply
Candidates must submit their applications online through the official websites of the RRBs listed below. It is important to ensure that:
- Only one application is submitted for one railway.
- Registered mobile numbers and email IDs remain active throughout the recruitment process for communication purposes.
RRB Official Websites:
| RRB | Website Address |
|---|---|
| Ahmedabad (WR) | www.rrbahmedabad.gov.in |
| Ajmer (NWR) | www.rrbajmer.gov.in |
| Allahabad (NCR) | www.rrbald.gov.in |
| Bangalore (SWR) | www.rrbbnc.gov.in |
| Bhopal (WCR) | www.rrbbhopal.gov.in |
| Bhubaneswar (ECoR) | www.rrbbbs.gov.in |
| Bilaspur (SECR) | www.rrbbilaspur.gov.in |
| Chandigarh (NR) | www.rrbcdg.gov.in |
| Chennai (SR) | www.rrbchennai.gov.in |
| Gorakhpur (NER) | www.rrbgkp.gov.in |
| Guwahati (NFR) | www.rrbguwahati.gov.in |
| Kolkata (ER) | www.rrbkolkata.gov.in |
| Mumbai (CR) | www.rrbmumbai.gov.in |
| Patna (ECR) | www.rrbpatna.gov.in |
| Ranchi (SER) | www.rrbranchi.gov.in |
| Secunderabad (SCR) | www.rrbsecunderabad.gov.in |
General Guidelines
- Candidates are advised to read the detailed CEN 08/2024 carefully before applying.
- Eligibility will be provisional based on the details furnished in the application. Any discrepancies may lead to disqualification.
- For submission guidelines and FAQs, refer to Sections 16.1 and 16.2 of the detailed CEN.
For further information and updates, visit the official websites of RRBs. Ensure you adhere to the prescribed guidelines to avoid rejection of your application.
Issued by: Chairpersons, Railway Recruitment Boards Date: December 28, 2024