The opening date of application is 28-10-2025.

The closing date for submission of online application is 27-11-2025@23.59Hrs. And the last date for payment of the application fee for submitted applications is 29-11-2025.

Modification window will open only after closing date for submission of application and will be active from 30.11.2025 to 09.12.2025. If candidates wish to modify, change or correct any details except details filled in the ‘Create an Account’ form (including email id and mobile number) and chosen RRB, they may do so by paying a modification fee of Rs.250/- (non-refundable) for each occasion. (Please Note: Details filled in ‘Create an Account’ form and ‘Chosen RRB’ cannot be modified).

No, Candidates waiting for final results of prescribed educational/technical qualifications are not eligible to apply. Candidates should possess prescribed educational/technical qualifications on or before the closing date for submission of application for this CEN.

Candidates should have their own mobile number and valid & active personal email ID.

No, Candidates who have already created an account during any notification published by Railway Recruitment Board in the year 2024 or 2025 are not required to Create an Account again. They should login using the same username and password to apply for CEN 07/2025.

Under ‘Apply Button’, select ‘Create an Account’, enter all details asked for including candidate’s mobile number and email ID. OTP will be sent to candidate’s mobile number and email. The same have to be entered and submitted.

Candidates CANNOT edit any details of the ‘Create an account’ once the account is created.

After Create an Account, Log-in to the application in rrbapply.gov.in portal using RRB credentials or AADHAAR credentials.
There are five broad sections to complete the online submission of application like Personal Details, Other Details, Educational Qualification, Upload Profile Documents, Preview and Preference& Submit.
The 12 details filled in “Create an Account” stage will pre-populate in the application which cannot be edited. Begin by entering all details, starting with Personal Details. After entering personal details, save and proceed to the next section and continue in this manner until you reach the last section i.e., Preview and Preference & Submit, where a candidate can finally submit the online application for payment.
After completion of fee payment process, the applicant will receive a confirmation on successful payment through email & SMS from RRB. After that, a candidate can take a printout of the submitted application containing the registration number.
Note: Candidates who have already applied to RRB notifications of 2024 or 2025 are advised to check data fetched from their previous saved data while applying for this CEN at respective pages of Personal Details, Other details and Educational of Application Module for correctness and then proceed further for submission of application for payment.
Details filled in the ‘Create an Account’ form (Name, Father’s name, Mother’s name, Date of Birth, Gender, Nationality, Matriculation Roll No., Matriculation certificate Serial No., Matriculation certificate date, email ID, mobile number and Aadhaar e-KYC details including chosen RRB) cannot be modified.

Some features of application module will not work properly on mobile platform. So, it is advised to use Desktop/Laptop.

Enter registered mobile number / email ID followed by password and captcha and submit.

There are two pay levels in CEN 07/2025 (Level-3 to Level-2).

Kindly refer to Para 14.1 to 14.5.2 for details on how to apply. Candidates must read all the information and instructions given in the detailed CEN carefully before filling the ONLINE application to prevent mistakes.

Candidates are advised to note and remember their Registration Number of submitted application till the completion of recruitment process. Registration Number will be used for further stages of recruitment process and correspondence with RRBs. Refer to Para 16.0 (b) (iv) of the Detailed CEN 07/2025.

PwBD candidates must possess their disability certificate on or before closing date of online application i.e. 27.11.2025.

No. Candidates are allowed to apply for one RRB only.

No, you should not. Applying to more than one RRB will result in the rejection of all
Applications and will lead to debarment from all future examinations of RRB and RRC.

No, you should not. Multiple applications to same RRB will result in the rejection of all applications and will lead to debarment from all future examinations of RRB and RRC.

Candidate’s undergone LASIK surgery is eligible for posts that require Medical Standards B2 & C2. Please refer Note (c) of Para 3.0 of CEN 07/2025.

Digi Locker/Aadhaar validation is required for smoother process at different stages of recruitment for the candidates themselves. Further, to ensure genuineness of candidature and to curb impersonation during CBTs. RRBs will not share Aadhaar details with any third party or use them for any purpose other than the objectives of this CEN. If applicants verify their identity & other primary details with alternate Photo IDs, they will be subjected to significantly stricter & more detailed scrutiny at every stage of recruitment process.

Candidates are advised, in their own interest, to authenticate their identity using Digilocker or Aadhaar during the “Create an Account” stage. If they missed this stage, they can still authenticate during the online application details filling process by using the “Verify Aadhaar” facility and providing their Aadhaar details. This must be completed before final submission of application for a particular CEN. This will facilitate a smoother process at different stages of recruitment for the candidates themselves. If applicants verify their identity & other primary details with alternate Photo IDs, they will be subjected to significantly stricter & more detailed scrutiny at every stage of recruitment process.

Applicants must possess a Gazette Notification or relevant legal documentation for name changes and be prepared to present it upon request during the recruitment process. The same should be submitted at the time of DV. Applicants should also have to fill the original name and the changed name during ‘Create an Account’. In such cases, both the names will be reflected in the application.

Click on the ‘Forgot Password’ option on the login page. Enter either your registered email or mobile number along with your date of birth. The revised password will be sent to the candidate’s registered email address. Candidates must then login using the revised password sent to their registered email. After logging in, Candidates then can create a new password by accessing the ‘Change Password’ option available on the upper right-hand side of the online application page.

Yes. Candidates should first login by using the old password. After logging in, Candidates then can change their old password by accessing the ‘Change Password’ option available on the upper right- hand side of the online application page.

No, you cannot change the ‘chosen RRB’ after submission of application.

Yes. Any details in the application other than the details entered during ‘Create an
Account’ can be edited till the application is submitted and registration number generated.

Yes, editing of details is allowed during Modification window period only by paying prescribed fee. However, after Modification window period is closed editing of details is not allowed. You must submit Community and caste as per the online application during the Document Verification process, failing which your candidature will be considered under ’Unreserved’ category only subject to fulfilment of all eligibility conditions.

No, candidates cannot edit details after submission of application.
Candidates are advised to re-check the detailed filled by them in application preview at Preference and Preview & Submit page for correctness and further submit application if all the information is correct since no change is permitted after submission of application for payment. If any information is found incorrect at application preview, they can click on ‘Edit’ button and rectify the incorrect information at respective page of application module, then again preview application for correctness and submit the application.
After submission of the application, pay the requisite examination fee and complete the payment process. If a candidate wishes to modify, change or correct any details except details filled in the ‘Create an Account’ form details and chosen RRB, they may do so by paying a modification fee of Rs.250/- (non- refundable) for each occasion during the modification window from 30-11-2025 to 09-12-2025.

Candidates belonging to Scheduled Caste (SC) and Scheduled Tribe (ST) only can avail ‘Free Travel Authority’ (free Railway Pass).

This facility is available only to SC/ST candidates. While filling up ONLINE application, such candidates, should choose ‘Yes’ from the drop down under ‘Do you wish to avail free rail travel pass for the exam and fill up ‘Nearest Railway Station’. It is the responsibility of the candidates availing free travel authority to give the correct name of the Railway Station in online application, failing which their travel authority may get rejected while obtaining reservation. They are also required to upload their Caste Certificate.

In case of eligible SC/ST candidates, their City Intimation Slip/e-call letter itself will contain the free travel authority (sleeper class railway pass). They will be allowed to book train reservation by submitting a self-attested photocopy of their City Intimation Slip/e- call letter and SC/ST certificate at the ticket booking counter. For further details, refer Para 19.0 (e) of CEN No. 07/2025

Check whether the scanned document is in ‘PDF’ format and the size is below 400 KB.

 
 
EBC is ‘Economically Backward Class’. Economically Backward Class (EBC) candidates are those whose annual family income is less than Rs.50,000/- (or) holders of BPL Card or any other certificate issued by Central Government under are recognized poverty alleviation programme (or) holders of Izzat MST issued by Railways. Candidates should not confuse Economically Backward Class with Other Backward Class and Extremely Backward Class.

EBC candidates are given ‘Fee concession’. Refer Para 7.3 of the detailed CEN No. 07/2025.

If a candidate availed fee concession as EBC, he/she should have a valid Income Certificate (as per Annexure III A of the CEN) or BPL Card or any other certificate issued by Central Government under the recognized poverty alleviation program or IZZAT MST issued by Railways before submission of online application and will require to submit at the time of Document Verification, failing which his/her candidature will be rejected. Refer Para 7.3 of detailed CEN for complete information.

No. EBC candidates are eligible only for fee concession. There is no reservation of posts for EBC candidates.

Minorities include Muslims, Christians, Sikhs, Buddhists, Jains and Zoroastrians (Parsis) which were given minority status by the State/UT where the candidate belongs, subject to evasion/deletion/inclusion if any received till last date of submission of online application.

Minorities candidates are given ‘Fee concession’ only and not eligible for reservation benefits. Minority candidates claiming waiver of examination fee will be required to submit an affidavit for minority community declaration (as per Annexure IV of the CEN) on non-judicial stamp paper mentioning their minority community at the time of Document Verification, failing which their candidature will be rejected.

Refer Para 8.13 of the detailed CEN No. 07/2025 available in the official websites of RRBs.

SC, ST, Ex-Servicemen, PwBD, female, transgender, Minorities and Economically Backward Class candidates are eligible for fee relaxation.

Crucial date for reckoning age for this CEN-07/2025 is 01.01.2026.

Candidates (Existing/New) must possess their educational/ technical qualification on or before closing date of window period for submission of application i.e., 27/11/2025. Candidates waiting for final results of prescribed educational/technical qualification are not eligible to apply.

Community /category status for SC, ST, OBC-NCL and EWS as on the closing date of submission of applications against this CEN shall only be considered for reservation and related benefits as per eligibility. Any change in this status there after shall not be considered. Please refer para 8.0 (Vertical Reservation) of the detailed CEN for complete information. Candidates seeking reservation on the basis of SC/ ST/ OBC/ EWS status must ensure that they possess the caste/ community certificate as on the closing date for submission of application of this CEN. During DV, such candidates should produce their original caste/community certificate (in prescribed format) valid as on the closing date for submission of application i.e. 27.11.2025.

For the armed services personnel who have been serving in armed forces on the closing date of application submission, shall submit “Employment certificate with probable date of discharge from service” as per Annexure VI (A) which is VALID as on closing date of submission of Online application for this CEN. Further, a self- declaration of Undertaking as per Annexure VI is to be submitted to claim Ex-servicemen reservation benefits, by all at the time of Document Verification.

Ex-Serviceman candidates who have already secured civil employment under Central Government in Group ‘C’ & erstwhile Group ‘D’ (including PSUs, Autonomous Bodies/Statutory Bodies, Nationalized Banks etc.) after availing of the benefits given to Ex- Servicemen will be permitted only the benefit of age relaxation as prescribed for Ex- Servicemen for securing another civil employment in a higher grade or cadre in Group ‘C’/erstwhile Group ‘D’ under Central Government. Such candidates will not be considered against the vacancies reserved for Ex- Servicemen. Refer Para 10.0 to 10.6 of the detailed CEN No. 07/2025.

andidates serving (including those undergoing induction training/probation) in any Central/State Government Department including Railways or Public Sector Undertakings, may apply directly to the RRBs duly informing their employer. Shortlisted candidates should produce an NOC from the employer on the date of DV, failing which their candidature will be cancelled. It is the sole responsibility of the candidate to submit the NOC from his/her current employer within the prescribed time limit during/at the time of Document verification/ empanelment/appointment, failing which his/her candidature/ empanelment/ appointment will be rejected & cancelled. Please refer to Para No. 12.0 of the notification.

Yes. Though you have joined service in any of the Central/State Government/ Public Sector Undertakings after submission of application, you are required to produce NOC at the time of DV, failing which your candidature/empanelment will be cancelled.

To be considered as a Person with Benchmark Disability (PwBD), the disability should be 40% or more.

The suitability or otherwise of a post for PwBD has been indicated in the Post wise Parameters Table (Annexure-A) against each post, under the column “Suitability for Persons with Benchmark Disabilities” with details of specified sub- category of disability.

The suitability or otherwise of a post for PwBD has been indicated in the Post Wise Parameters Table (Annexure- A) against each post, under the column “Suitability for Persons with Benchmark Disabilities” with details of specified sub- category of disability.

In case of persons with benchmark disabilities (PwBD) in the category of Blindness, Locomotor Disability (Both Arm affected – BA) and Cerebral Palsy, the facility of scribe shall be given, if so desired by the person.
In case of other category of persons with benchmark disabilities, the provision of scribe can be allowed on production of a certificate to the effect that the person concerned has physical limitation to write and scribe is essential to write examination on his behalf, from the Chief Medical Officer/Civil Surgeon/Medical Superintendent of a Government Health Care institution.
The candidate can avail the assistance of scribe after producing the certificate as per Annexure V (G) and submission of letter of undertaking as per Annexure V (D) at the examination centre.
Candidates eligible for scribe as explained above and wish to avail the scribe facility must opt for scribe in their online application. Scribe eligible candidates will have to arrange for the scribe on their own at their own cost.

Scribe eligible candidates must ensure that their scribe is registered with RRBs at rrbapply.gov.in(please refer para 11.7.7 regarding Registration of scribe in the Detailed CEN- 07/2025)
They Should Log on to application portal during a 5-day window provided immediately after the Modification Window closes, to furnish scribe details.
Enter your scribe’s One-Time Registration (OTR) Number. An OTP will send to your scribe’s registered mobile number.
Must enter the OTP sent to the scribe’s registered mobile number to confirm the scribe.

Any person engaged as a scribe by a scribe-eligible candidate must register on the RRB portal at rrbapply.gov.in by navigating to the Home page → Scribe Registration
Upon successful registration, an OTR number will be generated and sent to the scribe’s registered mobile number.
Only registered scribes with valid OTR numbers will be permitted offer their services as scribe.
(Please Refer to para no. 11.7.8 and 14.6 in the Detailed CEN-07/2025)

Candidates who attend 1^st Stage CBT are only eligible for ‘Refund of Fee’ (duly deducting bank charges) as given under Para 7.4 of detailed CEN No. 07/2025. Please note that modification fee is non- refundable.

Refund policy: By proceeding with payment, the applicant acknowledges and agrees that the Payment made is non-refundable and applicants cannot raise Chargeback under any circumstances. The refundable portion of the fee (as per Para 7.4 of the detailed CEN) will be applicable only to those candidates who attend the 1^St Stage CBT. There will be no refund of examination fee for erroneous, incomplete, or rejected applications and non- attendance of 1^St Stage CBT.

Under ‘Qualification’ select the relevant qualification, fill in the qualification details and click On ‘Add’ button.

In case the date is unavailable on any of the qualification certificates, enter the last date of the month available on the certificate. For example May-2023 may be mentioned as 31-05-2023.

Present district/state may be mentioned since some districts will not be shown for a respective state in lieu of bifurcation, i.e., after bifurcation of Andhra Pradesh in Two states (Andhra Pradesh & Telangana). Districts of combined Andhra Pradesh State have been divided into Andhra Pradesh and Telangana. Moreover, districts of respective states have been further bifurcated. So, present district/ state may be mentioned to avoid ambiguity.

All candidates have to upload their scanned signature as per prescribed specifications. SC/ST candidates have to upload Caste Certificate in order to avail Free Travel Pass.

The size of the scanned documents to be uploaded are as follows:
Caste certificate: The caste certificate should be up to 400 KB in pdf format.
Signature: Signature should be between minimum resolutions of 100 DPI, dimensions: Minimum 140 pixels (width) × 60 pixels (height), 30 KB to 49 KB in JPG/JPEG format. The scanned signature must be positioned within the designated scan box on the application form. Box size: 35 mm (width) × 20 mm (height). Ensure that the signature is centered within the specified box dimensions. Please see Para No.14.5.1 of CEN No. 07/2025 for details.

The fees can be paid only ONLINE through Net banking or Credit Card or Debit Card or UPI services. Processing charges and GST as applicable are chargeable from the candidate in addition to the fees.

Refer Para 7.0 of CEN No. 07/2025.

1^st Stage Computer Based Test (CBT), 2^nd Stage Computer Based Test (CBT), Computer Based Typing Skill Test (as applicable), Document Verification (DV) and Medical Examination (ME). Information on CBT schedule and venue will be given to eligible candidates in due course through RRB websites, SMS and Email. Request for postponement of any of the stages of CBT or for change of venue, date and shift will not be entertained under any circumstances.

Please refer Para-13

There will be negative marking @1/3rd mark for every wrong answer in CBT.

Candidates can choose one language from a list of languages available in the drop-down menu under ‘Personal Details’ page.

Yes, candidates are advised to indicate their order of preference for as many posts as they are eligible for in the chosen RRB. Candidates with partial preferences will only be considered for the specific Railway Zones and posts/categories they have opted for, subject to vacancy availability at the time of allotment. If no preference is given for certain posts/categories, it will be considered as their unwillingness for those posts. Once preferences are submitted, they are final, and no changes will be entertained.

Helpline for candidates: For any queries related to submission of Application of CEN 07/2025 (10:00 AM to 5:00 PM on all working days) Email: rrb.help@csc.gov.in  Phone: 9592001188/01725653333

Final acceptance of ONLINE application will happen only after receiving confirmation of fee payment. The applicant will receive a confirmation on successful payment through email & SMS.

No refund of fee will be made on account of rejection of applications.

Admission to all stages of the recruitment process shall be provisional, subject to the candidate satisfying all the prescribed eligibility conditions.
The mere issuance of an E-call letter does NOT imply that the candidature of the candidate has been accepted for the subsequent stages of the recruitment process by the RRB.
At the time of CBT, the appropriateness, authenticity& genuineness of their Photograph & Signature will be verified along with the other required credentials of the candidate before allowing them to take the CBT. Credentials of the candidates will be verified along with the authenticity of their submitted information at subsequent recruitment stages i.e. Medical Examination/Document Verification.

Yes. Candidates can take print out of their application after payment of examination fees.

Candidate must capture a live photograph of theirs during the application process using either a webcam or the front camera of a smartphone. Uploading pre-existing photo is not permitted. Follow on screen guidelines for positioning, lighting, environment and attire. To use smartphone, Scan the QR code with mobile camera, login using user ID, password and OTP sent on the registered mobile number.
The broad guidelines for capturing the Live Photograph of the candidate During Application are given below:
Candidates are not required to upload a pre-existing photograph while applying.
The application module is designed to capture a live photograph of the candidate at the time of filling up the application form.
Live photo may be captured by web cam or by front camera (screen side camera) of the Mobile phone.
Ensure Dress yourself in NON-WHITE clothing, preferably in dark colours, to maintain contrast with the background.
For this purpose, the candidate must stand or sit in front of the camera when prompted by the application module and carefully follow the instructions below:
Ensure that the camera is positioned at eye level before capturing the photograph.
Position yourself directly in front of the camera and look straight ahead with a neutral expression.
Make sure your entire face is clearly visible and centered within the frame shown by the application module.
Ensure that your face is neither too close nor too far from the camera, and no part of the head or face is outside the delineated frame.
Do not wear a cap, mask, or glasses/spectacles while capturing the photograph.
Candidates may preview their captured photo and retake it if they are not satisfied with the image, until their application is submitted
Applications with photographs that do not comply with these guidelines are liable to be rejected.
The candidate’s appearance during the entire process of recruitment must match the photograph submitted
with the application.
Important Note: Candidates must not attempt to take a picture of a printed or digital pre- existing photograph. Any application where such an image is submitted will be summarily rejected.
Please see Para No.14.4 of CEN No. 07/2025 for details.

Candidates are required upload scanned copy of their signature, as per the specifications given below:
The signature must be written by the candidate only.
Use a black ink pen on white paper.
The signature must be, in running handwriting (i.e., cursive/joined letters), NOT in BLOCK, CAPITAL, or DISJOINED letters. The signature should be clear, legible, and entirely visible within the scanned area.
Specifications for signature:
Scan the signed paper using a minimum resolution of 100 DPI.
Image file format: JPG/JPEG only
File size: Between 30 KB and 49 KB
Image dimensions: Minimum 140 pixels (width) × 60 pixels (height)
The scanned signature must be positioned within the designated scan box on the application form: Box Size: 35 mm (width) × 20 mm (height). The signature image should be centred within this box.
Please see Para No.14.5.1 of CEN No. 07/2025 for details.

The RRB-wise vacancies are at Annexure ‘B’.

OBCs present in the State list but not covered in the central list of OBCs (as per the latest list in http://www.ncbc.nic.in) are NOT eligible to claim the reservation.