RRB ALP CEN 01-2026 Notification

GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS
RAILWAY RECRUITMENT BOARDS
Detailed Centralised Employment Notice
CEN No.: 01/2026

Recruitment of Assistant Loco Pilot (ALP)

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Sr. Para Contents Page No
No. No.
1 IMPORTANT DATES 4
2 IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS 4
3 1.0 GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS 5
4 2.0 VACANCIES 7
5 3.0 MEDICAL STANDARDS FOR THE POSTS 7
6 4.0 NATIONALITY/CITIZENSHIP 8
7 5.0 AGE LIMIT 8
8 5.1 AGE RELAXATION 8
9 5.2 DATE OF BIRTH OF CANDIDATES 9
10 6.0 EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS 9
11 7.0 EXAMINATION FEE 9
12 7.1 MODES OF FEE PAYMENT 9
13 7.2 MINORITIES 10
14 7.3 ECONOMICALLY BACKWARD CLASSES (EBC) 10
15 7.4 REFUND OF EXAMINATION FEE 10
16 8.0 VERTICAL RESERVATION 10
17 8.5 OBC RESERVATION 11
18 8.9 ECONOMICALLY WEAKER SECTIONS (EWS) 12
19 9.0 HORIZONTAL RESERVATION 12
20 10.0 EX-SERVICEMAN 12
21 11.0 NOC FROM PRESENT EMPLOYER 13
22 12.0 RECRUITMENT PROCESS 13
23 12.1 (a) NORMALISATION OF MARKS 13
24 13.0 HOW TO APPLY 16
25 13.2 CREATE AN ACCOUNT 16
26 13.4 LIVE PHOTO CAPTURING OF THE CANDIDATE DURING APPLICATION 16
27 13.5 MANDATORY SCANNED DOCUMENTS 17
28 13.7 DETAILS OF VARIOUS RRBS AND THEIR WEBSITES 18
29 14.0 GENERAL GUIDELINES FOR SUBMISSION OF ONLINE APPLICATIONS 19
30 15.0 MODIFICATION OF APPLICATION 19
31 16.0 INVALID APPLICATIONS / REJECTIONS 19
32 17.0 INSTRUCTIONS ON E-CALL LETTER 20
33 18.0 VERIFICATION OF ORIGINAL DOCUMENTS AND FORMAT OF 20
CERTIFICATES
34 19.0 USE OF UNFAIR PRACTICES 21
35 20.0 MISCELLANEOUS 21
36 21.0 ABBREVIATIONS USED IN THIS CEN 21

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LIST OF ANNEXURES

Sr. Annexure No. Contents Page
No. No
1 Annexure-A POST PARAMETERS 23
2 Annexure-B RRB AND ZONE WISE VACANCY TABLE 24
3 Annexure-I FORMAT OF CASTE CERTIFICATE FOR SC/ST CANDIDATES 25
4 Annexure-II FORMAT FOR OBC -NCL CERTIFICATE 26
5 Annexure-II A SELF DECLARATION BY OBC (NCL) CANDIDATES 27
6 Annexure-III INCOME & ASSET CERTIFICATE TO BE PRODUCED BY 28
ECONOMICALLY WEAKER SECTIONS (EWS)
7 Annexure-IV INCOME CERTIFICATE FOR ECONOMICALLY BACKWARD 29
CLASS CANDIDATES (EBC)
8 ANNEXURE- V PROFORMA FOR WAIVER OF EXAMINATION FEES TO BE 30
SUBMITTED BY MINORITY CANDIDATES AT THE TIME OF
DOCUMENT VERIFICATION
9 ANNEXURE- VI PROFORMA OF SELF-DECLARATION TO BE SUBMITTED BY 31
CANDIDATES APPLYING FOR THE POST OF ASSISTANT LOCO
PILOT REGARDING LASIK OR OTHER CORRECTIVE EYE
SURGERY
10 ANNEXURE- VIIA FORMAT OF CERTIFICATE TO BE SUBMITTED BY EX- 32
SERVICEMEN CANDIDATES WHO ARE SERVING ON THE
CLOSING DATE OF APPLICATION SUBMISSION, REGARDING
THEIR EMPLOYMENT FROM THEIR COMMANDING OFFICER
FOR AVAILING EX-SERVICEMEN ǪUOTA AGAINST CEN No.
01/2026

11 ANNEXURE- VIIB FORMAT OF SELF-DECLARATION TO BE SUBMITTED BY EX- 33
SERVICEMEN CANDIDATES REGARDING CIVIL EMPLOYMENT
BY AVAILING EX-SERVICEMEN ǪUOTA AGAINST CEN No.
01/2026
12 ANNEXURE- VIIIA Assistant Loco Pilot (ALP)-Self Screening Medical Declaration 34
Report Part-A TO BE SUBMITTED ON CBAT EXAM DAY

13 ANNEXURE- VIIIB Assistant Loco Pilot (ALP)-Self Screening Medical Declaration 35
Report Part-B TO BE SUBMITTED ON CBAT EXAM DAY

14 ANNEXURE - IX FORM IS GENERATED ONLINE AND THE SAME SHOULD NOT 37
BE FILLED MANUALLY

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Government of India
(Ministry of Railways)
Railway Recruitment Boards
CENTRALISED EMPLOYMENT NOTICE (CEN) No. 01/2026
Recruitment of Assistant Loco Pilot (ALP)

Date of Indicative Notice in Employment News 21.03.2026

Opening date& time of on-line application submission 15.05.2026 (00:00) Hrs.

Closing date & time of on-line Application submission 14.06.2026 (23:59 ) Hrs.
Last Date for Application fee payment for the submitted applications 16.06.2026 (23:59 ) Hrs.
Dates for Modification window for corrections in application form 17.06.2026 to 26.06.2026 (23:59 Hrs.)
with payment of modification fee (Please Note: Details filled in
‘Create an Account’ form and Chosen RRB cannot be modified)

Applications are invited from eligible candidates for the following post mentioned in the table below. Applications (complete in
all respects) must be submitted ONLINE ONLY latest by 23.59 hours of Closing date for Submission of on-line Application
Total
Pay Level Initial pay Medical Age as on
Post th Vacancies (All
in 7 CPC (Rs.) Standard 01-07-2026
RRBs)
Assistant Loco Pilot (ALP) Level-2 19900 A-1 18 – 30 years 11127
RRB-wise & Railway Zone-wise detailed distribution of vacancies is given in Annexure B.

IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS

(i) Please read the information given in the CEN thoroughly before filling up the ONLINE application.
(ii) Candidates must ensure that they fulfill all the prescribed educational and technical qualifications for the post on or before
the closing date for submitting application against this CEN. Candidates waiting for final results of prescribed educational
/technical qualifications are not eligible to apply.
(iii) Applications must be submitted ONLINE only through the link provided on official RRB websites. Candidates are required to
go through Annexure A and Annexure B of this detailed CEN to ascertain their eligibility before applying through online mode.
Only thereafter, the candidate should exercise option for the zonal railways & Posts, within the chosen RRB. Selection
of RRB, once exercised and submitted application, will be final and cannot be changed at later date. Candidate can apply
to only one RRB and Only one application per candidate will be accepted for the notified post in this CEN. Applicants
who submit more than one application against this CEN shall be disqualified and debarred from the recruitment
process and future examinations of RRB and RRC.
(iv) Eligibility of the candidates will be provisional based on the strength of details furnished by the candidates in the online
application only. The RRB will not undertake detailed scrutiny of applications for the eligibility, therefore, candidature will
be accepted only provisionally subject to fulfilling basic eligibility criteria as required. Candidates must go through the
requirements of educational/technical qualification, age, medical standards etc. and satisfy themselves that they are
eligible for the post. The certificates/documents in support of their Educational Qualifications and Age/Caste/Category,
etc. shall be sought at the time of Document Verification by RRB. After scrutiny of the certificates/ documents of EǪs/
age/caste/ category, etc., during Document Verification if any claim made in the application is not substantiated by
certificates/ documents, the candidature of candidate will be cancelled. Further, during any stage of the recruitment or
even thereafter, if it is found that any information about the candidate is false/incorrect or if the candidate has suppressed
any relevant information or the candidate does not satisfy the eligibility criteria for the post, his/her candidature will be
rejected forthwith.
(v) Crucial date for claim of SC/ ST/ OBC/ EWS/EBC status or any other benefit viz. fee concession, reservation, age-relaxation, etc.,
where not specified otherwise, will be the closing date for submission of ONLINE applications against this CEN.
(vi) Medical Fitness: Candidates must ensure that they fulfill the prescribed medical standards for the post of ALP. Candidates who
are found medically unsuitable for this post shall not be given any alternative appointment.
(vii) Age (as on 01-07-2026): 18 - 30 years (Please see para 5.1 for details about age relaxations).
(viii) Selection of RRB: RRB-wise & Railway-wise vacancies indicated in this CEN are provisional and these may increase or
decrease as per the requirement of the Railway Administrations concerned. Candidates can choose only one RRB and
indicate their preference for Railway Zones notified under that chosen RRB only.
(ix) Candidates must have their own active mobile number and a valid personal Email ID for all communication during the
entire duration of recruitment, as all communication with them will only be through SMS and/or email.
(x) For filling ONLINE APPLICATION, Candidates must go through the link given for this CEN, in the official RRB websites.
Candidates are allowed to choose only one RRB and submit only one ONLINE Application for the notified posts. During
the ONLINE APPLICATION, Candidate will be asked to Create an Account. If a candidate has already created an account
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for CENs notified in 2024/2025, they should use same account credentials to log in and apply for this CEN (i.e., CEN No
01/2026) as well. If the candidate has not “Created Account” till now, candidates must first create an account. Candidates
are advised to fill the details required for account creation with utmost care, as corrections of any kind will NOT be
permitted once the account is created. Candidates must have an active personal mobile number and a valid email ID
for receiving OTPs for account creation. No change in details filled in ‘Create an Account’ form (including mobile number
and email ID) will be permitted later.

(xi) 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 action needs to be done at any
point of time 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.

(xii) Details filled in the ’Create an Account’ form (including mobile number and Email ID) and chosen RRB cannot
be modified at any stage, once the account is created.
(xiii) After the submission of the ONLINE application (complete in all respects) and payment of requisite fee successfully,
if a candidate wishes to further modify, change or correct any detail except details filled in “Create an Account” and
also “Chosen RRB”, he/she may do so by paying a modification fee of Rs. 250/- (non-refundable) for each occasion
from 17- 06-2026 to 26-06-2026. Details filled in ‘Create an Account’ form and Chosen RRB cannot be changed.
After 26-06-2026, RRBs shall not entertain any representation for modification of the information furnished in the
application.
(xiv) Shortlisting of candidates for the Second Stage CBT shall be done RRB-wise at the rate of 15 (fifteen) times the vacancies
notified for that RRB (may increase or decrease as per requirement of the Railway Administration). It will be based on
their merit in CBT-1 among the candidates who have chosen the same RRB. Marks will be normalized in all the stages
of exam that involve multiple shifts. In case more than one candidate obtain marks equal to cut-off point, they all will
all be shortlisted for CBT-2.
(xv) The shortlisted candidates for CBT-2 shall be informed through official RRB websites as well as via SMS and email (to
their registered mobile number and email ID) to download their E-call letters for appearing in CBT-2.
(xvi) Centre/City allocation for CBT-1/CBT-2/CBAT and date of exam will depend upon technical and logistical feasibility.
Candidates may have to travel to other cities/states for attending CBTs/CBAT. Request for change of exam date/
center/date/shift shall not be allowed under any circumstances.
(xvii) Negative Marking: There will be negative marking (@1/3rd mark for every wrong answer) in both CBT-1 and CBT-2.
There shall be no negative marking in the Computer Based Aptitude Test (CBAT).
(xviii) Malpractices: Any candidate found using unfair means of any kind in the examination/CBT, sending someone else in his/her
place to appear in the examination, attempt to impersonate will be debarred from appearing in all the examinations of all
the RRBs/RRCs for lifetime. He/she will be debarred from getting any appointment in the Railways, and if already appointed,
will be dismissed from service. Such candidates are liable for legal prosecution also. (Attention is drawn to Act “THE PUBLIC
EXAMINATIONS” (PREVENTION OF UNFAIR MEANS) BILL, 2024 effective from 21.06.2024, available on
sansad.in>legislation>bills and Gazette of India also available on dopt.gov.in/whats-new).
(xix) Banned Items: Candidates carrying Electronic gadgets such as Mobile Phones, pager, watches, earphone, Bluetooth
Enabled Devices, microphone, health bands, calculators, book, pen, paper, pencil, eraser, pouch, scale, writing-pad,
belts, handbag, cap, purse, camera, water bottle, packaged/open food items, etc. are not allowed inside the test center.
Only e-call letter will be allowed inside the test center. Candidate should not carry any pen/pencil inside the Test Center.
Pen will be provided to the candidates during the exam. Candidates are advised not to apply Henna on their hands/feet
as this obstructs the capture of Biometrics. Any violation shall lead to disqualification besides legal action and
debarment from future recruitment exams.
(xx) Cloak room arrangement for safe-keeping of belongings may not be available at the exam venues. Therefore,
candidates are advised not to bring any valuables/banned items including mobile phones etc. to the examination venue.

IMPORTANT: For authentic and timely information and updates, candidates are advised to see official RRB websites
only (listed in Para 13.7 (below). Beware of fake websites – they may give misleading and incorrect information.
1.0 GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS
1.1 Admission to all stages of the recruitment process shall be provisional, subject to the candidate satisfying all the
prescribed eligibility conditions.
1.2 Candidates who are presently debarred by any RRB / RRC should NOT apply for this notification. Their candidature will
be rejected during any stage of recruitment as and when detected.
1.3 Candidates who have been dismissed from service by the Central Government of India / State Government / PSU / any
other government organization are not eligible and should not apply.
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1.4 Before applying for the post against this notification, candidates should satisfy themselves that they fulfill all the eligibility
norms including age, educational qualification and medical standards. Candidates should ensure that they have the
requisite technical qualifications from recognized Board/University/Institute as on the CLOSING DATE for submission
of application for this CEN. Those awaiting results of the final examination for the prescribed qualification are
not eligible and hence should not apply.
1.5 Candidates who submit more than one application against this CEN will be summarily rejected and will be
debarred from all future examinations of RRB and Railway Recruitment Cell (RRC). Similarly, applications of candidates
who are attempting to submit multiple applications with minor changes of information and / or facts to more than one
RRB and / or multiple applications to the same RRB be summarily rejected and such candidates will also be debarred from
all future examinations of RRB and RRC.
1.6 Candidates must ensure that they upload a live image of themselves, as per the instructions given in Para 13.4 and their
own in running handwriting signature, in accordance with the standard specifications mentioned in Para 13.5.1.
Applications with blurred, illegible, or nonstandard photographs and/or signatures are liable to be rejected at any stage
of the recruitment process. Signatures of the candidates on all the documents should be uniform and identical at all
stages of recruitment process and in running handwriting. NO CAPITAL/BLOCK/DISJOINTED LETTERS, SIGNATURE IS
ACCEPTABLE.
1.7 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 examination, 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 exam. Credentials of the candidates will be verified along with authenticity of their
submitted information at subsequent stages.
1.8 RRBs conduct verification of eligibility conditions (with reference to the original documents) only after the candidates
have qualified in all the stages of examination and are provisionally shortlisted for Document Verification. At the time of
Document Verification, the RRB will verify the details provided in the online application against the original supporting
documents submitted by the candidates. Any discrepancy between the information declared in the application and the
supporting documents OR failure to meet the eligibility criteria (such as educational/technical qualification, age,
caste/category, medical standards etc.), will result in the rejection of the candidature. Furthermore, if at any stage of
recruitment or afterward, it is discovered that the candidate has provided false information or suppressed material facts,
their candidature or appointment will be cancelled immediately, and if appointed, such candidates will be removed from
service summarily and further, such candidates will also be debarred from all future examinations of RRB and RRC for life
time.
1.9 Candidate should enter their name, father name, mother name and Date of birth as recorded in
SSC/SSLC/Matriculation/10th class exam certificate or an equivalent certificate only, in on-line application during creation
of an account.
(a) In case of any change in name with respect to the name mentioned in SSC/SSLC/Matriculation/10 th class
certificate, candidate should indicate their changed name as well as his/her SSC/SSLC/Matriculation/10th class name
separately at appropriate places in online application. However, all other details should match with
SSC/SSLC/Matriculation/10th class or equivalent certificate and date of such change should be prior to the date of
submission of online application.
(b) Gazette Notification or any other legal document as applicable along with any one valid photo ID with the changed
name, for such cases, should be submitted at the time of CBT-1/CBT-2/CBAT/ Document Verification (DV).
1.10 Detailed recruitment process is given at Para 12. Dates of CBT-1, CBT-2, CBAT and DV will be published on the websites
of participating RRBs as given at Para 13.7. E-call letters for CBT-1, CBT-2, CBAT and DV (as applicable) should be
downloaded ONLY from the websites of the RRBs concerned as given at Para 13.7. The CBT/CBAT centre & date & shift
indicated in the e-call letter shall be final, and no request for change of date/ time/ place will be entertained.
1.11 RRBs reserve the right to introduce additional CBTs and/or CBAT (as applicable), additional DV, etc. without assigning any
reason. Further, RRBs reserves the right to reschedule any CBT/CBAT/DV due to technical constraints /unavoidable
circumstances.
1.12 Free Train Travel Facility: Free Sleeper Class Railway Pass admissible to SC & ST candidates (if opted in application),
will be provided with their e-call letter for various stages of selection viz., CBT/ CBAT/ DV/ Medical Examination (as
applicable) as per details and valid caste certificate furnished in their ONLINE application.
While booking train reservation and travelling, the original SC & ST community certificate must be shown to authorized
Railway staff concerned, for verification of genuineness of the candidate. Any misuse of this free travel facility, shall lead to
rejection of candidature at any stage of the selection process including debarment for future examinations conducted
by RRBs/RRCs and liable for legal action/consequences.

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1.13 Vacancies indicated in the CEN are provisional and may increase or decrease or may even become NIL in total or in specific
communities/units at a later stage, depending upon the actual needs of the Railway Administration concerned. Additional
posts if required by the Railway(s) may also be included at a later stage. The Railway Administration also reserves the
right to cancel the notified vacancies at its discretion and such decision will be final and binding on all. In the event of
such cancellation, the examination fee paid by the candidates will not be refunded except for candidates who have
attended the First Stage Examination (i.e., CBT-1). (Refer to para 7.4 for refund)
1.14 Right to Appointment: Selection by RRB does not confer upon candidates any right of appointment in the Railways. The
function of the RRB is only to recommend names of suitable candidates to the concerned authorities of the Zonal Railway
who in turn issue the Offer of Appointment subject to availability of vacancies and satisfying all eligibility criteria including
antecedents of character.
1.15 Posting: Ordinarily, a Railway servant shall be employed throughout service on the Zonal Railway or Production Unit in
which he/she is posted on first appointment and shall have no claim as a right for transfer to another Railway or another
establishment. However, a Competent Authority can transfer the railway servant to any other department or Railway
establishment, including a project in or out of India, in the exigencies of service. No request for transfer to other Railway
would be registered till the newly appointed candidate completes at least 5 to 10 years of service. Candidates are thus
advised to choose their RRB with due care and consideration.
1.16 Selected candidates for the post of ALP will have to undergo training wherever prescribed and only stipend will be paid
during the training period.
1.17 Selected candidates shall execute Security and/or Indemnity Bond wherever necessary.
1.18 Selected candidates who are finally appointed, are liable for active service in Railway Engineers' Unit of Territorial Army.
1.19 RRB reserves the right to cancel / modify the results in case of any inadvertent error / typographical mistake found in the
selection process of RRBs, at any stage of recruitment process including post empanelment /also after appointment of
candidate to Railways. Further, RRBs reserves the right to delist such candidates from selection panel & cancel their
appointment from Railways and if already appointed, he/she will be liable to be removed from Railway service.
1.20 RRBs reserve the right to change / modify / add / delete any terms & conditions of recruitment under the CEN as
necessitated and applicable at any stage.
1.21 RRBs may share, with the consent of the candidates, their scores (marks) obtained in this recruitment with other
Ministries/ Departments/ Public Sector Undertakings (PSU) and Private organizations, for their own recruitment.
Candidates should indicate their consent / refusal for this in their ONLINE application.
1.22 Candidates are advised, in their own interest, to submit their ONLINE application well before the closing date for
submission of application and to avoid any last-minute rush. This precaution is recommended due to the possibility of
heavy internet or website traffic during the final days.

Helpline for candidates: For any queries related to technical issues of submission of Application of CEN (10:00 AM to
5:00 PM on all working days)
Email: [email protected]
Phone:0172-565-3333 and 9592001188
RRBs shall not be responsible if candidates are not able to submit their ONLINE application within the last date for any
reason whatsoever.
2.0 VACANCIES: The parameters (i.e., qualification, medical standard etc.) of the post in this CEN is at Annexure A and the
RRB-wise & Zones within RRB vacancies are at Annexure B. Please note that these vacancies may increase or decrease
as per the requirement of the Railway Administration. (Revised Vacancy Table will be published accordingly)
3.0 STANDARDS OF MEDICAL FITNESS: Candidates called for DV will have to pass requisite medical fitness test(s) conducted
by the Railway Administration to ensure that they are physically fit to carry out the duties connected with the post. Visual
Acuity Standard is an important medical fitness for railway service. The medical requirements for the post of Assistant
Loco Pilot of this CEN are outlined below:
MEDICAL GENERAL
VISION STANDARDS
STANDARD FITNESS
i) DistantVision:6/6,6/6 without glasses with fogging test (must not accept
Physically +2D)
A-1 fit in all ii) Near Vision: Sn: 0.6,0.6 without glasses and
respects iii) Must pass tests for Colour Vision, Binocular Vision, Field of Vision, Night
Vision, Mesopic Vision, etc.

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Note:
(a) The above medical standards are indicative and not exhaustive and apply to candidates in general. For details, candidates
are advised to read Chapter 5 of Indian Railway Medical Manual (IRMM) Vol. I, which can be accessed at
www.indianrailways.gov.in. Candidates must ensure that they are medically fit and eligible as per prescribed medical
standards for the post.
(b) Candidates who have undergone Lasik Surgery or any other surgical procedure to correct refractive error, are not eligible
for the post of ALP. The online application will include built- in validation for self-screening. Downloadable medical
reports, duly signed by Eye Specialist and General Physician, must be submitted on CBAT day (Annexure VIII A & VIII B).

The Certificate shall be accepted only if, issued by any Central/State Government Hospital or Medical College.

These declarations are provisional for exam eligibility; candidates must still pass the final medical examination by Railway
Medical Authorities as per IRMM guidelines.
(c) Medical standards for Ex-Servicemen are different as detailed in Para 534 of Indian Railway Medical Manual (IRMM) Vol. I,
which can be accessed at www.indianrailways.gov.in.
(d) Candidates must specifically note that the post of ALP has stringent medical standards. Hence, they must ensure that
their fitness - both in terms of vision as well as physical/other medical standards - is as per the prescribed requirements
detailed in the medical manual indicated above.
(e) In case of failure of the candidate to pass in the prescribed medical fitness/standard of this post, he/she will not
be considered for empanelment for this post and also no alternate appointment will be provided by Railways.
(f) If a candidate fails to acquire the required medical standards for the post during his initial medical examination, he/she
may be offered one last and final opportunity to prefer Medical Appeal on payment of prescribed charges, with laid down
conditions. Candidates who availed the medical appeal option, within the allowed time, the result of medical test in the
appeal is final & binding on a candidate. The candidates who have not availed medical appeal option within the allowed
time, their initial medical examination result will only be considered.
(g) Please refer to para 13.3: Regarding the self-screening process introduced at the application stage to enable candidates to
assess their eligibility/ ineligibility with reference to important medical standards.
4.0 NATIONALITY / CITIZENSHIP:
(a) A candidate must be either:
(i) a citizen of India, or
(ii) a citizen of Nepal, or
(iii) a subject of Bhutan, or
(iv) a Tibetan refugee who came over to India, before 01.01.1962 with the intention of permanently settling in India, or
(v) a person of Indian origin who has migrated from Pakistan, Burma, Sri Lanka, East African Countries of Kenya, Uganda,
the United Republic of Tanzania, Zambia, Malawi, Zaire, Ethiopia and Vietnam with the intention of permanently
settling in India.
(vi) Provided that a candidate belonging to categories (ii), (iii), (iv) and (v) above, shall be a person in whose favour a
certificate of eligibility has been issued by the Government of India.

(b) A candidate in whose case a certificate of eligibility is necessary, may be admitted to the examination provisionally.
However, the Certificate of Eligibility issued by the Government of India has to be submitted during Document
Verification failing which his/her candidature shall be rejected.
5.0 AGE LIMIT (as on 01-07-2026): 18 to 30 years
5.1 Age Relaxation in upper age limit / maximum upper age for the following categories / communities in the table below are
applicable subject to submission of requisite certificates.

Sl. COMMUNITY / CATEGORY RELAXATION IN UPPER AGE LIMIT/
No. MAXIMUM UPPER AGE
1 SC & ST candidates 5 Years
2 OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) candidates 3 Years
3 Ex-servicemen candidates who have put in more Ex-servicemen 3 years (after deduction of length of
than six months service after attestation (UR & EWS) service from age)

Ex-servicemen 6 years (after deduction of length of
(OBC-NCL) service from age)
Ex-servicemen 8 years (after deduction of length of
(SC & ST) service from age)
4 Candidates who are serving Group 'C' and erstwhile UR & EWS 40 Years of age
Group 'D' Railway Staff with minimum 3 years’ service as OBC (NCL) 43 Years of age

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well as Substitutes with minimum 3 years’ service in SC & ST 45 Years of age
continuous or in broken spells, in Railways
5 Candidates who are working in Ǫuasi-Administrative offices of the Up to the length of service rendered
Railway organization such as Railway Canteens, Co-operative Societies OR
and Institutes 5 years, whichever is less.
6 Female candidates, who are widowed, divorced or UR & EWS 35 years of age
judicially separated from husband but not remarried. OBC (NCL) 38 years of age
SC & ST 40 years of age
7 Course Completed Act Apprentices applying for the post for which Shall be relaxed to the extent of
minimum qualification is ITI/Course Completed Act Apprenticeship. Apprentice Training undergone by
them under the Apprentice Act
1961.
8 Candidates who became Course Completed Act UR & EWS 35 years of age
Apprentices, under the Apprenticeship Act, before OBC (NCL) 38 years of age
attaining the age of 25 years SC & ST 40 years of age

5.2 Date of birth of candidates should be between the dates given below: (Both dates inclusive)

Age Group Upper limit of Date of Birth Lower limit of Date of Birth
(in years) (Not before) (Not after)
UR (includes OBC (NCL) SC & ST All candidates
OBC-CL) &
EWS
18 – 30 02.07.1996 02.07.1993 02.07.1991 01.07.2008
i) If a candidate is eligible for age relaxation on more than one ground, he/she will get
the maximum amongst the relaxations for which he/she is eligible (not cumulative).
ii) SC, ST & OBC (NCL) candidates applying against UR vacancies will not get any age
relaxation.
iii) Age relaxation to Ex SM candidates will be as given in para 5.1 above.

5.3 IMPORTANT: Candidates must note that the date of birth filled in their application should be the same as recorded in
their Matriculation / SSLC/10th class pass or an equivalent certificate. No subsequent request for change in date of birth
will be considered. Any difference in the date of birth will lead to disqualification of the candidate.
6.0 EDUCATIONAL ǪUALIFICATIONS:
(a) The list of essential qualifications is given in Annexure-A.
(b) Candidates must already have the prescribed minimum Educational/Technical qualifications prescribed in the CEN
from recognized Board/Institute/University for submission ONLINE application.
(c) Those awaiting results of their final examination of the prescribed educational/technical qualification, SHOULD
NOT apply.
NOTE: The Educational/Technical Qualification certificates viz. Provisional or Regular Certificates should contain the date
of issue. In case, date of issue of these certificates is after the closing date of the notification, then the
consolidated marks sheet with date of declaration of the final qualifying exam or individual mark sheets of all the
semesters/years with date of declaration of each semester /year result should be submitted. In case of non-
availability of date in any of these certificates, then a certificate indicating date of declaration of result from the
Board/University to this effect should be produced at the time of DV.
7.0 EXAMINATION FEE: Candidates will have to pay the prescribed fee as per their community/category detailed below:

S.No. Categories / Communities of Candidates Fee
1 For all candidates (except categories mentioned below at Sl. No. 2).
Out of this fee of Rs 500/-, an amount of Rs 400/- shall be refunded duly deducting Rs 500/-
bank charges, on appearing in 1st Stage CBT.
2 For candidates who belong to SC, ST, Ex-Servicemen, Female, Transgender,
Minorities or Economically Backward Class (EBC). (Caution to Candidates:
EBC should not be confused with OBC or EWS) Rs 250/-
This fee of Rs 250/- shall be refunded i n d u e c o u r s e duly deducting bank charges
as applicable, on appearing in 1st Stage CBT.
NOTE: Only candidates who attend CBT-1 will get a refund of their examination fee as mentioned above.

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*IMPORTANT NOTE FOR CANDIDATES CLAIMING CONCESSION UNDER EBC CATEGORY: Please read paragraph 7.3 of this CEN carefully before
claiming concession under the Economically Backward Class (EBC) category. Candidate seeking a concessional fee must possess a valid
document - i.e. EBC certificate (Annexure IV) or BPL card or Izzat MST or any certificate issued by Central Government under a recognized
poverty alleviation programme - at the time of application filling. They must enter the relevant details in the online application and shall
submit same in original at the time of Document Verification (DV).
EBC certificate (Annexure IV), BPL card, or Izzat MST or certificate issued by Central Government under a recognized poverty alleviation
programme issued after the closing date of application, i.e., 14.06.2026, will not be accepted. The candidature of candidates who fail to
produce a valid document- i.e. EBC certificate (Annexure IV), BPL card, or Izzat MST issued on or before the closing date of application
against this CEN is liable to be rejected.
7.1 MODES OF FEE PAYMENT:
a) Only ONLINE fee payment through internet banking, debit/credit cards, or UPI will be accepted. All applicable
service charges shall be borne by the candidate.
b) Fee can be paid by the candidates through ONLINE mode only. There will be no option to pay fee through any other
mode.
Applications received without the prescribed fee shall not be considered and summarily rejected. No representation
against such rejection will be entertained.
7.2 Minorities shall include Muslims, Christians, Sikhs, Buddhists, Jains and Zoroastrians (Parsis) which were given
minority status by the State/UT where the candidate belongs, subject to revision/deletion/inclusion if any, received till
the last date for submission of ONLINE application).
Affidavit for 'Minority Community Declaration': Minority candidates claiming waiver of examination fee will be required
to furnish an affidavit on non-judicial stamp paper mentioning their minority community at the time of DV in the format at
Annexure V, failing which their candidature is liable to be rejected.
7.3 Economically Backward Class (EBC) candidates are those whose annual family income is less than Rs. 50,000 and
are eligible for concessional fee (as per para 7.0). For this, they should have

a) Valid Income Certificate on the date of application in the prescribed format (at Annexure IV) on the letter head of the
Issuing Authority. The following authorities are authorized to issue income certificate for the purpose of identifying
economically backward classes:
(1) District magistrate or any other Revenue Officer upto the level of Tahsildar
(2) Sitting Member of Parliament of Lok Sabha for persons of their own Constituency
(3) Sitting Member of Parliament of Rajya Sabha for persons of the district in which these MPs normally reside.
(4) Union Minister for any persons from anywhere in the country.

(OR)

b) BPL Card or any other certificate issued by Central Government under a recognized poverty alleviation programme

(OR)

c) Izzat MST issued by Railways.
All EBC candidates who seek concessional fee, should fill in the relevant details of valid EBC certificate/BPL card/Izzat
MST in the ONLINE application and the same must also be submitted in original, at the time of DV, failing which their
candidature is liable to be rejected.
NOTE: EBC and EWS are distinct categories, and EBC should not be confused with OBC. EBC candidates should
be aware that they are entitled only for fee concession and not to job reservation.

7.4 REFUND OF EXAMINATION FEE (for those attending 1st Stage CBT):

a) Refund (duly deducting bank charges as applicable) of examination fees, wherever applicable, shall be credited only to the bank
account seeded with the candidate’s Aadhaar number. During the application process, candidates will be required to validate their
Aadhaar number. Upon successful validation, the bank account already linked with Aadhaar will be automatically shown for
confirmation, which will be used for refund purposes. If no bank account is found to be seeded with Aadhaar, the candidate will be
redirected to the NPCI portal for real-time Aadhaar–bank account linking and, thereafter, returned to the application page to
complete the process. Candidates not holding a bank account may provide a family member’s Aadhaar-seeded bank account, as
per the above prescribed procedure.
b) The examination fee paid by the candidates whose application is incomplete or those who have not submitted their application
or whose application is rejected, will not be refunded.
c) The responsibility for ensuring linkage of a valid and operational Aadhaar-seeded bank account rests solely with the candidate.

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RRB shall not entertain any correspondence or claims arising out of incorrect, invalid, or non-operational bank account linkage.
d) No refund of examination fee shall be admissible in cases of rejected applications or where the Aadhaar-seeded bank account
linked by the candidate is found to be non-operational.
8.0 VERTICAL RESERVATION:
8.1 This CEN provides for vertical reservation for Economically Weaker Sections (EWS), Scheduled Caste (SC), Scheduled
Tribe (ST) and Other Backward Class (Non-Creamy Layer) (OBC-NCL), wherever applicable and admissible, and as
communicated by the Indenting Railways under extant rules. (See details in the Vacancy Table of Annexure B.) Only
those communities which are recognised by the Government of India as SC, ST and OBC (Non-creamy Layer), are
eligible for reservation.
NOTE: EBC & EWS are different categories. EBC candidates are not entitled to any job reservation.
8.2 All candidates, irrespective of community, will be considered against general i.e., unreserved (UR) vacancies (subject to
fulfilment of eligibility conditions required for UR). However, vacancies reserved for specific groups [viz., SC, ST, OBC
(NCL) & EWS], will be filled only by candidates belonging to that community/category.
8.3 Hence, EWS, SC, ST & OBC-NCL candidates who fulfill the requisite Educational and Technical qualifications, can also apply
against UR vacancies for which they will have to compete as general (UR) candidates without any relaxation / concession
in age, qualification or marks, etc. at any stage (CBT-I/CBT-II) of the examination. In any case, candidates are advised to
indicate their actual community in the application.
8.4 For availing reservation, candidates belonging to EWS, SC, ST, and OBC-NCL categories must produce the latest and
valid certificates (as on the closing date for submission of applications) in original at the time of Document
Verification (DV). The certificates should be issued by competent authorities as per the format given at (a) Annexure -I
(for SC & ST candidates), (b) Annexure-II (for OBC-NCL candidates) and (c) Annexure-III (for EWS candidates).
In the light of Hon’ble Supreme Court judgement in : Supreme court WP© 1052/2021 between Sunil Kumar Rai & others
versus State of Bihar & others, Judgement dated 21.02.2022, the candidates from who (A) originally belong to
LOHAR/LOHARA/LOHRA caste, and (b) Belong to Bihar state or migrated temporarily/permanently from Bihar state only
to other states, should submit their latest caste (which is (a) as per Annexure -I of CEN with back reference to Form -II of
Bihar Government, for claiming ST or (b) as per Annexure -II of CEN with back reference to Form - VIIA of Bihar
Government for claiming OBC-NCL) which has been issued after 01.04.2023 only and also it must valid on the closing date
for submission of online application, during Document Verification, to substantiate their claim as ST/OBC-NCL as
mentioned in the application form
In the light of Hon’ble Supreme Court judgement in: Supreme court Civil Appeal No. 18802 of 2017 between Dr. Bhimrao
Ambedkar Vichar Manch, Bihar, Patna and State of Bihar & others, Judgement dated 15.07.2024, the candidates who have
communities certificate of ST/SC issued prior to the Hon’ble Supreme court judgement and also (A) originally belong to
PAN/ PANR/ SAWASI/ TANTI-TATWA (त ां ती-तांतव ) Caste originally, and (B) Belong to Bihar state or migrated
temporarily/permanently from Bihar state only to other states, should upload details of latest caste certificate which has
been issued on or after 01.09.2024 duly modifying/ adding their community & caste. Their community & caste/tribes will
be considered for recruitment as per their revised caste/community, these candidates must mandatorily bring the new
caste certificate which is taken on or after 01.09.2024 at the time of Document Verification, otherwise, his/her
candidature will be treated against Unreserved category.

8.5 The OBC castes mentioned in the latest list published by Ministry of Social Justice and empowerment, Government of
India will be basis for claiming OBC reservation. The caste certificate for OBC-NCL candidates should specifically mention
that “This is also to certify that he/she does NOT belong to the persons/sections (Creamy Layer) mentioned in Column 3
of the Schedule to the Government of India, Department of Personnel & Training OM No. 36012/22/93‐ Estt.(SCT) dated
08/09/93 and modified vide GOI DOPT OM No. 36033/1/2013-Estt.(Res.) dated 13/09/2017*’’ (*further revision if any,
received till the closing date of submission of applications against this CEN).
8.6 The OBC candidate claiming reservation under the “OBC category” must produce an OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) certificate,
in the prescribed format (Annexure II), issued on or after April 01, 2026 but not later than the closing date of the Online
Application for this CEN. The certificate number, date of issue, and caste as mentioned in the certificate must be provided
in the online application. The OBC candidate’s caste should be listed in the current updated central list of OBCs
(http://www.ncbc.nic.in). During Document Verification (DV), the OBC candidate claiming reservation must submit the
OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) certificate as detailed above and also provide a self-declaration in the format given at Annexure
IIA, stating that they “do not belong to the creamy layer on the closing date of application.” Failure to do so will result in
their claim for reservation (as OBC-NCL) will not be accepted, and they may be considered as Unreserved (UR) candidates,
subject to fulfilment of the required eligibility conditions applicable to UR candidates.
8.7 IMPORTANT: Community / category status 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 thereafter, shall
not be entertained. Candidates are advised to ensure that they belong to the community (sub-caste)/ category indicated
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in their application form and must substantiate this claim by providing a valid certificate from the competent authority
during document verification.
8.8 Candidates are cautioned that their candidature or appointment will be cancelled forthwith if any fraudulent claim of
SC/ST/OBC/EWS status or misuse of any other benefit comes to light at any stage. Such actions will lead to permanent
debarment from all RRB and RRC exams and may also invite legal proceedings.
8.9 EWS (Economically Weaker Section) Reservation:
Candidates who are not covered under the scheme of reservation for SC/ST/OBC-NCL and whose family gross annual
income is below Rs. 8 Lakh (Rupees eight lakh) are to be identified as EWS for benefit of reservation for EWS. The
income shall also include income from all sources i.e. salary, agriculture, business, profession etc. for the financial
year prior to the year of application submission closing date. For this CEN 01/2026, the financial year will be 2025-26
as the closing date of application is 14.06.2026. Further, candidates whose family owns or possesses any of the
following assets shall be excluded from being identified as EWS, irrespective of family income:
i. 5 acres of agricultural land and above;
ii. Residential flat of 1000 sq. ft. and above;
iii. Residential plot of 100 sq. yards and above in notified municipalities;
iv. Residential plot of 200 sq. yards and above in areas other than the notified municipalities.
The property held by a Family in different locations or different places/cities would be clubbed while applying the land
or property holding test to determine EWS status.
The term Family for this purpose will include the person who seeks benefit of reservation, his/her parents, and siblings
below the age of 18 years as also his/her spouse and children below the age of 18 years.
The benefit of reservation under EWS can be availed upon production of an Income and Asset Certificate issued by a
Competent Authority. The Income and Asset Certificate issued by any one of the following authorities in the prescribed
format as given in Annexure III shall only be accepted as candidate’s claim as belonging to EWS:
a) District Magistrate/Additional District Magistrate / Collector / Deputy Commissioner / Additional Deputy
Commissioner / 1st Class Stipendiary Magistrate / Sub-Divisional Magistrate / Taluka Magistrate / Executive
Magistrate / Extra Assistant Commissioner
b) Chief Presidency Magistrate / Additional Chief Presidency Magistrate / Presidency Magistrate
c) Revenue Officer not below the rank of Tehsildar
d) Sub-Divisional Officer of the area where the candidate and/or his family normally resides.
The candidates applying against the vacancies reserved for EWS must possess Income and Asset Certificate as on
closing date of submission of applications against this CEN. Accordingly, they must fill up the certificate number, date
of issue of the certificate, issuing authority, district, and state of issue in the ONLINE application. Further, these
candidates are also required to produce valid Income and Asset Certificate (based on their Income & Asset for Financial
Year 2025-26) during document verification. In case of non-compliance to these stipulations, their claim for reserved
status under EWS will not be entertained and the candidature / application of such candidates, if fulfilling all the
eligibility conditions for General (UR) category, will be considered under General (UR) vacancies only.

9.0 HORIZONTAL RESERVATION:
9.1 This CEN also provides for horizontal reservation for Ex-Servicemen (ExSM) irrespective of their social community.
9.2 The total vacancies shown in the Vacancy Table (Annexure-B), also include the vacancies reserved for ExSM i.e., the
vacancies for ExSM wherever given in Vacancy table are not separate but they are included in total number of vacancies
9.3 ExSM candidates can also apply against unreserved vacancies of the post that are not exclusively earmarked for them.
They will be eligible for age relaxation and fee exemption while applying for this Unreserved post also.
10.0 EX-SERVICEMEN:
10.1 The term Ex-Serviceman means a person who has served in any rank (whether as a combatant or a non-combatant) in the
regular Army, Navy or Air Force of the Indian Union but does not include a person who has served in the Defence Security
Corps., the General Reserve Engineering Force, the Lok Sahayak Sena and the Para Military Forces
and
(a) who either has been retired or relieved or discharged from such service whether at his own request or being relieved
by the employer after earning his or her pension;(or)
(b) who has been relieved from such service on medical grounds attributable to military service or circumstances
beyond his control and awarded medical or other disability pension;(or)
(c) who has been released from such service as a result of reduction in establishment; (or)
(d) who has been released from such service after completing the specific period of engagement, otherwise than on
his own request, or by way of dismissal, or discharge on account of misconduct or inefficiency and has been given

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a gratuity; and includes personnel of the Territorial Army, namely, pension holders for continuous embodied service or
broken spells of qualifying service; (or)
(e) Personnel of Army Postal Service who are part of Regular Army and retired from the Army Postal Service without
reversion to their parent service with pension, or are released from the Army Postal Service on medical grounds
attributable to or aggravated by military service or circumstances beyond their control and awarded medical or
other disability pension;(or)
(f) Personnel who were on deputation in Army Postal Service for more than six months prior to 14th April 1987; (or)
(g) Gallantry award winners of the Armed forces including personnel of Territorial Army; (or)
(h) Ex-recruits boarded out or relieved on medical ground and granted medical disability pension w.e.f. 01.02.2006.
10.2 Persons serving in the Armed Forces of the Union, who on retirement from service would come under the category of Ex
Servicemen are eligible to apply for re-employment one year before the completion of the specific terms of engagement
and avail themselves of all concessions available to Ex-Servicemen but such persons shall not be permitted to leave the
uniform until they complete the specific terms of engagement in the Armed Forces of the Union. Accordingly, such serving
Defense personnel to be released within one year of the closing date of submission of applications against this CEN can
also apply, both for vacancies earmarked for Ex-Servicemen and for the posts not reserved for them. In case recruitment
process takes more than one year from the last date of receipt of application, the candidate will not be declared ineligible
under ex-servicemen category only on that ground that he/she has got himself/herself released from Armed forces after
one year from the closing date of submission of applications against this CEN i.e. he/she may be considered, till the date
of document verification for which he /she is shortlisted. However, they should possess the prescribed Educational
Qualifications as on the closing date of submission of applications against this CEN.
10.3 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 VIIA which is VALID as on
closing date of submission of Online application. Further, a self-declaration of Undertaking as per Annexure VIIB,
are to be submitted to claim Ex-servicemen reservation benefits, by all at the time of Document Verification.

10.4 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 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 in the Central Government jobs.
10.5 If an Ex-Serviceman applies for various vacancies before joining any Civil employment, he/she can avail the benefit of
reservation as Ex-Serviceman for any subsequent employment, subject to the condition that as soon as he/she joins any Civil
employment, that Ex-Serviceman should give a self-declaration/undertaking to the concerned employer about the details of
application against this CEN for which he/she has applied before joining the initial civil employment. The acknowledged copy
of this declaration along with NOC from the civil employer and self-declaration as per Annexure - VIIB, should be produced
during DV failing which their candidature shall stand cancelled. Further, this benefit would be available only in respect of
vacancies which are filled on direct recruitment and wherever reservation is applicable to the Ex-Servicemen.
10.6 The Medical Standard of Ex-Serviceman will be according to para 534 of Indian Railway Medical Manual (IRMM) Volume I,
which may be accessed at www.indianrailways.gov.in.
11.0 NO OBJECTION CERTIFICATE (NOC) FROM PRESENT EMPLOYER:
Candidates serving (including those undergoing induction training/probation) in any Central/State Government
Department including Railways or Public Sector Undertakings or Govt. Autonomous Body or Other Government entities,
may apply ONLINE 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 the 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
NOTE: Candidates should note that in case a communication is received from their employer, by the RRB concerned,
withholding permission to the candidates applying for/appearing in the examination/shortlisted for Document
verification or at the time of empanelment/appointment, their application/candidature will be liable to be rejected
/cancelled.

12.0 RECRUITMENT PROCESS:
(a) A candidate can apply to only one RRB, and only ONE ONLINE application has to be submitted through any one of
the official websites of participating RRBs as mentioned at para 13.7. Multiple applications to either one RRB or
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CENs.
(b) The recruitment process shall comprise of the following stages:
(i) First Stage CBT (CBT-1)
(ii) Second Stage CBT (CBT-2)
(iii) Computer Based Aptitude Test (CBAT)
(iv) Document Verification (DV) and
(v) Medical Examination (ME)
(c) Information on examination schedule and venues will be given in due course through official RRB websites, SMS
and email.
(d) Request for postponement of any of the stages or for change of venue, date and shift will not be entertained under
any circumstances.
12.1 FIRST STAGE CBT (CBT-1):
(a) CBT-1 will only be a screening exam for shortlisting eligible candidates for CBT-2 based on their normalized marks
and merit). Screening will be based on their merit in CBT-1 among the candidates who have chosen the same RRB
only.
(b) The marks of CBT-1 shall not be counted while preparing the final panel.
(c) Pattern & Syllabus of CBT-1:
(i) Duration: 60 minutes
(ii) Number of questions: 75, Maximum marks: 75 (@1 mark per question)
(iii) There shall be negative marking @1/3rd marks for each wrong answer.
(iv) Normalization of marks will be done for CBTs held in multiple shifts.
(v) Minimum pass percentage for eligibility: UR & EWS - 40%, OBC (NCL) - 30%, SC - 30%, ST - 25%. This is also
applicable to Ex Service men category candidates, as per their community.
(vi) The standard of questions for CBT-1 will generally be in conformity with the educational standards and/or
minimum technical qualifications prescribed for the post. Ǫuestions will be of objective type with multiple
choice answers and are likely to cover topics pertaining to the following syllabus:
(A) Mathematics: Number system, BODMAS, Decimals, Fractions, LCM, HCF, Ratio and Proportion,
Percentages, Mensuration, Time and Work; Time and Distance, Simple and Compound Interest, Profit and Loss,
Algebra, Geometry and Trigonometry, Elementary Statistics, Square Root, Age Calculations, Calendar &
Clock, Pipes & Cistern etc.
(B) Mental Ability: Analogies, Alphabetical and Number Series, Coding and Decoding, Mathematical
operations, Relationships, Syllogism, Jumbling, Venn Diagram, Data Interpretation and Sufficiency,
Conclusions and Decision Making, Similarities and Differences, Analytical reasoning, Classification,
Directions, Statement – Arguments and Assumptions etc.
(C) General Science: The syllabus under this shall cover Physics, Chemistry and Life Sciences of 10th
standard level.
12.2 SECOND STAGE CBT (CBT-2):
(a) Shortlisting of candidates for CBT-2 shall be done RRB-wise and community-wise as per their normalized marks and
merit in CBT-1 among the candidates who have chosen the same RRB only.
(b) Candidates belonging to SC/ST/OBC-NCL/EWS will be shortlisted for CBT-2 against UR category provided that, they
are NOT availed any relaxation / concession in age, qualification or marks, etc.
(c) Candidates who are shortlisted availing reservation benefits of a community / Category (Ex-servicemen/EWS) shall
continue to be consider only against that community /category for all subsequent stages (CBT-2/CBAT/DV) of
recruitment process
(d) Total number of candidates to be shortlisted for CBT-2 shall be limited to 15 (fifteen) times the number of vacancies
notified against each RRB.
(e) However, Railways reserve the right to increase / decrease the above limit as required, to ensure availability of
adequate number of candidates for the notified post.
(f) Pattern & Syllabus of CBT-2:
(i) CBT-2 shall comprise of two parts viz., Part-A and Part-B as detailed below.
(ii) Total Duration: 2 hours and 30 minutes & Total Questions: 175
 Part-A: 90 minutes & 100 questions
 Part-B: 60 minutes & 75 questions
(iii) There shall be negative marking @1/3rd marks for each wrong answer.
(iv) Normalization of marks will be done for CBTs held in multiple shifts.
(vii) In Part -A, Minimum pass percentage for eligibility: UR & EWS - 40%, OBC (NCL) - 30%, SC - 30%, ST - 25%.
This is also applicable to Ex Service men category candidates, as per their community.
(v) Only the marks scored in Part-A shall be counted for shortlisting of candidates for further stages of this
recruitment process provided the candidate irrespective of community is able to secure qualifying marks
(35%) in Part-B.
(g) SYLLABUS for Part-A:
(A) Mathematics: Number system, BODMAS, Decimals, Fractions, LCM, HCF, Ratio and Proportion,
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Percentages, Mensuration, Time and Work; Time and Distance, Simple and Compound Interest, Profit and
Loss, Algebra, Geometry and Trigonometry, Elementary Statistics, Square Root, Age Calculations, Calendar &
Clock, Pipes & Cistern etc.
(B) General Intelligence and Reasoning: Analogies, Alphabetical and Number Series, Coding and Decoding,
Mathematical operations, Relationships, Syllogism, Jumbling, Venn Diagram, Data Interpretation and
Sufficiency, Conclusions and decision making, Similarities and differences, Analytical reasoning,
Classification, Directions, Statement – Arguments and Assumptions etc.
(C) Basic Science and Engineering: The broad topics that are covered under this shall be Engineering Drawing
(Projections, Views, Drawing Instruments, Lines, Geometric figures, Symbolic Representation), Units,
Measurements, Mass Weight and Density, Work Power and Energy, Speed and Velocity, Heat and
Temperature, Basic Electricity, Levers and Simple Machines, Occupational Safety and Health, Environment
Education, IT Literacy etc.

(i) SYLLABUS for Part-B:
(A) Part-B is only a qualifying test in nature and shall have questions from the various trade syllabi as
prescribed by Directorate General of Training (DGT).
(B) Note: Qualifying Percentage - 35% for all candidates irrespective of category/community.
(C) Syllabus of Various Trades: Please check the website (https://dgt.gov.in.) of Directorate General of
Training (GOI) for syllabi of different technical trades.
(D) Candidates with ITI/Trade Apprenticeship qualification will be required to appear in the section having
questions from their trade.
(E) Degree, Diploma candidates have to select one trade from the list of trades listed below against their
engineering discipline.

PART B (Qualifying Test) of CBT-2
ǪUALIFICATION-WISE GROUPING OF TRADES / SUBJECT
Sl. No. Qualification of Candidate Trade / Subject of Choice for Part-B
Electrical Engineering and combination
Electrician, Instrument Mechanic, Wireman, Armature & Coil
1 of various streams of Electrical
Winder, Refrigeration and Air-conditioning Mechanic
Engineering
Electronics Engineering and combination
2 of various streams of Electronics Electronics Mechanic, Mechanic (Radio & TV)
Engineering
Fitter, Mechanic (Motor Vehicle), Tractor Mechanic,
Mechanical Engineering and
Mechanic (Diesel), Turner, Machinist, Refrigeration and Air-
3 combination of various streams of
conditioning Mechanic, Millwright/Maintenance Mechanic
Mechanical Engineering
Automobile Engineering and Mechanic (Motor Vehicle), Tractor Mechanic, Mechanic
4 combination of various streams of (Diesel), Refrigeration and Air-conditioning Mechanic
Automobile Engineering

12.3 Computer Based Aptitude Test (CBAT):

(a) Candidates equal to 8 (eight) times the number of ALP vacancies for each notified community / category viz., UR
(includes OBC-CL), OBC(NCL), SC, ST and EWS (including ExSM), shall be shortlisted for CBAT on the basis of their
marks in Part-A of CBT-2 among the candidates who have chosen the same RRB only with the application of
reservation rules, provided they qualify in Part-B of CBT-2. In case more than one candidate obtain marks equal to
cut-off point, they all will be shortlisted for CBAT
(b) Such shortlisted candidates should produce their Self Screening Medical Declaration Report in the prescribed
format (as per Annexure- VIII A & VIII B) in original, during the CBAT, failing which they will not be permitted to
appear.
(c) It is mandatory to clear each test battery / section of CBAT separately, to qualify.
(d) The CBAT shall be only in English and Hindi and there shall be no negative marking.
(e) For information on CBAT, candidates are advised to check the following website links of RDSO –
(i) rdso.indianrailways.gov.in -> Verticals -> Traffic and Psychology -> Psychology-Candidate’s Corner,
and
(ii) https://rdso.indianrailways.gov.in/view_section.jsp?lang=0Gid=0,2,456,5821,611G.
(f) Ǫualifying Marks: All candidates (irrespective of community) must secure a minimum T-score of 42 marks in each
test battery separately to qualify in the CBAT.
12.4 Document Verification (DV):
(a) The merit list shall be prepared RRB-wise only from amongst the candidates qualifying in the CBAT. The marks
obtained in Part-A of CBT-2 and the scores obtained in the CBAT shall be given weightage in the ratio of 50:50. Based
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on the combined merit derived from Part-A of CBT-2 (50% weightage) and CBAT scores (50% weightage), and taking
into account the candidates‟ preferences for Zones & posts, candidates equal to the number of vacancies shall be
shortlisted for Document Verification and Medical Examination.
(b) In case two or more candidates secure equal marks, their merit position shall be determined by age criteria i.e., the older
candidate shall be given higher merit than the younger candidate and in case age being same, then alphabetical order (A
to Z) of the given name (not surname) shall be taken into account to break the tie.
(c) Appointment of selected candidates is subject to their passing the requisite Medical Fitness Test to be conducted by the
Railway Administration and final verification of all essential documents and verification of antecedents / character of the
candidates.
(d) On completion of all stages of recruitment process, RRB will allot Railway zone/Production unit as per the option of eligible
candidates, subject to merit, medical standard and vacancy position. Once candidates are empanelled, as per their merit
and choice, they will forfeit the right to be considered for their preference in the next priority zone/unit. However, RRBs are
also reserve the right to Railway zone/unit, which is/are not opted by the candidate, if considered in administrative interest,
subject to the candidates’ meeting eligibility requirements.
(e) In case of any shortfall in empanelment or other exigencies, RRBs reserve the right to utilise the candidates down in the
merit list if required, as per merit and options of such candidates. This however, will not confer any vested right on such
candidates to be considered for appointment.
(f) Candidates may please note that RRBs only recommend names of empanelled candidates to the Railway Zone concerned.
The offer of appointment is issued only by the respective Railway Zones.
(g) During Document Verification, candidates will have to produce their original certificates. No additional time will be given
and the candidature of the candidate not producing their original certificates on the date of verification is liable to be
forfeited.

13.0 How To Apply:

13.1 Candidates must read all the information and instructions given the detailed CEN carefully before filling the ONLINE
application to prevent mistakes.

13.2 Create an Account

13.2.1 Create an Account with RRBs:
 Candidate must first create an account for this CEN by using the link provided on the official RRB websites listed at Para 13.7
below. Candidates who have already created an account for previous RRB CENs should use the same login credentials to
apply for this CEN as well using the link provided on the official websites of RRBs.
 A valid personal mobile number and active email ID are mandatory for receiving OTPs required during account creation.
 No changes will be allowed to the details entered in the “Create an Account” form later, including the mobile number and
email ID.
 Therefore, candidates are strongly advised to enter all information carefully and accurately, as no corrections or
modifications will be permitted after account creation

13.2.2 Identity Authentication Advisory

 Candidates are strongly advised, in their own interest, to authenticate their identity using DigiLocker or Aadhaar during the
“Create an Account” process.

 Doing so will facilitate a smoother and faster verification at various stages of the recruitment process.

 Please note that applicants who choose to verify their identity through alternate Photo IDs will be subject to significantly
stricter and more detailed scrutiny at every stage of recruitment.
13.3 General Guidelines for submission of Online applications
a) Candidates must use only the link provided on the official RRB websites for applying against this CEN. Please read all the
information and instructions given in the detailed CEN carefully before filling up the ONLINE application.
b) Candidates must fill the ONLINE application form with correct information and re-check before submission.
c) Applicant will not be able to make any correction in the ONLINE application after submission of the application. (Except
during application modification window on payment of extra fee)
d) Candidate must fill self-declaration questionnaire before the actual application form and declare conformity with minimum
prescribed physical and mental fitness standards related to speech, hearing, eyesight (including no LASIK surgery), mental
fitness, pre-existing medical conditions (e.g., diabetes, hypertension) and use of psychoactive substances.

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e) Medium of Examination: Questions for CBTs will be available in English, Hindi and 13 regional Indian languages (viz., Assamese,
Bengali, Gujarati, Kannada, Konkani, Malayalam, Manipuri, Marathi, Odia, Punjabi, Tamil, Telugu and Urdu). Accordingly,
candidates must choose their medium of examination from any one amongst those listed in the ONLINE application form. CBTs
questions will be displayed in the language opted and in English. No change shall be allowed in the language option once
selected at the application stage.
f) Order of Zone Preferences under chosen RRB: The candidate must provide order of Zone/Railway unit preference for the
notified posts as applicable.
g) Multiple applications to different RRBs or same RRB, will lead to rejection of all the applications. Any attempt to submit more
than one application by a candidate against this CEN shall result in disqualification and debarment from the recruitment
process.
h) After submission of application, candidate will be directed to opt for the mode of payment of examination fee as explained in
para 7.1 and complete the payment process.
IMPORTANT: Please be cautious about the genuineness of the mode of payment as well as Last Date for payment of Application
fee payment for the submitted applications against this CEN. While making payment avoid unauthorised websites.
i) Finally, acceptance of ONLINE application will happen only after receiving confirmation of fee payment. The applicant will
receive a confirmation on successful payment ONLINE through email & SMS.
j) Self-Screening Medical Declaration has been introduced at application stage wherein Candidate has to declare conformity
with minimum prescribed physical and mental fitness standards related to speech hearing, eyesight (including no LASIK
surgery), mental fitness, pre-existing medical conditions (e.g., diabetes, hypertension), and use of psychoactive substances.
The online application will include built-in validation for self-screening to enable candidates to assess their
eligibility/ineligibility to apply for the post. Based on the submitted responses, a downloadable medical report is generated
which must be submitted by the candidate on CBAT day, duly signed by General Physician and Eye Specialist. The Certificate
shall be accepted only if issued by any Central/State Government Hospital or Medical College.

13.4 Live Photo Capturing of the Candidate during Application

Instructions for Capturing Live Photograph of the candidate During Application:
a) Candidates are not required to upload a pre-existing photograph while applying.
b) The application module is designed to capture a live photograph of the candidate at the time of filling up the
application form.
c) Live photo may be captured by web cam or by front camera (screen side camera) of the mobile phone.
d) Ensure to Dress yourself in non-white clothing, preferably in dark colours, to maintain contrast with the background
e) 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.

 The Live photograph captured is subjected to some validations and matching. If not matched, the candidate has to download the
Annexure-IX (after confirming suitable declarations) from online application, and the same needs to be uploaded, duly signed by
the Class-I Gazetted Officer as a valid proof of identity.
Important Note:

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 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.

13.5 Mandatory scanned documents to be kept ready for uploading during the on-line application.
The following need to be uploaded
1) Candidate Signature in JPG/JPEG format as per specifications given in the para 13.5.1 of this CEN.
2) SC/ST Certificate (For Candidates Requesting Free Train Travel Pass) in PDF format as per specification given in the CEN.

13.5.1 Candidate Signature: Candidates are required to 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 DISJOINTED 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 centered within this box.
Grounds for Rejection of Online Applications Related to Signature:

Online applications and the candidature of the candidate for the CEN will be liable for rejection at any stage of recruitment
process on the following signature-related grounds:

 Use of a non-white background

 Use of non-black ink for the signature

 Signature written in BLOCK or CAPITAL letters instead of running handwriting

 Poor resolution or unclear signature image

 Incomplete or partially visible signature

 Uploading an image other than the signature

 No signature (blank)

 Thumb impression in place of signature

 Signature of a person other than the applicant

Candidates must ensure that their signature image fully complies with the prescribed requirements to avoid rejection at any
stage of the recruitment.

Important: The signature on the application must match with the signatures captured during:
 Examinations
 Document Verification (DV)
 Medical Examination (ME)
 Appointment
13.5.2 SC/ST Certificate (For Candidates Requesting Free Train Travel Pass)
Candidates belonging to SC/ST categories who wish to avail free railway travel pass must upload a scanned copy of their
SC/ST certificate with the following specifications:
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 The document must be in PDF format only.
 File size should be less than 400 KB.
 The certificate must be legible, clear, and easily readable.
 It must be the latest and valid certificate as on the closing date of online application submission.
13.6 Candidates can also use the services of the Common Services Centre, Ministry of Electronics and Information
Technology, Government of India under the Digital India initiatives for submitting ONLINE applications. The Common
Services Centre (CSC) scheme is a part of the National e Governance Plan (NeGP) of the Government of India and is
managed at each village panchayat level by a Village Level Entrepreneur (VLE). There are more than 1.5 lakhs Common
Services Centres (CSC) across the country which will provide the desired support to candidates from urban as well as
rural areas in the ONLINE submission of the Application Form and payment of fee through e-wallet. The list of the
Common Services Centre is available on the website: www.csc.gov.in. To know the nearest Common Services Centre,
please open the link - Find My CSC (https://findmycsc.nic.in/csc/).
13.7 Candidates are advised to visit official RRB websites frequently for authentic information and regular updates on
various stages of the recruitment process or any changes in this notification.
Websites of RRBs Participating in CEN 01/2026
Ahmedabad Ajmer Bhopal
www.rrbahmedabad.gov.in www.rrbajmer.gov.in www.rrbbhopal.gov.in
Bhubaneswar Bilaspur Bengaluru
www.rrbbbs.gov.in www.rrbbilaspur.gov.in www.rrbbnc.gov.in
Chandigarh Chennai Gorakhpur
www.rrbcdg.gov.in www.rrbchennai.gov.in www.rrbgkp.gov.in
Guwahati Jammu-Srinagar Kolkata
www.rrbguwahati.gov.in www.rrbjammu.nic.in www.rrbkolkata.gov.in
Malda Mumbai Muzaffarpur
www.rrbmalda.gov.in www.rrbmumbai.gov.in www.rrbmuzaffarpur.gov.in
Patna Prayagraj Ranchi
www.rrbpatna.gov.in www.rrbald.gov.in www.rrbranchi.gov.in
Secunderabad Siliguri Thiruvananthapuram
www.rrbsecunderabad.gov.in www.rrbsiliguri.gov.in www.rrbthiruvananthapuram.gov.in

13.8 The onus of proving the validity of the information submitted in the ONLINE application with original documents, will
lie on the candidates.

IMPORTANT:
(i) Candidates must keep their registered mobile number and registered e-mail ID active throughout the recruitment
process, as all communication with them will only be through SMS and/or email.
(ii) RRBs will not entertain any request for change of mobile number and e-mail address at any stage.
(iii) Candidates are advised to carefully note and remember their Registration Number for further stages of
recruitment process and correspondence with RRBs. Any request to provide Registration Number will not be
entertained.
14.0 GENERAL GUIDELINES FOR SUBMISSION OF ONLINE APPLICATION:
After Creating an account, please follow the instructions for filling up the ONLINE application.
a) Candidates must fill the ONLINE application form with correct information and re-check before submission.
b) Applicant will not be able to make any correction in the ONLINE application after submission of the application.
c) Medium of Examination: Questions for CBT-1 and CBT-2 will be available in English, Hindi and 13 regional Indian
languages (viz., Assamese, Bengali, Gujarati, Kannada, Konkani, Malayalam, Manipuri, Marathi, Odia, Punjabi, Tamil,
Telugu and Urdu). Accordingly, candidates must choose their medium of examination from any one amongst those
listed in the ONLINE application form. CBT-1 and CBT-2 questions will be displayed in the language opted and in
English. However, CBAT will be conducted only in English and Hindi.
d) After submission of application, candidate will be directed to opt for the mode of payment of examination fee as
explained in para 7.1 and complete the payment process as per the amount at in para 7.0.
IMPORTANT: Please be cautious about the genuineness of the mode of payment as well as the closing date &
time for submission of ONLINE applications against this CEN, while making payment. Avoid unauthorised
websites.
e) Finally, acceptance of ONLINE application submission will happen only after receiving confirmation of fee payment.
The applicant will receive a confirmation on successful payment through email & SMS.
15.0 MODIFICATION OF APPLICATION:
a) After the final submission of the ONLINE application with requisite fee, if a candidate wishes to further modify,

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change or correct any detail except details filled in ‘Create an Account’ form (including mobile number and Email ID)
and Chosen RRB, he/she may do so by paying a modification fee of Rs. 250/- (non-refundable) for each
occasion. Details filled in ‘Create an Account’ form (including mobile number and Email ID) and Chosen RRB
cannot be changed.
b) The modification fee is to be paid by all candidates irrespective of community and category.
c) In the case of a candidate modifying his community from SC/ST to UR or OBC or EWS, he will have to pay the
difference in examination fee i.e. Rs.250 in addition to the modification fee. In case of failure to do so, his modified
application will not be accepted.
d) Similarly, if a candidate is switching from Ex.SM/Female/Transgender to UR/OBC (NCL)/EWS/Non Ex.SM/Male etc.,
he will have to pay the difference in examination fee i.e. Rs.250 in addition to the modification fee. In case of failure
to do so, his modified application will not be accepted
e) Modifications of ONLINE application will be allowed any number of times on payment of the modification fee for
each occasion.
f) Modifications to the ONLINE application, along with the payment of the modification fee, will be permitted up to 10
(ten) days after the closing date and time of submission of applications for this CEN. The modification window will
remain open from 17-06-2026 to 26-06-2026. After this period, RRBs shall not entertain any representation for
modification of the information furnished in the application.
16.0 INVALID APPLICATIONS / REJECTIONS:
(a) Online applications will be liable for rejection on the following grounds amongst others:
i) Multiple applications to different RRBs or same RRB: In such case, all the applications will be rejected summarily
and such candidates will be debarred from all future RRB and RRC exams.
ii) Non-compliance to instructions given at para 13.4 for capturing live photo image of the candidate will lead to
rejection of the candidature at any stage of the recruitment process.
iii) Non-compliance to instructions given for uploading signature under 13.5.1 will result in rejection of the candidature
at any stage of the examination.
iv) Candidate's name figuring in the debarred list of any RRB/RRC.
v) Any other irregularity including the deviations listed in above paras under 16.0(a) which is/are found during
application scrutiny stage, before/after issue of e-call letters for CBT/CBAT or during Document verification.

b) Rejected Applications: Details of rejected applications can be viewed on the website of the RRB concerned by logging
in, along with the reason(s) for rejection which will be final and binding and no further correspondence shall be
entertained on the subject. No refund of examination fee will be made on account of rejection of applications. SMS and
e-mail alerts shall also be sent to the candidates on their registered mobile numbers and e-mail IDs. Candidates will not
be intimated by post.
17.0 Instructions Related to E-Call letter:
(a) Information and details regarding the CBT/DV schedules and link for downloading the E-call letters will be given on
the official websites of the RRBs listed at para 13.7. Eligible candidates will also be informed via SMS and email.
However, candidates should regularly visit the official websites of RRBs/RRCs as there can be failure of delivery of
SMS/Email to the candidate beyond the control of RRBs.
(b) Eligible candidates can download their e-call letter for the CBT / CBAT from the official RRB websites as given at Para
13.7, about 4 (four) days before the date of CBT / CBAT. However, intimation about the city of examination shall be
given about 10 (ten) days in advance.
(c) No call letter will be sent to candidates by post.
(d) Detailed information and instructions regarding the CBT/CBAT will be given along with the e-call letter. Candidates
should read and follow them scrupulously. Failure to comply with the instructions may lead to their disqualification.
(e) Free Travel Facility: In case of SC & ST candidates who are eligible for free train travel, their e-call letter itself will
contain the free travel authority (sleeper class railway pass). Such SC & ST candidates will be allowed to book train
reservation by submitting a self-attested photocopy of their e-call letter and SC/ST certificate at the ticket booking counter.
During the journey, SC & ST candidates should carry their original community certificate and an original prescribed proof
of identity for undertaking journey failing which they will be treated as travelling without ticket and charged accordingly.
(f) During the examination, candidates must bring their e-call letters along with a valid ORIGINAL Photo ID (viz., Voter
ID-Card, Aadhaar card, printout of e- Aadhaar, driving license, PAN card, passport, valid identity card issued by the
employer in case the candidate is a govt. employee, school / college / university photo ID card (if still studying), etc.)
to the examination hall, failing which the candidates shall NOT be allowed to appear in the examination.
(g) During the CBTs/CBAT/DV/ME, candidates must bring a colour passport photograph that is not older than two
months from the date of CBTs/CBAT/DV/ME, as applicable.
Warning: Candidates will have to write the paragraph of Self-Declaration, sign and affix LTI on the e-call letter at
the venue of the CBT in the presence of the invigilator at the Examination Hall ONLY and hand over the same to
the invigilator before the conclusion of the examination. Candidates writing the self-declaration paragraph in
advance and/or signing in CAPITAL letters will be rejected. RRB(s) will not entertain any request for any change in
examination center, date and shift allotted to candidate(s).

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18.0 VERIFICATION OF ORIGINAL DOCUMENTS AND FORMAT OF CERTIFICATES:

(a) Candidates shortlisted for DV will have to produce all their original documents along with two sets of self-attested
photocopies at the time of DV.
(b) Further, these candidates should upload the scanned copies (in true colour) of Photo & Signature before their DV
date through the portal - https://oirms-ir.gov.in/rrbdv.
(c) All certificates should be either in English or Hindi only. Where certificates are not in English / Hindi, self-attested
translated version (in Hindi / English) should be produced wherever / whenever required. Certificates produced
during the DV should be strictly in the prescribed formats.
(d) No additional time will be given to the candidates not producing their original certificates on their date of DV and
the candidature of such candidates is liable to be cancelled.
(e) Candidature of candidates absent during the document verification will be cancelled.

NOTE

(i) Candidates who wish to be considered against vacancies reserved/or seek age-relaxation must submit the
requisite/relevant certificate in original from the competent authority, in the prescribed format at the time of
Document verification. Otherwise, their claim for SC/ST/OBCNCL/EWS/ExSM/CCAA status will not be entertained
and their candidature/ applications will be considered under UR category, if eligible. The certificates should be as
per the formats annexed. Certificates obtained in any other format will not be accepted.
(ii) The Educational Qualification Certificates viz. Provisional or Regular should contain the date of issue. In case date of
issue of these certificates is after the closing date for online application, then the consolidated mark sheet with date
of declaration of the result of final qualifying exam or individual mark sheets of all the semesters/years with date of
declaration of result on each should be submitted. In case of non-availability of passing date in any of these
certificates, then a certificate indicating date of declaration of result from the Institution/ Board/University to this
effect should be produced at the time of DV.

19.0 USE OF UNFAIR PRACTICES:
(a) Any candidate found resorting to unfair means for any kind during any stage of recruitment process such as
forgery, impersonation, cheating, misconduct, use or attempt to use of banned items, misrepresentation or
suppression of facts, providing a wrong information or submitting a false document etc., will be debarred from
appearing in all the examinations of all the RRBs and RRCs for lifetime. He/she will also be debarred from
appointment in the Railways and if already appointed, he/she shall be dismissed from service. Such candidate is
also liable to face appropriate legal action as deemed fit [Attention to be drawn to Act "The Public Examinations
(Prevention of Unfair Means) Act, 2024" effective from 21.06.2024].
(b) The RRBs undertake comprehensive post-examination analysis to ensure the integrity and fairness of the
examination process. This includes detailed scrutiny through log analysis, photograph and biometric verification,
and CCTV footage review. Candidates found to be involved in any form of malpractice or unfair means during
any stage of the examination are liable to strict action, including cancellation of the candidature and debarment
from future examinations of all the RRBs and RRCs.
(c) Any use of unwarranted and unfair influence to further undue interests in respect of the recruitment process,
shall lead to disqualification and debarment of the candidate concerned.
WARNING: Beware of unscrupulous elements and job racketeers offering appointment in the Railways - either
through influence or by use of unfair and unethical means. RRBs do not appoint any agent or coaching centres
for recruitment. Candidates are warned against any such claims being made by any person or agency. Candidates
are selected purely on merit.
20.0 MISCELLANEOUS:
(a) Biometric details of candidates will be recorded at every stage of the recruitment process. In case of any mismatch,
RRBs concerned shall reserve the right to disqualify a candidate and take appropriate legal action on that basis.
(b) RRBs also reserve the right to conduct additional authentication procedures to cross-verify the identity and carry
out background checks of any candidate.
(c) RRBs reserve the right to conduct additional CBT/ CBAT/ DV/ME (if required) at any stage. RRBs also reserve the
right to cancel part or whole of any recruitment process at any stage for the post of ALP notified in this CEN without
assigning any reason thereof.
(d) The decision of RRBs in all matters relating to eligibility, acceptance or rejection of ONLINE applications, issue of free
rail passes, penal action for false information, modification of vacancies, mode of selection, conduct of CBT,
allotment of examination centres, selection, etc., will be final and binding on the candidates and no enquiry or
correspondence will be entertained by the RRBs in this regard.

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(e) RRBs will not be responsible for any inadvertent/typographical errors and reserves the right to correct such errors.
Due to inadvertent /typographical error(s), if any candidate is either shortlisted for CBTs/CBAT/CBTST/Document
verification or result declared or empanelled or appointed, RRB reserves the right to cancel / modify the results and
also cancel / modify empanelment of such candidates and if already appointed, he/she shall be liable to
be removed from service, duly ensuring principle of merit and equality of opportunity, as a fundamental
basis.
(f) Any legal issues arising out of this CEN after his/her Application provisionally accepted and received e-call letter to
CBT, shall fall within the legal jurisdiction of respective Central Administrative Tribunals /High Court under which
the candidate chosen RRB concerned is located. However, in case of rejection of his/her candidature due to rejection
of application on account of any reason whatsoever, then, any legal issues arising out of this CEN, shall fall within
the legal jurisdiction of Central Administrative Tribunal, Jammu /High Court for the State of Jammu & Kashmir.
(g) Candidates are advised to check the official RRB websites for any Amendment/Corrigendum/ Important Notice
issued against the specified notification for taking necessary action from time to time .
(h) In the event of any dispute about the interpretation, the English version of notification and subsequent
Amendment/Corrigendum /Important Notice as published in official RRB websites will be treated as final.

21.0 Abbreviations used in this CEN:

Stages of Recruitment CBT = Computer Based Test, CBAT = Computer Based Aptitude Test, DV = Document Verification, ME =
Process Medical Examination
Reservation / Age CCAA = Course Completed Act Apprentice, EBC = Economically Backward Class, EWS = Economically
relaxation Category Weaker Section, ExSM = Ex-Serviceman, OBC-CL = Other Backward Classes - Creamy Layer, OBC-NCL =
Other Backward Classes-Non-Creamy Layer, SC = Scheduled Caste, ST = Scheduled Tribe, UR = Unreserved
(General)
Railway Zones CR = Central Railway, ECR = East Central Railway, ECoR = East Coast Railway, ER = Eastern Railway,
NR = Northern Railway, NCR = North Central Railway, NER = North Eastern Railway, NFR = Northeast
Frontier Railway, NWR = North Western Railway, SR = Southern Railway, SCR = South Central Railway,
SER = South Eastern Railway, SECR = South East Central Railway, SWR = South Western Railway, WR =
Western Railway, WCR = West Central Railway, RRB = Railway Recruitment Board, RRC = Railway
Recruitment Cell, CLW – Chittaranjan Locomotive Works

Railway Recruitment ADI = Ahmedabad, AII = Ajmer, BCT = Mumbai, BBS = Bhubaneswar, BPL = Bhopal, BLSP = Bilaspur, CDG =
Boards (RRBs) Chandigarh, GKP = Gorakhpur, GHY = Guwahati, JAT = Jammu Srinagar, KOL = Kolkata, MAS = Chennai,
MLDT = Malda, MFP = Muzaffarpur, PRYJ = Prayagraj PNBE = Patna, RNC = Ranchi, BNC =Bengaluru, SC =
Secunderabad, SGUJ = Siliguri, TVC = Thiruvananthapuram

General ALP=Assistant Loco Pilot, CEN = Centralized Employment Notice, ID= Identification, LTI= Left Thumb
Impression, OTP= One Time Password, PSU= Public Sector Undertaking, PU= Production Unit, EǪ=
Educational Qualification, IFSC = Indian Financial System Code, UPI= Unified Payments Interface
Institutions / Council / DGT = Directorate General of Training, ITI = Industrial Training Institute, NAC = National Apprenticeship
Certificates Certificate, NTC = National Trade Certificate, NOC = No Objection Certificate, NCVT = National Council
for Vocational Training, SCVT = State Council for Vocational Training,

WARNING: Beware of Touts and job racketeers trying to deceive by false promises of securing job in Railways either
through influence or by use of unfair and unethical means. RRBs never appoint any agent(s) or coaching center(s) for action
on their behalf. Candidates are warned against any such claims being made by persons/agencies. Candidates are selected
purely as per merit. Beware of unscrupulous elements and do not fall in their trap. Candidates attempting to influence RRB
directly or indirectly shall be disqualified and legal action can be initiated against them.
Candidates attempting to influence RRB directly or indirectly shall be disqualified and legal action can be initiated against
them. Candidates are advised to visit only the official website of RRBs and beware of FAKE websites and social media
content put up by unscrupulous elements/touts.

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ANNEXURE-A
CEN 01/2026: POST-WISE PARAMETERS

Cat No Name of the Post Level Pay Medical std. Suitability for Minimum Educational Ǫualification
in 7th Persons with
PC Benchmark
Disability
(PwBD)
1 ASSISTANT LOCO 2 19900 A1 Not Suitable A) Matriculation / SSLC plus ITI from
PILOT recognised institutions of NCVT/SCVT in the
trades of Fitter, Electrician, Instrument
Mechanic, Millwright/Maintenance
Mechanic, Mechanic (Radio & TV),
Electronics Mechanic, Mechanic (Motor
Vehicle), Wireman, Tractor Mechanic,
Armature & Coil Winder, Mechanic (Diesel),
Heat Engine, Turner, Machinist,
Refrigeration & Air- Conditioning Mechanic.
(OR)
Matriculation / SSLC plus Course
Completed Act Apprenticeship in the trades
mentioned above
(OR)
B) Matriculation / SSLC plus three years
Diploma in Mechanical / Electrical /
Electronics / Automobile Engineering (OR)
combination of various streams of these
Engineering disciplines from a recognised
Institution in lieu of ITI.

Note: Degree in the Engineering disciplines
as above will also be acceptable in lieu of
Diploma in Engineering.

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ANNEXURE - B
CEN 01/2026: RRB & ZONE-WISE VACANCY DETAILS OF ALP
RRB Zone UR SC ST OBC EWS TOTAL ExSM
Ahmedabad WR 62 22 11 38 14 147 15
NWR 262 97 59 142 40 600 60
Ajmer
WCR 56 18 0 32 12 118 12
NCR 284 37 27 65 44 457 45
Prayagraj
NR 62 23 11 42 15 153 15
Bengaluru SWR 80 31 15 54 20 200 20
WCR 194 74 23 117 15 423 42
Bhopal
WR 15 8 0 6 1 30 3
Bhubaneshwar ECoR 370 120 58 176 77 801 80
CR 131 48 24 87 32 322 32
Bilaspur
SECR 84 29 14 53 20 200 20
Chandigarh NR 56 39 23 49 20 187 19
ChennaI SR 93 24 14 41 14 186 19
Gorakhpur NER 28 11 37 17 12 105 10
Guwahati NFR 272 109 63 164 68 676 68
Jammu-Srinagar NR 158 58 30 110 44 400 40
ER 135 53 35 89 32 344 34
Kolkata
SER 280 101 52 40 24 497 50
ER 109 41 20 73 27 270 27
Malda
SER 117 43 22 78 29 289 29
CR 290 207 99 344 138 1078 108
Mumbai SCR 32 7 4 26 9 78 8
WR 14 5 3 10 5 37 4
Muzaffarpur ECR 18 6 3 11 4 42 4
Patna ECR 41 16 8 28 10 103 10
ECR 224 83 42 150 56 555 56
Ranchi
SER 248 150 63 213 71 745 74
ECoR 387 119 57 228 33 824 82
Secunderabad*
SCR 238 90 45 162 61 596 61
Siliguri NFR 243 90 46 161 60 600 60
Thiruvananthapuram SR 28 8 5 22 1 64 7
Total 4611 1767 913 2828 1008 11127 1114
* Candidate under RRB Secunderabad may be posted in South Coast Railway as and when the Zone becomes
operational .

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Annexure – I
FORMAT OF CASTE CERTIFICATE FOR SC/ST CANDIDATES

This is to certify that Shri*/ Shrimati/ Kumari* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . son / daughter* of . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Village/Town . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . / District / Division* .............................................................................. of
the . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . State / Union Territory* belongs to the .................................... Caste*/Tribe which is recognised as
a Scheduled Caste / Scheduled Tribe under:-
The Constitution Scheduled Castes Order 1950.
The Constitution Scheduled Tribes Order 1950.
The Constitution (Scheduled Castes) (Union Territories) (Part C States) Order 1951;
The Constitution (Scheduled Tribes) (Union Territories) (Part C States) Order 1951;
[As amended by the Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes Lists (Modification Order 1956, the Bombay Reorganisation Act 1960,
the Punjab Re- organisation Act 1966, the State of Himachal Pradesh Act 1970, the North Eastern Areas (Re-organisation) Act
1971 and the Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes Orders, (Amendment) Act 1976]
The Constitution (Jammu and Kashmir) Scheduled Castes Orders, 1956
The Constitution (Andaman and Nicobar Islands) Scheduled Tribes Order, 1959 as amended by the Scheduled Castes and
Scheduled Tribes Orders (Amendment) Act, 1976
The Constitution (Dadra and Nagar Haveli) Scheduled Castes Order, 1962.
The Constitution (Dadra and Nagar Haveli) Scheduled Tribes, Order, 1962.
The Constitution (Pondicherry) Scheduled Castes Orders, 1964.
The Constitution (Uttar Pradesh) Scheduled Tribes Order, 1967.
The Constitution (Goa, Daman and Diu) Scheduled Castes Order, 1968.
The Constitution (Goa, Daman and Diu) Scheduled Tribes Order, 1968
The Constitution (Nagaland) Scheduled Tribes Order, 1970.
The Constitution (Sikkim) Scheduled Castes Order, 1978.
The Constitution (Sikkim) Scheduled Tribes Order, 1978.
The Constitution (Jammu C Kashmir) Scheduled Tribes Order, 1989.
The Constitution (SC) Orders (Amendment) Act, 1990.
The Constitution (ST) Orders (Amendment) Ordinance Act, 1991.
The Constitution (ST) Orders (Amendment) Ordinance Act, 1996.
The Constitution (Scheduled Castes) Orders (Amendment) Act, 2002.
The Constitution (Scheduled Castes) Orders (Second Amendment) Act, 2002.
The Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes Orders (Amendment) Act, 2002.
The Constitution (Scheduled Caste) Order (Amendment) Act 2007.
As amended from time to time.
2. Applicable in the case of Scheduled Castes/Scheduled Tribes persons who have migrated from one State/Union Territory
Administration to another.

This certificate is issued on the basis of the Scheduled Castes / Scheduled Tribes Certificate issued to
Shri/Shrimati*...............................father/mother*of Shri/Srimati/Kumari…………………… of Village / Town *. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . . . . . . in / District / Division *. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . of the State / Union Territory*................................ who belongs
to the ................................ Caste* / Tribe which is recognised as a Scheduled Caste / Scheduled Tribe in the State / Union Territory*
issued by the ………………………………… dated…………..
3. Shri/Srimati/Kumari*…………………………………… and/or* his/her* family ordinarily resides in Village/Town*…………………….
District/Division*……………………………………………… of the State/Union Territory* of …………………………….

Place…………………… Signature....................................
Date……………………. Designation ................................

(with seal of Office)
State/ Union Territory………………
*Please delete the words which are not applicable.
@ Please quote the specific presidential order. % Delete the Paragraph, which is not applicable.
Note: (a) The term “ordinarily reside(s)” used here will have the same meaning as in Section 20 of the Representation of the
People Act, 1950.
Officers competent to issue Caste/Tribe certificates:
1. District Magistrate / Additional District Magistrate / Collector / Deputy Commissioner / Additional Deputy Commissioner /
Deputy Collector / 1st Class Stipendiary Magistrate / City Magistrate / Sub-Divisional Magistrate / Taluka Magistrate/ Executive
Magistrate / Extra Assistant Commissioner (not below the rank of First Class Stipendiary Magistrate). 2. Chief Presidency
Magistrate / Additional Chief Presidency Magistrate / Presidency M ag ist rat e. 3. Revenue Officers not below the rank
of Tehsildar.
4. Sub-Divisional Officer of the area where the candidate and /or his / her family normally reside(s). 5. Certificates issued by
Gazetted Officers of the Central or of a State Government Countersigned by the District Magistrate concerned.
6. Administrator /Secretary to Administrator (Lakshadweep, Andaman & Nicobar Islands).

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Annexure – II
FORMAT OF CERTIFICATE TO BE PRODUCED BY OTHER BACKWARD CLASSES (NCL)
APPLYING FOR APPOINTMENT TO POST UNDER THE GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

OBC (Non-creamy Layer) CERTIFICATE

This is to certify that Shri/Smt./Kum.*................................................................................... Son/Daughter*of
Shri/Smt.*.................................................................................................................................................................
.................. of Village/Town*..............................District/Division* ............................... in the State/Union Territory
....................................... belongs to the ................................................................................. community that is
recognized as a backward class under Government of India, Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment’s Resolution No.
................................................................................................................ dated ................................... **

Shri/Smt./Kum......................................................................................................................... and/or his/her family ordinarily
reside(s) in the ............................................................................... District/Division of the .............................................
State/Union Territory.

This is also to certify that he/she does NOT belong to the persons/sections (Creamy Layer) mentioned in Column 3
of the Schedule to the Government of India, Department of Personnel C Training OM No. 36012/22/93‐Estt.(SCT) dated
08/09/93 and modified vide GOI DOPT OM No. 36033/1/2013-Estt.(Res.) dated 13/09/2017***.

Dated: .............................

District Magistrate/Deputy Commissioner
/Any other Competent Authority

Office Seal

* Please delete the word(s) which are not applicable.
** The authority issuing the certificate needs to mention the details of Resolution of Government of India, in which the
caste of the candidate is mentioned as OBC.
*** As amended from time to time.
NOTE:
a) The term ‘Ordinarily resides’ used here will have the same meaning as in Section 20 of the Representation of the People
Act, 1950.
b) The authorities competent to issue Caste Certificates are indicated below:
(i) District Magistrate / Additional Magistrate / Collector / Deputy Commissioner / Additional Deputy Commissioner /
Deputy Collector / Ist Class Stipendiary Magistrate / Sub‐Divisional magistrate / Taluka Magistrate / Executive Magistrate
/ Extra Assistant Commissioner (not below the rank of Ist Class Stipendiary Magistrate).
(ii) Chief Presidency Magistrate / Additional Chief Presidency Magistrate / Presidency Magistrate.
(iii) Revenue Officer not below the rank of Tehsildar’ and Sub‐Divisional Officer of the area where the candidate and / or
his family resides.

CEN 01/2026(ALP)

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Annexure – II A

Proforma for declaration to be submitted by Other Backward Class Candidates during Document Verification,
who had applied for post against Centralized Employment Notice No. ……………………..

SELF-DECLARATION BY OBC (NCL) CANDIDATE

“I,
……………..……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
…………………..… son/daughter of Shri
……………………………………………………………………………………………..…………………………………………… resident of
Village/Town/City …………………………………………….……………………………………….., district
….…………………………………………………… State …………………………………….. hereby declare that I belong to the
…………………………………………………………………. (indicate your sub-caste) community which is recognized as a backward
class by the Government of India for the purpose of reservation in services as per orders contained in Department of
Personnel and Training Office Memorandum No. 36012/22/93-Est.(SCT) dated 08.09.1993. It is also declared that I do
not belong to persons/sections (Creamy Layer) mentioned in column 3 of the Schedule to the above referred Office
Memorandum dated 08.09.1993 and its subsequent revision through O.M.No.36033/1/2013-Estt. (Res) dated
13.09.2017.

Place: Signature of the Candidate …………………

Date: Name of the candidate ………………………

RRB REGN. NO. :

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Annexure – III

Government of ............................................................
(Name & Address of the authority issuing the certificate)

INCOME & ASSET CERTIFICATE TO BE PRODUCED BY ECONOMICALLY WEAKER SECTIONS (EWS)

Certificate No................................... Date:
.......................

VALID FOR THE YEAR ......................

This is to certify that Shri / Smt. / Kumari
................................................................................................................
Son/daughter/wife of .......................................... permanent resident of
. ................................................................. ,
Village/Street .................................... Post Office ............................. District ...................................... in the
State/Union Territory ................................ Pin Code ........................... whose photograph is attested
below belongs to Economically Weaker Sections, since the gross annual income* of his/her “family”** is
below Rs.8 lakh (Rupees Eight Lakh only) for the financial year................................ His/her family does not
own or possess any of the following assets***:

I. 5 acres of agricultural land and above;
II. Residential flat of 1000 sq. ft. and above;
III. Residential plot of 100 sq. yards and above in notified municipalities;
IV. Residential plot of 200 sq. yards and above in areas other than the notified municipalities.

2. Shri/Smt./Kumari ........................................................................................ belongs to the
............................ caste which is not recognized as a Scheduled Caste, Scheduled Tribe and Other
Backward Classes (Central List).

Recent Passport size
Photograph of the Signature with seal of
Applicant. Office ...........................................................
To be attested by the Name ...........................................................
authority issuing this Designation .................................................
certificate

* Note 1: Income covered all sources i.e., salary, agriculture, business, profession, etc.

** Note 2: The term “Family” for this purpose include the person, who seeks benefit of reservation, his/her
parents and siblings below the age of 18 years as also his/her spouse and children below the age of 18 years.

***Note 3: The property held by a “Family” in different locations or different places/cities have been
clubbed while applying the land or property holding test to determine EWS status.

The authorities competent to issue Income and Asset Certificate are indicated below:
(i) District Magistrate/Additional District Magistrate/Collector/Deputy Commissioner/Additional Deputy
Commissioner/1st Class Stipendiary Magistrate/Sub-Divisional Magistrate/Taluka
Magistrate/Executive Magistrate/Extra Assistant Commissioner.
(ii) Chief Presidency Magistrate/Additional Chief Presidency Magistrate/Presidency Magistrate.
(iii) Revenue Officer not below the rank of Tehsildar and
(iv) Sub-Divisional Officer or the area where the candidate and/or his family normally resides.

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Annexure – IV

Proforma for Waiver of Examination Fees to be submitted by Economically Backward Class (EBC)
candidates at the time of document verification against Centralized Employment Notice (CEN) No.
01/2026

Income Certificate for Economically Backward Class (EBC) Candidates

Certificate No……………

1. Name of Candidate:
………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..

2. Father’s Name:
………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..

3. Age: …………………………………………………………………………

4. Residential Address:
………………….………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..

…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
………………………..

5. Annual Family Income (In words & Figures): ………………………………………………………………………………

Date: …………………………… Signature:

Name:

Stamp of Issuing Authority:

Note: Economically Backward Classes (EBCs) will mean the candidates whose family income is less than
Rs. 50,000 /- per annum. The following authorities are authorized to issue income certificate for the purpose
of identifying economically backward classes:

(1) District magistrate or any other Revenue Officer upto the level of Tahsildar
(2) Sitting Member of Parliament of Lok Sabha for persons of their own Constituency
(3) Sitting Member of Parliament of Rajya Sabha for persons of the district in which these MPs normally
reside.
(4) Union Minister for any persons from anywhere in the country

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Annexure V

Proforma for Waiver of Examination Fees to be submitted by Minority candidates at the time of
document verification against Centralized Employment Notice (CEN) No. 01/2026

SELF-DECLARATION TO BE SUBMITTED BY CANDIDATES FROM MINORITY COMMUNITIES
FOR WAIVER OF EXAMINATION FEE

“I, ……………..…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….
son / daughter of Shri
………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..
resident of village / town/city …………………………………………………………………………………………… district
… ……… ……… ……… …… ……. State ..................................................................................... hereby declare that I
belong to the....................................................................................... (indicate minority community notified
by Central Government i.e. Muslim / Sikh / Christian / Buddhist / Jain / Zoroastrians (Parsis).

Date: Signature of the Candidate

Place: Name of the Candidate……………………………………………………

RRB REGN. NO.………………………………………………………………

Note: At the time of document verification such candidates claiming waiver of examination fee will be
required to furnish ‘Minority Community Declaration’ affidavit on non-judicial stamp-paper that he / she
belongs to any of the minority community notified by Central Government (i.e., Muslim / Sikh / Christian
/ Buddhist / Jain / Zoroastrians (Parsis).

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Annexure VI

PROFORMA OF SELF-DECLARATION TO BE SUBMITTED BY CANDIDATES APPLYING
FOR THE POST OF ASSISTANT LOCO PILOT REGARDING LASIK OR OTHER CORRECTIVE EYE SURGERY
AGAINST CEN No. 01/2026

I,
Shri/Smt/Kum.....................................................................................................................................................
....

Son/daughter of
………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….

Resident of
………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….

hereby declare that I have not undergone LASIK or any other corrective eye surgery.

I also agree that in case my declaration is found to be false, I shall be immediately disqualified and debarred from
all recruitment in the Railways.

Place: …………………………………………

Date: ………………………………………….
Signature: …………………………………..

Name ……………………………………..

RRB REGN. NO…...........................

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Annexure VIIA

FORMAT OF CERTIFICATE TO BE SUBMITTED BY EX- SERVICEMEN CANDIDATES WHO ARE SERVING ON THE
CLOSING DATE OF APPLICATION SUBMISSION, REGARDING THEIR EMPLOYMENT FROM THEIR COMMANDING
OFFICER FOR AVAILING EX-SERVICEMEN ǪUOTA AGAINST CEN No. 01/2026

1. It is informed that Shri/Smt/Kumari working as (Rank) in
unit/office has applied for the post of against RRB CEN dated

2. I, hereby, with the information available, certify in respect of Shri/Smt/Kumari
Number , working as (Rank ) as follows

a) He/she will be completing/has completed /has completed period of engagement of years (in
words ) for acquiring Ex-servicemen status, subject
to fulfilment of other conditions on (date).
b) He/she shall complete years of service (in words )
on the date of issue of this certificate and years (in
words ) at the discharge from Army/Airforce/Navy service
c) He/she is likely to complete his/her engagement and discharge from service on the
(Date in DD/MM/YYYY format)
d) He/she will be released on selection to the post.

Place: Signature: ………………………………

Date: Commanding officer

Name & Designation/Appointment/ Unit

Office Seal

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Annexure VIIB

FORMAT OF SELF-DECLARATION TO BE SUBMITTED BY EX-SERVICEMEN CANDIDATES REGARDING
CIVIL EMPLOYMENT BY AVAILING EX-SERVICEMEN ǪUOTA AGAINST CEN No. 01/2026

I understand that I shall not be eligible to be appointed to a vacancy reserved for Ex-Servicemen in regard to the
recruitment covered by this Centralized Employment Notice (CEN), if I have at any time prior to such appointment,
secured any employment on the civil side (including Public Sector Undertaking, Autonomous Bodies/ Statutory
Bodies, Nationalized Banks, etc.), by availing of the concession of reservation of vacancies admissible to Ex-
servicemen.

I also hereby declare the following facts:

a) I have not secured any civil employment by availing Ex-Servicemen quota, before attending for document
verification for the posts of CEN ..................... .

b) I have availed Ex-Servicemen quota for securing civil employment and I have given self-
declaration/undertaking to my employer about the details of applications(s) for various vacancies notified
in CEN ........................ for which I have applied for, before joining the civil employment. Certificate for
submission of self-declaration / undertaking from the present Employer is enclosed.

(Strikeout whichever is not applicable).

Place: Signature: ……………………………………..…………….

Date: Name: …………………………………………………….………….

Roll No: ………………………….………………..…………………

RRB REGN. NO. ……………………………………..……………

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Annexure VIIIA
SSMD Ref. No ___________<Date & Time of submission>
(TO BE SUBMITTED ON CBAT EXAM DAY)

Assistant Loco Pilot (ALP)-Self Screening Medical Declaration Report
Part-A
Candidate Details Photograph
Candidate Name: Category: To be affixed by the
Registration No: Contact Number: candidate to be
attested by the
Date of Birth : Email: Medical Authority
Applied RRB Applied CEN:

Self-Screening Declaration by the Candidate
(Please refer to Annexure-A(SSMD) for candidate's complete responses)

Physical Fitness Medical Condition
 No speech impediment, stammering, or feeble voice  No diabetes
 No hearing impairment  No hypertension
 Unaided 6/6 vision in both eyes  No cardiovascular or chronic systemic illness
 No spectacles/contact lenses used  Not taking sedative medication
 No LASIK or refractive surgery
 No color blindness Substance Use
 Meets prescribed height, chest and weight standards  No narcotic or psychoactive
substance use
Mental Fitness
 No alcohol habit affecting
 No psychiatric, neurological, blackout or seizure disorder
work alertness
 Able to maintain sustained concentration and alertness

Candidate Declaration
I hereby declare that the above information is true and correct to the best of my knowledge. I understand that
any false information may lead to cancellation of candidature.

Signature of Candidate: Date:

Medical Certification by General Physician

I certify that I have examined the candidate and found:
 No diabetes or hypertension
 No neurological or psychiatric disorder
 No chronic illness affecting duty
 Medically fit for Assistant Loco Pilot duties
Name of General Physician:
Registration Number.
Hospital/Clinic:
Signature & Seal:

Date

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Annexure VIIIB
SSMD Ref. No ___________<Date & Time of submission>
(TO BE SUBMITTED ON CBAT EXAM DAY)
Assistant Loco Pilot (ALP)-Self Screening Medical Declaration Report
Part-B
Candidate Details Photograph
Candidate Name: Category: To be affixed by the
candidate to be
Registration No: Contact Number: attested by the
Date of Birth Email: Medical Authority
Applied RRB Applied CEN:
Self-Screening Declaration by the Candidate
(Please refer to Annexure-A (SSMD) for candidate's complete responses)

Physical Fitness Medical Condition
 No speech impediment, stammering, or feeble voice  No diabetes
 No hearing impairment  No hypertension
 Unaided 6/6 vision in both eyes  No cardiovascular or chronic systemic illness
 No spectacles/contact lenses used  Not taking sedative medication
 No LASIK or refractive surgery
 No color blindness Substance Use
 Meets prescribed height, chest and weight standards  No narcotic or psychoactive
substance use
Mental Fitness
 No alcohol habit affecting
 No psychiatric, neurological, blackout or seizure disorder
work alertness
 Able to maintain sustained concentration and alertness

Candidate Declaration
I hereby declare that the above information is true and correct to the best of my knowledge. I understand that
any false information may lead to cancellation of candidature.

Signature of Candidate: Date:

Medical Certification by Eye Specialist

I certify that I have examined the candidate and found:
 Medically fit for Assistant Loco Pilot vision standards (Refer para 3.0 of the CEN)
 Unaided vision 6/6 in both eyes:
(i) Distant Vision: 6/6 (without glasses with fogging test, without +2D)
(ii) Near vision: Sn. 0.6,0.6 without glasses
(iii) Passed test as “Normal” for Color Vision, Binocular Vision, Field of Vision & Night Vision
& Mesopic Vision
 No refractive surgery performed

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Name of Eye Specialist:
Registration Number.
Hospital/Clinic:
Signature & Seal:

Date

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Annexure- IX

Online Ref. No. _______<Date & Time of submission>

(THIS FORM IS GENERATED ONLINE AND THE SAME SHOULD NOT BE FILLED MANUALLY)

Certificate to be signed by the Class-I Gazetted Officer

Name of the Candidate: _______________________________
PHOTOGRAPH TO
Application No. :_________________________________ BE ATTESTED BY
CLASS-I GAZETTED
OFFICER

It is certified that Mr./Ms. ____________________________________ S/o / D/o Shri______________________

Residing at ____________________________________________________________________________________

is applying for CEN 01/2026 of RRB with Application No. _______________________and his/her latest photograph matches

with the photo that in the application form.

Name of Attesting Authority: ___________________________

Designation: _____________________________

Signature: _______________________

Stamp / Seal of Class – I Gazetted Officer :

Date : ___________________

Place : _______________________

Note : The signature of the attesting authority should be affixed in such a manner that it appears partly on the certificate and

partly on the latest photograph ( not covering the face).

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