RRB Section Controller CEN 03-2026 Notification

TABLE OF CONTENTS
Sr. Para No. Contents Page No.
No.
1 IMPORTANT IMPORTANT DATES 03
DATES
IMPORTANT IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS
2 04
INSTRUCTIONS
3 IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS-EXAMINATION PROCESS
06
3 4 DETAILEDCEN-GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS 07
4 5 VACANCIES 10
5 6 MEDICAL STANDARD FOR THE POST 10
6 7 NATIONALITY/ CITIZENSHIP 11
7 8 AGE LIMIT 11
8 8.3 AGE RELAXATION 12
9 9 EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS 13
10 10 EXAMINATION FEE 13
11 10.2 MINORITIES & EBC 14
12 10.3 REFUND OF EXAMINATION FEE 14
13 11 VERTICAL RESERVATION 15
14 11.3 OBC RESERVATION 15
15 11.13 ECONOMICALLY WEAKER SECTIONS (EWS) 16
16 12 HORIZONTAL RESERVATION 17
17 13 EX-SERVICEMAN 18
18 14 PERSONS WITH BENCH MARK DISABILITIES 20
(PWBD)
19 14.7 GUIDELINES-ASSISTANCE FOR SCRIBE AND
22
COMPENSATORY TIME
14.15 REGISTRATION OF SCRIBE
20 23

15 NOC FROM PRESENT EMPLOYER 25
21
22 16 RECRUITMENT PROCESS 25
23 16.1 COMPUTER BASED TEST (CBT) 25
24 16.2 CBAT 27
25 16.3 DOCUMENT VERIFICATION (DV) 27
26 17 HOW TO APPLY 27
27 17.2 CREATE AN ACCOUNT 28
28 17.4 GENERAL GUIDELINES FOR SUBMISSION OF 28
APPLICATION
29 17.5 CANDIDATE LIVE PHOTO FOR APPLICATION
29

17.6 MANDATORY SCANNED DOCUMENTS 29
30
31 17.9 ASSISTANCE OF SCRIBE 31
32 18 COMMON SERVICE CENTER SERVICES 31
33 19 DETAILS OF VARIOUS RRBS AND THEIR 31
WEBSITES
34 20 MODIFICATION OF APPLICATION
32

35 21 INVALID APPLICATIONS /REJECTIONS 32
22 INSTRUCTIONS ON E-CALL LETTER 33
36
37 23 VERIFICATION OF ORIGINAL DOCUMENTS AND 33
FORMAT OF CERTIFICATES
38 24 USE OF UNFAIR PRACTICES
34

39 25 MISCELLANEOUS 34
26 ABBREVIATIONS USED IN THIS CEN 35
40

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LIST OF ANNEXURES
Sr. PAGE
No. ANNEXURENO. CONTENT NO.

1 ANNEXURE-A POST PARAMETERS 37

2 ANNEXURE-B RRB AND ZONEWISE VACANCY TABLE 38

3 FORMAT OF CASTE CERTIFICATE FOR SC/ST 39
ANNEXURE-I CANDIDATES

4 ANNEXURE-II FORMAT FOR OBC-NCL CERTIFICATE 41

5 ANNEXURE-IIA SELF DECLARATION BY OBC(NCL) CANDIDATES 42

INCOME & ASSET CERTIFICATE TO BE PRRODUCED 43
6 ANNEXURE-III BY ECONOMICALLY WEAKER SECTIONS (EWS)

INCOME CERTIFICATE FOR ECONOMICALLY 44
7 ANNEXURE-IV BACKWARD CLASS CANDIDATES (EBC)

PROFORMA FOR WAIVER OF EXAMINATION FEES TO
BE SUBMITTED BY MINORITY CANDIDATES AT THE 45
8 ANNEXURE-V
TIME OF DOCUMENT VERIFICATION

PROFORMA FOR MEDICAL CERTIFICATE FROM EYE 46
9 ANNEXURE-VI SPECIALIST

PROFORMA FOR MEDICALCERTIFICATE FROM EYE 47
10 ANNEXURE-VI A SPECIALIST FOR EX-SERVICEMEN

11 ANNEXURE-VI B PROFORMA REGARDING LASIK SURGERY 48

DECLARATION TO BE SUBMITTED BY EX-SERVICEMEN 49
12 ANNEXURE-VII CANDIDATES

DECLARATION BY EX-SERVICEMEN REGARDING CIVIL 50
13 ANNEXURE-VII(A) EMPLOYEMNT

FORM – V - DISABILITY CERTIFICATE
51
14 ANNEXURE-VIII(A) (IN CASES OF SINGLE DISABILITY)

FORM-VI CERTIFICATE OF DISABILITY (IN CASE OF 52
15 ANNEXURE-VIII(B) MULTIPLE DISABILITIES)

LETTER OF UNDERTAKING FOR USING SCRIBE 53
16 ANNEXURE-VIII(C)

CERTIFICATE FOR PERSON WITH SPECIFIED DISABILITY
17 ANNEXURE-VIII(D) COVERED UNDER THE DEFINITION OF SECTION 2(S) OF 54
THE RPWD ACT, 2016.

LETTER OF UNDERTAKING BY THE PERSON HAVING
LESS THAN 40% DISABILITIES AND HAVING 55
18 ANNEXURE-VIII(E)
DIFFICULTY IN WRITING.

CERTIFICATE REGARDING PHYSICAL LIMITATION IN 56
19 ANNEXURE-VIII(F) AN EXAMINEE TO WRITE EXAM

20 SAMPLE OF ONLINE GENERATED FORM IN CASE OF 57
ANNEXURE IX PHOTO MISMATCH

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GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS

RAILWAY RECRUITMENT BOARDS

CENTRALISED EMPLOYMENT NOTICE NO. CEN 03/2026 FOR SECTION CONTROLLER
IMPORTANT DATES

Date of Indicative notice 27.06.2026
Opening date & time of online Applications Submission 15.07.2026 (00:00 Hrs)
Closing date & time of online Applications Submission 14.08.2026 (23:59Hrs)
Last date for application fee payment for the submitted 16.08.2026 (Sunday)
applications
Date for Modification window for corrections in 17.08.2026 to 26.08.2026
application form with payment of modification fee
(Please Note: Details filled in ‘Create an Account’ form
and Chosen RRB cannot be modified)
Dates during which eligible candidates must provided 27.08.2026 to 31.08.2026
their scribe details in the application portal

Note:-
Dates for CBT and other stages of recruitment process will be intimated from time to time through
the websites of the Railway Recruitment Boards (RRB) as listed at Para19 of this Notice.
1. ONLINE applications are invited by RRBs from eligible Indian Nationals and other nationals as
brought out at Para 7 of this CEN for the posts of Section Controller in various Zonal Railways of
Indian Railways. Applications complete in all respect should be submitted ONLINE to the chosen
Railway Recruitment Board till 23:59 hrs of 14.08.2026
2. The results of the CBT and Empanelment will be uploaded on the official websites of the concerned
RRBs.

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1. DETAILS OF VACANCIES AT A GLANCE

Graduate Post with Minimum Educational Qualification of a University Degree or its
equivalent and Age between 20 to 33Years as on 01.07.2026.

Prescribed Total
Level Initial
Sl. Medical Age in Normal Vacancie
in7thCP pay
No. Name of the post Standard Course (as on s (All
C (Rs.)
01.07.2026) RRBs)
20-33
1 Section Controller 6 35400 A-2 119
Years
(RRB-wise & Railway Zone –wise detailed distribution of
vacancies is given in Annexure-B)

i) Note: Reservations for SC, ST, OBC (Non-Creamy Layer), EWS & ExSM and Relaxations
in age will be applicable as per details contained in this CEN. PwBD-LD [OA, OL, SD (without
N/L Df) & SI (without N/L Df)] are eligible but there is no vacancy present in CEN. If PwBD-
LD [OA, OL, SD (without N/L Df) & SI (without N/L Df)] wish to apply please note that they
will be considered against their respective communities only. PwBD candidates applying
against UR vacancies will be allowed age relaxation applicable for PwBD (UR) only – subject to
conditions of suitability.

 Age relaxation to PwBD & ExSM candidates will be as given in para 8.3.
2. IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS- ONLINE REGISTRATION & SUBMISSION OF APPLICATION

2.1 Candidates should ensure that they possess/fulfill all eligibility conditions prescribed for the post
as on the closing date of online Submission of Applications i.e. as on 14.08.2026
CANDIDATES WAITING FOR FINAL RESULTS OF PRESCRIBED EDUCATIONAL
QUALIFICATION ARE NOT ELIGIBLE TO APPLY.

2.2 Before filling up the online application, candidates are advised to thoroughly read all the
instructions and information in the CEN available on the websites of RRBs.

2.3 Candidates are advised to visit only official websites of the RRBs as indicated at Para 19 of this
CEN and be very careful about fake websites and job racketeers.

2.4 Candidates should have their own mobile number, valid & active personal email id and keep the
same (i.e mobile & e-mail) active for the entire duration of recruitment as RRBs shall send
recruitment related communications through SMS and/or email till the recruitment is completely
over. RRBs will not entertain any request for change of mobile number and email address at any
stage.

2.5 Applications must be submitted online only through the RRB websites ONLY as listed at Para19.
One application ONLY is required to be submitted to the selected RRB for all its notified posts in
this CEN for that selected RRB. Candidates can apply to only one RRB. Application to more than
one 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 debarred from the
recruitment process and future examinations of RRB and RRC

2.6 Candidates are required to go through the Post Parameter Table (ANNEXURE-A) and Vacancy
Table (ANNEXURE-B) and ascertain their eligibility. Only thereafter, the candidates should
exercise options for the RRBs and zone within the chosen RRB asper their eligibility. The
selection of RRB once exercised shall be final.

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2.7 Eligibility of the candidates will be considered provisional, based on details furnished by the
candidates in the ONLINE application. 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
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 RRBs. After scrutiny of the certificates/
documents of EQs/ age/caste/ category, etc., if any claim made in the application is not
substantiated by certificates/ documents, the candidature of the 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.

2.8 Crucial date for claim of SC/ ST/ OBC/ EWS/EBC/PwBD 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.

2.9 All the candidates seeking reservation/relaxation benefits applicable to SC/ST/OBC-
NCL/EWS/ExSM/PwBD must ensure that they are entitled to such reservation/relaxation as per
eligibility prescribed in the Rules/CEN. They should be in possession of all the requisite certificates
in the prescribed format in support of their claim as stipulated in the Rules and CEN.

2.10 For filling ONLINE APPLICATION, Candidates must go through the link given for this CEN, in the
Official RRB Website. Candidates are allowed to choose only one RRB and submit only one
ONLINE APPLICATION for the notified post. During the ONLINE APPLICATION, candidates will
be asked to Create an Account. If a candidate has already Created an Account for CEN notified in
2024/2025/2026, they should use same account credentials to log in and apply for this CEN (i.e.,
CEN No. 03/2026) as well. If the candidates have not Created an Account earlier, they must first
‘Create an Account’ before proceeding to fill up the application for this CEN. Candidates are
advised to fill in the details required for account creation with utmost care, as corrections of any
kind will NOT be permitted once the account is created.

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

2.12 Candidates must ensure that they fulfill the prescribed Medical Standard for the post. It is to be
noted by the candidates that in case the candidate is found to be medically unsuitable for the opted
post at the time of medical before appointment, alternate appointment shall not be given.

2.13 Center/City allocation for CBT/CBAT and date will depend upon technical and logistical feasiblity.
Candidates may have to travel to other Cities/States for attending CBT/CBAT. Request for Change
of Exam Centre shall NOT be allowed under any circumstances.

2.14 To avoid last minute rush, candidates are advised in their own interest to register and submit
ONLINE application much before the closing date since there may be a possibility of inability/failure
to log on to the website of RRB concerned on account of heavy load on the internet or website
during last days of online registration.
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RRBs do not accept any responsibility for the candidates not being able to register and/or submit
their application within the last day on account of aforesaid reasons or any other reason.

2.15 After the submission of the ONLINE application and payment of applicable fee, if a candidate
wishes to further modify any details (except for those filled in ‘Create an Account’ form and Chosen
RRB), he/she may do so by paying a modification fee of Rs. 250/- (non-refundable) for each
occasion from 17.08.2026 to 26.08.2026. Details filled in ‘Create an Account’ form (including Email
ID and mobile number) and Chosen RRB cannot be changed.

2.16 After 26.08.2026, RRBs shall not entertain any representation for modification of the information
furnished in the application.

2.17 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) Act and Rules, 2024).
IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS-EXAMINATION PROCESSES.

3. IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS- EXAMINATION PROCESSES

3.1 a) Banned items: 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 centre. Only e-call letter will be
allowed inside the test centre. Candidate should not carry any Pen/Pencil inside the Test Centre.
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 exams

b) Cloak room arrangement for safe-keeping of belonging may not be available at the exam
venues. Therefore, candidates are advised not to bring any valuable/banned items including
mobile phones etc. to the examination venue

3.2 Stages of Exam: There shall be Single Stage Computer Based Test (CBT) followed by Computer
Based Aptitude Test (CBAT) and document verification (DV) and medical examination.

3.3 Call Letters: Candidates will have to download the City and Date Intimations, e-Call Letters and
Travel Authority (wherever applicable) from the links provided on the official websites of RRBs.

3.4 Short Listing for Various Stages:

a. The short listing for CBAT shall be to the extent of 8 times the vacancies (RRB-wise) (may
increase or decrease as per the requirement of Railway Administration) from amongst the eligible
candidates based on the merit of the candidates in Single Stage CBT.
b. Shortlisting of candidates for DV and Medical Examination shall be done RRB-wise at the rate of
1:1 of the vacancies for that RRB. It will be based on the combined merit in CBT and CBAT
70%weightage to CBT and 30% weightage to CBAT will be given for combined merit. Only
candidates who have passed the CBAT exam will be taken into consideration.
c. Negative Marking: There shall be negative marking for incorrect answer in CBT. Deduction of
1/3rd of the marks allotted for each question shall be made for each wrong answer
d. Normalization of marks will be done for CBTs held in multiple shifts.

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e. The shortlisted candidates for DV shall be informed through official RRB websites as well as via
SMS and/or email (to their registered mobile number and email ID) to download their E-call letters
for appearing in DV. Therefore, candidates are advised to regularly check for updates and notices
on the official RRB websites.

DETAILED CENTRALIZED EMPLOYMENT NOTICE

4. GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS

4.1 Admission to all stages of recruitment process shall be purely provisional, subject to the candidate
satisfying the prescribed eligibility conditions.

4.2 The Mere issuance of e-Call letter to the candidates will NOT imply that their candidature has been
finally accepted 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 recruitment
stages

4.3 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

4.4 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 standard.
Candidates should ensure that they have requisite educational qualifications from recognized
Board / University / Institute as on the closing date for online submissioni.e.14.08.2026. Those
awaiting results of the final examination for the prescribed qualification are not eligible and
hence should not apply.

4.5 Applications of candidates who are attempting to apply with minor changes of information and /or
facts to more than one RRB and/or multiple applications to the same RRB will be summarily
rejected and such candidates will be debarred from all future examinations of RRB and RRC.

4.6 Candidates who have been debarred by any RRB/RRC either for life or for a specified period which
is not yet completed, should NOT apply for this notification. Their candidature will be rejected
during any stage of recruitment as and when detected.

4.7 Candidates who have been dismissed from service by the Government of India / State Government
/ PSU / any other government organization are not eligible and should not apply.

4.8 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.

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4.9 In case of any change in name with respect to the name mentioned in
SSC/SSLC/Matriculation/10th 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.

4.10 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/ Document
Verification (DV).

4.11 Candidates must ensure that they upload a live image of themselves, as per the instructions given
in Para17.5, and their own signature, in accordance with the standard specifications mentioned in
Para 17.7. Applications with blurred, illegible, or non-standard photographs and/or signatures are
liable to be rejected at any stage of the recruitment process.

4.12 Signatures of the candidates on all documents should be uniform and identical in all stages of
recruitmentprocessandmustbeinrunninghandandnotinblock/capitalordisjointed letters. Signatures
in different style at the time of CBT, Computer based CBAT, Document Verification, Medical
examination etc. may result in cancellation of candidature.

4.13 Dates of examinations will be published on the websites of participating RRBs. The e-call letters
for CBT, CBAT and document verification (as applicable) should be downloaded ONLY from
websites of the Railway Recruitment Boards concerned. No call letter will be sent by post. The
CBT Centre, date and shift indicated in the e-call letter shall be final. No representations for change
will be entertained. RRBs reserve the right to introduce additional CBTs / CBAT and/or additional
document verification etc., without assigning any reason and also to reschedule any
CBT/CBAT/DV due to technical constraints/unavoidable circumstances.

4.14 Vacancies indicated in this CEN are provisional and may undergo any change (increase/decrease)
or even become NIL in total or in specific Railways / Units / Communities at a later stage depending
upon the actual needs of the Railway Administration. Also, 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 any stage at
its discretion and such decision will be final and binding on all. In the event of cancellation of
notified vacancies, the examination fee paid by the candidates will not be refunded except for
candidates who have attended the 1st Stage CBT. (Please refer to the Para 10.4for the amount of
refund)

4.15 Preference for Railway Zone(s):

On completion of all stages of recruitment process, RRBs will allot Railway Zone as per the option
of the eligible candidates ONLY subject to merit, medical standard and vacancy position. However,
RRBs also reserve the right to allot Railway Zone not opted by the candidates, if considered
necessary in administrative interest, subject to the candidate (s) meeting the requirements of the
post allotted.

In case of shortfall in empanelment of candidates or other exigencies, RRB reserves the right to
utilize the candidates down the merit list if required, as per the merit and railway option of the
candidates.

4.16 Right to Appointment: Selection by RRB does not confer upon candidates any right of
appointment in the Railways. The function of the RRB is to recommend names of suitable
candidates to the concerned authorities of the Zonal Railway who in turn will issue the offer of
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appointment letter subject to availability of vacancies and candidates satisfying all eligibility criteria
including antecedents and character.

4.17 Selected candidates will have to undergo training, as prescribed, and during training period, only
stipend will be paid as applicable.

4.18 Selected candidates will have to execute Surety and/or Indemnity Bond wherever necessary at
the time of joining in Railways.

4.19 Posting: Ordinarily, a Railway servant shall be employed throughout his/her service on the Railway
or Railway establishment to which he/she is posted on first appointment and shall have no claim
as a right for transfer to another railway or another establishment.

4.20 In the exigencies of service, however, it shall be open to the Competent Authority to transfer the
Railway servant to any other department or Railway or Railway establishment including a project
in or out of India. 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.

4.21 Selected candidates who are finally appointed are liable for active service in Railway Engineers'
Unit of Territorial Army.

4.22 Free Train Travel Facility: Free Sleeper Class Railway Pass is admissible to SC/ST candidates
only, on request. SC/ST candidates who wish to avail free travel authority will have to indicate
Yes in the relevant column in the ONLINE application and upload valid caste certificate. For
such candidates, free Sleeper Class Railway Pass will be a part of e-call letter when they are called
for various stages of recruitment viz. CBT, Computer based CBAT, document verification etc. as
per the details furnished and uploaded in ONLINE application. It is the responsibility of the
candidates availing free travel authority to give the correct name of the Railway Station in online
application, failing which their travel authority may not be valid for travel and obtaining reservation.

At the time of obtaining reservation and traveling, the Reservation Clerk and/or Ticket Checking
Staff will ask for the original SC/ST community certificate for verification of genuineness of the
candidate. Any attempt to misuse this travelling authority shall lead to rejection of
candidature at any stage of the recruitment process and debarment from future
examinations conducted by RRBs/RRCs.

4.23 RRBs reserve the right to incorporate any subsequent changes/modifications/additions/deletions
in the terms & conditions of recruitment under this CEN as necessitated and applicable at any
stage.

4.24 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

4.25 RRBs may share, with the consent of the candidates, the scores obtained by them in RRB exams
with other Ministries/Departments/PSUs and Private Organizations, for recruitment in their
organizations. Candidates may give their consent for the same or otherwise while filling the
ONLINE application.

4.26 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.
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Helpline for candidates: For queries related to submission of Application of CEN 03/2026

(10:00AM to 5:00 PM on all working days):
Email: [email protected]
Phone:9592001188 / 01725653333

4.27 RRBs shall not be responsible if candidates are not able to submit their ONLINE application
within the last date for any reason whatsoever.

5. VACANCIES

5.1 The Post Parameters (Qualification, Medical Standard and Suitability of the post etc.) for the
notified posts are included in this CEN at Annexure A.

5.2 The RRB, Railway and post wise vacancies for the notified post including reservation of vacancies
for SC, ST, OBC (Non creamy layer), EWS, ExSM, PwBD are at Annexure B.

Candidates may please note that these vacancies may increase or decrease as per the requirement
of Railway Administration.

6. MEDICAL STANDARDS FOR THE POSTS

6.1 Candidates called for document verification will have to pass requisite medical fitness test(s)
conducted by the Railway Administration to ensure that the candidates are medically fit to carry
out the duties connected with the post opted by them. Visual Acuity Standard is one of the
important criteria of medical fitness of railway staff. The medical standards are outlined below:

Sl. Medical General
No. standard fitness Visual Acuity
Distant Vision:6/9,6/9without glasses (No fogging test).
Near Vision: Sn 0.6, 0.6 without glasses
Physically fit
And must pass test for Colour Vision, Binocular Vision,
in all
1 A-2 Night Vision and Myopic vision.
respects

a) Note: The above medical standard is indicative and not exhaustive and apply to candidates
in general. The candidates are advised to read Chapter 5 of Indian Railway Medical Manual
(IRMM) Volume I which can also be accessed at www.indianrailways.gov.in. → Ministry of
Railway → Railway Board → Health Directorate.

b) Candidates, who have undergone Lasik Surgery or any other surgical procedure to
correct refractive error, are not eligible for the post of Section Controller. Candidates
should produce self-declaration as per proforma in Annexure VI-B during document
verification.

Different Medical standards shall apply to Ex-Servicemen as detailed in Para 534 of Indian
Railway Medical Manual (IRMM) Volume I, which may be accessed at
www.indianrailways.gov.in. The parameters for vision certificate applicable to Ex-Serviceman
given in vision certificate proforma as Annexure VI A)

Important Note: All candidate to submit medical certificate as per Annexure VI or Annexure VI(A)
(whichever applicable) at the time of CBAT exam. Without this certificate, candidates are not
allowed to appear in CBAT examination.

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6.2 Candidates are advised to ensure that they are eligible as per the medical standards for the
post opted by them. In case of failure of the candidate to pass the prescribed medical fitness for
the opted posts, he will not be considered suitable for empanelment for that post and no alternate
appointment will be provided.

6.3 Candidates who avail themselves of the medical appeal within the permitted timeframe on payment
of prescribed charges, and whose appeal is accepted by the competent authority, must accept the
outcome of the appeal medical examination as final and binding. No further appeals shall be
permitted. For the candidates who did not avail medical appeal option, initial medical examination
result shall be considered.

7. NATIONALITY/ CITIZENSHIP
7.1 A candidate must be either:

(a) A citizen of India, or
(b) A subject of Nepal, or
(c) A subject of Bhutan, or
(d) 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.
(e) Provided that a candidate belonging to categories (b), (c), and (d) above, shall be a person, in
whose favor a certificate of eligibility has been issued by the Government of India.

7.2 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.

8. AGE LIMIT

8.1 The lower and upper age limit indicated for the post in the Vacancy Table will be reckoned as on
01.07.2026.

8.2 For 7th CPC Level 6 (Graduate level Post), the Date of Birth of candidates should be between the
dates given below (both dates inclusive):

Lower Limit of Date of
Upper Limit of Date of Birth as on
Birth as on 01.07.2026
01.07.2026 (Not earlier than)
Age (Not later than)
Group OBC-Non For all community/
UR& EWS Creamy Layer SC/ST categories
20 to 33 02.07.1993 02.07.1990 02.07.1988 01.07.2006
Notes:
i. The date of birth limits for SC, ST and OBC-NCL given in this table includes community age
relaxation.
ii. Candidates belonging to community/ categories in the table at Para 8.3 shall be eligible for
age relaxation as applicable.

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8.3 However, the relaxation in upper age limit for the following categories/communities is given as
indicated in the table below subject to submission of requisite certificates.

Sl. Relaxation in Upper Age
No. Community/categories Limit/Maximum Upper Age
1 OBC-Non-Creamy Layer (NCL) 3 Years
2 SC/ST 5 Years
Ex-Servicemen candidates who 3 Years (After deduction of
have put in more than 6 months UR & EWS length of service from age)
service after attestation

3 6 Years (After deduction of
OBC- NCL
length of service from age)

8 Years (After deduction of length
SC/ST
of service from age)
UR& EWS 40 Years of age
Candidates who are serving Group
'C' and erstwhile Group 'D' Railway OBC- NCL
Staff, with minimum 3years’ service 43 Years of age
4
as well as Substitutes with minimum
3 years’ service in continuous or in SC/ST
broken spells in Railway. 45 Years of age
UR& EWS 10 Years

OBC- NCL 13 Years
Persons with Benchmark Disabilities
5
(PwBD)
SC/ST 15 Years

Candidates who are working in
Quasi-Administrative offices of the Up to the length of service
6 Railway organization such as All rendered or 5years,
Railway Canteens, Co- operative Whichever is less.
Societies and Institutes.
Women candidates, who are UR& EWS 35 Years of age
widowed, divorced or judicially
7 separated from husband but OBC- NCL 38 Years of age
Not remarried. SC/ST 40 Years of age

8.4 No age relaxation is allowed to SC/ST/OBC-NCL (Non- Creamy Layer) candidates applying
against unreserved vacancies.

8.5 PwBD candidates applying against UR vacancies will be allowed age relaxation applicable for
PwBD (UR) only – subject to conditions of suitability.

8.6 If a candidate is eligible for relaxation of age on more than one ground, he/she would be accorded
the highest of the age relaxations for which he/she is eligible.

8.7 Candidates should note that the date of birth filled in this application should be same as
recorded in the Matriculation/SSLC/Xth Class or an equivalent certificate. No subsequent
request for its change will be considered. Any difference in DOB will lead to disqualification
of the candidate.

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9. EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS
Candidates must already have the minimum educational Qualifications prescribed in the CEN from
recognized Board/University/Institute for Submission Online application. Those awaiting results
of the final examination of the prescribed minimum educational 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.

10. EXAMINATION FEE
Candidates applying for the posts in this CEN have to pay the prescribed fee as per their category
detailed below:

Sl. Fee
No. Candidate Categories (Rs.)
For all candidates (except the fee concession categories
mentioned below at Sl. No. 2.)
1 500
Out of this fee of Rs 500 an amount of Rs. 400 shall be refunded
Duly deducting bank charges, on appearing in CBT.
For Female/Transgender/Ex-Servicemen candidates and candidates
belonging to SC/ST/Minority Communities/ Economically Backward
2 Class (EBC)*/PwBD.
This fee of Rs250 shall be refunded in due course duly deducting bank 250
charges as applicable on appearing in CBT.

(Caution to candidates: EBC should not be confused with OBC or EWS. EBC certificates should
not be confused with extremely backward class certificate issued by some state governments)

*IMPORTANT NOTE FOR CANDIDATES CLAIMING CONCESSION UNDER EBC CATEGORY:
Please read paragraph 10.2 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 program issued after the closing date of
application, i.e.,14.08.2026, 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.

10.1 Mode of Fee Payment

a. ONLINE fee payment through internet banking or debit/credit cards or UPI will be accepted. All
applicable service charges shall be borne by the candidate.

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b. Fee can be paid by the candidates through ONLINE mode only. There will be no option to pay
fee through any other mode.
c. Applications received without the prescribed fee shall not be considered and
Summarily rejected. No representation against such rejection will be entertained.

10.2 Minorities shall include Muslims, Christians, Sikhs, Buddhists, Jains and Zoroastrians (Parsis)
subject to revision / deletion / inclusion, if any, received till the closing date for ONLINE Submission
of application for this CEN (14.08.2026)

Affidavit for 'Minority Community Declaration': Minority candidates claiming waiver of examination
fee will be required to furnish an affidavit (as per Annexure V) on non-judicial stamp paper
mentioning their minority community at the time of DV, failing which their candidature is liable to
be rejected.

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 10 above). For this, they should
have

a) Valid Income Certificate on the date of application in the prescribed format (as per Annexure III
A) on the letterhead of the Issuing Authority. The following authorities are authorized to issue
income certificate for the purpose of identifying economically backward classes:

(i) District magistrate or any other Revenue Officer not below the rank of Tehsildar

(ii) Sitting Member of Parliament of Lok Sabha for persons of their own Constituency

(iii) Sitting Member of Parliament of Rajya Sabha for persons of the district in which these
MPs normally reside.

(iv) Union Minister for any persons from anywhere in the country.

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 will be rejected

NOTE: Economically Backward Class (EBC), Economically Weaker Section (EWS) and Other
Backward Class (OBC) are not same but three distinct categories. An Economically Backward
Class (EBC) candidate, as defined under this para, is entitled only to fee concession and not to job
reservation.

10.3 Refund of Examination FEE (for those attending 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.
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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. 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.

11. VERTICAL RESERVATION

11.1 This CEN provides for Vertical Reservation for Scheduled Caste (SC), Scheduled Tribe (ST), Other
Backward Classes (OBC)- Non-Creamy Layer (NCL) and Economically Weaker Sections (EWS),
wherever applicable and admissible, and as communicated by the Indenting Railways/Production
Units under extant rules, as mentioned in the Vacancy Table.

NOTE:

 Economically Backward Class (EBC), Economically Weaker Section (EWS) and Other
Backward Class (OBC) are not same but three distinct categories.

 EWS and OBC- NCL candidates are eligible for job reservation wherever applicable and
admissible.

 An Economically Backward Class (EBC) candidate (defined under Note at Para 10.3 above)
is not entitled to job reservation.

11.2 All candidates, irrespective of community may be considered against UR vacancies, subject to
fulfillment of parameters for UR candidates. However, against the vacancies earmarked for specific
communities (SC/ST/OBC-NCL/EWS), only candidates belonging to that community will be
considered. Only those Communities which are recognized by the Government of India as SC, ST,
EWS & OBC(NCL) are eligible for reservation.

11.3 OBC candidates coming in creamy layer are not entitled to OBC reservation.

11.4 For availing reservation, EWS, SC, ST & OBC-NCL candidates should furnish the necessary
certificates (in original) during DV. The certificates should be issued by competent authorities as
per the formats given at Annexure I (for SC & ST candidates), Annexure II (for OBC-NCL
candidates) and Annexure III (for EWS candidates).

11.5 The caste certificate for OBC (Non- Creamy Layer) 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).

11.6 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).

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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 fulfillment of
the required eligibility conditions applicable to UR candidates.

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

11.8 In the light of Hon’ble Supreme Court judgement in WP (C) No.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.

11.9 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 (तांती-तंतवा) 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.

11.10 IMPORTANT: The community or category status of a candidate, as declared in their online
application, will determine their eligibility for reservation benefits. Any subsequent change in
community status, for any reason, will not be recognized for the purpose of this recruitment
process.

11.11 It is the responsibility of candidates to ensure that they are eligible for the reservation they claim.
Their candidature will remain provisional until the authenticity of the relevant documents is verified
by the Appointing Authority.

11.12 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.

11.13 EWS (Economically Weaker Section) Reservation: Candidates who are not covered under the
scheme of reservation for SC/ST/Other Backward Classes (Central List) 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. OBC-CL also cannot claim benefit of 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 No.03/2026 the financial year will
be 2025-26 as the closing date of application is 14.08.2026. Also, candidates whose family owns

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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:

11.13.1 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

11.13.2 Chief Presidency Magistrate / Additional Chief Presidency Magistrate / Presidency Magistrate

11.13.3 Revenue Officer not below the rank of Tehsildar

11.13.4 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
have to 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 and assets for the 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.

11.14 Candidates belonging to SC/ST/OBC-NCL/EWS who fulfill required minimum educational
qualification can also apply against UR vacancies. They will however, have to compete with the
UR candidates. No age relaxation will be allowed to such SC/ST/OBC-NCL candidates applying
against UR vacancies. However, candidates have to indicate their actual community in the
application.

11.15 Community status as on the closing date for ONLINE Submission of application for this CEN shall
only be considered for availing reservation benefits if eligible and any change in the community
status of the candidate thereafter shall not be entertained.

12. HORIZONTAL RESERVATION:
12.1 This CEN also provides for horizontal reservation for Ex-Servicemen (ExSM) and PwBD
irrespective of their social community.

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12.2 The total vacancies shown in the Vacancy Table also include the vacancies reserved for ExSM
and PwBD. However, where vacancies for PwBD are shown separately as backlog vacancies
(without any indication of community), these are backlog vacancies from the past and not included
in the regular community vacancies shown in this CEN.

12.3 Ex-Servicemen are eligible for vacancies specifically reserved for them. If no such vacancies are
reserved against a post, they may still apply for regular vacancies. In such cases, they will continue
to be eligible for age relaxation and fee exemption.

12.4 Similarly, PwBD candidates may apply against regular vacancies of a post even if no vacancies
are exclusively reserved for them against that post, provided that the post is suitable for their
disability. In such cases, they will continue to be eligible for age relaxation and fee exemption.

12.5 In case vacancies reserved for PwBD cannot be filled due to non-availability of suitable candidates
under that category of disability or for any other reason, such vacancies shall not be filled and shall
be treated as Shortfall for this notification.

12.6 NOTE: However, for backlog vacancies indicated in this CEN, if PwBD candidates of a specific
disability (for whom the backlog vacancies are earmarked), are not available, then these can be
filled by PwBD candidates of other disabilities for which the post is suitable. Thereafter, in case of
non-availability of any PwBD candidate of any disability (for which the post is identified as suitable),
the unfilled backlog vacancies will then be filled by regular (non-PwBD) candidates to that extent
in order of merit.

13. EX-SERVICEMEN (ExSM):
13.1 The term Ex-Servicemen means a person who has served in any rank (whether as a Combatant
or 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 Senaand the Para Military Forces

And

a) Who either has been retired or relieved or discharged from such service whether at his/her 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 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)
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h) Ex-recruits boarded out or relieved on medical ground and granted medical disability pension
w.e.f. 01.02.2006.

13.2 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 expected to be released within one year (from the Armed Forces) of the closing
date of submission of applications against the CEN can also apply, both for vacancies earmarked
for Ex-Servicemen and for posts not reserved for them. However, they should possess the
prescribed educational qualifications as on the closing date of Submission of online applications
for this CEN

a) When selection process takes more than one year, from the last date of receiving of applications,
the candidate will not be declared ineligible under Ex SM category only on the ground that he/she
has got himself/herself released from Armed Forces after one year from the last date of receiving
of application. He/she may be considered till the date of Document Verification for which he/she
is shortlisted.

b) Since the appointment of such a candidate is subject to the submission of documentary evidence
that he/she has been duly released/discharged from the Armed Forces and qualified as an Ex.SM
in terms of the rules/notifications ibid, such a candidate shall be required to submit along with
his/her application an undertaking duly signed by him/her format enclosed, as Annexure VII(A)

13.3 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 VII which is VALID as on closing date of submission of Online application
for this CEN. Further, a self-declaration of Undertaking as per Annexure VII (A) is to be submitted
to claim Ex-servicemen reservation benefits, by all at the time of Document Verification.

13.4 Ex-Servicemen candidates who have already secured civil employment under Central
Government in Group C & D (including PSUs, autonomous bodies/statutory bodies, nationalized
banks etc.) after availing of the benefits given to Ex-Servicemen will be permitted only the benefit
of age relaxation as prescribed for Ex-Servicemen for securing another employment in a higher
grade or cadre in Group C/D under Central Government. Such candidates will not be considered
against the vacancies reserved for Ex-Servicemen in the Central Government jobs.

13.5 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 an Ex - Serviceman as soon as he joins any Civil employment, should give
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 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.

13.6 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

Special Note for all Candidates seeking reservation/relaxation benefits

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All the candidates seeking reservation/relaxation benefits available for SC/ST/OBC-
NCL/EWS/ExSM must ensure that they are entitled to such reservation/relaxation as per
eligibility prescribed in the Rules/CEN. They should be in possession of all the requisite
certificates in the prescribed format in support of their claim as stipulated in the Rules/CEN.

14. PERSONS WITH BENCHMARK DISABILITIES (PwBD)
14.1 The suitability or otherwise of a post for PwBD has been indicated against each post, under the
column “Suitability for Persons with Benchmark Disability” with details of sub disability in Post
Parameters Table (Annexure A).

Benchmark Disabilities: As per The Rights of Persons with Disabilities (RPwD) Act, 2016 (effective
from 19th April, 2017), the Benchmark Disabilities are as under: -

a) Blindness and Low Vision (VI);

b) Deaf and hard of hearing (HI);

c) Locomotor Disability (LD) including Cerebral Palsy, Leprosy Cured, Dwarfism, Acid Attack
Victims and Muscular Dystrophy;

d) Autism, intellectual disability, specific learning disability and mental illness;

e) Multiple Disabilities from amongst persons under clauses (a) to (d) including deaf-blindness
in the posts identified for each disability (MD).

14.2 Definition of Specified Disabilities: Definition of Specified Disabilities as provided in the
Schedule of PwBD Act, 2016 is as mentioned below:

1. Physical disability: -

A). Locomotor Disability (a person’s inability to execute distinctive activities associated with movement
of self and objects resulting from affliction of musculoskeletal or nervous system or both), including—
(a) “Leprosy Cured person” means a person who has been cured of leprosy but is suffering from—
(i) Loss of sensation in hands or feet as well as loss of sensation and paresis in the eye and eye-lid but
with no manifest deformity;
(ii) Manifest deformity and paresis but having sufficient mobility in their hands and feet to enable them to
engage in normal economic activity;
(iii) Extreme physical deformity as well as advanced age which prevents him/her from undertaking any
gainful occupation, and the expression “leprosy cured” shall construed accordingly;
(b) “Cerebral Palsy” means a Group of non-progressive neurological conditions affecting body
movements and muscle coordination, caused by damage to one or more specific areas of the brain,
usually occurring before, during or shortly after birth;
(c) “Dwarfism” means a medical or genetic condition resulting in an adult height of 4 feet 10 inches (147
centimetres) or less;
(d) “Muscular Dystrophy” means a group of hereditary genetic muscle disease that weakens the
muscles that move the human body and persons with multiple dystrophy have incorrect and missing
information in their genes, which prevents them from making the proteins they need for healthy muscles.
It is characterized by progressive skeletal muscle weakness, defects in muscle proteins, and the death
of muscle cells and tissue;
(e) “Acid Attack Victims” means a person disfigured due to violent assaults by throwing of acid or
similar corrosive substance.
(f) Spinal Deformity (SD) and Spinal Injury (SI) without any associated neurological/limb dysfunction.
Persons with SD/SI without neurological/limb dysfunction are suitable for all the sub category of disability
under Locomotor Disability. Persons with SD/SI with associated limb dysfunction shall be covered under

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the respective sub category of Locomotor Disability i.e. OA. OL, BA, BL, OAL, BLOA, BLA, as the case
may be.

B) Visual impairment—
(a) “Blindness” means a condition where a person has any of the following conditions, after best
correction—
(i) Total absence of sight; or
(ii) Visual acuity less than 3/60 or less than 10/200 (Snellen) in the better eye with best possible
correction; or
(iii) Limitation of the field of vision subtending an angle of less than 10 degree.
(b) “Low-Vision” means a condition where a person has any of the following conditions, namely: —
(i) Visual acuity not exceeding 6/18 or less than 20/60 up to 3/60 or up to 10/200 (Snellen) in the better
eye with best possible corrections; or
(ii) Limitation of the field of vision subtending an angle of less than 40 degree up to 10 degrees.
C) Hearing impairment—
(a) “Deaf’ means persons having 70 DB hearing loss in speech frequencies in both ears;
(b) “Hard of Hearing” means person having 60 DB to 70 DB hearing loss in speech frequencies in both
ears

D) “Speech and Language Disability” means a permanent disability arising out of conditions such as
laryngectomy or aphasia affecting one or more components of speech and language due to organic or
neurological causes.

2. Intellectual Disability, a condition characterized by significant limitation both in intellectual
functioning (reasoning, learning, problem solving) and in adaptive behaviour which covers a range
of every day, social and practical skills, including—

(a) “Specific Learning Disabilities” means a heterogeneous group of conditions wherein there is a
deficit in processing language, spoken or written, that may manifest itself as a difficulty to comprehend,
speak, read, write, spell, or to do mathematical calculations and includes such conditions as perceptual
disabilities, dyslexia, dysgraphia, dyscalculia, dyspraxia and developmental aphasia;

(b) “Autism Spectrum Disorder” means a neuro-developmental condition typically appearing in the first
three years of life that significantly affects a person‘s ability to communicate, understand relationships
and relate to others, and is frequently associated with unusual or stereotypical rituals or behaviours.

3. Mental behaviour— “Mental Illness” means a substantial disorder of thinking, mood,
perception, orientation or memory that grossly impairs judgment, behaviour, capacity to recognize
reality or ability to meet the ordinary demands of life, but does not include retardation which is a
condition of arrested or incomplete development of mind of a person, specially characterized by
sub normality of intelligence.
4. Disability caused due to—
(a) chronic neurological conditions, such as—
(i) “Multiple Sclerosis” means an inflammatory, nervous system disease in which the myelin sheaths
around the axons of nerve cells of the brain and spinal cord are damaged, leading to demyelination and
affecting the ability of nerve cells in the brain and spinal cord to communicate with each other;
(ii) “Parkinson‘s disease” means a progressive disease of the nervous system marked by tremor,
muscular rigidity, and slow, imprecise movement, chiefly affecting middle-aged and elderly people
associated with degeneration of the basal ganglia of the brain and a deficiency of the neurotransmitter
dopamine.

(b) Blood disorder—

(i) “Haemophilia” means an inheritable disease, usually affecting only male but transmitted by women
to their male children, characterized by loss or impairment of the normal clotting ability of blood so that a
minor wound may result in fatal bleeding;

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(ii) “Thalassemia” means a group of inherited disorders characterized by reduced or absent amounts
of haemoglobin.
(iii) “Sickle Cell Disease” means a hemolytic disorder characterized by chronic anaemia, painful events,
and various complications due to associated tissue and organ damage; “hemolytic” refers to the
destruction of the cell membrane of red blood cells resulting in the release of haemoglobin.
5. Multiple Disabilities (more than one of the above specified disabilities) including deaf, blindness
which means a condition in which a person may have combination of hearing and visual
impairments causing severe communication, developmental, and educational problems. Under
the Multiple Disability (MD) category, only candidates with a combination of individual disabilities
that are independently eligible for the post are eligible.
6. Any other category as may be notified by the Central Government.

14.3 Degree of Benchmark Disability for Reservation and Competent Authority for Issue of
Disability Certificate: Only such persons would be eligible for relaxation in conditions/reservation
in posts who suffer from not less than 40 percent of relevant benchmark disability. Those Persons
with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD) who have availed the relaxation and/or reservation and
shortlisted for Document Verification have to submit Certificate of Disability issued by the
Competent Authority as per the form V and VI of rule 18(1) of the Gazette Notification
(Extraordinary) dated 16th October, 2024 of the Right of Persons with Disabilities
(Amendment) Rules, 2024. Refer Annexure VIII(A) and Annexure VIII(B) for the revised
formats. The existing certificates of disability issued under the Persons with Disabilities Act 1995
(since repealed) shall continue to be valid for the period specified therein.

14.4 The candidates with benchmark disabilities (PwBD) may note that they must select the appropriate
PwBD sub-category i.e. LD/ HI/ VI/MD, while filling the application form as per their certificate of
disability issued by the competent authority. No subsequent change of PwBD sub-category will be
allowed under any circumstances. Such candidates shall have to furnish the requisite certificate
from the competent authority as declared in the application form at the time of document
verification, along with their Unique Disability Identity (UDID), failing which their candidature will
be cancelled. It may be noted that type of disability/disabilities (such as OA, OL, BL, OAL, DW,
AAV, SD, SI etc.), as indicated in the Notification No. 38-16/2020-DDIII dated 04.01.2021 issued
by Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities, should be clearly mentioned by the
competent authority issuing the certificate.

Further in terms of PwBD’s OM dated 17.12.2025, candidates with disability conditions falling
under the category “likely to improve” under temporary disability category, are not eligible for
reservation. Candidates with condition falling under the category i.e. “progressive, non-progressive
or not likely to improve” are to be treated eligible for reservation.

14.5 Selected PwBD candidates will be subjected to medical examination by Railway Medical
Authorities at the time of DV and only those conforming to the medical standards as laid down in
the Indian Railway Medical Manual and other extant provisions, as the case may be, will be eligible
for appointment.

14.6 When vacancies are reserved for PwBDs and full panel for PwBDs cannot be made with the
minimum qualifying percentage marks of each category, viz., UR, EWS, SC, ST, OBC-NCL, a
relaxation of up to 2 marks in the minimum qualifying marks prescribed for the community will be
allowed.

14.7 Guidelines for Assistance of Scribe and Compensatory Time:

14.8 In case of persons with benchmark disabilities in the category of Blindness, Locomotor Disability
(Both Arm affected – BA) and Cerebral Palsy, the facility of scribe shall be given, if so desired by

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the person, only if the post is suitable for the specific category. Please Refer to Annexure A for
suitability of PwBD categories.

14.9 In case of other category of persons with benchmark disabilities, the provision of scribe can be
allowed on production of a certificate to the effect that the person concerned has physical limitation
to write and scribe is essential to write examination on his behalf, from the Chief Medical
Officer/Civil Surgeon/Medical Superintendent of a Government Health Care institution. The
candidate can avail the assistance of scribe after producing the certificate as per Annexure VIII(F)
and submission of letter of undertaking as per Annexure VIII(C) at the examination centre.

14.10 The Person with disability having less than 40% disability (covered under the definition of Section
2(s) of the Person with disability Act, 2016 but not covered under the definition of Section 2(r) of
the said Act) and having difficulty in writing can also avail the assistance of scribe for writing
answers on their behalf after producing the certificate as per Annexure VIII(D) and submission of
letter of undertaking as per Annexure VIII(E) at the examination centre.

14.11 All one-eyed candidates and candidates whose visual degree of disability is less than 40% shall
not be considered as Visually Impaired persons.

14.12 Candidates eligible for scribe under para 14.8,14.9, and14.10 above and wish to avail the scribe
facility must opt for scribe in their online application.

14.13 Candidates eligible for scribe will have to arrange for the scribe on their own at their own cost.

14.14 Candidates who have opted for a scribe in their online application:

a) Must ensure that their scribe is registered with RRBs at rrbapply.gov.in(please refer para 14.16
regarding Registration of scribe)

b) Should Log on to application portal during a 5-day window provided immediately after the
Modification Window closes, to furnish scribe details.

c) Enter your scribe’s One-Time Registration (OTR) Number. An OTP will send to your scribe’s
registered mobile number

d) Must enter the OTP sent to the scribe's registered mobile number to confirm the scribe.

14.15 Registration for Scribes:

a) Any person who wishes to offer their services as a scribe must create an account with the
RRBs at rrbapply.gov.in and register there themselves as a scribe using their account
credentials. Upon successful registration, a registration number (OTR number) will be generated
and sent to the scribe’s registered mobile number.

b) Candidates who are eligible for scribe as described at para 14.8, 14.9 and14.10 above and wish
to avail the scribe facility must opt for scribe in their online application. Candidates who have
opted for a scribe in their online application must furnish their scribe details during a five-day
window that will be provided immediately after the closure of the Modification window. Such
candidates must log in to the application portal and enter the scribe’s OTR number. An OTP will
be sent to the scribe’s registered mobile number. The candidate must obtain this OTP from the
scribe and enter it on the portal to confirm the scribe.

c) A Separate e-Call Letter will be issued to scribe accompanying a candidate. The scribe must
carry the original and valid identity proof used during registration on the day of the examination.

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14.16 The following points must be noted by the candidates eligible for a scribe before engaging any
person as a scribe:

a) Any candidate who is using scribe should ensure that he/ she is eligible to use scribe in the
examination as per the guidelines. Any candidate who is not eligible to use scribe as per
guidelines, as referred above, uses scribe and/ or compensatory time in the online examination
shall be disqualified to participate further in the process of recruitment. Any candidate using
scribe in violation of the above guidelines can be removed from the service without notice, if
already joined the Railway Service.

b) A person shall function as a scribe only after completing One Time Registration (OTR) as scribe
with RRBs at rrbapply.gov.in

c) A scribe shall not give assistance to more than one candidate in the same examination.

d) A candidate applying for the examination cannot act as a scribe for another candidate in the
same CEN. Both the scribe and the candidate must submit a declaration to this effect. If, at any
stage, it is found that a candidate has assisted another candidate as Scribe for the same
examination, the candidature of both the candidates will be cancelled.

e) The educational qualification of the candidate’s own scribe should be one step below the
qualification of the candidate taking the examination.

f) Candidates must ensure that the information furnished in respect of the scribe is accurate. If at
any stage during or after the examination, it is found that a candidate has availed the facility of
scribe and the scribe is found to be an impersonator and / or any information furnished by the
scribe or the candidate is found to be false or incorrect, the candidate shall be held fully
responsible, and his/her candidature shall be cancelled immediately.

g) The candidate shall be responsible for any misconduct on the part of the scribe brought by
him/her during the examination.

h) During the examination, at any stage, if it is found that scribe is independently answering / solving
the questions himself, the examination session for such candidate will be terminated, and
candidate’s candidature will be cancelled. The candidature of such candidates using the services
of a scribe will also be cancelled if it is reported after the examination by the test administrator
personnel that the scribe independently answered the questions.

i) Change of Scribe at the Examination Centre:

 Change of Scribe at the exam venue is generally not permitted. However, under exceptional
circumstances the change may be allowed duly recording reasons. The new scribe should have
registered with the RRBs as a scribe, and a copy of the One-Time Registration (OTR) printout
must be submitted at the examination centre. Additionally, new scribe should meet all other
criteria applicable to scribe as brought out under para 14.17. The candidates shall fill up details
in “change of Scribe" form and ‘letter of undertaking for using scribe’ form.
 If these requirements are not met, the RRB may assign a scribe at its discretion, provided the
candidate still wishes to avail the scribe facility. The qualification of the scribe provided by RRB
will not be more than the minimum qualification of the CEN. However, the qualification of the
scribe would always be matriculate or above.

14.17 Candidates eligible to use the services of a scribe, as outlined in Paras 14.8, 14.9 and 14.10 may
avail the facility of a scribe and/or compensatory time, if they so desire.

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a) A compensatory time of 20 minutes per hour of examination will be provided to candidates
permitted to use a scribe, as specified in the above-mentioned paragraphs.

b) Candidates referred to in Paras 14.8, 14.9 and 14.10, who are eligible for the use of a scribe but
choose not to avail the facility, may also be granted compensatory time of 20 minutes per hour
of examination, if they so desire.

14.18 Conditions regarding engagement of scribe shall be subject to various provisions/orders of the
competent authority, as amended from time to time.

15. NO OBJECTION CERTIFICATE (NOC) FOR SERVING EMPLOYEES:
15.1 Candidates serving (including those undergoing induction training/probation) in any Central/State
Government Department including Railways or Public Sector Undertakings may apply directly to
the RRBs duly informing their Employer. It is the sole responsibility of shortlisted candidates to
produce NOC from the employer within the prescribed time limit/ during document verification,
failing which their candidature will be cancelled.

15.2 Candidates should note that incase a communication is received from their employer by the RRB
concerned withholding permission to the candidates applying for/appearing at the examination,
their application/candidature will liable to be rejected/cancelled.

16. RECRUITMENT PROCESS:
Only single ONLINE application has to be submitted by the candidate through the link provided on
the official websites of RRBs. Candidate can apply to only one RRB. Selection of RRB once
exercised shall be final. Application to more than one RRB will lead to rejection of all applications.
The recruitment process shall involve
a. Single Stage Computer Based Test (CBT),
b. CBAT and
c. Document Verification
d. Medical Examination.
Selection is made strictly as per merit, on the basis of above-mentioned recruitment stages. The
date, time and venue for all the activities viz. CBT, CBAT, Document Verification, Medical
Examination or any other additional activity as applicable shall be fixed by the RRBs and shall be
intimated to the eligible candidates in due course. Request for postponement of any of the above
activity or for change of venue, date and shift will not be entertained under any circumstances.

During the ONLINE APPLICATION, candidates will be asked to ‘Create Account’. If a candidate
has already created an Account for CENs notified in 2024, 2025 & 2026, they should use same
account credentials to log in and apply for this CEN as well. If the candidates have not created an
Account earlier, they must first ‘Create an Account’ before proceeding to fill up the application for
this CEN. Candidates are advised to fill in the details required for account creation with utmost
care, as corrections of any kind will not be permitted once the account is created. Details filled
in the ‘Create an Account’ form (including mobile number and Email ID) cannot be modified
at any stage once the account is created.

16.1 Computer Based Test (CBT)

a. Total Duration: 120 minutes
b. Total Questions: 100
c. There will be negative marking and 1/3 mark shall be deducted for each wrong answer.
d. Normalization will be done for CBT held in multiple shifts.
The CBT is of screening nature and the standard of questions for the CBT will be generally in
conformity with the educational standards prescribed for the posts.

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The normalized score of CBT shall be used for short listing of candidates for CBAT as per their
merit.
Candidates who are shortlisted for CBAT availing the reservation benefits of
OBC(NCL)/SC/ST/EWS and ExSM shall continue to be considered only against
OBC(NCL)/SC/ST/EWS and ExSM for all subsequent stages of recruitment process.

Syllabus For CBT: The Questions will be of objective type with multiple choices and are likely to
include questions pertaining to:
1) Analytical and Mathematical Capability
a. Mathematics:
Number System, Ratio & Proportions, Averages, Percentages, Profit, Loss & Discounts,
Time, Speed, Distance, Power & Work, Algebra, Linear Equations. Arithmetic Progression,
LCM, HCF, Geometry, Area & Volumes, Probability and Statistics (Both only Basic Level).
b. Data Analysis & Interpretation
Multi-source Data Analysis - Examination, analysis and Inference drawing from text, tabular
data and data represented graphically (charts, graphs, scatter plot, pie chart, statistical curve
distribution, Venn Diagrams.
Data Sufficiency, Data Arrangement.
2) Logical Capability
a. Logical Reasoning
Binary Logic, Syllogism, Clocks & Calendars, Assumptions, Blood Relations, Family Tree,
Solving logic-based puzzles.
b. Reading Comprehension
Reading Comprehension Passages and Questions would be given in English language
from any subjects on History, Society, Literature, Science. Environment, Abstract, Mythology,
Technology and Culture and the candidate would be required to understand and answer
questions on the –
Main idea,
Supporting idea,
Application,
Logical Structure &
Style of the given Paragraph.
3) Mental Reasoning

Analogy - Identifying relationship between two items and applying it to another pair,
Series Completion - Identifying the pattern in a sequence of numbers and predicting the next
term,
Solving Coding-Decoding type questions,
Solving Ranking and Arrangements based problems.

It may be noted that the topics listed above are illustrative and not necessarily exhaustive.

Section Wise Distribution.

Exam No. of Questions (each of 1mark)
Total No. of
Duration in Analytical and Mental Reasoning Questions
Logical Capability
Minutes Mathematical
Capability
120 60 20 20 100

The section wise distribution given in the above table is only indicative and there may be some
variations in the actual question papers.

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Minimum percentage of qualifying marks for eligibility in various categories: UR-40%, EWS-
40%, OBC (Non creamy layer) -30%, SC-30%, ST-25%. This is also applicable to Ex-
servicemen candidates, as per their community. These percentages of qualifying marks for
eligibility may be relaxed by 2 marks for PwBD candidates in case of shortage of PwBD
candidates against vacancies reserved for them.

16.2 Computer Based Aptitude Test (CBAT)

Candidates equal to 8 times the number of vacancies will be selected from each of the communities
i.e. UR, OBC-NCL, SC, ST and EWS (including ExSM) for the CBAT. They shall be short listed
based on their performance in CBT. Such shortlisted candidates should produce the Vision
Certificate in the prescribed format as per Annexure VI/ Annexure VIA in Original during
CBAT, failing which they will not be permitted to appear in the CBAT.

The CBAT shall have questions and answer options only in English and Hindi.

Qualifying marks: The candidates need to secure a minimum T-Score of 42marks in each of the
test batteries to qualify. This is applicable to all candidates irrespective of community or category
i.e. irrespective of SC/ST/OBC-NCL/EWS/ExSM/PwBD and no relaxation in the minimum T- Score
is permissible.

Candidates will have to qualify in each of the test batteries of CBAT for considering them for the
post of Section Controller.

There shall be no negative marking in CBAT.

The merit list will be drawn only from amongst the candidates qualifying in the CBAT, with 70%
weightage for the marks obtained in the CBT and 30% weightage for the marks obtained in CBAT.

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.

The merit will be drawn only for the candidates qualified in the CBAT.

16.3 Document Verification (DV):

Based on the performance of candidates in CBAT, a merit list will be drawn with 70% weightage
for the marks obtained in CBT and 30%weightage for marks obtained in CBAT. Candidates equal
to the number of vacancies will be called for Document Verification as per their merit and railway
options.

In case of two or more candidates securing same marks, their merit position shall be determined
by age criteria i.e., older person shall be placed at higher merit 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. Appointment of selected candidates is subject to their passing requisite Medical
Examination to be conducted by the Railway Administration, final verification of educational and
community certificates and verification of antecedents/character of the candidates. Candidates
may please note that RRBs only recommend names of the empaneled candidates and
appointment is offered ONLY by the respective Railway Administrations.

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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.

16.4 NORMALISATION OF MARKS:

Short listing of Candidates for various stages shall be based on the normalized marks obtained by
them whenever CBT is conducted in multiple sessions for the same syllabus.

17. HOW TO APPLY

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

17.2 Create an Account

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 19 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.

17.3 Identity Authentication Advisory

• Candidates are strongly advised, in their own interest, to authenticate their identity using Digi
Locker 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.
17.4 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) Medium of Examination: Questions for CBT 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. No Change shall be allowed in the
language option once selected at the application stage. CBT questions will be displayed in the language
opted and in English.
e) Order of Zone Preferences under chosen RRB: The candidate must provide order of Zone preference
for the notified post.

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f) After submission of application, candidate will be directed to opt for the mode of payment of examination
fee as explained in para 10.1 and complete the payment process.
g) 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 unauthorized websites.
h) 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.
i) Multiple applications to different RRBs or same will lead to rejection of all applications, disqualification
and debarment from the recruitment process. RRB
17.5 Live Photo Capturing of the Candidate during ApplicationInstructions 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 a
Gazetted Officer as a valid proof of identity”

Important Note: (i) 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.

(ii) Suitable relaxation are provided in the portal to the Persons with Benchmark Disabilities who
may choose relevant options, as the case may be.

17.6 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 CEN

2) SC/ST Certificate (For Candidates Requesting Free Train Travel Pass) in PDF format as per
specification given in the CEN

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17.7 Candidate Signature: Candidates are required upload scanned copy of their signature, as
per the specifications given below:

• The signature must be signed by the candidate only.
• Use a black ink pen on white paper.
• The signature must be, in running handwriting (i.e., cursive/joined letters), NOT in BLOCK,
CAPITAL, or DISJOINED letters. The signature should be clear, legible, and entirely visible within
the scanned area

Specifications for signature:

• Scan the signed paper using a minimum resolution of 100 DPI.
• Image file format: JPG/JPEG only
• File size: Between 30 KB and 49 KB
• Image dimensions: Minimum 140 pixels (width) × 60 pixels (height)
• The scanned signature must be positioned within the designated scan box on the application
• form: Box size: 50 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 the 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
Note: Some categories of Person with Benchmark Disabilities whose disability prevents from signing
are allowed to upload the scanned of any of the one fingerprint as may be feasible in the following
order- Left hand thumb, Right hand thumb, any finger of the hands, any toes of the feet.

17.8 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:

 The document must be in PDF format only.

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 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.

17.9 Assistance of Scribe: Instructions given in Para 14.7 to 14.18 to be followed.

17.10 Modification of Submitted Application Details

After the final submission of the online application with requisite fee, if a candidate wishes to further
modify, change or correct any details (except the details filled in the ‘Create an Account’ form
and the chosen RRB), he/she may do so by paying a non-refundable modification fee of ₹ 250
per modification.

• Details entered in the ‘Create an Account’ form and the ‘Chosen RRB’ cannot be changed
under any circumstances.
• The modification window will open from 17.08.2026 to 26.08.2026
• Requests for modification will not be accepted after 26.08.2026
• Candidates are advised to verify all information carefully before the deadline.

18. Candidates can use the services of the Common Service Centre (CSC) 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 eGovernance 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/)

19. 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.

List of RRB Websites
Ahmedabad Chandigarh Mumbai
www.rrbahmedabad.gov.in www.rrbcdg.gov.in www.rrbmumbai.gov.in
Ajmer Chennai Muzaffarpur
www.rrbajmer.gov.in www.rrbchennai.gov.in www.rrbmuzaffarpur.gov.in
Prayagraj Gorakhpur Patna
www.rrbald.gov.in www.rrbgkp.gov.in www.rrbpatna.gov.in
Bengaluru Guwahati Ranchi
www.rrbbnc.gov.in www.rrbguwahati.gov.in www.rrbranchi.gov.in
Bhopal Jammu-Srinagar Secunderabad
www.rrbbhopal.gov.in www.rrbjammu.nic.in www.rrbsecunderabad.gov.in
Bhubaneswar Kolkata Siliguri
www.rrbbbs.gov.in www.rrbkolkata.gov.in www.rrbsiliguri.gov.in
Bilaspur Malda Thiruvananthapuram
www.rrbbilaspur.gov.in www.rrbmalda.gov.in www.rrbthiruvananthapuram.gov.in
rrb.indianrilways.gov.in

Note: in addition to the existing websites of individual RRBs, a new unified common RRB
website is now available at rrb.indianrilways.gov.in for the candidates to access
information, updates, notifications and other relevant details related to RRB recruitments .

(a) The onus of proving the validity of the information submitted in the online application with original
documents, will lie on the candidates.
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(b) IMPORTANT:

(i) All the communication regarding important selection process shall be advised through the
concerned RRB official websites.
(ii) However, in addition to the above, Candidates must keep their personal mobile number and
personal e-mail ID active throughout the recruitment process, so that communication can be sent
through SMS and/or email.
(iii) RRBs will not entertain any request for change of mobile number and e-mail address at any stage.
(iv) Candidates are advised to carefully note and remember their Registration Number for further
stages of recruitment process and correspondence with RRBs.

20. MODIFICATION OF APPLICATION:

a) After the final submission of the ONLINE application, if a candidate wishes to further modify any details,
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/PwBD to
UR/OBC(NCL)/EWS/Non Ex.SM/Non PwBD, 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) ONLINE Modifications to the ONLINE application, along with the payment of the modification fee, will
be permitted up to 10 (ten) days after the Last Date for Application fee payment for the submitted
applications, i.e., 16.08.2026 (23:59 hrs) for this CEN. The modification window will remain open
from17.08.2026 to 26.08.2026. After this period, RRBs shall not entertain any representation for
modification of the information furnished in the application.
21. 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 for the same Pay Level post. In such case,
all the applications will be rejected summarily and such candidates will be debarred from all future
RRB and RRC exams.
ii) Noncompliance to instructions given at para 17.5 for capturing live photo image of the candidate
will lead to rejection of the candidature at any stage of the recruitment process.
iii) Noncompliance to instructions given for uploading signature under 17.7 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 21(a) which is/are found
during application scrutiny stage, before/after issue of e-call letters for CBT 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.

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22. Instructions Related to E-Call letter:

(a) Information and details regarding the CBT and CBAT schedules and “link for downloading the E-call
letters” will be given on the websites of the RRBs. Eligible candidates will also be informed via SMS
and registered email. However, candidates should regularly visit the official websites of RRBs as
there can be failure in delivery of SMS/E-mail to the candidates due to reasons beyond control of
RRBs.
(b) Eligible candidates can download their e-call letter (and for scribe, where applicable) for the CBT &
CBAT from the RRB websites as given at Para 19.0 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 and 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 and opt 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 CBT/CBAT/DV/ME, candidates must bring a colour passport photograph that is not
older than two months from the date of the CBT/CBAT/DV/ME, as applicable. Candidates should
leave blank spaces provided in the downloaded e-Call letter for writing self-declaration paragraph
(as the paragraph will be displayed on the screen during CBT), signature and Left Thumb
Impression (LTI) unfilled while coming for the exam.
Warning: Candidates will have to write the paragraph of Self-Declaration, sign and affix LTI
at the venue of the CBT, CBAT 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.
(h) RRB(s) will not entertain any request for any change in examination center, date and session
allotted to candidate(s).
23. VERIFICATION OF ORIGINAL DOCUMENTS AND FORMAT OF CERTIFICATES:

(a) Candidates shortlisted for DV will have to submit 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) Candidates who were absent during the document verification will forfeit their candidature.

NOTES
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/OBC-

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NCL/EWS/ExSM/PwBD status will not be entertained and their candidature/applications will be
considered under General (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 Submission of 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 date in any of these mark
sheets/certificates, a certificate from the Institution/ University/Board to this effect (indicating date
of declaration of result) should be produced at the time of document verification.

24. 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 of attempt to use of banned items, mis-
representation 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 and Rules
2024]
(b) 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.
(c) 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.
(d) 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

25. 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/ DV (as required) at any stage. RRBs also reserve
the right to cancel part or whole of any recruitment process at any stage for any of the categories
notified in this CEN without assigning any reason thereof. Further, RRBs reserves the right to
reschedule any CBT/DV due to technical constraints /unavoidable circumstances
(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, allotment of posts to
selected candidates, etc., will be final and binding on the candidates and no enquiry or
correspondence will be entertained by the RRBs in this regard.
(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/DV 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,
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then, any legal issues arising out of this CEN, shall fall within the legal jurisdiction of Central
Administrative Tribunal, Mumbai /High Court for the State of Maharashtra.
(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.

26. Abbreviations used in this CEN:

Stages of RecruitmentCBT = Computer Based Test, CBAT= Computer Based Aptitude Test, DV = Document Verification,
Process ME = Medical Examination
Reservation / AgeEBC = Economically Backward Class, ExSM = Ex-Serviceman, EWS- Economically Weaker
relaxation Category Section, OBC-NCL = Other Backward Classes-Non-Creamy Layer, OBC-CL = Other Backward
Classes-Creamy Layer, EWS = Economically Weaker Section, SC = Scheduled Caste, ST =
Scheduled Tribe, UR = Unreserved (General) PwBD = Person with Benchmark Disability
Disabilities VI = Visually Impaired (B=Blind & LV=Low Vision), HI = Hearing Impaired (D=Deaf,
HH=Hard of Hearing), LD =Locomotor Disability (OA=One Arm, OL=One Leg,
OAL=One Arm-Leg, BL=Both Legs, DW=Dwarfism, CP=Cerebral Palsy, AAV=Acid
Attack Victim, LC=Leprosy Cured, MDy=Muscular Dystrophy, SD (Without
N/LDf)=Spinal Deformity(without Neurological/Limb dysfunction), SI (Without N/L
Df)=Spinal Injury (without Neurological/Limb dysfunction), OD = Other Disability, MD =
Multiple Disabilities
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.
Railway Recruitment ADI = Ahmedabad, AII = Ajmer, PRYJ = Prayagraj, BCT = Mumbai, BBS = Bhubaneswar,
Boards (RRBs) BPL = Bhopal, BLSP = Bilaspur, BNC = Bengaluru, CDG = Chandigarh, GKP = Gorakhpur,
GHY = Guwahati, JAT = Jammu Srinagar, KOL = Kolkata, MAS = Chennai, MLDT = Malda,
MFP = Muzaffarpur, PNBE = Patna, RNC = Ranchi, SC = Secunderabad, SGUJ = Siliguri,
TVC = Thiruvananthapuram
General CEN = Centralized Employment Notification, RTI= Right Thumb Impression, LTI= Left
Thumb Impression, PSU= Public Sector Undertaking, PU= Production Unit, NOC = No
Objection Certificate, IFSC = Indian Financial System Code, UPI = Unified Payment
Interface. EQ= Educational Qualification, OTP= One Time Password, KB = Kilobyte, JPEG
= Joint Photographic Experts Group.

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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. RRB has not appointed any agent(s)
or coaching center(s) for action on its 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 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-03/2026: POSTPARAMETERS

Minimum
Level
Name of Med. PwBD Suitability Educational
S.N Cat.No in PAY
the post Std Qualification
7thCPC
VI HI LD OD MD
OA, OL,
Graduate
SD
Degree from
(Without
Section No recognized
1 1 6 35400 A2 No N/L Df), No No
Controller University or
SI
its
(Without
equivalent.
N/L Df)

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Annexure-B

CEN 03/2026 SECTION CONTROLLER
RRB & ZONE-WISE VACANCY DETAILS
Cat. PWBD
RRB ZONE UR SC ST OBC EWS TOTAL EXSM
No. (LD)
AHMEDABAD WR 5 2 1 2 1 11 1 0
AJMER WCR 0 1 0 0 0 1 0 0
NCR 1 0 1 0 0 2 0 0
PRAYAGRAJ
NR 1 0 1 0 0 2 0 0
BENGALURU SWR 4 2 0 2 0 8 1 0
WCR 2 1 0 1 0 4 0 0
BHOPAL
WR 1 0 0 1 0 2 0 0
BHUBANESWAR ECR 1 1 0 2 2 6 0 0
CR 1 0 0 1 0 2 0 0
BILASPUR
SECR 1 0 0 1 0 2 0 0
CHANDIGARH NR 3 0 1 2 0 6 0 0
CHENNAI SR 2 3 2 2 0 9 1 0
GORAKHPUR NER 4 0 0 1 0 5 0 0
GUWAHATI NFR 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 0
1 JAMMU-SRINAGAR NR 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
ER 3 0 1 0 0 4 0 0
KOLKATA
SER 1 1 0 1 1 4 0 0
ER 1 0 0 2 0 3 0 0
MALDA
SER 2 1 0 1 0 4 0 0
CR 5 0 0 1 0 6 0 0
MUMBAI
SCR 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
MUZAFFARPUR ECR 0 1 1 1 0 3 0 0
PATNA ECR 1 2 1 1 1 6 0 0
ECR 3 1 1 2 1 8 1 0
RANCHI
SER 2 2 1 1 0 6 0 0
SECUNDERABAD SCR 1 0 1 2 1 5 0 0
SILIGURI NFR 2 1 0 1 1 5 1 0
THIRUVANANTHAPURAM SR 2 0 0 1 1 4 0 0
50 19 12 29 9 119 5 0

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Annexure I

FORM OF CASTE CERTIFICATE FOR SC/ST
This is to certify that Shri*/Srimati/Kumari*.................................................................................................
son/daughter* of ...................................................................................................... Village/Town
……………...................................District/Division*. ................................................................... of
The....... ............................................... State/Union Territory* belongs to the
… .................................................... Caste*/Tribe which is recognized 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 Reorganisation Act, 1966; the State of Himachal Pradesh Act, 1970; the North-
Eastern Areas (Reorganisation) Act, 1971; and the Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes Orders
(Amendment) Act, 1976.]
@ The Constitution (Jammu and Kashmir) Scheduled Castes Order, 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 Order, 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 & Kashmir) Scheduled Tribes Order, 1989.
@ The Constitution (Scheduled Castes) Orders (Amendment) Act, 1990.
@ The Constitution (Scheduled Tribes) Orders (Amendment) Ordinance Act, 1991.
@ The Constitution (Scheduled Tribes) 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.
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.

This certificate is issued on the basis of the Scheduled Castes/ Scheduled Tribes Certificate issued to
Shri / Srimati *....................................................................father / mother* of Shri /
Srimati/Kumari…….……………………………………ofVillage/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 Station/ Union Territory* issued by the
................. dated…………………

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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 resides (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 Magistrate. 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 and Nicobar Islands.

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Annexure II

OBC- NCL CERTIFICATE FORMAT

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

This is to certify that Shri/Smt./Kumari*........................................................................
son/daughter*of…………………………….of Village/Town* ........................ in
District/Division*........................in the State/Union Territory ............................... belongs to the
. .................................................... community which is recognized as a Backward Class
Under the Government of India, Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment
Resolution No. ………………………. Dated ..................... **.

Shri/Smt./Kum..............................................................and/orhis/herfamilyordinarily
reside(s)inthe…....................................................District/Divisionofthe
……...................................... State / Union Territory.

This is also to certify that he/she does NOT belong to the persons / sections (Creamy
layer) mentioned in column3 (of the Schedule to the Government of India, Department of
Personnel & Training OM No. 36012/22/93-Estt (SCT), dated 8.9.1993 and modified vide
Government of India, Department of Personnel and Training O.M.No.36033/1/2013-Estt. (Res)
dated 13.09.2017***.

Date:
DISTRICTMAGISTRATE/DY.COMMISSIONER/
ANY OTHER COMPETENT AUTHORITY

Office Seal
*Please delete the word(s)which are not applicable.
** The authority issuing the certificate need 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 authority competent to issue cast certificates are indicated below:
(i) District Magistrate/Additional Magistrate/Collector/Deputy Commissioner/Additional
Deputy Commissioner/Deputy Collector/1st Class Stipendiary magistrate/Sub-
Divisional Magistrate/Taluka Magistrate/Executive Magistrate/Extra Assistant
Commissioner (not below the rank of 1st Class Stipendiary magistrate).
(ii) Chief Presidency Magistrate/Additional Chief Presidency Magistrate/ Presidency
Magistrate.
(iii) Revenue Officer not below the rank of Tahsildar and Sub-Divisional Officer of
the area where the candidate and / or his family resides

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Annexure II A

SELF DECLARATION BY OBC (NCL) CANDIDATES

Proforma for declaration to be submitted by Other Backward Class Candidates during
document verification, who had applied for the post against Centralized Employment
Notification No.03/2026

I,………….........................................................................................son/daughterof
Shri...................................................................................residentofVillage/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- Estt.(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 08.03.1993 and its subsequent
revision through O.M.No.36033/1/2013-Estt. (Res) dated 27 05.2013 and 13.09.2017.

Place: Signature of the Candidate:

Date: Name of the candidate:

RRB Reg. No/Roll No.

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Annexure III
Government of India

(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 1000sq.ft.and above;
Ill. Residentialplotof100sq.yards and above in notified municipalities;
IV. Residential plot of 200 sq. yards and above in. areas other than the notified
municipalities.
1. Shri/Smt./Kumari belongs to the
caste which is not recognized as a Scheduled Caste, Scheduled Tribe and Other Backward Classes
(Central List).

Signature with seal of
Recent Passport size
Attested Photograph of
Office
the Applicant Name:
Designation:

*Note1: Income covered all sources i.e. salary, agriculture, business, profession, etc.
**Note 2: The term 'Family" for this purpose includes 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 authority competent to issue Income and Assets Certificates 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 Tahsildar and
(iv) Sub-Divisional Officer of the area where the candidate and / or his family resides.
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Annexure IV

Income Certificate for ECONOMICALLY BACKWARD CLASSS

Proforma for Waiver of Examination Fees to be submitted by Economically Backward Class
(EBC) candidates at the time of document verification against CEN No 03/2026
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 will mean the candidates whose family income is less
than Rs 50,000/- per annum. The following authorities are authorized to issue income
certificates for the purpose of identifying economically backward classes:

(1) District magistrate or any other Revenue Officer up in 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
DECLARATION

Proforma for Waiver of Examination Fees to be submitted by Minority
candidates at the time of document verification against CEN No 03/2026

I. .............................................................................................................. son /daughter
Of Shri....................................................................................................residentof
village/town/city.................................................................district................................
state...........................................................herebydeclarethatIbelongtothe
.......................................................... (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

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 for Medical Certificate to be obtained from an Eye Specialist by candidates
applying for the posts of Section Controller.
(TO BE SUBMITTED ON CBAT EXAM DAY)

I have checked up Smt./Shri/Kumari……..……………………… Paste self-attested recent
… .............................................................. who has applied for the passport size photograph
post of Section Controller in Railways. The acuity of vision/colour vision of the candidate not more
of his/her has been tested in view of the following standards required than one month old
for appointment on the Railways.

Signature of candidate in the
above box below the
photograph

Colour vision
Post Class Distant vision Near vision
Ishihara

Section 6/9, 6/9 without glasses
Sn0.6/0.6
Controller A-2 (No fogging test) Normal
Without glasses

Smt./Shri/Kumari ................................................................................................. fully conforms to
The above vision standards as applicable for the post of Section Controller.

Note: Candidates who have undergone Lasik surgery or any other surgery procedure
to correct refractory error are not eligible for the post having Medical Standard
A-2

Place:

Date:

SignatureoftheEyeSpecialist………………………..................................

Name of the Eye Specialist…………………………...............................

Registration No. of the Eye Specialist.…………….........................................................

Seal of the Eye Specialist

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Annexure VI A
Proforma for Medical Certificate to be obtained from an Eye Specialist by candidates
applying for the posts of Section Controller.
(For Ex-Servicemen Candidates Only)
(TO BE SUBMITTED ON CBAT EXAM DAY)

I have checked up Smt./Shri/Kumari……..………………………………………………………….. Paste self-attested recent
… .............................................................. who has applied for the passport size photograph
post of Section Controller in Railways. The acuity of vision/colour vision of the candidate not more
of his/her has been tested in view of the following standards required than one month old
for appointment on the Railways.

Signature of candidate in the
above box below the
photograph

Colour vision
Post Class Distant vision Near vision
Ishihara
Section 6/12, 6/18 or 6/9, 6/18 The combined near vision
Controller A-2 with or without glasses. with or without glasses Normal
Naked eye vision not less should be the ability to
than 6/60. Power of lens read ordinary print. Where
not to exceed 6D reading or close work is
required, combined near
vision with or without
glasses should be Sn. 0.6.

Smt./Shri/Kumari ................................................................................................. fully conforms to
The above vision standards as applicable for the post of Section Controller.

Note: Candidates who have undergone Lasik surgery or any other surgery procedure
to correct refractory error are not eligible for the post having Medical Standard
A-2

Place
Date:

Signature of the Eye Specialist………………………………………………
Name of the Eye Specialist…………………………………………………………..
Registration No. of the Eye Specialist…………………………………………………………..

Seal of the the Eye Specialist

t

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Annexure VI-B

PROFORMA OF SELF DECLARATION TO BE SUBMITTED BY CANDIDATES APPLIYING
FOR THE POST OF SECTION CONTROLLER REGARDING LASIK OR OTHER CORRECTIVE
EYE SURGERY AGAINST CEN NO. 03/2026

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: …………………………………………………

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Annexure VII

PROFORMA OF CERTIFICATE FOR EMPLOYED OFFICIALS (EX-SERVICEMAN)

1. It is informed that Shri/Kum. /Smt.______________________ working as _____________
(Rank) in ___________ (Unit/office) has applied for the post of _____________ as advertised
by __________ (name of recruiting agency) vide Advt. No. ___________ dated
_______________.
2. I hereby, with the information available, certify in respect of Shri/Kum. /Smt. ______________
(Name) No. ______________ (Rank), as follow: -

i. He/She will be completing the prescribed period of engagement of ___________ years
(in words) for acquiring Ex-serviceman status, subject to fulfillment of other condition,
on __________ (date). Shri/Kum/Smt. _____________ shall complete
______________ years of service (in words) on the date of No Objection Certificate
and __________ years of service (in words) at the time of leaving of military service.
ii. He/She will be released on selection to the post.

Place: Commanding Officer Signature
Date:

Office Seal

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Annexure VII (A)

DoPT letter No. 36012/3/2021-Estt. (Res-II) dated 27.02.2023
DECLARATION TO BE SUBMITTED BY EX-SERVICEMEN CANDIDATES REGARDING CIVIL
EMPLOYMENT BY AVAILING EX-SERVICEMEN QUOTA

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 application(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.
(Strike out whichever is not applicable).

Place: Signature:
Date: Name:
Roll No:

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Annexure VIII (A)
FORM – V EXURE VIII (A) (
Disability Certificate
(In cases of Single Disability)
[See Rule 18(1)]
(Name and Address of the Medical Authority Issuing the Certificate)
Recent Passport Size
Photograph
(Showing face only)
of the person with
Date of Issue: disability)

Certificate/UDID No.

This is to certify that I /we have carefully examined Shri/Smt./Kumari……………………………………....Son/Daughter/Care of
Shri…………………………………,Date of Birth……………………………………………….. (DD/MM/YYYY), Gender
Male/Female/Transgender, Registration No………………………………………………………….Resident
of………………….………………………………………………………...whose photograph is affixed above, and I am/we are
satisfied that:
(A) He/She is a case of (Anyone of the following disabilities):

(1)Locomotor Disability (2)Muscular Dystrophy (3)Leprosy Cured (4)Dwarfism
(5)Cerebral Palsy (6)Acid Attack Victim (7)Low Vision (8)Blindness
(9)Hearing Impairment (10)Speech and Language (11)Intellectual Disability (12) Specific Learning
Disability Disabilities
(13)Autism Spectrum (14)MentalIllness (15) Chronic Neurological (16)Multiple Sclerosis
Disorder Conditions
(17)Parkinson's Diseases (18)Hemophilia (19)Thalassemia (20)Sickle Cell Disease
(B) Name of affected body part/s:
(C) The diagnosis in his/her case is
(D) He/ She has %(in figure) percent (in words) disability and the nature of assessing certificate the is {Permanent/ temporary
and valid till Date (DD/MM/YYYY)}as per the guidelines for the purpose of assessing the extent of
specified disability in a person included under the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act, 2016 by Government of India vide
Notification No dated (DD/MM/YYYY).

Signature/Thumb impression of the Person with Disability:

Signature of notified Medical Authority Member(s)

Signature:
Name and Address of the Medical Authority Issuing the Certificate:

Logo of Government of India Logo of Department of Logo of Respective State or Union
Empowerment of Persons Territory
Disabilities, Gol

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Annexure VIII (B)

FORM-VI
Disability Certificate
(In case of multiple disabilities)
[See Rule 18(1)]
(Name And Address of The Medical Authority Issuing the Certificate)
Recent Passport Size
Certificate/ UDID No.:………………………………………………… Date of Issue: ……………………………. Photograph (Showing
face only) of the person
This is to certify that we have carefully examined Shri/Smt./Kum ………………………… with disability)
Son/wife/daughter/care of Shri…………………………… ……………………. Date of Birth
…………(DD/MM/YYYY) Gender< Male/Female
/Transgender>…………………………….…………… Registration No.
………………………………<UDID Enrolment No>…………………………Resident of
………………………………………………. Whose photograph is affixed above and are
satisfied that:

(A) He/She is a case of Multiple Disabilities. His/her extent of physical impairments/ disabilities have been evaluated as
per the guidelines for the purpose of assessing the extent of specified disability in a person included under the Rights of
Persons with DisabilitiesAct,2016notifiedbyGovernmentofIndiavideNotificationNo………….dated
(DD/MM/YYYY).for the
Disabilities below:

Sl. Name of Affected Disability Percentage
No. Disability Body Part Diagnosis
1 Locomotor Disability
2 Muscular Dystrophy
3 Leprosy cured
4 Dwarfism
5 Cerebral Palsy
6 Acid attack Victim
7 Low Vision
8 Blindness
9 Hearing impairment
10 Speech and Language disability
11 Intellectual Disability
12 Specific Learning Disability
13 Autism Spectrum Disorder
14 Mental illness
15 Chronic Neurological Conditions
16 Multiple Sclerosis
17 Parkinson's Disease
18 Hemophilia
19 Thalassemia
20 Sickle Cell Disease

(Note: Only the disabilities diagnosed will be listed)

(A) He/She has…………………%(in figure) ............................................... percent (in words) overall disability and the nature of
Certificate is {permanent/temporary and valid till..................................... (DD/MM/YYYY) }

Signature/Thumb impression of the Person with Disability:

Signature of notified Medical Authority Members:

Signature:

Name and Address of the Medical Authority Issuing the Certificate

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ANNEXURE VIII (C)

LETTER OF UNDERTAKING FOR USING SCRIBE ANNEXURE
ANNEXURE VIII (C)
LETTER OF UNDERTAKING FOR USING SCRIBE
NOTE:
1. In case of persons with benchmark disabilities in the category of Blindness, Locomotor Disability (Both
Arm affected – BA) and Cerebral Palsy, the facility of scribe shall be given, if so desired by the person.
The candidate can avail the assistance of scribe after submission of letter of undertaking as per Annexure
VIII(D) at the examination centre.
2. In case of other category of persons with benchmark disabilities, the provision of scribe can be allowed
on production of a certificate to the effect that the person concerned has physical limitation to write and
scribe is essential to write examination on his behalf, from the Chief Medical Officer/Civil Surgeon/Medical
Superintendent of a Government Health Care institution. The candidate can avail the assistance of scribe
after producing the certificate as per Annexure VIII(G) and submission of letter of undertaking as per
Annexure VIII(D) at the examination centre.
3. The PwBD persons having less than 40% disability (covered under the definition of Section 2(s) of the
PWBD Act, 2016 but not covered under the definition of Section 2(r) of the said Act) and having difficulty
in writing can also avail the assistance of scribe for writing answers on their behalf after producing the
certificate as per Annexure VIII(D) and submission of letter of undertaking as per Annexure VIII(E) at the
examination centre.
PARTICULARS OF SCRIBE PROPOSED TO BE ENGAGED BY THE CANDIDATE
1. Name of the Candidate.............................................................
2. Roll No........................................................................................ Paste here
recent colour
3. Name of CBT Center................................................................. Passport Size
4. Qualification of Candidate........................................................ Photograph of
the SCRIBE of
5. Disability Type........................................................................... size 3.5 cm x 4.5
cm (The colour
6. Name ofScribe.......................................................................
photograph should
6a) My scribe Onetime Registration Number (OTR) with RRBs is: not be more than
TWO months old)
7. Date of Birth of the Scribe.........................................................
8. Father's Name of the Scribe.....................................................
9. Address of the Scribe:
(a) Permanent Address.........................................................
(b) Present Address..............................................................
10. Educational Qualification of the Scribe.........................................
11. Relationship if any, of the Scribe to the Candidate.....................
12. DECLARATION:
i) We hereby declare that the particulars furnished above are true and correct to the best of our knowledge and belief.
We have read/been read out the instructions of the Railway Recruitment Board regarding conduct of the candidates
assisted by Scribe/Scribes at this examination and here by undertake to abide by them.
ii) We declare that the Scribe himself/herself is not a candidate in this examination. We understand that in case it is
found otherwise the candidature of both of us will be rejected.
iii) We declare that the scribe has not acted /will not act as Scribe to any other candidate of this examination.
iv) We declare that educational qualification of scribe is one step below the educational qualification of the Candidate
taking examination. In case subsequently it is found that the qualification of the scribe is not as declared by the
scribe, and it is beyond the qualification of the candidate taking examination, the candidate shall forfeit to the post
and claims relating thereto.

(Signature of the Candidate) (Signature of the Scribe)

Left thumb impression of the Left thumb impression of the
candidate in the box given above Scribe in the box given above
Invigilator
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Signature of

ANNEXURE VIII (D)
ANNEXURE VIII (D)

Certificate for person with specified disability covered under the definition of section 2(s) of the
RPwDAct, 2016 but not covered under the definition of section 2( r) of the said Act, i.e. persons having
less than 40% disability and having difficulty in writingte for person with specified disability covered
under the definition of section 2(s) of tPwDAct, 2016 but not covered under the definition of section
2( r) of the said Act, i.e. persons having less than 40% disability and having difficulty in
1. This is to certify that, we have examined Mr./Ms/Mrs………………...........………………… (name of
the Candidate), S/o/D/o
……………………………...……………………, a resident of………………………………… …….. (Village/
P.O./ P.S./ District/ State), aged
................years, a Person
with…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..
(nature of
disability/condition), and to state that he/she has limitation which hampers his/her writing capability owing to
his/her above condition. He/she requires support of scribe for writing the examination.
2. The above candidates use said and assistive device such as prosthetics &orthotics, hearing aid (name
to be specified) which is/are essential for the candidate to appear at the examination with the assistance
of scribe.
3. This certificate is issued only for the purpose of appearing in written examinations conducted by
recruitment agencies as well as academic institutions and is valid up
to……………………………………………………………………………………………………………(it is
valid for maximum period of six months or less as may be certified by the medical authority).
Signature of Medical authority

(Signature & (Signature &
(Signature & Name) (Signature & Name) (Signature & Name)
Name) Name)

Orthopedic/ Neurologist (if Occupational
Clinical Psychologist/ Other Expert, as
PMR available) therapist (if
specialist Rehabilitation available) nominated by the
Psychologist/Psychiatrist Chairperson (if any)
/ Special Educator

(Signature & Name)

Chief Medical Officer/Civil Surgeon/Chief District Medical Officer………….. Chairperson

Name of Government Hospital/ Health Care Centre with seal

Place:

Date:

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NEXURE VIII (E)
ANNEXURE VIII (E)

LETTER OF UNDERTAKING BY THE PERSON HAVING LESS THAN 40% DISABILITIES
AND HAVINGDIFFICULTY IN WRITING
Passport Size
LETTER OF UNDERTAKING BY THE PERSON HAVING LESS THAN 40%photograph
DISABILITIESof the
AND HAVINGDIFFICULTY IN WRITING scribe of size 3.5 cm
x 4.5 cm (The
colourphotograph
should not be more
than TWO months
old.

Signature of scribe in the above box
(i.e in the box below the photograph)

Letter of Undertaking by the person with specified disability covered under the definition of
Section 2(s) of the PWBD Act, 2016 but not covered under the definition of Section 2(r) of the
said Act, i.e. persons having less than 40% disability and having difficulty in writing.

1. I ----------------------------------- a candidate with --------------------- (nature of disability / condition) appearing
for the -------------
(name of the examination) bearing Roll No. ----------------- at ------------------(name of the centre) in the District
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ,
(name of the state). My educational qualification is .

2. I do here by state that ------------------ (name of the scribe) will provide the service of scribe for the
undersigned for taking
the aforementioned examination.

3. I do hereby undertake that his qualification is--------------------------------------- --. In case,
subsequently it is found that his qualification is not as declared by the undersigned and is
beyond my qualification, I shall forfeit my right to the post or certificate/diploma/degree and
claims relating thereto.
4. My scribe Onetime Registration Number (OTR) with RRBs is …………

(Signature of the candidate)

(Counter signature by the parent/guardian, if the candidate is minor)

Place:

Date:

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ANNEXURE VIII (F)
ANNEXURE VIII (F)
ANNEXURE VIII (F)

CERTIFICATE REGARDING PHYSICAL LIMITATION IN AN EXAMINEE TO WRITE

CERTIFICATE REGARDING PHYSICAL LIMITATION IN AN EXAMINEE TO WRITE

This is to certify that, I have examined Mr/Ms/Mrs

______________________

(name of the candidate with disability),a person with (nature and percentage of

disability as mentioned in the certificate of disability), S/O / D/O

______________________

____, a resident of (Village / District/ State) and

to state that he/she has physical limitation which hampers his/her writing capabilities owing

to his/her disability.

Signature
Chief Medical Officer/Civil Surgeon/Medical
Superintendent of a Government health care
institution

Name & Designation

Name of Government Hospital/Health Care Centre with Seal

Place: _________________________

Date: _________________________

Note: Certificate should be given by a specialist of the relevant stream/disability (e.g. Visual impairment –
Ophthalmologist, Locomotor Disability-Orthopedic specialist/PMR).

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Annexure-IX

OnlineRef.No. <Date&Timeof submission>

[THIS FORM IS GENERATED ONLINE AND THE SAME SHOULD NOT BE FILLED
MANUALLY]

Certificate to be signed by the Gazetted Officer

PHOTOGRAPH
Name of the Candidate:
TO BE
Application No.: ATTESTED BY
GAZETTED
OFFICER

It is certified that Mr./Ms. S/o / D/o Shri
residing at
is applying for CEN 03/2026 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 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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