🚆 Indian Railways Recruitment 2025–26: 50,000 Vacancies Announced | Apply Online, Eligibility, Syllabus, Preparation & FAQs
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📢 Overview – Indian Railways Mega Recruitment Drive
The Ministry of Railways has officially announced a massive recruitment campaign for the financial year 2025–26, aiming to fill 50,000+ vacancies across various posts. Already, 9,000 jobs have been offered in the first quarter (April–June 2025).
This announcement comes after the successful completion of computer-based tests (CBTs) since November 2024, covering over 1.86 crore candidates across seven notifications for 55,197 vacancies.
📊 Recruitment Highlights
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Appointments in Q1 FY 2025–26 | 9,000+ |
| Total Target FY 2025–26 | 50,000+ jobs |
| Target FY 2026–27 | 50,000+ jobs |
| Vacancies Announced Since 2024 | 1,08,324 |
| Vacancies in CBTs since Nov 2024 | 55,197 |
| Candidates Appeared Since Nov 2024 | 1.86 crore+ |
| Recruitment Boards | RRBs & RRCs |
| Mode of Exam | CBT |
| Verification Method | Aadhaar-based e-KYC |
| Security Measures | 100% jammer coverage at centers |
| Priority Candidates | Women & PwBDs |
📌 Post-Wise Expected Vacancies for 2025–26
| Post Category | Estimated Vacancies |
|---|---|
| RRB NTPC (Non-Technical Popular Categories) | 15,000+ |
| RRB Group D (Level-1 Posts) | 18,000+ |
| RRB JE (Junior Engineer) | 6,000+ |
| Apprenticeship (ITI/Diploma) | 5,000+ |
| Paramedical Staff | 1,500+ |
| Ministerial & Isolated Categories | 500+ |
| Others (Sports Quota, Cultural Quota, Law Asst., etc.) | 4,000+ |
(Exact numbers to be confirmed in official notification.)
🎯 Eligibility Criteria (Post-Wise)
1. RRB NTPC
Educational Qualification: 12th pass (Clerk, Typist), Graduate (Station Master, Goods Guard, Junior Account Assistant)
Age Limit: 18–30 years (relaxation as per category)
2. RRB Group D
Educational Qualification: 10th pass or ITI from NCVT/SCVT
Age Limit: 18–33 years
3. RRB JE
Educational Qualification: Diploma/Degree in Engineering
Age Limit: 18–33 years
4. Apprentice Posts
Educational Qualification: ITI from recognized institution
Age Limit: 15–24 years
📝 Selection Process
Computer-Based Test (CBT-1) – Objective type questions
CBT-2 (For certain posts)
Skill Test / Typing Test (For Clerk/Typist posts)
Document Verification (DV)
Medical Examination
📚 Syllabus & Exam Pattern (Post-Wise)
RRB NTPC & Group D
Mathematics – Number System, Algebra, Ratio & Proportion, Geometry, Profit & Loss, Time & Work, Speed & Distance
General Intelligence & Reasoning – Puzzles, Coding-Decoding, Data Interpretation, Syllogism, Blood Relations
General Awareness – Current Affairs, Indian History, Geography, Polity, Railways’ History, Sports, Science
Exam Pattern (CBT-1)
| Subject | Questions | Marks | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mathematics | 30 | 30 | 90 mins |
| Reasoning | 30 | 30 | 90 mins |
| General Awareness | 40 | 40 | 90 mins |
| Total | 100 | 100 | 90 mins |
🛠 Security & Transparency Initiatives
Aadhaar-based e-KYC verification – 95% success rate in candidate authentication
Exam centers near home – Reducing travel time, priority to women & PwBD candidates
100% electronic jammers – Preventing cheating and unfair means
💻 How to Apply Online for Indian Railways Recruitment 2025
Visit your regional RRB official website
Read the notification carefully
Register with basic details & email ID
Fill application form with educational & personal details
Upload scanned photo, signature, and documents
Pay fee online (UPI, net banking, card)
Submit and take print of confirmation
📅 Important Dates (Tentative)
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification Release | Sep–Oct 2025 |
| Application Start Date | Sep–Oct 2025 |
| Application End Date | 1 month from start |
| CBT-1 Exam Date | Jan–Feb 2026 |
| Result Date | April 2026 |
📈 Preparation Tips for Railway Exams
Solve previous year papers for speed & accuracy
Mock tests daily to improve time management
Focus on current affairs for the last 6–8 months
Revise formulas & reasoning tricks regularly