A short update has been shared for candidates waiting for Railway jobs. The Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) has released a short notice about Level 1 recruitment for 2025, under which around 22,000 posts are expected to be filled. This notice is only to inform candidates in advance, while the detailed notification will be issued later.
Applications for these posts will be accepted only through online mode on the official RRB application website rrbapply.gov.in.
What Is Mentioned in the RRB Level 1 Short Notice?
As per the short notice, RRB is planning to recruit candidates for Level 1 posts under the 7th Pay Commission (Matric level). These are entry-level railway posts and are open to candidates who meet the basic education and age conditions.
The board has clearly stated that this notice is informative only. Full details related to posts, zones, reservation, and selection process will be shared in the main notification.
RRB Level 1 Vacancy Details 2025
Through this recruitment, RRB is planning to fill around 22,000 vacancies for Level 1 posts. The exact post-wise and zone-wise vacancy break-up will be announced later.
The starting basic pay for Level 1 posts is ₹18,000 per month, as per the 7th CPC pay structure.
Application Dates for RRB Level 1 Recruitment 2025
The short notice has mentioned the tentative application schedule:
- Application start date: 21 January 2025
- Last date to apply: 20 February 2025 (up to 11:59 PM)
Candidates should wait for the detailed notification before applying.
Age Limit Criteria
Candidates applying for RRB Level 1 posts must meet the following age conditions:
- Minimum age: 18 years
- Maximum age: 33 years
Any age relaxation, if applicable, will be clearly mentioned in the detailed notification.
Educational Qualification
As per the short notice, candidates must have:
- Passed Class 10 (High School) from a recognised board
- ITI qualification, as required for Level 1 posts
RRB will publish exact qualification details post-wise in the official notification. Candidates are advised to check eligibility carefully before submitting the form.
Aadhaar Details: What Candidates Must Ensure
RRB has highlighted the importance of Aadhaar details for this recruitment. Candidates must ensure that:
- Aadhaar details are updated
- Name and date of birth on Aadhaar exactly match the Class 10 certificate
Incorrect or mismatched Aadhaar details may create problems during the application or later stages.
Important Note from RRB
RRB has clearly mentioned that this is a short and indicative notice. It has been released only to inform candidates about the upcoming recruitment under the new Centralised Employment Notice (CEN).
The complete notification with full rules, eligibility, selection process, and instructions will be released separately.
Conclusion
The RRB Level 1 Recruitment 2025 short notice confirms that around 22,000 vacancies will be announced soon. Candidates interested in Railway jobs should start preparing documents, update Aadhaar details, and regularly check rrbapply.gov.in for the detailed notification. Applying only after reading the full notification will help avoid mistakes later.
