RRB CEN 09/2025 Corrigendum 3: Level‑1 Railway Recruitment Rules Revamped – Check the Fresh Updates Now

Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) under the Ministry of Railways has just released Corrigendum No. 3 for the Centralised Employment Notification (CEN) 09/2025, which governs the 7th CPC Level‑1 vacancies. The amendment, dated 19 February 2026, brings pivotal changes to the eligibility standards for PwBD (visually‑impaired) candidates and fills previously blank cells in Annexure‑A. If you are preparing for a railway job, these revisions could directly affect your application, so read on for a concise rundown of what’s new, the key dates, eligibility, and how to submit your online application.

Recruitment/Exam Overview

Important Dates

Application Fee details

Vacancy & Eligibility Criteria

• Age Limit: Candidates must be 18 years to 33 years as of the first day of the exam. Age relaxations as per government norms (SC/ST, OBC, PwBD, etc.) will be applicable.
• Educational Qualification: Minimum requirement is 10th Pass OR an ITI / equivalent certificate. Candidates holding a National Apprenticeship Certificate (NAC) issued by NCVT are also eligible.

What Corrigendum 3 Changes for PwBD Candidates?

1. Category 12 (Assistant Operations – Electrical) & Category 14 (Assistant Signal & Telecom – Factory) now accept both B (Blind/Total Vision Loss) and LV (Low Vision) candidates. Earlier, only LV was permitted.
2. All previously empty cells in Annexure‑A have been filled, removing ambiguity about post‑specific requirements.
3. The modifications are highlighted in yellow within the official Annexure‑A, making them easy to spot for applicants.

Note: All other terms, conditions, and eligibility norms of CEN 09/2025 remain unchanged. 

How to Apply Online?

Follow these straightforward steps to submit your application for the RRB Level‑1 posts after Corrigendum 3 is reflected on the portal:

1. Open your browser and go to the official RRB website: https://rrbcdg.gov.in.
2. Locate the “Recruitment” or “Latest Notifications” banner on the homepage.
3. Click the link titled “RRB CEN 09/2025 – Corrigendum 3 (Updated Annexure‑A)”.
4. Read the complete notification, then press “Apply Online”.
5. Fill in personal details, upload scanned copies of your photograph, signature, educational certificates, and PwBD certificate (if applicable).
6. Pay the application fee through the integrated payment gateway.
7. After successful payment, download the acknowledgement slip and keep it safe for future reference.

Tip: Double‑check the filled information, especially the category (B/LV) for visually‑impaired candidates, to avoid rejection at later stages.

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Conclusion

Corrigendum 3 for RRB CEN 09/2025 sharpens the eligibility matrix for visually‑impaired aspirants and clears earlier ambiguities in Annexure‑A. Candidates must verify the updated standards, adhere to the age and qualification norms, and submit their applications through the official portal before the deadline. Always refer to the original notification for the most accurate information.

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