The Railway Recruitment Boards (RRBs) have issued Corrigendum No. 2 for the ongoing recruitment of various Level-1 posts under CEN No. 09/2025. This update, dated February 16, 2026, brings critical changes to the vacancy tables for several railway zones, including South Eastern Railway, South Central Railway, North Western Railway, and Metro Railway/Kolkata.

RRB Level-1 Recruitment 2026
RRB Level-1 Recruitment 2026 CEN 09/2025


​If you have applied or are planning to apply, here is everything you need to know about these changes.

​Key Changes in Vacancy Tables

​The primary reason for this corrigendum is the correction of inadvertent errors in the previously published vacancy lists.

  • ​OD (PwBD) Category Clarification: Vacancies previously shown under the OD (Other Disabilities) category for PwBD candidates in South Eastern Railway (SER), South Central Railway (SCR), and North Western Railway (NWR) were indicated by mistake.

  • ​Zero Vacancies: It is now officially clarified that there are no vacancies under the OD (PwBD) category for Level-1 posts in these specific zones.

  • ​Metro Railway/Kolkata: The vacancy details for Metro Railway/Kolkata have been fully revised in Annexure-B.

​Revised Vacancy Summary

​Below is a snapshot of the total vacancies for the affected zones as per the latest update:

Railway Zone (Zonal Headquarters)

Total Vacancies

UR

SC

ST

OBC

EWS

South Eastern Railway (Kolkata)

949

364

158

84

240

103

South Central Railway (Secunderabad)

1012

376

148

129

258

101

North Western Railway (Jaipur)

974

483

151

48

188

104

Eastern Railway & Metro Kolkata

1173

471

155

114

296

137

Action Required for Candidates

​If you have already submitted your application, the RRB is offering a window for adjustments:

  1. ​Modify Preferences: Candidates who have already applied can modify their post preferences and their choice of Zonal Railway(s) or Production Units within their opted RRB.

  1. ​No Modification Fee: This specific modification can be done without paying any modification fees.

  1. ​Terms & Conditions: All other terms and conditions mentioned in the original CEN No. 09/2025 remain unchanged.

​Important Safety Warning

​The RRB emphasizes that the recruitment process is fully computerized and selection is based purely on merit. Candidates are strongly advised to:

  • ​Beware of touts or individuals making false promises of jobs for illegal consideration.

  • ​Regularly visit the official RRB websites for any further updates or official notices.