Overview
The Railway Recruitment Cell, Southern Railway, Chennai has released the Group D Document Verification list for Level-1 posts under CEN No. 08/2024. The recruitment drive covers 32,438 vacancies nationwide, including 2,694 posts in Southern Railway, and shortlisted candidates must attend Document Verification from 04 November 2026 at RRC Chennai.
The 55-page shortlist PDF contains candidates’ registration numbers, allotted verification dates, reporting times and venue information. Shortlisted applicants should also monitor the official portal for their e-Call Letters and further instructions.
Key Highlights
| Particulars | Details |
|---|
| Organization | Railway Recruitment Cell, Southern Railway, Chennai |
| Post Name | Group D/Level-1 Posts under CEN No. 08/2024 |
| Total Vacancies | 32,438 nationwide; 2,694 in Southern Railway |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Official Website | rrcmas.in |
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|
| Application Start | 23 January 2025 |
| Last Date | 01 March 2025 (extended deadline) |
| Exam Date | TBA |
| Result Date | TBA |
| Document Verification Begins | 04 November 2026 |
Candidates must follow the individual DV date and reporting time mentioned against their registration number in the shortlist. They should not assume that every shortlisted candidate has to report on the first day.
Eligibility Criteria
Educational Qualification
Applicants were required to meet the prescribed qualification by the relevant cut-off date. The accepted qualifications include:
- Class 10 pass from a recognised board; or
- ITI qualification from an institution recognised by NCVT or SCVT, wherever applicable; or
- National Apprenticeship Certificate granted by NCVT.
- Candidates called for verification must produce original certificates supporting the qualification entered in their online application.
Age Limit
- Minimum age: 18 years.
- Upper age limit: 36 years, subject to the cut-off date and conditions specified in CEN No. 08/2024.
- Relaxation in the upper age limit applies to SC, ST, OBC-NCL, PwBD, ex-servicemen and other eligible categories under railway recruitment rules.
- Date of birth must match the Class 10 certificate or another accepted proof submitted during DV.
Fees
- General and other applicable candidates: ₹500.
- SC, ST, PwBD, ex-servicemen, female, transgender, minority and economically backward class candidates: ₹250.
- The applicable portion of the examination fee is refundable after appearing in the Computer-Based Test, subject to the recruitment conditions and deduction of bank charges.
- No separate fee is normally required for attending Document Verification.
Selection Process
- Computer-Based Test: Applicants are assessed through an objective examination covering mathematics, general intelligence and reasoning, general science, and general awareness/current affairs.
- Physical Efficiency Test: Candidates shortlisted from the CBT must meet the prescribed physical standards and complete the required tasks within the stipulated time.
- Document Verification and Medical Examination: PET-qualified candidates are called for scrutiny of original records. Final appointment is subject to document validity, eligibility, medical fitness and vacancy availability.
Inclusion in the DV list does not by itself guarantee appointment. A candidature may be cancelled if the information provided in the application differs from the original documents or if the candidate fails to satisfy medical and eligibility standards.
How to Apply
The online application period has closed. Candidates included in the RRC Chennai shortlist should complete the following steps for Document Verification:
- Visit the official RRC Chennai website at rrcmas.in.
- Open the Group D or Level-1 recruitment section and select the DV notice issued under CEN No. 08/2024.
- Download the 55-page Document Verification shortlist PDF.
- Use the PDF search function to locate the registration number submitted with the application.
- Note the allotted DV date, reporting time, batch and venue carefully.
- Download the e-Call Letter when activated and verify all personal and scheduling details.
- Arrange original educational, age, category, identity and other eligibility documents, along with the required self-attested photocopies and photographs.
- Report at RRC Chennai on the assigned date well before the reporting time. Requests for a change of date or venue may not be accepted unless specifically permitted.
Candidates should rely only on notices displayed on the official portal. They should preserve the DV PDF, e-Call Letter and application registration details until the recruitment process is completed.
Important Links
FAQs
1. When will RRC Chennai Group D Document Verification begin?
Document Verification for shortlisted Level-1 candidates is scheduled to begin on 04 November 2026 at RRC Chennai.
2. How can candidates check the RRC Chennai Group D DV list?
Candidates can download the 55-page PDF from the official RRC Chennai portal and search for their registration number using the PDF search option.
3. Is selection final after inclusion in the DV shortlist?
No. Final appointment depends on successful document scrutiny, fulfilment of eligibility conditions, medical fitness and the availability of vacancies.
