Overview
The Railway Recruitment Cell (RRC), North Central Railway, Prayagraj, has released the Group D Document Verification schedule 2026 under Centralised Employment Notice CEN 08/2024. The recruitment covers 2,020 Level-1 vacancies under RRC Prayagraj, while 2,015 candidates have been shortlisted for document verification scheduled from 26 October to 23 November 2026.
The roll number-wise schedule, reporting details and community-wise cut-off marks were published on 12 October 2026. Shortlisted candidates should verify their allotted date and prepare original certificates before reporting to the designated venue.
Key Highlights
| Particulars | Details |
|---|
| Organization | Railway Recruitment Cell, North Central Railway, Prayagraj |
| Post Name | Group D / Level-1 Posts under CEN 08/2024 |
| Total Vacancies | 2,020 under RRC Prayagraj; 32,438 across participating railway zones |
| Application Mode | Online; application window closed |
| Official Website | rrcpryj.org |
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|
| Application Start | 23 January 2025 |
| Last Date | 1 March 2025 |
| Exam Date | TBA |
| Result Date | 12 October 2026 for DV shortlist |
| Document Verification | 26 October to 23 November 2026 |
Candidates must follow the specific date and reporting time mentioned against their roll number. A request to change the document verification date may not be accepted except under rules notified by the railway administration.
Eligibility Criteria
Educational Qualification
Applicants were required to meet at least one of the prescribed qualifications by the application closing date:
- Class 10 pass from a recognised board; or
- ITI qualification from an institution recognised by NCVT or SCVT; or
- National Apprenticeship Certificate granted by NCVT; or
- An equivalent qualification accepted under the detailed recruitment notice.
- Candidates must produce the original qualification certificate and marksheets during verification.
Age Limit
- Minimum age: 18 years.
- Upper age limit: 36 years, including the one-time relaxation provided for this recruitment cycle.
- The prescribed cut-off date for determining age was specified in CEN 08/2024.
- Additional relaxation applies to SC, ST, OBC-NCL, PwBD, ex-servicemen and other eligible categories under government rules.
- Date of birth must match the candidate’s Class 10 certificate or other accepted proof.
Fees
- General, OBC and EWS candidates: ₹500.
- SC, ST, PwBD, ex-servicemen, female, transgender, minority and economically backward class candidates: ₹250.
- Eligible fee refunds are subject to appearance in the Computer-Based Test and deduction of applicable bank charges.
- The examination fee is no longer payable because the application process has closed.
Selection Process
- Computer-Based Test and Physical Efficiency Test: Candidates first qualify the CBT and then meet the applicable PET standards.
- Document Verification: Shortlisted candidates must submit original educational, identity, category and eligibility records for scrutiny.
- Medical Examination and Final Empanelment: Candidates clearing verification must satisfy railway medical standards before final appointment and posting.
The shortlisting for document verification does not by itself guarantee appointment. Final selection remains subject to certificate validity, medical fitness, merit, vacancy position and fulfilment of all eligibility conditions.
How to Apply
- Visit the official RRC Prayagraj website and open the CEN 08/2024 Level-1 recruitment section.
- The online application window is closed; only candidates who submitted applications during the notified period can participate in the current process.
- Open the DV schedule or shortlist notice and search the PDF using the registered roll number.
- Note the allotted verification date, reporting time, venue and any instructions printed against the candidature.
- Download and print the document verification notice, shortlist page and call letter, if issued separately through the candidate login.
- Arrange original certificates along with self-attested photocopies. These generally include the Class 10 certificate, qualification records, Aadhaar or other photo ID, category certificate, EWS/OBC-NCL certificate where applicable, domicile records, photographs and application printout.
- Ensure that category certificates follow the prescribed format and remain valid on the relevant date. OBC-NCL candidates should particularly check the non-creamy layer requirement.
- Report at the venue before the specified time. Failure to attend or produce required documents may lead to cancellation of candidature.
Important Links
Candidates should rely on the official roll number-wise PDF for their individual schedule and community cut-off. Cut-off marks can differ by category and notified post parameters; therefore, figures should not be inferred from another railway zone.
FAQs
When will RRC Prayagraj Group D document verification be conducted?
Document verification will be held from 26 October to 23 November 2026, according to the roll number-wise schedule.
How many candidates have been shortlisted for DV?
A total of 2,015 candidates have been shortlisted under the RRC Prayagraj Level-1 recruitment process.
Which documents are required at the DV venue?
Candidates should carry their call letter, valid photo ID, Class 10 and other qualification certificates, category certificate if applicable, photographs, application printout and the required photocopies.
