Welcome to the ultimate guide and comprehensive report on the Railway Recruitment Board Ajmer (RRB Ajmer) recruitment process under CEN 09/2025. If you appeared for the Computer Based Test (CBT) for various posts in Level-1 of the 7th Central Pay Commission (CPC) Pay Matrix, this article covers everything from the official Full Form breakdowns, normalized cut-offs, to the step-by-step procedure for the Physical Efficiency Test (PET).

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Essential Full Forms & Core Terminology

To fully understand railway recruitment notifications, it is essential to know the key abbreviations and their complete structural forms used across Indian Railways recruitment boards:

  • RRB: Railway Recruitment Board
  • RRC: Railway Recruitment Cell
  • CEN: Centralized Employment Notice
  • CPC: Central Pay Commission
  • CBT: Computer Based Test
  • PET: Physical Efficiency Test
  • PWBD: Persons with Benchmark Disabilities
  • ExSM: Ex-Servicemen
  • CCAA: Course Completed Act Apprentice
Important Insight: The recruitment process managed by the Ministry of Railways is fully computerized, ensuring transparency based purely on candidate merit. For official Zonal notifications and updates, candidates should regularly visit the North West Railway official portal at North West Railway Official Website.

Overview of RRB Ajmer CEN 09/2025 PET Result

Following the Computer Based Test (CBT) conducted between August 3, 2026, and August 25, 2026, under CEN No. 09/2025, the Railway Recruitment Board, Ajmer has officially released the list of provisionally shortlisted candidates for the Physical Efficiency Test (PET). A total of 1,771 candidates have been shortlisted horizontally in ascending order (not in order of merit) to appear for the PET.

Candidates can view their individual percentile scores and normalized marks by logging into the official RRB portals using their registration number and date of birth (DDMMYYYY format). This facility remains live from November 16, 2026, up to December 1, 2026.

Category-Wise Normalised Cut-Off Marks

The normalized cut-off marks for candidates shortlisted for the PET under various categories for RRB Ajmer Level-1 posts are detailed below:

Category Normalised Cut-Off Marks
UR (Unreserved) 80.6822
SC (Scheduled Caste) 73.52516
OBC (Other Backward Classes) 73.98527
ST (Scheduled Tribe) 74.26305
EWS (Economically Weaker Section) [Data Not Published / Specific Sub-Group]

What Next? PET, Document Verification & Medical Examination

Shortlisted candidates must prepare for the subsequent stages governed by the Railway Recruitment Cell (RRC), Jaipur (North West Railway):

  • PET Schedule: The Chairperson of RRC Jaipur will publish the detailed schedule for the PET on official web platforms. SMS and email alerts will also be sent to registered contacts.
  • Exemptions: PwBD, ExSM, and CCAA candidates are officially exempted from the PET stage; their separate listings are managed directly by respective Zonal Railway RRCs.
  • Document Verification & Medical: Subsequent rounds include Document Verification (DV), Medical Examination, and final panel publishing, handled entirely by the respective Zonal Railways.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

What does CEN 09/2025 stand for in Indian Railways recruitment?
CEN stands for Centralized Employment Notice, and 09/2025 represents the specific notification number issued for various posts in Level-1 of the 7th CPC Pay Matrix.
How can I check my normalized marks and percentile score?
You can log in through the official candidate link provided on RRB websites by submitting your registration number and date of birth in DDMMYYYY format.
Are PwBD and Ex-Servicemen candidates required to attend the PET?
No, Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD), Ex-Servicemen (ExSM), and Course Completed Act Apprentices (CCAA) are exempted from the Physical Efficiency Test (PET).
Which authority will handle future communications for RRB Ajmer shortlisted candidates?
All upcoming activities including PET scheduling, document verification, and panel publications for RRB Ajmer candidates will be handled by the Chairperson, Railway Recruitment Cell (RRC), Jaipur, North West Railway. You can visit external support portals like Indian Railways Official Gateway for general queries.