9th Reserve Division () was formed in early 1956 in Lanzhou Military Region.
As of its activation the division was composed of: 25th Reserve Regiment; 26th Reserve Regiment; 27th Reserve Regiment; Artillery Regiment; Anti-Aircraft Artillery Regiment; Sergeant Training Regiment.
The division HQ stationed in Zhangye, Gansu, while its subordinated units spread along the Lanzhou–Xinjiang Railway.
The division was fully manned and equipped. During its short-lived existence the division was focused on the training of officers and sergeants.
In March 1957 the division was disbanded.
References
《甘肃省志·军事志》，p.1196-1197