RRB Group D Recruitment 2026

The Railway Recruitment Boards (RRBs) have officially announced the Group D Recruitment 2026, inviting online applications for 22,000+ Level-1 posts across Indian Railways under Centralised Employment Notification (CEN) No. 09/2025 (Level-1). This is one of the largest entry-level government job opportunities for candidates with 10th pass or related qualifications, offering stable employment with Indian Railways.

Recruitment Overview

The RRB Group D Recruitment 2026 aims to fill approximately 22,195 vacancies in various Level-1 categories such as Track Maintainer Grade-IV, Assistant Pointsman, Helpers and other technical/non-technical support roles across different railway zones and departments. These roles form the backbone of railway operations and infrastructure maintenance.

Organization: Railway Recruitment Boards (RRBs)
Post Name: Group D (RRB Level-1)
Total Vacancies: Approx. 22,195 Posts
Application Mode: Online only via rrbapply.gov.in
Job Location: All India (across various railway zones)

Eligibility Criteria

Educational Qualification:
Candidates must have passed Class 10th (Matriculation) from a recognized board. In addition, ITI / National Apprenticeship Certificate (NAC) from NCVT/SCVT or equivalent technical qualification may be required for some specific posts as per the official CEN. Candidates awaiting results are not eligible to apply.

Age Limit:
Applicants should be 18 to 33 years as on the date specified in the notification. Age relaxation is provided for OBC (3 years) and SC/ST (5 years) candidates as per government rules.

Salary & Pay Scale

Selected candidates will be placed in Level-1 of the 7th Central Pay Commission (CPC) pay matrix with a starting basic pay of approximately ₹18,000 per month along with other allowances such as Dearness Allowance (DA), Transport Allowance (TA), and HRA as per Indian Railways norms.

Selection Process

The RRB Group D selection process includes multiple stages to assess both knowledge and physical fitness:

  1. Computer Based Test (CBT): Objective test assessing general awareness, mathematics, general intelligence and reasoning, and general science.
  2. Physical Efficiency Test (PET): Candidates who clear CBT are called for PET, which tests basic physical ability through tasks like running, lifting, etc.
  3. Document Verification (DV): Verification of original certificates, eligibility, and category proofs.
  4. Medical Examination: Final medical fitness test to ensure suitability for railways work.

Candidates must clear all stages to secure final appointment for the respective posts.

How to Apply

Candidates should apply online only through the official RRB recruitment portal:

  1. Visit the official site: rrbapply.gov.in.
  2. Complete One-Time Registration (OTR) if not already registered.
  3. Fill in the Group D online application with accurate personal, educational, and contact details.
  4. Upload scanned photograph and signature as per specifications.
  5. Pay the prescribed application fee and submit the form.
  6. Save or print the application acknowledgement/confirmation for future reference.

Application Fees:

  • General / OBC / EWS: ₹500 (partially refundable after CBT).
  • SC / ST / PwBD / Female / EBC / Transgender: ₹250 (partially refundable).

Fees are often refunded partly after appearing in the CBT stage, subject to official terms.

Application Timeline

The recruitment schedule for RRB Group D 2026 was revised to allow proper registration:

  • Online Registration Start: 31 January 2026
  • Last Date to Apply: 2 March 2026 (11:59 PM)
  • Last Date for Payment of Fees: Also 2 March 2026
  • Application Correction Window (if applicable): Early to Mid-March (dates as per notification)
  • Scribe Details Submission (for eligible candidates): Mid-March (dates as per notification)

Note: These dates are based on the revised official schedule under RRB CEN-09/2025.

Important Tips for Candidates

  • Ensure Aadhaar details and Class 10 records match exactly, as discrepancies can lead to difficulty during document verification.
  • Only one application per candidate per recruitment is accepted; multiple applications to different RRB regions may lead to disqualification.
  • Candidates should prepare well for both the CBT and PET stages to enhance chances of selection.

The RRB Group D Recruitment 2026 offers an excellent gateway for 10th pass and technically qualified candidates to join Indian Railways in permanent Level-1 roles with stable salary and growth prospe

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