RRB Group D 2026 Notification and Apply Online Dates Revised for 22000 Vacancies

The Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) had earlier planned to release the official RRB Group D 2026 notification on 20 January 2026. However, due to certain undisclosed reasons, the notification and online application dates for Group D Level-1 recruitment (CEN 09/2025) have been revised. Candidates intending to apply are advised to check the updated schedule issued by RRB.

RRB Group D Apply Online 2026 Dates Revised

According to the latest update from RRB, the online application schedule has been revised. The RRB Group D Apply Online 2026 process will now begin on 31 January 2026 (earlier 21 January 2026). The last date to submit the application form is 2 March 2026 (earlier 20 February 2026). Candidates can check the revised RRB Group D Recruitment 2026 notice below.

RRB Group D Notification 2026 PDF

RRB has updated the release date and online application timeline for RRB Group D Exam 2026. As per the official notice, the detailed notification PDF will be published by 30 January 2026 on all regional RRB websites. Candidates are advised to check only the official RRB website for genuine updates on the application process and exam schedule.

RRB Group D New Vacancy 2026

For the financial year 2026–27, RRB plans to fill around 22,000 vacancies for Group D Level 1 posts. This recruitment drive aims to strengthen the workforce of Indian Railways while providing employment opportunities for young candidates who have passed the 10th standard.

When will the RRB Group D 2026 Application Open?

The Railway Recruitment Board has revised the application dates for RRB Group D Recruitment 2026 under CEN 09/2025. As per the latest official update, the RRB Group D application form will now open on 31 January 2026, and the last date to apply is 2nd March 2026. Candidates planning to apply must keep their documents ready and make sure they provide a working phone number and email ID.

Steps to Apply for RRB Group D Recruitment 2026

Candidates can now apply online for 22,000+ Group D Level-1 posts announced by the Railway Recruitment Board by following the steps given below.

1. Go to the regional official website of the Railway Recruitment Board from which you are applying.
2. Now, look out for the link to apply for advertisement no. CEN 09/2025.
3. Click on ‘New Registration’ and fill in basic details.
4. After successful registration, proceed to fill out the application form.
5. Upload documents in the specified dimensions and fill out the required columns.
6. Now, pay the application fee through the gateway available. After successful payment, take a screenshot of the receipt.
7. After all the steps, review your application form, submit it and take a printout of it.

Documents Required to Apply Online for RRB Group D 2025

The documents to be uploaded during the application form fill-up are a passport-size photograph, signature, and category certificate. The prescribed size and format of these files are mentioned below.

Stages of RRB Group D Selection Process

The RRB Group D recruitment process includes the following stages:

1. Computer-Based Test (CBT)
2. Physical Efficiency Test (PET)
3. Document Verification
4. Medical Examination

RRB Group D Exam Pattern 2026

The selection process begins with the Computer-Based Test (CBT), which is the primary and most significant stage. The test is conducted in an objective format with multiple-choice questions and is scheduled for 90 minutes. It covers four subjects, details of which are provided in the table below.

Note:-

• There is a negative marking of 1/3rd for an incorrect answer marked by the candidate.
• Those who qualify in CBT will get to appear for the Physical Test.
• Candidates who clear the PET will be called for Document Verification followed by a Medical Examination.