The Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) has started the RRB Group D Recruitment 2026 under CEN 09/2025 to fill 22,082 Level-1 posts. This recruitment is open to candidates who have completed Class 10 and are aged between 18 and 33 years. The detailed RRB Group D Notification 2026 is now available on the respective regional RRB websites. Interested and eligible candidates should ensure they submit their online applications before the deadline. Read on for complete recruitment details and the latest updates.
Latest Updates:
- RRB Group D Application window is currently active till 2nd March 2026 (11: 59 PM)
- Exam Dates for Group D CBT are yet to be announced.
RRB Group D Recruitment 2026 Notification Out
The RRB Group D exam is conducted annually to recruit candidates for various Level-1 posts under the 7th CPC Pay Matrix. The selection process consists of a Computer-Based Test (CBT), followed by PET/PST, Document Verification, and a Medical Examination. Candidates can apply for their preferred RRB zone and plan their preparation accordingly. Before applying, it is recommended to go through the key highlights of the Railway Group D Recruitment 2026.
| Particulars | Details |
| Exam Name |
RRB Group D 2026
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| Conducting Authority |
Railway Recruitment Board
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| Post Level | Level 1 |
| Total Vacancies | 22,082 |
| Application Dates | 31st January to 2nd March 2026 |
| Age Limit | 18 to 33 years |
| Selection Process |
CBT, PET/PST, Document Verification, Medical Test
|
| Basic Salary |
Rs 18,000 per month
|
| Official Website |
www.rrbapply.gov.in
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| Application Link |
RRB Group D Notification 2026 PDF
The Railway Group D Notification PDF contains all the essential information candidates need, including post-wise vacancy details, eligibility requirements, selection process, exam pattern, pay scale, and the online application procedure. Candidates can access and download the official notification PDF using the link provided below.
Download RRB Group D Notification 2026 PDF
RRB Group D Recruitment 2026: Important Dates
| Event | Date |
| Detailed Notification PDF Release Date | 30th January 2026 |
| Online Application Start | 31st January 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply | 2nd March 2026 (11:59 PM) |
| Last Date to Pay the Fee | 4th March 2026 (11: 59 PM) |
| Correction Window |
5th to 14th March 2026 (11: 59 PM)
|
| CBT Exam Date |
To be announced
|
RRB Group D Level 1 Vacancy 2026
The Railway Recruitment Board has released the official post-wise vacancy details for RRB Group D Level-1 recruitment. A total of 22,082 vacancies are available across various posts, including Pointsman, Assistant, Track Maintainer, Assistant Loco Shed, Assistant Operations, and Assistant TL & AC. Candidates can check the detailed post-wise and zone-wise vacancy distribution below.
Zone-wise RRB Group D Vacancy
Northern Railway, Western Railway, and Central Railway have the highest number of vacancies.
| Railway Zone | SC | ST | UR | OBC | EWS | Total |
| Western Railway (Mumbai) | 407 | 178 | 1160 | 698 | 288 | 3148 |
| North Western Railway (Jaipur) | 151 | 48 | 483 | 188 | 104 | 974 |
| North Central Railway (Allahabad) | 156 | 89 | 570 | 271 | 97 | 1183 |
| South Western Railway (Hubli) | 14 | 5 | 51 | 14 | 6 | 90 |
| West Central Railway (WCR-Jabalpur) | 174 | 89 | 581 | 157 | 145 | 1147 |
| East Coast Railway (Bhubaneswar) | 120 | 57 | 329 | 206 | 91 | 803 |
| South East Central Railway (Bilaspur) | 184 | 76 | 516 | 281 | 142 | 1199 |
| Northern Railway (New Delhi) | 530 | 266 | 1437 | 956 | 348 | 3537 |
| Southern Railway (Chennai) | 155 | 96 | 430 | 247 | 108 | 1036 |
| North Eastern Railway (Gorakhpur) | 178 | 109 | 537 | 271 | 101 | 1196 |
| Northeast Frontier Railway (Guwahati) | 266 | 133 | 718 | 480 | 179 | 1776 |
| Eastern Railway (Kolkata)/Metro Kolkata | 155 | 114 | 471 | 296 | 137 | 1060 |
| Central Railway (Mumbai) | 295 | 177 | 894 | 411 | 202 | 1979 |
| East Central Railway (Hajipur) | 148 | 76 | 405 | 266 | 98 | 993 |
| South Eastern Railway (Kolkata) | 158 | 84 | 364 | 240 | 103 | 949 |
| South Central Railway (Secunderabad) | 148 | 129 | 376 | 258 | 101 | 1012 |
| Total | 22082 | |||||
Candidates can easily download the detailed PDF showing region-wise vacancy information by clicking on the direct link provided below.
Download Revised RRB Group D Vacancy 2026 PDF
Participating RRB Zones in Group D Recruitment 2026
The Group D Vacancy 2026 is open for recruitment in the following Zonal Railway Recruitment Boards:
- RRB Ahmedabad
- RRB Ajmer
- RRB Bangalore
- RRB Bhopal
- RRB Bhubaneswar
- RRB Bilaspur
- RRB Chandigarh
- RRB Chennai
- RRB Gorakhpur
- RRB Guwahati
- RRB Kolkata
- RRB Mumbai
- RRB Patna
- RRB Prayagraj
- RRB Ranchi
- RRB Secunderabad
Qs. Can candidates apply for more than one RRB region in Group D 2026?
Ans. No, candidates are allowed to apply for only one RRB region. Multiple applications may lead to rejection of candidature
RRB Group D 2026 Age Limit & Qualification
| Criteria | Details |
| Age Limit (as on 01 January 2026) | • Minimum: 18 years • Maximum: 33 years • Age relaxation applicable for reserved categories as per government rules |
| Educational Qualification | • Passed 10th Class OR • ITI from a recognised institute OR • National Apprenticeship Certificate (NCVT) OR • Diploma/Degree in Engineering |
| Nationality | • Indian citizens or eligible candidates as defined by the Government of India norms |
Physical Efficiency Test (PET) Standards:
Both male and female candidates applying for Group D posts must qualify in the Physical Efficiency Test (PET), which is conducted after the written examination.
| RRB Group D Physical Efficiency Test (PET) Standards | ||
| Category | Task 1: Weight Lifting | Task 2: Running |
| Male Candidates | Lift and carry 35 kg for 100 metres in under 2 minutes without stopping | Run 1000 metres in 4 minutes and 15 seconds in a single attempt |
| Female Candidates | Lift and carry 20 kg for 100 metres in under 2 minutes without stopping | Run 1000 metres in 5 minutes and 40 seconds in a single attempt |
Medical Standards:
Candidates must pass the Railway medical fitness test to ensure they are physically fit to perform the duties of their chosen post.
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Medical Standard
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Distant Vision | Near Vision |
Other Requirements
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| A-2 | 6/9, 6/9 without glasses (No fogging test) | Sn. 0.6, 0.6 without glasses |
Must pass tests for colour vision, binocular vision, night vision, mesopic vision, etc.
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| A-3 | 6/9, 6/9 with or without glasses (power of lenses not to exceed 2D) | Sn. 0.6, 0.6 with or without glasses |
Must pass tests for colour vision, binocular vision, night vision, myopic vision, etc.
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| B-1 | 6/9, 6/12 with or without glasses (power of lenses not to exceed 4D) | Sn. 0.6, 0.6 with or without glasses for reading/close work |
Must pass tests for colour vision, binocular vision, night vision, mesopic vision, etc.
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| B-2 | 6/9, 6/12 with or without glasses (power of lenses not to exceed 2D) | Sn. 0.6, 0.6 with or without glasses for reading/close work |
Must pass binocular vision test, etc.
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| C-1 | 6/12, 6/18 with or without glasses | Sn. 0.6, 0.6 with or without glasses for reading/close work | – |
| C-2 | 6/12 with or without glasses | Sn. 0.6 with or without glasses for reading/close work | – |
Qs. Can final-year candidates apply for RRB Group D 2026?
Ans. Candidates must possess the required qualification on or before the closing date of application. Final-year candidates are not eligible unless qualified.
Get Complete Details: RRB Group D Eligibility Criteria 2026
RRB Group D Apply Online 2026 – Direct Link & Steps
The online application process is currently active on all participating regional RRB websites. Candidates are permitted to apply to only one RRB, as submitting multiple applications will result in disqualification. Applicants should carefully go through the instructions mentioned in the official notification and ensure that the online application is completed on or before 2nd March 2026 (11:59 PM) through the provided application link.
RRB Group D Apply Online 2026- Click to Check
Railway Group D Form Fill Up Steps
Follow these simple steps given here to apply successfully for the RRB Group D Recruitment 2026 online:
- Visit the regional Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) website.
- Click on “CEN-09/2025 Group D (Level-1)” on the homepage.
- First, complete the registration by entering basic details such as name, date of birth, email ID, and mobile number.
- After registration, log in using your registration credentials.
- Fill in your personal, educational, and contact details carefully.
- Upload documents in required size and dimensions.
- Review all the information thoroughly before proceeding to avoid errors.
- Pay the application fee
- Submit the application form and take a printout of the receipt
| RRB Group D Application Fee To Be Paid Online | |
| Category | Fee |
| GEN/OBC – Out of this fee of Rs 500, an amount of Rs 400 shall be refunded. | Rs. 500/- |
| SC/ST/PWD/Transgender/Ex-Sm/Women/Minorities/Economically Backward. This fee of Rs 250 shall be refunded. | Rs. 250/- |
Documents Required for RRB Group D 2026 Online Form
| Document | Dimensions | Size |
| Photograph | 35mm x 45mm | 15-40 KB |
| Signature | – | 10-20 KB |
| Category Certificate | – | 50-100 KB |
RRB Group D Selection Process
Candidates who complete the application process for RRB Group D posts will move forward to the following stages of the selection process:
| Stage | Selection Process |
| Stage 1 | Computer-Based Test (CBT) |
| Stage 2 | Physical Efficiency Test (PET) |
| Stage 3 | Document Verification |
| Stage 4 | Medical Examination |
Check in Detail: RRB Group D Selection Process 2026
RRB Group D 2026 Exam Pattern
The Computer-Based Test (CBT) includes 100 questions carrying a total of 100 marks and must be completed within 90 minutes. A negative marking of one-third of a mark will be applied for each incorrect answer. The qualifying marks for the CBT are given below:
- UR/EWS: 40%
- OBC/SC/ST: 30%
| S.No. | Exam Section | Total Questions | Total Marks |
| 1 | General Science | 25 | 25 |
| 2 | Mathematics | 25 | 25 |
| 3 | General Intelligence & Reasoning | 30 | 30 |
| 4 | General Awareness & Current Affairs | 20 | 20 |
| Total | 100 | 100 | |
| Duration |
90 Minutes
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RRB Group D 2026 Syllabus
| Section |
Important Topics Covered
|
| General Intelligence & Reasoning |
• Analogies,
• Alphabet & Number Series, • Coding–Decoding, • Mathematical Operations, • Relationships, • Syllogism, Jumbling, • Venn Diagrams, • Data Interpretation & Sufficiency, • Decision Making, • Similarities & Differences, • Analytical Reasoning, • Classification, • Direction Sense, • Statement–Arguments & Assumptions |
| General Science |
• Physics,
• Chemistry, and • Life Sciences (Class 10 level – CBSE) |
| General Awareness & Current Affairs |
• Science & Technology,
• Sports, • Culture, • Important Personalities, • Economics, • Politics, and other topics of national and international importance |
| Mathematics |
• Number System,
• BODMAS, • Decimals & Fractions, • LCM & HCF, • Ratio & Proportion, • Square Root, Age Problems, • Calendar & Clock, • Pipes & Cistern, • Percentages, Mensuration, Time & Work, • Time & Distance, • Simple & Compound Interest, • Profit & Loss, Algebra, • Geometry & Trigonometry, • Elementary Statistics |
Check: RRB Group D Official Syllabus 2026
RRB Group D 2026 CBT Language Medium
The RRB Group D 2026 Computer-Based Test (CBT) will be conducted in English, Hindi, and 13 regional Indian languages to ensure wider accessibility for candidates. The regional language options available are:
- Bengali
- Assamese
- Kannada
- Gujarati
- Konkani
- Manipuri
- Malayalam
- Marathi
- Punjabi
- Odia
- Tamil
- Urdu
- Telugu
Note: Candidates can choose their preferred language while appearing for the examination.
RRB Group D 2026 Salary
RRB Group D 2026 recruitment offers a competitive starting pay along with several government perks. Selected candidates will receive a basic salary of Rs 18,000 per month, in addition to various allowances, including:
- Dearness Allowance,
- House Rent Allowance
- Transport Allowance
- Medical facilities
- Night duty allowance
- Overtime pay
RRB Group D Post-wise Salary
| Post Name | Basic Pay | Approx In-Hand Salary |
| Assistant (S & T) | Rs. 18,000 | Rs 22,500 to Rs 25,380 |
| Pointsman-B | ||
| Track Maintainer Grade-IV | ||
| Assistant TL & AC | ||
| Assistant Operations (Electrical) | ||
| Assistant TRD | ||
| Assistant Carriage & Wagon | ||
| Assistant Track Machine | ||
| Assistant Bridge | ||
| Assistant P-Way | ||
| Assistant Loco Shed (Electrical) |
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