The Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) has issued a short notification for the RRB Group D New Vacancy 2026 under CEN 09/2025, announcing 22,000 Level-1 posts across various railway zones in India. This recruitment drive offers a valuable opportunity for 10th-pass candidates seeking a permanent government job in Indian Railways. The online application process will commence on 31st January 2026 through the official website, www.rrbapply.gov.in.
RRB Group D New Vacancy 2026
The RRB Group D notification provides key details such as the number of vacancies, post names, eligibility criteria, and the application timeline. The detailed RRB Group D Notification 2026 PDF is expected to be released by 30th January 2026 on the official websites of all regional RRBs. Candidates are advised to regularly visit the official RRB portals to download the complete notification once it is available.
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RRB Group D Recruitment 2026- Overview
The Group D Exam is being conducted to select eligible candidates from a large number of applicants. Those who apply for the post will have to go through a multi-stage selection process.
| Particular | Details |
| Exam Name | RRB Group D 2026 |
| Conducting Body | Railway Recruitment Board |
| Vacancy | 22,000 |
| Post Name | Assistant, Track Maintainer, Assistant Loco Shed, Assistant Operations, and Pointsman-B |
| Detailed Notification | By 30th January 2026 |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Application Dates | 31st January to 2nd March 2026 |
| Age Limit | 18 to 33 years |
| Selection Process | CBT, PET/PST, Document Verification, Medical Examination |
| Salary | Rs. 18,000/- |
| RRB Official website | www.rrbapply.gov.in/or Zonal RRB website |
RRB Group D Recruitment 2026: Important Dates
- Short Notice Released: 23rd December 2025
- Detailed Notification: 30th January 2026
- Apply Online Starts On: 31st January 2026
- Last Date to Apply: 2nd March 2026 (11:59 pm)
- Application Correction Window: TBA
- Computer-Based Test: TBA
RRB Group D Vacancy 2026 – Post-wise Details
As notified by RRB, the total vacancy to be filled is 22000 for various posts such as:
- Assistant
- Track Maintainer
- Assistant Loco Shed
- Assistant Operations
- Pointsman B
These vacancies are spread across departments like Engineering, Electrical, Mechanical, Traffic, and S&T. Check the table below for vacancy details.
| Sr. No. | Post Name | Department |
Number of Vacancies
|
| 1 | Assistant (Track Machine) | Engineering | 600 |
| 2 | Assistant (Bridge) | Engineering | 600 |
| 3 | Track Maintainer Gr. IV | Engineering | 11,000 |
| 4 | Assistant (P-Way) | Engineering | 300 |
| 5 | Assistant (TRD) | Electrical | 800 |
| 6 | Assistant Loco Shed (Electrical) | Electrical | 200 |
| 7 | Assistant Operations (Electrical) | Electrical | 500 |
| 8 | Assistant (TL & AC) | Electrical | 500 |
| 9 | Assistant (C & W) | Mechanical | 1,000 |
| 10 | Pointsman-B | Traffic | 5,000 |
| 11 | Assistant (S & T) | S & T | 1,500 |
| Total | 22,000 |
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RRB Group D Zone-wise Vacancy 2026
RRB Group D vacancies have been released for all major railway zones, including NR, WR, ER, SCR, SER, NER, NCR, NFR, and others. The Northern, Western, and Eastern Railway zones have the highest number of openings.
| Post Name | Total | CR | ECOR | ECR | ER | METRO | NCR | NER | NFR | NR | NWR | SCR | SECR | SER | SR | SWR | WCR | WR |
| Assistant Operations (Electrical) | 500 | 53 | 8 | 28 | 51 | 25 | 31 | 37 | 50 | 87 | 15 | 10 | 5 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 84 |
| Assistant Loco Shed (Electrical) | 200 | 41 | 5 | 0 | 18 | 0 | 7 | 18 | 0 | 60 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 13 | 0 | 21 | 12 |
| Assistant TL & AC | 500 | 95 | 7 | 0 | 26 | 0 | 0 | 22 | 43 | 126 | 26 | 20 | 17 | 18 | 37 | 0 | 5 | 58 |
| Assistant TRD | 800 | 150 | 42 | 12 | 30 | 0 | 50 | 41 | 50 | 97 | 21 | 35 | 57 | 7 | 43 | 0 | 69 | 96 |
| Assistant Bridge | 600 | 67 | 5 | 27 | 7 | 0 | 32 | 16 | 25 | 307 | 12 | 1 | 11 | 13 | 19 | 13 | 2 | 43 |
| Assistant P-Way | 300 | 6 | 5 | 22 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 35 | 5 | 85 | 6 | 39 | 4 | 18 | 8 | 0 | 42 | 23 |
| Assistant Track Machine | 600 | 133 | 77 | 105 | 33 | 0 | 22 | 13 | 33 | 17 | 13 | 29 | 24 | 15 | 24 | 0 | 32 | 30 |
| Track Maintainer Grade IV | 11,000 | 681 | 400 | 500 | 393 | 0 | 600 | 628 | 884 | 1764 | 600 | 653 | 629 | 533 | 556 | 58 | 522 | 1599 |
| Assistant C & W | 1000 | 72 | 48 | 50 | 75 | 0 | 30 | 23 | 38 | 251 | 46 | 22 | 43 | 26 | 65 | 9 | 50 | 152 |
| Pointsman-B | 5000 | 543 | 163 | 225 | 208 | 0 | 300 | 300 | 500 | 524 | 200 | 128 | 338 | 266 | 241 | 10 | 303 | 751 |
| Assistant S & T | 1500 | 138 | 43 | 24 | 103 | 4 | 114 | 63 | 148 | 219 | 35 | 75 | 66 | 45 | 30 | 0 | 93 | 300 |
| Total | 22000 | 1979 | 803 | 993 | 946 | 29 | 1186 | 1196 | 1776 | 3537 | 974 | 1012 | 1199 | 949 | 1036 | 90 | 1147 | 3148 |
RRB Group D Recruitment 2026 Eligibility Criteria
To be eligible to apply for the Railway Group D 2026 exam, candidates must have the following eligibility requirements:
Group D Age Limit (As on 1/1/2026)
- Minimum Age: 18 years
- Maximum Age: 33 years
- Age relaxation applicable for SC/ST/OBC/PwBD/EWS categories as per government rules.
Qualification Required
- Candidates must have passed 10th standard from a recognised educational Board. It can be the Central or State Educational Board.
- A candidate must have passed ITI from a recognised Institution or hold a National Apprenticeship Certificate (NAC) issued by NCVT. OR,
- Diploma/Degree in Engineering
Nationality
Eligible applicants include Indian citizens, nationals of Nepal or Bhutan, Tibetan refugees who arrived in India before 1 January 1962 for permanent settlement, and persons of Indian origin who have migrated from specified countries with the intention to settle in India permanently. Candidates other than Indian citizens must hold a certificate of eligibility issued by the Government of India.
Get More Details: RRB Group D Eligibility Criteria 2026
RRB Group D 2026 Selection Process
Those who successfully apply for Group D posts will be required to appear for the following exam stages:
- Computer-Based Test
- Physical Efficiency Test/Physical Standard Test
- Document Verification
- Medical Examination
Check in Detail: RRB Group D Selection Process 2026
RRB Group D 2026 Exam Pattern
The Group D exam pattern consists of 100 questions and 100 marks. Candidates must know that there is a negative marking of 1/3rd mark out of the total for each incorrect answer marked by them in the exam.
| Subject | Number of Questions | Marks | Question Type | Duration |
| General Intelligence & Reasoning | 30 | 30 | MCQ-based | 90 Minutes (1 hour 30 Mins
|
| General Science | 25 | 25 | ||
| General Awareness & Current Affairs | 20 | 20 | ||
| Mathematics | 25 | 25 | ||
| Total | 100 | 100 |
Check Syllabus Here: RRB Group D Syllabus 2026
RRB Group D Exam Medium: Apart from English and Hindi, the examination will be held in 13 regional languages: Assamese, Bengali, Gujarati, Kannada, Konkani, Malayalam, Manipuri, Marathi, Odia, Punjabi, Tamil, Telugu, and Urdu.
RRB Group D 2026 Salary
Candidates selected through the RRB Group D Recruitment will receive a basic pay of Rs 18,000 per month. In addition to the basic salary, they are entitled to several benefits, such as:
- Dearness Allowance (DA),
- Daily Allowance, Transport Allowance,
- House Rent Allowance (HRA),
- Night Duty Allowance,
- Medical facilities, and
- Overtime allowance.
After including these allowances, the monthly in-hand salary for RRB Group D posts generally ranges between Rs 22,500 and Rs 25,380.
Read More: RRB Group D Salary 2026
Also Check: RRB Group D Previous Year Question Paper
Participating RRBs in Group D Recruitment
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
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