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The Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) is conducting the RRB Group D 2026 Exam (CEN 09/2025) for 22,195 vacancies across 16 railway zones in India. The selection process consists of a Computer-Based Test, PET/PST, Document Verification, and Medical Examination. To be selected for Group D Level 1 posts, candidates must qualify at each stage. The exam schedule is yet to be announced, so bookmark this page for the latest updates.
RRB Group D Exam Date 2026
The RRB Group D 2026 Exam Date has not been officially announced yet. The board will publish the exact CBT exam schedule on the regional RRB websites after the application and correction process is complete. Candidates who have applied for the recruitment are advised to regularly visit the official websites to check the latest updates regarding the exam schedule, city intimation slip, and admit card release.
| Event | Date |
| Detailed Notification Release Date | 30th January 2026 |
| Start Date | 31st January 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply | 9th March 2026 (11:59 PM) |
| Last Date to Pay the Fee | 11th March 2026 (11: 59 PM) |
| Correction Window |
12th to 21st March 2026 (11: 59 PM)
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| Scribe Details Submission Window | 22nd to 26th March 2026 |
| RRB Group D Application Status 2026 | TBA |
| Group D City Intimation |
10 days before exam date
|
| Admit card |
4 days before exam date
|
| CBT Exam Date |
To be announced
|
RRB Group D Notification 2026 PDF
The RRB Group D Recruitment 2026 Notification PDF has been made available on the official websites of all regional Railway Recruitment Boards. Candidates are advised to carefully read the notification before submitting the online application form to ensure they meet all the required eligibility criteria, selection stages, and application guidelines.
Download RRB Group D Notification 2026 PDF
RRB Group D Recruitment 2026- Overview
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Exam Name | RRB Group D 2026 |
| Conducting Authority | Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) |
| Advertisement No. | CEN 09/2025 |
| Post Level | Level 1 |
| Total Vacancies | 22,195 |
| Application Dates | 31st January – 9th March 2026 |
| Age Limit | 18 to 33 years (as on 01 January 2026) |
| Educational Qualification | 10th Pass / ITI / NAC / Engineering Diploma/Degree |
| Selection Process | CBT → PET/PST → Document Verification → Medical Test |
| Basic Pay | Rs. 18,000 per month |
| Official Website | www.rrbapply.gov.in |
Railway Group D Vacancy 2026
The 22,195 Railway Group D vacancies are distributed across 16 railway zones. Here are the full details:
| Railway Zone | SC | ST | OBC | EWS | UR | Total |
| Western Railway (Mumbai) | 407 | 178 | 698 | 288 | 1160 | 3148 |
| North Western Railway (Jaipur) | 152 | 48 | 188 | 104 | 483 | 974 |
| North Central Railway (Prayagraj) | 156 | 89 | 271 | 97 | 570 | 1183 |
| South Western Railway (Hubli) | 14 | 05 | 14 | 06 | 51 | 90 |
| West Central Railway (WCR-Jabalpur) | 174 | 89 | 157 | 145 | 581 | 1147 |
| East Coast Railway (Bhubaneswar) | 120 | 57 | 206 | 91 | 329 | 803 |
| Northern Railway (New Delhi) | 530 | 266 | 956 | 348 | 1437 | 3537 |
| Southern Railway (Chennai) | 155 | 96 | 247 | 108 | 430 | 1036 |
| North Eastern Railway (Gorakhpur) | 178 | 109 | 271 | 101 | 537 | 1196 |
| Northeast Frontier Railway (Guwahati) | 266 | 133 | 480 | 179 | 718 | 1776 |
| Eastern Railway (Kolkata)/Metro Kolkata | 155 | 114 | 296 | 137 | 471 | 1173 |
| Central Railway (Mumbai) | 295 | 177 | 411 | 202 | 894 | 1979 |
| East Central Railway (Hajipur) | 148 | 76 | 266 | 98 | 405 | 993 |
| South Eastern Railway (Kolkata) | 158 | 84 | 240 | 103 | 364 | 949 |
| South Central Railway (Secunderabad) | 148 | 129 | 258 | 101 | 376 | 1012 |
| South East Central Railway (Bilaspur) | 184 | 76 | 281 | 142 | 516 | 1199 |
| Total | 3240 | 1726 | 5240 | 2250 | 9322 | 22195 |
Northern Railway has the highest number of vacancies (3,537), followed by Western Railway (3,148) and Central Railway (1,979).
Download Revised RRB Group D Vacancy 2026 PDF
Posts included in RRB Group D 2026
The RRB Group D posts list under Level-1 includes the following:
- Track Maintainer Grade-IV
- Pointsman-B
- Assistant (S&T)
- Assistant TL & AC
- Assistant TRD
- Assistant Loco Shed
- Assistant Bridge
- Assistant P-Way
- Assistant Carriage & Wagon
- Assistant Track Machine
- Assistant Operations (Electrical)
RRB Group D 2026 Age Limit
| Age Limit (as on 01 January 2026) |
| • Minimum: 18 years • Maximum: 33 years • Age relaxation applicable for reserved categories as per government rules |
Candidate must be a citizen of India or as defined by the Government of India norms
Age Relaxation
| Category |
Age Relaxation/Maximum Age
|
| OBC (NCL) | 3 Years |
| SC/ST | 5 Years |
| Ex-Servicemen (6+ months service) |
UR/EWS – 3 yrs
OBC-NCL – 6 yrs SC/ST – 8 yrs (after deduction of service) |
| PwBD |
UR/EWS – 10 yrs
OBC-NCL – 13 yrs SC/ST – 15 yrs |
| Railway Group C/D Staff (3 yrs service) |
UR/EWS – 40 yrs
OBC-NCL – 43 yrs SC/ST – 45 yrs |
| Railway Quasi-Administrative Offices Staff |
Service length or 5 yrs (whichever is less)
|
| Widowed/Divorced/Judicially Separated Women |
UR – 35 yrs
OBC-NCL – 38 yrs SC/ST – 40 yrs |
| Course Completed Act Apprentices (Railways) |
Relaxation is equal to the training period
UR/EWS – Max 3 yrs OBC-NCL – Max 6 yrs SC/ST – Max 8 yrs |
| Act Apprentices (before age 25) |
UR/EWS – 35 yrs
OBC-NCL – 38 yrs SC/ST – 40 yrs |
RRB Group D 2026 Qualification Required
Candidates must have the following qualifications to be eligible for Group D posts:
| Educational Qualification |
| • Passed 10th Class OR • ITI from a recognised institute OR • National Apprenticeship Certificate (NCVT) OR • Diploma/Degree in Engineering |
Get Complete Details: RRB Group D Eligibility Criteria 2026
Category-Wise Application Fee
| Category | Fee |
| GEN/OBC | Rs. 500/- (Rs 400 refundable |
| SC/ST/PWD/Transgender/Ex-Sm/Women/Minorities/Economically Backward | Rs. 250/- (Fully Refundable) |
Documents Required
| Document | Dimensions | Size |
| Photograph | 35mm x 45mm | 15-40 KB |
| Signature | – | 10-20 KB |
| Category Certificate | – | 50-100 KB |
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RRB Group D 2026 Selection Process
| Stage | Selection Process | Details |
| Stage 1 | Computer-Based Test (CBT) | The CBT is the primary screening stage. Candidates are shortlisted based on merit in this test. |
| Stage 2 | Physical Efficiency Test (PET) | Candidates who qualify the CBT are called for the PET, which tests physical fitness through weight carrying and running tasks |
| Stage 3 | Document Verification | Candidates who clear PET must produce original documents for verification. |
| Stage 4 | Medical Examination | A fitness test is conducted as per the medical standards defined for each post. |
Check in Detail: RRB Group D Selection Process 2026
RRB Group D 2026 Exam Pattern
| 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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- Negative Marking: 1/3rd
- Qualifying Marks:
→ UR/EWS – 40%
→ OBC/SC/ST – 30%
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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 Exam Medium
- 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
| 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) |
Group D Salary Allowances:
- Dearness Allowance,
- House Rent Allowance
- Transport Allowance
- Medical facilities
- Night duty allowance
- Overtime pay
Check Post-wise RRB Group D Salary 2026
Participating RRBs
- 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
RRB Group D 2026 PET Criteria
| 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 |
RRB Group D 2026 Medical Standards
|
Medical Standard
|
Distant Vision | Near Vision |
Other Requirements
|
| 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.
|
| 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.
|
| 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.
|
| 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.
|
| 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 | – |
RRB Group D Job Profile 2026
The RRB Group D employees are responsible for:
- Track maintenance and repair
- Assisting technical departments
- Handling railway equipment
- Maintaining railway infrastructure
- Supporting train operations
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