Table of Contents
The Railway Recruitment Board has released the RRB Group D Notification 2026 under Advertisement No. CEN 09/2025 for 22,195 Level-1 vacancies across 16 railway zones. Eligible candidates who have passed 10th/ITI/NAC and are aged 18 to 33 years can apply online at www.rrbapply.gov.in.
Quick Overview:
- Group D Level 1 Vacancy is 22,195.
- RRB Group D 2026 Application window is active only till 2nd March 2026 (11: 59 PM).
- Exam Dates for Group D CBT are yet to be announced.
RRB Group D Notification 2026 Out
The RRB Group D Recruitment PDF is available on all RRB Zonal websites. Interested candidates can download the official notification and read the complete details about the RRB Group D Exam 2026. Also, it is important to check eligibility criteria, selection process, and application instructions before proceeding to online registration.
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
|
| Advertisment No. | CEN 09/2025 |
| Post Level | Level 1 |
| Total Vacancies | 22,195 |
| 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
|
| Group D Apply Link |
RRB Group D Important Dates 2026
Check important dates of the Railway RRB Group D Recruitment 2026 below:
| Event | Date |
| Detailed Notification 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
|
Railway Group D Vacancy 2026
| 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 |
Download Revised RRB Group D Vacancy 2026 PDF
Which posts are included in Group D?
RRB Group D Posts List 2026:
- Track Maintainer Grade-IV
- Pointsman-B
- Assistant (S&T)
- Assistant Loco Shed
- Assistant Operations (Electrical)
- Assistant TL & AC
- Assistant TRD
- Assistant Carriage & Wagon
- Assistant Track Machine
- Assistant Bridge
- Assistant P-Way
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 equal to 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 |
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 2026 Online Application Form
The online application for RRB Group D recruitment is now open on all participating regional RRB portals. Candidates are allowed to apply to only one RRB, as submitting multiple applications could lead to disqualification. Applicants must carefully follow the instructions in the official notification and submit their applications through the provided link on or before 2nd March 2026 (11:59 PM).
RRB Group D Apply Online 2026- Click to Check
Steps to Fill the RRB Group D 2026 Form
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 the 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 | Rs. 500/- (Rs 400 refundable |
| SC/ST/PWD/Transgender/Ex-Sm/Women/Minorities/Economically Backward | Rs. 250/- (Fully Refundable) |
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 Answer Key 2026 Out – Click to Check
RRB Group D Result 2026 – Click to Check
RRB Group D 2026 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
| 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
|
||
- Negative Marking: 1/3rd
- Qualifying Marks:
→ UR/EWS – 40%
→ OBC/SC/ST – 30%
Attempt RRB Group D Mock Test 2026!
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
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 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
RRB Group D Vacancy 2026 Out, 22,195 Lev...
RRB Technician 2025-26, Check Exam Sched...
How to Recover RRB NTPC Registration Num...
