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The Indian Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) has announced 22,082 vacancies for Group D Level 1 Recruitment (CEN 09/2025) across 16 Railway Zones. Only 10th pass candidates, within the age of 18 to 33 years, are eligible for this job opportunity. Interested candidates can apply on the official website of RRB at www.rrbapply.go.in before the deadline. On the page, candidates can check complete details about RRB Group D Notification 2026.
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 Notification 2026 Out
The RRB Group D is a Level-1 post under the 7th CPC Pay Matrix and the selection process includes a Computer-Based Test (CBT), followed by Physical Efficiency/Standard Tests (PET/PST), Document Verification, and a Medical Examination.
| Particulars | Details |
| Exam Name |
RRB Group D 2026
|
| Conducting Authority |
Railway Recruitment Board
|
| 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
|
| Group D Apply Link | |
| RRB Group D Notification PDF |
RRB Group D Important Dates 2026
| 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
|
Zone-wise RRB Group D Level 1 Vacancy 2026
| 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 | |||||
Download Revised RRB Group D Vacancy 2026 PDF
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 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
RRB Group D Qualification
| 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 Apply Online 2026 – Direct Link & Steps
The online application for RRB Group D recruitment is now open on all participating regional RRB websites. Candidates are allowed to apply to only one RRB, as submitting multiple applications will lead to disqualification. Applicants must carefully read the instructions in the official notification and ensure their online application is submitted on or before 2nd March 2026 (11:59 PM) using the provided application link.
RRB Group D Apply Online 2026- Click to Check
Steps to Fill the RRB Group D 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 – 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
| 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 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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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
RRB Group D 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 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 | – |
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