The Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) has initiated the RRB Group D Recruitment 2026 under CEN 09/2025 to fill 22,195 Level-1 posts. Candidates who have passed Class 10 and fall within the age range of 18 to 33 years are eligible to apply. The official RRB Group D Notification 2026 has been published on all regional RRB websites where the vacancies are available. Eligible candidates should complete the online application process before the last date. Find complete details and the latest updates on Group D recruitment here.
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 is conducted every year to recruit candidates for multiple Level-1 posts under the 7th CPC Pay Matrix. The selection process includes a Computer-Based Test (CBT), PET/PST, Document Verification, and a Medical Examination. Candidates can apply for their preferred RRB zone and begin their exam preparation accordingly. Before proceeding, it is advisable to review 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 | 22,195 |
| 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
|
| Application Link |
RRB Group D Notification 2026 PDF
The Railway Group D Notification PDF provides complete details such as post-wise vacancy distribution, eligibility criteria, selection process, exam pattern, salary structure, and steps to apply online. Candidates can download and review the notification PDF from the link 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 Post-wise vacancy details for RRB Group D Level 1 has been officially announced by the Railway Recruitment Board. This recruitment drive offers a total of 22,195 vacancies across multiple posts such as Pointsman, Assistant, Track Maintainer, Assistant Loco Shed, Assistant Operations, and Assistant TL & AC. Candidates can refer to the details below for detailed post-wise and zone-wise vacancy distribution.
Zone-wise RRB Group D Vacancy
| Railway Zone | SC | ST | UR | OBC | EWS | Total |
| Western Railway (Mumbai) | 407 | 178 | 1160 | 698 | 288 | 3148 |
| North Western Railway (Jaipur) | 152 | 48 | 483 | 188 | 104 | 974 |
| North Central Railway (Allahabad) | 156 | 89 | 570 | 271 | 97 | 1183 |
| South Western Railway (Hubli) | 14 | 8 | 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 | 157 | 129 | 468 | 297 | 129 | 1180 |
| Central Railway (Mumbai) | 318 | 171 | 914 | 407 | 202 | 2012 |
| East Central Railway (Hajipur) | 148 | 59 | 405 | 266 | 98 | 976 |
| South Eastern Railway (Kolkata) | 158 | 84 | 364 | 245 | 104 | 955 |
| South Central Railway (Secunderabad) | 151 | 130 | 376 | 258 | 101 | 1016 |
| Total | 22195 | |||||
Note: Northern Railway, Western Railway, and Central Railway have the highest number of vacancies.
Participating RRB Zones in Group D Recruitment 2-26
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:
Male and Female candidates applying for the Group D posts will have to qualify for the Physical Efficiency Test that will be conducted after the written exam.
| 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 need to clear the Railway medical fitness test to confirm they are physically fit for the responsibilities of their selected 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 window is now open on all participating regional RRB websites. Candidates must note that submitting applications to more than one RRB is strictly prohibited and will lead to rejection. Applicants are advised to carefully read and follow the instructions given in the official notification and complete the online application process on or before 2nd March 2026 (11:59 PM) using the application link provided.
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 CBT consists of 100 questions for 100 marks with a duration of 90 minutes. Wrong answers will get a negative marking of 1/3rd out of the total marks. The CBT qualifying marks are:
- 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
Candidates selected through the RRB Group D 2026 recruitment will get a good starting salary along with multiple government benefits. The basic pay is Rs 18,000 per month. Apart from this, employees also receive extra allowances such as:
- 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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