Railway RRB Group D Recruitment 2026 Notification
1.RRB Group D Recruitment 2026
Recruitment Authority: Railway Recruitment Board (RRB)
Notification Number: CEN 09/2025
Posts Category: Level-1 (Group D) Jobs in Indian Railways
Total Vacancies: Approximately 22,000+ posts across various departments nationwide.
Job Locations: All RRB zones across India.📅 2. Important Dates (Revised)
Due to a schedule update, the online process has been postponed:
| Event | New Date (2026) |
|---|---|
| Online Application Start | 31 January 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply Online & Fee Payment | 2 March 2026 (11:59 PM) |
| Detailed Notification PDF | 30 January 2026 (expected/issued) |
| Short Notification Released Previously | 19 January 2026 |
Note: The application was earlier scheduled from 21 Jan – 20 Feb but has been revised.
🧑🎓 3. Eligibility Criteria
📌 Educational Qualification
Minimum Requirement: Passed 10th class (Matriculation) from a recognized board.
Additional Preference: ITI / National Apprenticeship Certificate (NAC – NCVT/SCVT) may be required for some posts (post-dependent).📌 Age Limit
Minimum Age: 18 years
Maximum Age: 36 years
Age Relaxation: Applicable for SC/ST/OBC/PwBD/Ex-servicemen as per Government of India rules.
💼 4. Vacancy & Post Details (Typical Level-1 Group D)
The RRB Group D posts include (approx.):
| Post Name | Vacancies (Approx.) |
|---|---|
| Track Maintainer Grade-IV | ~11,000 |
| Pointsman-B | ~5,000 |
| Assistant (S&T) | ~1,500 |
| Assistant (C&W) | ~1,000 |
| Assistant (TRD) | ~800 |
| Assistant (Track Machine) | ~600 |
| Assistant (Bridge) | ~600 |
| (Break-ups may vary in final notification) |
💰 5. Application Fee (As per prior trend/updates)
The likely fee structure (frequently maintained by RRB) is:
| Category | Fee (₹) |
|---|---|
| General / OBC / EWS | ₹500 |
| SC / ST / EBC / Women / Transgender | ₹250 |
| Exact fees will be confirmed in the official PDF. |
📝 6. Selection Process
The typical RRB Group D selection stages include:Computer Based Test (CBT)
Physical Efficiency Test (PET) (for certain posts)
Document Verification
Medical Examination
CBT Pattern (Standard):Usually 100 questions
Subjects: Mathematics, General Intelligence & Reasoning, General Science, General Awareness & Current Affairs
Duration: ~90 minutes
(Check official notification for exact marking scheme)
📊 7. Salary & Perks
- Pay Level: 7th CPC Level-1
- Approx. Starting Pay: ~₹18,000 per month (varies with location & allowances)
📍 8. How to Apply
✔️ Official Website: Online applications will be accepted through the official RRB portal: rrbapply.gov.in.
✔️ Aadhaar-based verification is mandatory for application submission.
✔️ Candidates should ensure all documents match exactly with their certificates.
📌 9. Preparation & Tips
✨ Start preparation early using syllabus topics:
- Basic Arithmetic
- General Knowledge & Current Affairs
- Reasoning & Aptitude
- General Science
Practice previous question papers and mock tests to improve speed and accuracy.
apply online soon……