Railway RRB group D Recruitment 2026
📌 RRB Group D Recruitment 2026?
Railway RRB Group D Recruitment 2026 is a major recruitment drive conducted by the Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) to fill Level-1 (Group D) jobs in Indian Railways such as Track Maintainers, Pointsman, Helpers, Assistants, etc. This is a great opportunity for 10th pass and ITI candidates.
- Posts Level: Level-1 (7th CPC Pay Matrix)
- Total Vacancies: ~22,000 (tentative)
2. Important Dates (RRB Group D 2026)
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Short Notice Released | 23 Dec 2025 |
| Detailed Notification Release | 20 Jan 2026 (Official PDF) |
| Online Application Start | 21 Jan 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply | 20 Feb 2026 |
| Application Correction Window | To Be Announced |
| Admit Card Release | Before CBT (TBA) |
| Computer Based Test (CBT) | To Be Announced |
📌 Exact exam dates and city details will be announced in the official notification and on RRB regional websites.
3. Eligibility Criteria
Educational Qualification
Candidates must have either:
✔ Passed Class 10th (Matriculation) from a recognised board
OR
✔ ITI certificate / National Apprenticeship Certificate (NAC) from NCVT/SCVT (if specified for certain posts)
Age Limit:
✔ Minimum Age: 18 years
✔ Maximum Age: 33 years
✔ Age Relaxation: As per Govt. norms (SC/ST/OBC/PwBD/Ex-Servicemen etc.)
Nationality:
✔ Indian citizen or as specified in official notification.
4. Selection Process
The RRB Group D selection stages include:
- Computer Based Test (CBT) – Objective type online exam
- Physical Efficiency Test (PET) – For certain posts (only qualifying)
- Document Verification (DV)
- Medical Examination
5. Syllabus & Exam Pattern (RRB Group D 2026 CBT)
The CBT typically covers:
✔ Mathematics
✔ General Intelligence & Reasoning
✔ General Science
✔ General Awareness / Current Affairs
Detailed section-wise syllabus will be in the official notification.
6. Salary & Benefits
- Pay Level: Level-1 of the 7th CPC Pay Matrix
- Approx. Starting Pay: ₹18,000 per month + Dearness Allowance (DA) + HRA + other allowances
- Estimated Annual Package: ~₹3 Lakh – ₹5 Lakh (approx.) depending on posting & allowances
7. Application Fee
| Category | Application Fee |
|---|---|
| General / OBC / EWS | ₹500 |
| SC / ST / EBC / Women / Transgender | ₹250 |
| (Fee details as per official notification and may be confirmed upon notification release.) |
8. How to Apply Online (Step-by-Step)
- Visit the official RRB application portal:
👉rrbapply.gov.in - Click on RRB Group D 2026 Application Link when live.
- Register with valid email & mobile number.
- Fill all details (educational, personal, category etc.).
- Upload scanned documents (photo, signature, ID proof).
- Pay application fee online.
- Submit & take a printout for future reference.
Important: Apply before the last date (20 Feb 2026) to avoid rejection.
📌 9. Useful Preparation Tips
✅ Start preparing early — practice mock tests and previous year papers.
✅ Focus on basics of Maths, Reasoning, Science & General Awareness.
✅ Improve speed and accuracy for CBT.
✅ Keep required documents ready (10th certificate, ID, category certificate).
📍 10. Official Websites to Track
✔ RRB Centralised Employment Notice Portal
✔ rrbapply.gov.in (Application)
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