The Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) has released a massive employment notification for RRB Group D Recruitment 2026 under CEN 09/2025. A total of 22,195 Level-1 posts are available across multiple railway zones in India.

Candidates who have passed 10th class or hold an ITI/NAC certificate can submit their applications through the official RRB portal within the prescribed dates.

This article provides complete details such as important dates, eligibility, age limit, selection process, application fee, salary, and how to apply online.

📅 Important Dates

• Application Start Date: 31 January 2026
• Last Date to Apply: 2 March 2026
• Last Date for Fee Payment: 4 March 2026
• Application Correction Window: 5 – 14 March 2026
• CBT Exam Date: To be announced

📊 RRB Group D 2026 Vacancy Details

A total of 22,195 vacancies are distributed across 16 railway zones for various Level-1 posts such as:

• Track Maintainer Grade IV
• Pointsman
• Assistant (Electrical / Mechanical / S&T / Engineering)
• Assistant Track Machine
• Assistant Bridge
• Assistant TL & AC
• Assistant Loco Shed

The zone-wise and post-wise breakup is provided in the official notification.

🎓 Educational Qualification

Applicants must have any one of the following:

• 10th Pass (Matriculation/SSC) from a recognized board
• ITI from NCVT/SCVT approved institute
• National Apprenticeship Certificate (NAC)

⚠️ Candidates awaiting results are not eligible.

⚠️ Diploma/Degree holders cannot apply in place of ITI.

🎂 Age Limit (As on 01 January 2026)

• Minimum Age: 18 years
• Maximum Age: 33 years

Age Relaxation

• OBC: 3 years
• SC/ST: 5 years
• PwBD: 10–15 years
• Ex-Servicemen: As per rules

💰 Application Fee

Payment can be made via UPI, debit card, credit card, or net banking.

🧾 Selection Process

The recruitment process consists of four stages:

1️⃣ Computer Based Test (CBT)

Total Questions: 100

Duration: 90 minutes

Subjects:

• Mathematics
• General Intelligence & Reasoning
• General Science
• General Awareness & Current Affairs

👉 Negative marking: 1/3 mark for each wrong answer.

2️⃣ Physical Efficiency Test (PET)

For Male Candidates:

• Lift 35 kg weight for 100 meters in 2 minutes
• Run 1000 meters in 4 min 15 sec

For Female Candidates:

• Lift 20 kg weight for 100 meters in 2 minutes
• Run 1000 meters in 5 min 40 sec

3️⃣ Document Verification

Original certificates will be verified.

4️⃣ Medical Examination

Candidates must meet the required railway medical standards.

💵 RRB Group D Salary 2026

Selected candidates will receive:

• Pay Level: Level-1 of 7th CPC
• Basic Salary: ₹18,000 per month
• Plus DA, HRA, Transport Allowance, and other benefits.

🖥️ How to Apply for RRB Group D 2026

Follow these steps:

1. Visit the official RRB website
2. Create an account using mobile number & email ID
3. Log in and fill out the application form
4. Upload live photo and signature
5. Pay the application fee
6. Submit the form and download the confirmation page

🧠 RRB Group D Exam Syllabus (Key Topics)

Mathematics

• Percentage
• Profit & Loss
• Time & Work
• Ratio & Proportion
• Mensuration
• SI & CI

Reasoning

• Analogies
• Coding & Decoding
• Venn Diagram
• Number Series
• Syllogism

General Science

• Physics, Chemistry, Life Science (10th level)

General Awareness

• Current Affairs
• Indian Economy
• Sports
• Indian Railways

📍 Official Website

Candidates should apply only through the official RRB regional websites.

🔎 RRB Group D 2026 – Quick Highlights

• ✔ 22,195 vacancies
• ✔ Qualification: 10th / ITI
• ✔ Salary: ₹18,000 + allowances
• ✔ Selection through CBT + PET
• ✔ Fee refund after exam

🏁 Conclusion

The RRB Group D Recruitment 2026 is a golden opportunity for 10th pass and ITI candidates seeking a stable government job in Indian Railways. With more than 22,000 vacancies, aspirants should apply early and start preparing for the CBT and PET stages.