RRB Group D Recruitment 2026 :- The Railway Recruitment Board has announced a new notice for hiring Group D (Level 1) positions in different states and union territories. According to the notice, the online application link will be available starting from 21st January and will stay open until 20th February 2026. Anyone looking for a government job in the railway sector should prepare well to achieve their goal. The minimum educational requirement is a 10th pass, and the age limit is between 18 and 33 years, which may vary depending on the job. Candidates from reserved categories will get age relaxation as per government rules, but they need to provide proper certificates for verification. Eligible applicants will go through several stages of the selection process, including a written test, physical examination, document check, and medical test. For more information, read the full article.
RRB Group D Recruitment 2026 Important Dates
| Important Event | Dates |
|---|---|
| RRB Short Notice Released | 23.12.2025 |
| Start Date for Apply Online | 21.01.2026 |
| Last Date for Apply Online | 20.02.2026 |
| Correction / Edit / Modification | To be announced |
| Exam Date 2026 | To be announced |
Application Fee For RRB Group D Recruitment 2026
- General / OBC / EWS Candidates: ₹500/-
- SC / ST / Female Candidates: ₹250/-
- Payment Mode: Online
- Note: Only those candidates who take part in CBT–1 will get a refund of the exam fee:
- General / OBC / EWS: ₹400/-
- SC / ST / Female / ESM: ₹250/-
RRB Group D Recruitment 2026 Overview Details
| Organization | Indian Railway, Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) |
| Category | Jobs |
| Advt No. | CEN 09/2025 |
| Who can apply | All India Candidate |
| Post Name | Group D (Level-1) |
| Apply Mode | Online |
| Total Vacancy | 22,000 Post |
| Job Location | All India |
| Pay Scale | Rs.18000/- (As per 7th CPC Pay Matrix) |
| Apply Online Last Date | 20.02.2026 |
| Official Website | indianrailways.gov.in |
RRB Group D Recruitment 2026 Education Qualification
Completed 10th standard from any recognized school in India.
Nationality
A person applying for the RRB Group D 2026 position needs to meet one of the nationality requirements listed below.
| Eligible Nationality Categories |
| Citizen of India |
| Citizen of Nepal |
| Citizen of Bhutan |
| They should be a Tibetan refugee who arrived in India before January 1, 1962, and has since lived there permanently. |
| They should be someone of Indian origin who moved from Pakistan, Burma, Sri Lanka, Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, Zambia, Malawi, Zaire, Ethiopia, or Vietnam. |
Educational Qualification (As on 22/02/2026)
According to CEN 09/2025, anyone who has completed Class 10th/Matriculation or an ITI or its equivalent is eligible to apply for the Railway RRB Group D Exam 2026.
| RRB Group D Educational Qualification 2026 | |
| Minimum Qualification | Class 10th pass OR ITI OR equivalent |
| Technical Certificate | National Apprenticeship Certificate (NAC) by NCVT |
| Act Apprentices | Course Completed Act Apprentices from any trade |
RRB Group D Recruitment 2026 Selection Process
- Written Test
- Physical Check
- Checking of Documents
- Medical Checkup
Step By Step Guide to Apply For RRB Group D Recruitment 2026
- Go to the official website of Indian Railways: indianrailways.gov.in
- On the homepage, find the Recruitment section and click on it.
- Choose Railway Group D Recruitment 2025.
- Read the official notice carefully. Click on Apply Online.
- Fill in all the details in the application form properly.
- Upload the required documents, a photo, and your signature.
- After checking everything, submit the form.
- Print the submitted application for future use.
RRB Group D Recruitment 2026 Vacancy Zone Wise
| Assistant Operations (Electrical) | 500 | 53 | 8 | 28 | 51 | 25 | 31 | 37 | 50 | 87 | 15 | 10 | 5 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 84 |
| Assistant Loco Shed (Electrical) | 200 | 41 | 5 | 0 | 18 | 0 | 7 | 18 | 0 | 60 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 13 | 0 | 21 | 12 |
| Assistant TL & AC | 500 | 95 | 7 | 0 | 26 | 0 | 0 | 22 | 43 | 126 | 26 | 20 | 17 | 18 | 37 | 0 | 5 | 58 |
| Assistant TRD | 800 | 150 | 42 | 12 | 30 | 0 | 50 | 41 | 50 | 97 | 21 | 35 | 57 | 7 | 43 | 0 | 69 | 96 |
| Assistant Bridge | 600 | 67 | 5 | 27 | 7 | 0 | 32 | 16 | 25 | 307 | 12 | 1 | 11 | 13 | 19 | 13 | 2 | 43 |
| Assistant P-Way | 300 | 6 | 5 | 22 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 35 | 5 | 85 | 6 | 39 | 4 | 18 | 8 | 0 | 42 | 23 |
| Assistant Track Machine | 600 | 133 | 77 | 105 | 33 | 0 | 22 | 13 | 33 | 17 | 13 | 29 | 24 | 15 | 24 | 0 | 32 | 30 |
| Track Maintainer Grade IV | 11000 | 681 | 400 | 500 | 393 | 0 | 600 | 628 | 884 | 1764 | 600 | 653 | 629 | 533 | 556 | 58 | 522 | 1599 |
| Assistant C & W | 1000 | 72 | 48 | 50 | 75 | 0 | 30 | 23 | 38 | 251 | 46 | 22 | 43 | 26 | 65 | 9 | 50 | 152 |
| Pointsman-B | 5000 | 543 | 163 | 225 | 208 | 0 | 300 | 300 | 500 | 524 | 200 | 128 | 338 | 266 | 241 | 10 | 303 | 751 |
| Assistant S & T | 1500 | 138 | 43 | 24 | 103 | 4 | 114 | 63 | 148 | 219 | 35 | 75 | 66 | 45 | 30 | 0 | 93 | 300 |
| Total | 22000 | 1979 | 803 | 993 | 946 | 29 | 1186 | 1196 | 1776 | 3537 | 974 | 1012 | 1199 | 949 | 1036 | 90 | 1147 | 3148 |
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