The Railway Recruitment Boards (RRB) has released the official notification for Group-D (Level-1) Recruitment 2026 under Advt. No. CEN 09/2025.
A total of 22,195 vacancies have been announced across various railway zones in India.
- Application Start Date: 31 January 2026
- Last Date to Apply: 02 March 2026
- Age Limit: 18 to 33 Years (as on 01 January 2026)
Interested candidates can apply online through the official RRB portal.
Railway RRB Group-D (Level-1) Examination 2026 – Short Details
Conducting Body: Railway Recruitment Boards
Advt. No.: CEN 09/2025
Total Vacancies: 22,195 Posts
Post Level: Level-1 (Group-D)
Important Dates
- Notification Release: 30 January 2026
- Online Apply Start: 31 January 2026
- Last Date to Apply: 02 March 2026
- Last Date for Fee Payment: 04 March 2026
- Correction Window: 05 – 14 March 2026
- Exam Date: To Be Notified
- Admit Card: Before Exam
- Result: To Be Updated
Application Fee
- General / OBC: ₹500/-
- SC / ST / EBC / Female / Transgender: ₹250/-
Refund (After Appearing in CBT):
- General/OBC: ₹400/-
- SC/ST/EBC/Female/Transgender: ₹250/-
Payment Mode:
Debit Card / Credit Card / Internet Banking / IMPS / Mobile Wallet
Age Limit (As on 01 January 2026)
- Minimum Age: 18 Years
- Maximum Age: 33 Years
- Age Relaxation: As per RRB Rules
Vacancy Details (Total: 22,195 Posts)
| Post Name | No. of Posts |
|---|---|
| Pointsman-B | 5,053 |
| Assistant (Track Machine) | 597 |
| Assistant (Bridge) | 600 |
| Track Maintainer Grade IV | 11,032 |
| Assistant P-Way | 300 |
| Assistant (C&W) | 1,000 |
| Assistant TRD | 800 |
| Assistant (S&T) | 1,509 |
| Assistant Loco Shed (Electrical) | 200 |
| Assistant Operations (Electrical) | 604 |
| Assistant TL & AC | 500 |
(Zone-wise vacancy details available in official notification.)
Eligibility Criteria
Candidates must have:
- Class 10 (High School) Passed, OR
- National Apprenticeship Certificate (NAC) issued by NCVT
Documents Required While Filling the Form
- Recent passport-size Photograph & Signature
- Aadhaar Card
- 10th Marksheet (DOB & Qualification Proof)
- Caste Certificate (SC/ST/OBC/EWS) – if applicable
- PwBD Certificate – if applicable
- Ex-Serviceman Certificate – if applicable
- Bank Account Details (for refund)
- Domicile Certificate (if required)
- Active Email ID & Mobile Number
Important:
- Fill name & DOB exactly as per 10th marksheet.
- Keep scanned documents ready before applying.
- Carry original documents during verification.
How To Apply Online for RRB Group-D 2026
- Visit the official website of RRB.
- Click on CEN 09/2025 – Group-D Recruitment 2026 link.
- Register using basic details.
- Fill the application form carefully.
- Upload required documents.
- Pay the application fee online.
- Submit and take a printout of the confirmation page.
Mode of Selection
- Computer Based Test (CBT-1)
- Physical Efficiency Test (PET)
- Document Verification
- Medical Examination
SOME USEFUL IMPORTANT LINKS
- Apply Online: Click Here
- Official Notification: Hindi | English
- Revised Vacancy Notice: Click Here
- Revised Date Notice: Click Here
- Short Notice: Click Here
- Official Website: Click Here
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q1. When did the RRB Group-D 2026 application start?
Answer: 31 January 2026.
Q2. What is the last date to apply?
Answer: 02 March 2026.
Q3. What is the age limit?
Answer: 18 to 33 years (as on 01 January 2026).
Q4. What is the educational qualification?
Answer: Class 10th Passed or NAC from NCVT.
Q5. What is the official website of RRB?
Answer: The official portal of Indian Railways under Railway Recruitment Boards (RRB).
