The Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) has officially released a big employment notification for the recruitment of total vacancy 22,000 Group D (Level 1) posts under various railway zones across India. The recruitment will be conducted under Advertisement No. CEN 09/2025. The online application process running now on the official regional RRB websites. This is a golden opportunity for candidates who are preparing for Indian Railway Government Jobs and looking for a stable and secure central government career. Don’t miss the chance to apply for RRB Group D Recruitment 2026!
Interested candidates can also check the latest Assam Govt Jobs Today updates for more central and state government vacancies.
Link – Assam Govt Jobs Today updates
Vacancy Details RRB Group D Recruitment 2026
For those interested in applying, the RRB Group D Recruitment 2026 offers a significant number of vacancies and a chance to start a rewarding career with Indian Railways.
| Organization | RRB – The Railway Recruitment Board |
| No of Post | 22,195 |
| Application mode | online |
| Education | 10 pass or ITI |
| Nationality | Indian |
| apply Start Date | 31 January 2026 |
| apply last Date | 9 March 2026 |
Posts Included: Track Maintainer, Pointsman B, Assistant (Bridge, P-way, S&T, Electrical, etc.)
➤ Application fees :
Application Fee
Candidates applying for RRB Group D (Level 1) Recruitment 2025 under Advertisement No. CEN 09/2025 must pay the prescribed application fee as per their category.
- General / OBC – ₹500/-
- SC / ST – ₹250/-
- PwBD – ₹250/-
- Female Candidates – ₹250/-
- Ex-Servicemen – ₹250/-
Refund Policy
General/OBC SC/ST/PwBD/Female all category candidates usually receive partial refund after appearing in CBT.
➤ Apply Date :
Application Start Date: 31st January 2026,
Last Date : 2nd March 2026, Expended to 9 March 2026
Apply Mode: Online
Eligibility Criteria RRB Group D Recruitment 2026
➤ Education:
Educational Qualification
Candidates who want to apply for RRB Group D (Level 1) posts must fulfill the minimum educational qualification as prescribed in the official notification (CEN 09/2025).
Applicants must have:
10th Pass (Matriculation) from a recognized board
OR
ITI (Industrial Training Institute) certificate from NCVT/SCVT recognized institute
OR
National Apprenticeship Certificate (NAC) granted by NCVT
➤ Age limit :
Minimum Age: 18 Years
Maximum Age: 33 Years
(The exact age will be calculated as per the date mentioned in the official notification.)
Age Relaxation (Category-Wise)
As per Government of India rules, upper age relaxation is applicable for reserved categories:
OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) – 3 Years
SC / ST – 5 Years – PwBD (UR)
10 Years – PwBD (OBC)
13 Years – PwBD (SC/ST)
15 Years – Ex-Servicemen
Nationality: Indian citizens.
Selection Process & exam details RRB Group D Recruitment 2026
A. Computer-Based Test (CBT): This is the first stage, which assesses your knowledge in subjects like Mathematics, General Science, Reasoning, and General Awareness.
B. Physical Efficiency Test (PET): Candidates who qualify the CBT will undergo a Physical Efficiency Test, which is mandatory for all except PwBD candidates.
C. Document Verification (DV): After PET, candidates will undergo Document Verification to check their eligibility. D. Medical Examination (ME): The final stage involves a medical fitness test.
- The exam pattern for RRB Group D 2025 is as follows:
- Total Questions: 100 Total Marks: 100
- Duration: 90 minutes (120 minutes for PwD candidates) Sections:
- General Science: 25 questions Mathematics: 25 questions
- General Intelligence and Reasoning: 30 questions General Awareness and Current Affairs: 20 questions
- There will be a negative marking of 1/3rd marks for each incorrect answer.
Documents required :
- 10th pass certificate (marksheet not required), ITI or apprenticeship certificate (if applicable)
- Identity Proof: Aadhaar Card, PAN Card, Voter ID, or Driving Licence Category Certificate: SC/ST/OBC/EWS certificate (if applicable)
- Domicile Certificate: if required Medical Certificate: if applicable (for PwD candidates)
- Passport-size Photograph: recent, with white background, and clear face { Photo: 20-50 KB, 200 x 230 pixels, JPG/JPEG format, recent (not older than 2 months)}
- Signature: on white paper with black/blue pen { Signature: 10-20 KB, 140 x 60 pixels, JPG/JPEG format, running handwriting (not capital letters)}
- Bank Account Details*: for salary processing
Graduate Candidates may also apply for PNRD Assam Recruitment 2026 – 1508 Posts before the last date.
(Link PNRD Assam Recruitment 2026 .)
Apply prosess :
- Visit the Official Website: Go to rrbapply.gov.in or rrbcdg.gov.in.
- New Registration: Click on the ‘New Registration’ link and fill in your basic details like name, date of birth, father’s name, mother’s name, Aadhaar Number, SSLC/Matric registration number, year of passing, mobile number, and email ID.
- Verify Email and Mobile: Verify your email ID and mobile number through OTP.
- Login: Log in with your registration number and password.
- Fill Application Form: Fill in the application form with your educational qualifications, community, gender, religion, and other necessary details.
- Select Post and Exam Language: Select your preferred post and exam language.
- Pay Application Fee: Pay the application fee (₹500 for unreserved categories and ₹250 for PwBD/Female/Transgender/Ex-Servicemen/SC/ST/Minority Communities/Economically Backward Class).
- Upload Documents: Upload scanned images of your photo and signature.
- Submit Form: Save and submit the form.
Apply Link & notification :
| Online Application Form | Click Here |
| Advertisement Details | Click Here |
| Official Website | Click Here |
RRB Group D Recruitment 2026 – FAQs
➤ What is RRB Group D Recruitment?
RRB Group D is a railway recruitment process conducted by the Railway Recruitment Board to fill Level 1 posts like Track Maintainer, Helper, Assistant, Pointsman, etc.
➤ How many vacancies are available in RRB Group D 2026?
There are 22,000+ vacancies announced for Level 1 posts.
➤ What is the last date to apply for RRB Group D 2026?
The last date to apply has been extended to 9 March 2026.
➤ Who can apply for RRB Group D?
Candidates who have:
Passed 10th (Matriculation) OR
ITI from recognized institution
can apply for this recruitment
➤ What is the age limit for RRB Group D 2026?
Minimum Age: 18 years
Maximum Age: 33 years
(Age relaxation applicable as per government rules.)
➤ What is the application fee?
General / OBC: ₹500
SC / ST / Female / PwBD: ₹250
(Fee refund available after CBT exam as per rules.)
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