Post Date: February 18, 2026
4:12 PM
Railway Recruitment Board (RRB), have officially announced the recruitment of Group-D (Level-1) posts for 22,195 vacancies across various Indian Railway zones. (Advt. No. CEN 09/2025). The application window opened on January 31, 2026, and eligible candidates have until March 2, 2026, to submit their Group-D Online Form. To qualify, applicants must be between 18 and 33 years old as of January 1, 2026. Complete RRB Group D Recruitment 2026 details and the application portal are accessible via the link provided below.
RRB Group D Online Form 2026 - Started
Railway RRB Group D (Level-1) Examination 2026: Short Details
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Important Dates
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Application Fee
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- Notification Date : 30/01/2026
- Online Apply Start Date : 31/01/2026
- Online Apply Last Date : 02/03/2026
- Fee Payment Last Date : 04/03/2026
- Correction Date : 05/03/2026 to 14/03/2026
- Exam Date : To be announced
- Admit Card : To be released
- Result Date : To be released
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- General/OBC : ₹ 500/-
- SC/ST/EBC/ Female/ Transgender : ₹ 250/-
Refund Amount (On Appearing For CBT)
- General/OBC : ₹ 400/-
- SC/ST/EBC & Others : ₹ 250/-
- Payment Mode (Online): Choose from the following payment methods:
- Credit or Debit Cards
- Internet Banking
- UPI (Google Pay, PhonePe, Paytm, etc.)
- IMPS & Digital Wallets
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RRB Group D Recruitment 2026 : Age Limits As On 01 January 2026
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- Minimum Age : 18 Years
- Maximum Age : 33 Years
- RRB offers age relaxations for Level-1 Group D Various Posts accordance with their regulations.
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RRB Group D (Level-1) Notification 2026 : Total Posts
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22,195 Post
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RRB Group D Level-1 Recruitment 2026 : Vacancy Details
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| Post Name |
No. of Post |
| Assistant (Track Machine) |
597 |
| Assistant (Bridge) |
600 |
| Assistant P-Way |
300 |
| Assistant (C&W) |
1000 |
| Assistant TRD |
800 |
| Assistant (S&T) |
1509 |
| Pointsman-B |
5053 |
| Assistant TL & AC |
500 |
| Track Maintainer Gr. IV |
11032 |
| Assistant Loco Shed (Electrical) |
200 |
| Assistant Operations (Electrical) |
604 |
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Railway Zone (RRB Wise) Vacancy Details
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| RRB Zone |
No. of Post |
| Western Railway (Mumbai) |
3148 |
| North Western Railway (Jaipur) |
974 |
| North Central Railway (Allahabad) |
1183 |
| South Western Railway (Hubli) |
90 |
| West Central Railway (Jabalpur) |
1147 |
| East Coast Railway (Bhubaneswar) |
803 |
| South East Central Railway (Bilaspur) |
1199 |
| Northern Railway (New Delhi) |
3537 |
| Southern Railway (Chennai) |
1036 |
| North Eastern Railway (Gorakhpur) |
1196 |
| Northeast Frontier Railway (Guwahati) |
1776 |
| Eastern Railway (Kolkata)/Metro Kolkata |
1180 |
| Central Railway (Mumbai) |
2012 |
| East Central Railway (Hajipur) |
976 |
| South Eastern Railway (Kolkata) |
955 |
| South Central Railway (Secunderabad) |
1016 |
| Total |
22,195 |
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RRB Group D Level 1 Recruitment 2026 : Eligibility Criteria
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- Must have a 10th Pass (Matriculation/SSC/SSLC) from recognized Board, OR
- ITI (Industrial Training Institute) certificate from recognized institute by NCVT/SCVT, OR
- National Apprenticeship Certificate (NAC) granted by National Council for Vocational Training (NCVT).
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RRB Group D Recruitment 2026 : Document Required
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- Live Photo
- Scanned Signature
- Identity Proof (Aadhaar Card)
- 10th Standard (Matriculation) Mark Sheet
- Caste / Category Certificates (If Applicable)
- PwBD / Disability Certificate (If Applicable)
- Ex-Serviceman Certificate (If Applicable)
- Bank Account Details (Account Number & IFSC Code)
- Domicile / Address Proof (If Asked)
- Email ID and Mobile Number
- Candidates must keep all your scanned documents and certificates digitally ready and correctly sized before you begin the registration process.
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How To Fill RRB Group D Online Form 2026
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- Visit the rrbapply.gov.in and click "Apply" then "Create an Account".
- Enter your Name, DOB, Father's/Mother's Name, Mobile Number, and Email ID exactly as your 10th Class certificate.
- Verify your mobile number and email via OTP to generate your Registration ID.
- After the create account, log in using your credentials.
- Select the CEN 09/2025 Group D (Level-1) notification and choose your preferred Railway RRB Zone.
- Part I: Enter educational qualifications, community (SC/ST/OBC/EWS), and other personal details.
- Part II: Set your post preferences (e.g., Track Maintainer, Assistant, Pointsman) and select your preferred examination language.
- Upload documents (e.g., Live Photo, Signature, Caste Certificate) and pay application fee.
- Review all details carefully in the preview window. Submit the form and download/print the confirmation page and fee receipt for future reference.
- Note: छात्रो से ये अनुरोध किया जाता है की वो अपना फॉर्म भरने से पहले Official Notification को ध्यान से जरूर पढे उसके बाद ही अपना फॉर्म भरे ।
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Railway Group D Recruitment 2026 : Mode Of Selection
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- Computer Based Test (CBT)
- Physical Efficiency Test (PET)
- Document Verification (DV)
- Medical Examination (ME)
- Final Merit & Selection
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| Apply Online Link |
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| Official Notification |
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| Revised Vacancy Notice |
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| Revised Date Notice |
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| RRB Group D Official Website |
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RRB Group D (Level-1) Online Form 2026 : Important Question
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- Question: What is the last date for RRB Group D 2026?
- Answer: The online registration for 22,195 vacancies closes on March 2, 2026 (11:59 PM).
- Question: Is the RRB Group D exam rescheduled?
- Answer: The specific CBT dates for the new CEN 09/2025 cycle are yet to be announced.
- Question: Is 10th pass eligible for RRB Group D 2026?
- Answer: Yes. The minimum qualification is a Class 10th (Matriculation) pass, or ITI/National Apprenticeship Certificate (NAC).
- Question: What is the age limit for Railway Group D 2026?
- Answer: Candidates must be between 18 to 33 years as of January 1, 2026, with standard category relaxations.
- Question: What type of questions are asked in RRB Group D?
- Answer: The exam features 100 MCQs across: Reasoning: 30 questions, Mathematics: 25 questions, General Science: 25 questions and General Awareness: 20 questions.
- Question: What is the starting salary of RRB Group D?
- Answer: The in-hand salary ranges from ₹22,500 to ₹25,380 per month, starting from a basic pay of ₹18,000.
- Question: What is the official website of Railway Group D 2026?
- Answer: The official website is https://indianrailways.gov.in/.
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