RRB Group D Recruitment 2026 | www.indianrailways.gov.in | Freshers | 22,000+ Vacancies | Across India | Last Date: 3rd March 2026
Company: Railway Recruitment Board (RRB)
RRB Group D Recruitment 2026: The Railway Recruitment Board, which is a governmental body in India responsible for recruiting Group ‘C’ staff for various positions within Indian Railways, Established under the Ministry of Railways, the RRB conducts exams for technical and non-technical, clerical, and administrative posts, ensuring a transparent and fair selection process for candidates nationwide.
The Railway Recruitment Board has announced an Employment notification for Various Posts in Level 1. There are about 22,000+ vacancies available for the RRB Group D Vacancy. Candidates with 10th/ ITI/ NAC qualifications can apply for RRB Group D Careers.
Official Website: www.indianrailways.gov.in
Positions: Various Group D Posts in Level 1
Total Vacancies: 22,000+ Posts
Salary (Pay Scale): ₹ 18,000/- PM
Experience: Freshers
Job Location: Across India
Eligibility Criteria for RRB Group D Recruitment 2026:
Level 1 (Group D) Posts:
- 10th Pass (Matriculation/SSC/SSLC) from recognized Board, OR
- ITI (Industrial Training Institute) certificate from recognized institute, OR
- Equivalent qualification, OR
- National Apprenticeship Certificate (NAC) granted by National Council for Vocational Training (NCVT)
- Important: Candidates waiting for final results are NOT eligible to apply
- Diploma/Degree in Engineering will NOT be accepted in lieu of ITI/Course Completed Act Apprenticeship
- Minimum Age: 18 years (Born on or before 01.01.2008)
- Maximum Age: 33 years for UR & EWS (Born on or after 02.01.1993)
- Maximum Age: 36 years for OBC-NCL (Born on or after 02.01.1990)
- Maximum Age: 38 years for SC/ST (Born on or after 02.01.1988)
RRB Group D Recruitment 2026 Vacancy Details
| Posts | Vacancies Approved (Tentative) |
|---|---|
| Assistant (Track Machine) | 600 |
| Assistant (Bridge) | 600 |
| Track Maintainer (Group IV) | 11000 |
| Assistant (P-way) | 300 |
| Assistant (TRD) | 800 |
| Assistant Loco Shed (Electrical) | 200 |
| Assistant Operations (Electrical) | 500 |
| Assistant (TL & AC) | 50 |
| Assistant (C & W) | 1000 |
| Pointsman B | 5000 |
| Assistant (S & T) | 1500 |
| Total | 22000+ |
Railway Zone-wise Distribution (Sample – Major Zones):
- Western Railway (Mumbai): 3,166 posts
- Northern Railway (Delhi): 3,537 posts
- Central Railway (Mumbai): 2,157 posts
- Eastern Railway (Kolkata): 1,078 posts
- Other Zones: Remaining posts distributed across NFR, NER, SCR, SR, SWR, WCR, ECR, ECoR, SECR, NWR, NCR, SER
Note: Detailed Railway Zone-wise and post-wise vacancy table available in Annexure-B of the official notification. Vacancies are provisional and may increase or decrease.
Selection Process for RRB Group D Recruitment 2026:
- Computer Based Test (CBT) – I
- Computer Based Test (CBT) – II
- Skill Test (If applicable for the post)
- Document Verification
- Medical Examination (As per prescribed medical standard)
Application Fees:
- For all candidates: Rs. 500/- (Out of this fee of Rs.500/- an amount of Rs, 400/- shall be refunded duly deducting bank charges as applicable, on appearing in the CBT
- SC/ST/Ex-Servicemen/PwBD/Female/Transgender/Minorities/EBC: Rs. 250/- This fee will be refunded duly deducting bank charges as applicable, on appearing in the CBT
Modes Of Fee Payment: Internet banking, debit/credit cards or UPI
How to Apply for RRB Group D Recruitment 2026?
Interested candidates can apply for RRB Group D Recruitment from 20th February to 2nd March 2026 (23:59 hrs).
For more details:
- Employment Notice: Click Here
- Official Notification PDF: Click here
Apply Link: Click Here
Websites of RRBs Participating in CEN No. 09/2025:
- Ahmedabad: www.rrbahmedabad.gov.in
- Ajmer: www.rrbajmer.gov.in
- Bangalore: www.rrbbnc.gov.in
- Bhopal: www.rrbbpl.nic.in
- Bhubaneswar: www.rrbbbs.gov.in
- Bilaspur: www.rrbbilaspur.gov.in
- Chandigarh: www.rrbcdg.gov.in
- Chennai: www.rrbchennai.gov.in
- Gorakhpur: www.rrbgkp.gov.in
- Guwahati: www.rrbguwahati.gov.in
- Kolkata: www.rrbkolkata.gov.in
- Mumbai: www.rrbmumbai.gov.in
- Patna: www.rrbpatna.gov.in
- Prayagraj: www.rrbald.gov.in
- Ranchi: www.rrbranchi.gov.in
- Secunderabad: www.rrbsecunderabad.nic.in
Important Dates:
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Event Date & Time Indicative Notice in Employment News 27.12.2025 Online Application Start Date 31.01.2026 (00:00 Hrs) Online Application Closing Date 02.03.2026 (23:59 Hrs) Fee Payment Last Date 04.03.2026 (23:59 Hrs) Application Modification Window (with Rs. 250/- fee) 05.03.2026 to 14.03.2026 (23:59 Hrs) Scribe Details Entry Window (for eligible PwBD candidates) 15.03.2026 to 19.03.2026 Computer Based Test (CBT) – Tentative Will be notified on RRB websites Physical Efficiency Test (PET) Will be notified on RRC websites Document Verification (DV) Will be notified on RRC websites Medical Examination (ME) Will be notified on RRC websites












