RRB Group D Recruitment 2026: Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) has released CEN 09/2025 notification for 22,195 Group D (Level 1) vacancies across India. Check zone-wise vacancy, eligibility, exam pattern, PET details, and apply online before 02 March 2026.
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Organization | Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) |
| Advertisement No | CEN 09/2025 |
| Total Posts | 22,195 |
| Post Name | Group D / Level 1 |
| Pay Scale | ₹18,000/- (Level 1, 7th CPC) |
| Apply Mode | Online |
| Starting Date | 31 January 2026 |
| Last Date | 02 March 2026 |
RRB Group D Recruitment 2026
The Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) has officially released Advertisement No. CEN 09/2025 for the recruitment of 22,195 Group D / Level 1 vacancies under various railway zones across India.
Eligible candidates can apply online from 31 January 2026 to 02 March 2026 (11:59 PM).
Post Name
Various Posts in Level 1 of 7th CPC Pay Matrix, including:
- Assistant TRD
- Assistant Operations (Electrical)
- Assistant TL & AC
- Assistant (S&T)
- Pointsman B
- Assistant Track Machine
- Track Maintainer-IV
- Assistant Bridge
- Assistant Carriage & Wagon
- Assistant Loco Shed (Electrical)
- Assistant P.Way
Zone-wise Vacancy Details (22,195 Posts)
| RRB Zone | Vacancies |
|---|---|
| Western Railway (Mumbai) | 3148 |
| Northern Railway (New Delhi) | 3537 |
| Central Railway (Mumbai) | 2012 |
| Northeast Frontier Railway (Guwahati) | 1776 |
| South East Central Railway (Bilaspur) | 1199 |
| North Eastern Railway (Gorakhpur) | 1196 |
| West Central Railway (Jabalpur) | 1147 |
| South Eastern Railway (Kolkata) | 955 |
| East Central Railway (Hajipur) | 976 |
| North Central Railway (Allahabad) | 1183 |
| Eastern Railway (Kolkata) | 1180 |
| Southern Railway (Chennai) | 1036 |
| South Central Railway (Secunderabad) | 1016 |
| North Western Railway (Jaipur) | 974 |
| East Coast Railway (Bhubaneswar) | 803 |
| South Western Railway (Hubli) | 90 |
Pay Scale
- Pay Level-1 (7th CPC)
- Starting Basic Pay: ₹18,000/- per month
- Plus DA, HRA, and other Railway allowances
Eligibility Criteria
Age Limit (as on 01/01/2026)
- Minimum Age: 18 years
- Maximum Age: 33 years
Age Relaxation
- SC/ST: 5 years
- OBC: 3 years
- PwD (UR): 10 years
- PwD (OBC): 13 years
- PwD (SC/ST): 15 years
Educational Qualification
Candidates must have:
- 10th Pass (Matriculation) OR
- ITI from recognized institutions OR
- National Apprenticeship Certificate (NAC) issued by NCVT
Application Fee
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| SC / ST / Ex-Serviceman / PwBD / Female / Transgender / Minorities / EBC | ₹250 |
| Others | ₹500 |
Refund Policy
- Reserved categories will receive full refund of ₹250 after appearing in exam.
- Other candidates will receive ₹400 refund out of ₹500 after appearing in exam.
Selection Process of RRB Group D Recruitment
The selection process includes:
- Computer Based Test (CBT)
- Physical Efficiency Test (PET)
- Document Verification (DV)
- Medical Examination (ME)
Computer Based Test (CBT)
- Duration: 90 Minutes
- Total Questions: 100
- Total Marks: 100
- Negative Marking: 1/3 mark deducted for each wrong answer
CBT Exam Pattern
| Subject | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| General Science | 25 | 25 |
| Mathematics | 25 | 25 |
| General Intelligence & Reasoning | 30 | 30 |
| General Awareness & Current Affairs | 20 | 20 |
| Total | 100 | 100 |
Minimum Qualifying Marks
- UR/EWS: 40%
- OBC: 30%
- SC/ST: 30%
- 2% relaxation for PwBD (if shortage)
Physical Efficiency Test (PET)
Candidates shortlisted (3 times vacancy) from CBT will be called for PET.
PET Criteria
| Parameter | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Weight Carrying | 35 kg for 100m in 2 min | 20 kg for 100m in 2 min |
| Running | 1000m in 4 min 15 sec | 1000m in 5 min 40 sec |
PET is qualifying in nature.
Important Dates
- Starting Date: 31 January 2026 (00:00 Hrs)
- Last Date: 02 March 2026 (11:59 PM)
Helpline for Candidates
For queries related to CEN 09/2025:
Email: rrb.help@csc.gov.in
Phone: 9592001188 / 01725653333
Time: 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM (Working Days)
How to Apply for RRB Group D Recruitment 2026?
Follow these steps:
- Visit the official RRB Recruitment Portal.
- Click on “Online Application Form”.
- Complete registration by selecting “Register Now”.
- Fill in personal & educational details carefully.
- Upload required documents.
- Pay application fee as per category.
- Submit and take printout for future reference.
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