Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) has released the Group D Recruitment 2026 notification (CEN 09/2025) for 22,195 Level-1 posts across multiple railway zones in India.
If you’ve completed 10th or ITI and want a stable government job in Indian Railways, this is one of the biggest recruitment drives of the year.
📅 Important Dates
- Online Application Starts: 31 January 2026
- Last Date to Apply: 02 March 2026 (11:59 PM)
- Fee Payment Deadline: 04 March 2026
- Application Modification Window: 05–14 March 2026
Applications are accepted online only through official RRB websites.
📌 Recruitment Overview
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Organization | Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) |
| Post Level | Level 1 (7th CPC Pay Matrix) |
| Total Vacancies | 22,195 |
| Qualification | 10th / ITI / NAC |
| Age Limit | 18–33 years (as on 01.01.2026) |
| Selection Process | CBT → PET → DV → Medical |
🚉 Posts Included
The recruitment covers various Level-1 posts such as:
- Track Maintainer Grade IV
- Pointsman
- Assistant (Electrical / Mechanical / Engineering / S&T)
- Assistant Track Machine
- Assistant Loco Shed
- Assistant Bridge
- Assistant TL & AC
- Carriage & Wagon Staff
These posts are distributed across 16 Railway Zones, including Western, Northern, Central, Eastern, Southern, South Central, North Eastern, and others.
🎓 Educational Qualification
Candidates must have:
- 10th Pass (Matriculation/SSC)
OR - ITI from recognized institute
OR - National Apprenticeship Certificate (NAC) issued by NCVT
Important:
Candidates awaiting results are not eligible. Diploma or Degree holders cannot claim eligibility in place of ITI.
🎂 Age Limit (As on 01 January 2026)
- Minimum Age: 18 years
- Maximum Age: 33 years (UR/EWS)
Age Relaxation:
- OBC-NCL: 3 years
- SC/ST: 5 years
- PwBD: 10–15 years
- Ex-Servicemen: As per service rules
Matriculation certificate will be treated as the final proof of age.
💳 Application Fee
| Category | Fee | Refund |
|---|---|---|
| General / EWS / OBC-NCL (Male) | ₹500 | ₹400 refundable (after CBT) |
| SC / ST / PwBD / Female / ExSM / Transgender / Minorities / EBC | ₹250 | Full refund after CBT |
Refund is credited only if the candidate appears for the CBT.
🧠 Selection Process
The recruitment involves four stages:
1️⃣ Computer Based Test (CBT)
- 100 Questions
- Duration: 90 Minutes
- Subjects:
- Mathematics (25)
- General Science (25)
- Reasoning (30)
- General Awareness (20)
Negative marking: 1/3 mark deducted for each wrong answer.
2️⃣ Physical Efficiency Test (PET) – Qualifying
Male Candidates:
- Carry 35 kg for 100 meters in 2 minutes
- Run 1000 meters in 4 minutes 15 seconds
Female Candidates:
- Carry 20 kg for 100 meters in 2 minutes
- Run 1000 meters in 5 minutes 40 seconds
Failing PET means elimination.
3️⃣ Document Verification (DV)
Original certificates must be produced. Absence leads to cancellation.
4️⃣ Medical Examination
Medical fitness is strictly checked as per Indian Railway Medical Manual standards. No alternative posting is provided if medically unfit.
📊 Reservation & Relaxation
Reservation is applicable for:
- SC / ST
- OBC-NCL
- EWS
- PwBD
- Ex-Servicemen
- Course Completed Act Apprentices (CCAA)
Candidates must submit valid certificates as per central government format.
🖥️ How to Apply
- Apply Online: Click here
- Official Notification PDF: Click here
- Visit official RRB website of your chosen zone.
- Create an account (if not already registered).
- Fill personal and educational details.
- Upload live photo and signature.
- Pay the application fee online.
- Submit and download confirmation.
Only one application per candidate is allowed. Multiple applications will result in rejection.
⚠ Important Points
- Choose only one RRB zone carefully — it cannot be changed later.
- Live photo capture during application is mandatory.
- Candidates must ensure medical fitness before applying.
- Selection is strictly merit-based.
