Railway Recruitment Board has released a short notification for the recruitment of approximately 22000 Group D/ Level 1 vacancies under various zones of Indian Railways against Advertisement No. CEN 09/2025. Interested and eligible candidates may apply online from the official RRB portal.
RRB Group D Recruitment 2026 Details
- Name of Post: Group D / Level 1
- Total Posts: 22000 (Approx.)
- Organization: Railway Recruitment Board
- Pay Scale: Pay Level – 1 of 7th CPC (Starting Basic Pay ₹18,000/-)
RRB Zone wise Vacancy
Vacancies will be updated shortly for the following zones:
- Western Railway (Mumbai)
- North Western Railway (Jaipur)
- South Western Railway (Hubli)
- West Central Railway (Jabalpur)
- East Coast Railway (Bhubaneswar)
- South East Central Railway (Bilaspur)
- Northern Railway (New Delhi)
- Southern Railway (Chennai)
- North Eastern Railway (Gorakhpur)
- Northeast Frontier Railway (Guwahati)
- Eastern Railway (Kolkata)
- Central Railway (Mumbai)
- East Central Railway (Hajipur)
- North Central Railway (Prayagraj)
- South Eastern Railway (Kolkata)
- South Central Railway (Secunderabad)
Eligibility Criteria of RRB Group D Recruitment
Age Limit
18 to 33 years as on 01/01/2026.
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 be 10th Passed or ITI or equivalent or possess NAC Certificate issued by NCVT.
Application Fee
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| SC/ST/ExSM/PwBD/Female/Transgender/Minorities/EWS | ₹250 (Refundable) |
| Others | ₹500 (₹400 refundable after exam) |
How to Apply for RRB Group D Recruitment 2026?
- Scroll down and open the Important Links section.
- Click on the Online Application link.
- Register and fill in all personal and educational details.
- Upload required documents.
- Pay the application fee and submit.
- Take a printout of the application form for future use.
Important Dates
- Starting Date: 21 January 2026
- Last Date: 20 February 2026
Selection Process
- Computer Based Test (CBT)
- Physical Efficiency Test (PET)
- Document Verification
- Medical Examination
RRB Group D 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 |
Negative Marking: 1/3 marks will be deducted for each wrong answer.
Physical Efficiency Test (PET)
| Parameter | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Weight Carrying | 35 Kg for 100m in 2 mins | 20 Kg for 100m in 2 mins |
| Running | 1000m in 4 min 15 sec | 1000m in 5 min 40 sec |
Important Links
- Online Application: Available from 21/01/2026
- Official Notification: Available Soon
- Official Website: Visit RRB Portal
Note: This article is prepared for informational purposes based on the short notification. Candidates are advised to check the official notification once released.