The Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) has released the official notification for Group-D (Level-1) Recruitment 2026 under CEN 09/2025. This massive recruitment drive offers 22,195 vacancies across various railway zones in India for posts such as Track Maintainer, Pointsman, Assistant, and Helper. Candidates who have passed 10th class or ITI can apply online before the deadline. Don’t miss this opportunity to secure a Central Government Railway Job.
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification Release Date | 30 January 2026 |
| Online Application Start | 31 January 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply Online | 02 March 2026 |
| Last Date for Fee Payment | 04 March 2026 |
| Correction Window | 05 – 14 March 2026 |
| Exam Date | To Be Notified |
| Admit Card | Before Exam |
The recruitment aims to fill more than 22,000 Level-1 posts across Indian Railways.
Application Fee
- General / OBC / EWS: ₹500
- SC / ST / EBC / Female / Transgender: ₹250
- Fee Refund (After appearing in CBT):
- Gen / OBC / EWS: ₹400
- SC / ST / Female: ₹250
- Payment Method: Debit Card / Credit Card / Net Banking / IMPS / Mobile Wallet / Online Payment.
Post Details & Eligibility
| Post Name | Total Vacancy | Age Limit | Minimum Education Qualification |
|---|---|---|---|
| RRB Group-D Level-1 Various Posts | 22,195 | 18 – 33 Years | 10th Pass (High School) or ITI / NAC from NCVT/SCVT |
Age Limit As On: 01 January 2026. Age relaxation is applicable for reserved categories as per government rules.
Post Wise Vacancy (Level-1)
| Post Name | Vacancies |
|---|---|
| Track Maintainer Grade IV | 11,032 |
| Pointsman-B | 5,053 |
| Assistant (S&T) | 1,509 |
| Assistant (C&W) | 1,000 |
| Assistant TRD | 800 |
| Assistant (Bridge) | 600 |
| Assistant (Track Machine) | 597 |
| Assistant Operations (Electrical) | 604 |
| Assistant TL & AC | 500 |
| Assistant P-Way | 300 |
| Assistant Loco Shed (Electrical) | 200 |
| Total | 22,195 Posts |
Vacancies are distributed across multiple RRB zones in India.
Syllabus & Exam Pattern
Computer Based Test (CBT)
| Subject | Marks |
|---|---|
| Mathematics | 25 |
| General Intelligence & Reasoning | 30 |
| General Science | 25 |
| General Awareness & Current Affairs | 20 |
| Total | 100 Marks |
- Duration: 90 Minutes
- Negative Marking: 1/3 Mark deducted for each wrong answer.
Selection Process
Computer Based Test (CBT)
Physical Efficiency Test (PET)
Document Verification
Medical Examination
Candidates must qualify each stage for final selection.
Important Links
| Apply Online Link | Click Here |
| Check Official Notification | Hindi | English |
| Check Revised Vacancy Notice | Click Here |
| Check Revised Date Notice | Click Here |
| Check Short Notice | Click Here |
| RRB Group D Official Website | Click Here |