The Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) has released the official notification for RRB Group-D Level-1 Recruitment 2026 (CEN 09/2025). This recruitment drive aims to fill 22,195 vacancies across different railway zones in India. Candidates who have passed 10th class or ITI can apply online through the official RRB portal.
The recruitment is conducted by the Ministry of Railways, and the selection process includes a Computer-Based Test (CBT), Physical Efficiency Test (PET), Document Verification, and Medical Examination.
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification Release | 30 January 2026 |
| Application Start Date | 31 January 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply | 09 March 2026 |
| Fee Payment Last Date | 04 March 2026 |
| Correction Window | 05 – 14 March 2026 |
| CBT Exam Date | To be announced |
The application deadline was extended to 9 March 2026, giving candidates additional time to submit their forms.
Application Fee
| Category | Fee | Refund (After CBT) |
|---|---|---|
| General / OBC / EWS | ₹500 | ₹400 |
| SC / ST / Female / PwBD / EBC | ₹250 | ₹250 |
Candidates who appear in the CBT exam will receive a partial refund of the application fee after deducting bank charges.
Age Limit (As on 01 January 2026)
| Criteria | Age |
|---|---|
| Minimum Age | 18 Years |
| Maximum Age | 33 Years |
Age relaxation is available for reserved categories as per government rules.
Vacancy Details
| Post Name | Vacancies |
|---|---|
| Track Maintainer Grade-IV | 10,332 |
| Pointsman-B | 5,053 |
| Assistant (S&T) | 1,569 |
| Assistant Carriage & Wagon | 937 |
| Assistant TRD (Electrical) | 723 |
| Assistant Track Machine | 604 |
| Assistant Bridge | 600 |
| Assistant TL & AC | 500 |
| Assistant Operations (Electrical) | 477 |
| Assistant P-Way | 300 |
| Assistant Loco Shed (Electrical) | 200 |
| Total | 22,195 Posts |
Vacancies are distributed across various railway zones and departments.
Educational Qualification
Candidates must have any of the following qualifications:
- 10th Pass (Matriculation) from a recognized board
- ITI Certificate from NCVT/SCVT
- Course Completed Act Apprentice (CCAA)
Candidates waiting for results are not eligible to apply.
Selection Process
The selection process for RRB Group-D Recruitment 2026 includes the following stages:
- Computer Based Test (CBT)
- Physical Efficiency Test (PET)
- Document Verification
- Medical Examination
Candidates who qualify in the CBT will be called for the physical test and further verification stages.
Salary / Pay Scale
| Pay Level | Salary |
|---|---|
| Level-1 (7th CPC) | ₹18,000 per month + Allowances |
Selected candidates will also receive benefits such as medical facilities, railway passes, and pension under NPS as per railway rules.
IMPORTANT LINKS
| Apply Online Link | Click Here |
| Check Date Extend Notice | Hindi | English |
| 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 |
Job Location
Selected candidates can be posted in different railway zones across India depending on the vacancy and requirements of the Railway Recruitment Board.