Description: Railway Recruitment Boards (RRBs) have released the official notification for RRB Group D Level 1 Recruitment 2026 . This recruitment drive is conducted to fill Level 1 posts in various units of Indian Railways across India.
Candidates who have passed Class 10th / ITI are eligible to apply online. The selection process will consist of Computer Based Test (CBT), Physical Efficiency Test (PET), Document Verification, and Medical Examination . This is one of the largest recruitment drives in Indian Railways and a great opportunity for candidates seeking a central government job .
RRB Group D 2026 – Important Details Important Dates Event Date Online Apply Start Date 21 January 2026 (Tentative) Online Apply Last Date 20 February 2026 (Tentative) Last Date For Fee Payment 20 February 2026 (Tentative) Exam Date Notify Later Exam City Details Before Exam Admit Card Before Exam Result Date Will Be Updated
Application Fee Category Fee General / OBC / EWS ₹500/- SC / ST / PwBD / Female ₹250/- Refund (After CBT) As per rules Payment Mode Online
Vacancy Details Post Level Total Posts Group D – Level 1 22000
Post Name – Available Posts Post Name Track Maintainer Grade-IV Helper / Assistant (Various Technical Departments) Assistant Pointsman Other Level 1 Posts
Eligibility Criteria Educational Qualification Post Level Qualification Level 1 (Group D) Class 10th Pass OR ITI from NCVT / SCVT
Age Limit (As on Cut-off Date) Category Minimum Age Maximum Age All Categories 18 Years 33 Years
Age relaxation applicable as per Railway Recruitment Board rules.
Selection Process
Computer Based Test (CBT)
Physical Efficiency Test (PET)
Document Verification
Medical Examination
Exam Pattern (CBT) 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 mark for each wrong answer
Physical Efficiency Test (PET) For Male Candidates Task Details Running 1000 meters in 4 minutes 15 seconds Weight Lifting Carry 35 kg for 100 meters
For Female Candidates Task Details Running 1000 meters in 5 minutes 40 seconds Weight Lifting Carry 20 kg for 100 meters
Pay Scale Level Pay Scale Level 1 ₹18,000/- + Allowances
Job Location Organization Location Indian Railways Across India
Official Links Important Instructions
Apply through online mode only
Choose only one RRB while applying
PET is mandatory & qualifying
Keep documents ready for verification
Refund rules apply after appearing in CBT
