Railway RRB Group D Level 1 Recruitment 2026 – Apply Online

Description:
The 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

Apply Online Link	Click Here Link Activate On 22 January 2026
Check Short Notice	Click Here
Check Official Notification	Click Here Link Activate Soon
RRB Group D Official Website	Click Here

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