Description: The Railway Recruitment Boards (RRBs) under the Ministry of Railways, Government of India have announced the RRB Group D Level-1 Recruitment 2026 for approximately 22,000+ vacancies in various Level-1 posts such as Track Maintainer Grade-IV, Assistant, Pointsman and other similar roles across different railway zones. The application process will be online only, and interested candidates must apply within the prescribed dates.
RRB Group D Level-1 Recruitment 2026 – Important Details
Important Dates
Event
Date
Notification Release
As per official RRB notice
Online Application Start
31 January 2026 (Tentative)
Last Date to Apply Online
02 March 2026 (Tentative)
Last Date for Fee Payment
02 March 2026 (Tentative)
Admit Card Release
Before Exam
Exam Date
To Be Notified
Result Declaration
To Be Updated
Application Fee
Category
Fee
General / OBC / EWS
₹500/-
SC / ST / EBC / Female / PwBD
₹250/-
Refund After CBT (if appeared)
Gen/OBC: ₹400 & SC/ST/EBC/Female: ₹250
Payment Mode
Online (Debit Card / Credit Card / Net Banking)
Vacancy Details
Post Name
Total Posts
Group D (Level-1)
~22,000+ Vacancies
Zone-wise and category-wise vacancy details will be available in the detailed official notification once released.
Eligibility Criteria
Educational Qualification
Post
Qualification
Group D Level-1
Class 10th Pass (Matriculation) from a recognized board OR ITI/NAC (where specified)
Age Limit (As on Cut-off Date)
Category
Age Limit
Minimum Age
18 Years
Maximum Age
33 Years* (varies by notification)
Age Relaxation
As per government norms
*Some notices list maximum age up to 36 years depending on zone/department. Confirm from official notice.
Selection Process
Computer-Based Test (CBT)
Physical Efficiency Test (PET) / Physical Measurement Test
Document Verification
Medical Examination
CBT Exam Pattern (Expected)
Section
Questions
Marks
Mathematics
25
25
General Intelligence & Reasoning
30
30
General Science
25
25
General Awareness & Current Affairs
20
20
Total
100
100
Duration: 90 minutes
Negative marking: 1/3 mark for each wrong answer (Expected)
Pay Scale
Post
Pay Level
Salary Range
Group D (Level-1)
Level-1 (7th CPC)
₹18,000/-* + Allowances
*Basic pay and allowances vary by posting and railway zone.
