The Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) has released the notification for RRB Group D Level-1 Recruitment 2026 (CEN No. 09/2025). This is one of the largest railway recruitment drives, offering 22,195 vacancies for posts like Track Maintainer, Assistant Pointsman, Helper, and other Level-1 positions across various railway zones in India.
The online application process started on 31 January 2026, and candidates could apply until 02 March 2026. Eligible candidates who have passed 10th (Matriculation) or ITI can apply for this recruitment.
Important Dates
Event
Date
Notification Release
27 December 2025
Application Start Date
31 January 2026
Last Date to Apply Online
02 March 2026
Last Date for Fee Payment
04 March 2026
Application Correction Window
05 – 14 March 2026
CBT Exam Date
To Be Announced
Admit Card
Before Exam
Application Fee
General / OBC / EWS:₹500(₹400 refundable after appearing in CBT)
SC / ST / PwBD / Female / Transgender / Minorities / EBC:₹250(Fully refundable after appearing in CBT)
Payment Method: Debit Card, Credit Card, Net Banking, or UPI.
Post Details & Eligibility
Post Name
Total Vacancy
Age Limit
Minimum Education Qualification
Railway Group D Level-1 Posts (Track Maintainer, Helper, Assistant Pointsman, etc.)
22,195 Posts
18 – 33 Years
10th Pass OR ITI OR NAC from NCVT
Age calculated as on 01 January 2026.
Age relaxation applicable according to government recruitment rules.
Category Wise Vacancy
Category
Vacancy
UR
As Per Notification
EWS
As Per Notification
OBC
As Per Notification
SC
As Per Notification
ST
As Per Notification
(Detailed category-wise and zone-wise vacancies are provided in the official notification.)
Exam Pattern & Syllabus
Computer Based Test (CBT)
Subject
Marks
Mathematics
25
General Intelligence & Reasoning
30
General Science
25
General Awareness & Current Affairs
20
Total Questions:100 Total Marks:100 Duration:90 Minutes
Selection Process
Computer Based Test (CBT)
Physical Efficiency Test (PET)
Document Verification
Medical Examination
Salary / Pay Scale
Pay Level
Salary
Level-1 (7th CPC)
₹18,000 – ₹22,000 per month (Approx.)
Additional allowances such as DA, HRA, and Travel Allowance are also provided.
