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RRB Group D Recruitment 2026: Notification, Vacancies, Dates, Eligibility & Exam Pattern
The Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) has officially announced the RRB Group D Recruitment 2026 for Level-1 posts, offering a golden opportunity to 10th-pass and ITI candidates to secure a government job in Indian Railways.
As per the short notification (CEN 09/2025) published in employment newspapers on 23 December 2025, around 22,000 vacancies will be filled across various railway zones in India.
👉 Online registration will start from 21 January 2026 at
https://www.rrbapply.gov.in
RRB Group D 2026: Overview
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Particulars |
Details |
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Organization |
Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) |
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Exam Name |
RRB Group D Level-1 |
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Advertisement No. |
CEN 09/2025 |
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Job Location |
Across India |
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Total Vacancies |
22,000 |
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Application Mode |
Online |
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Registration Dates |
21 Jan – 20 Feb 2026 |
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Selection Process |
CBT → PET → DV & Medical |
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Salary (Basic Pay) |
₹18,000 per month |
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Official Websites |
Posts Under RRB Group D 2026
The recruitment is being conducted for the following Level-1 posts:
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RRB Group D 2026: Important Dates
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Event |
Date |
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Short Notification |
23 December 2025 |
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Detailed Notification |
20 January 2026 |
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Apply Online Starts |
21 January 2026 |
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Last Date to Apply & Fee Payment |
20 February 2026 (11:59 PM) |
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Admit Card |
10 days before exam |
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CBT Exam Date |
To be notified |
RRB Group D Vacancy 2026 (Post-wise)
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Post Name |
Vacancies |
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Track Maintainer (Group IV) |
11,000 |
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Pointsman B |
5,000 |
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Assistant (S & T) |
1,500 |
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Assistant (C & W) |
1,000 |
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Assistant (TRD) |
800 |
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Assistant (Track Machine) |
600 |
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Assistant (Bridge) |
600 |
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Assistant Operations (Electrical) |
500 |
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Assistant Loco Shed (Electrical) |
200 |
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Assistant (P-Way) |
300 |
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Assistant (TL & AC) |
50 |
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Total |
22,000 |
RRB Group D Vacancy Trend (Year-wise)
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Year |
Vacancies |
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2018 |
62,097 |
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2019 |
1,03,769 |
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2025 |
32,438 |
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2026 |
22,000 |
RRB Group D 2026 Eligibility Criteria
Nationality
Candidates must be:
- Indian citizens, or
- Citizens of Nepal/Bhutan, Tibetan refugees (before 1 Jan 1962), or
- Persons of Indian origin (with Government of India eligibility certificate)
Educational Qualification
- 10th Pass, or
- ITI / NAC (NCVT)
- Candidates awaiting final results are not eligible
Age Limit (as on 01-01-2026)
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Minimum Age |
Maximum Age |
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18 Years |
33 Years |
Age relaxation applicable as per government norms.
RRB Group D Application Fee
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Category |
Fee |
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General / OBC / EWS |
₹500 |
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SC / ST / Female / PwBD / Transgender |
₹250 |
Fee Refund (after appearing CBT):
- ₹400 refunded for General/OBC
- ₹250 refunded for SC/ST/Female/PwBD
RRB Group D 2026 Selection Process
- Computer-Based Test (CBT)
- Physical Efficiency Test (PET)
- Document Verification
- Medical Examination
RRB Group D CBT Exam Pattern 2026
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Subject |
Questions |
Marks |
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Mathematics |
25 |
25 |
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General Science |
25 |
25 |
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Reasoning |
30 |
30 |
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GK & Current Affairs |
20 |
20 |
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Total |
100 |
100 |
- Duration: 90 Minutes
- Negative Marking: 1/3 mark deducted
- Qualifying Marks:
- UR/EWS – 40%
- OBC/SC/ST – 30%
RRB Group D Salary Structure 2026
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Component |
Amount |
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Basic Pay |
₹18,000 |
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In-Hand Salary |
₹22,500 – ₹25,380 |
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Allowances |
DA, HRA, TA, Medical, Night Duty, Overtime |
RRB Group D 2026 Exam Languages
The CBT will be conducted in English, Hindi, and 13 regional languages, including Bengali, Tamil, Telugu, Urdu, Marathi, Odia, and more.
RRB Group D 2026 Admit Card & Result
- CBT Admit Card: Released 10 days before exam
- PET Admit Card: After CBT qualification
- Result: CBT → PET → Final Merit List
RRB Group D Previous Year Cut-Off (2018-19 – UR Category)
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RRB |
Cut-Off |
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Kolkata |
80.57 |
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Guwahati |
77.09 |
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Patna |
77.00 |
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Ranchi |
76.30 |
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Chandigarh |
75.07 |
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Bhopal |
75.03 |
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Allahabad |
74.57 |
The RRB Group D 2026 recruitment is a massive opportunity for candidates aiming for a stable government job in Indian Railways. Make sure to apply early, prepare systematically, and regularly check the official RRB websites for updates.
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Frequently Asked Questions
A total of 22,000 vacancies have been announced for Level-1 posts.
Online registration starts from 21 January 2026.
Candidates must be 10th pass / ITI / NAC (NCVT) qualified
