The Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) has announced a massive recruitment drive for 22,000 Group D (Level 1) posts across various railway zones. The online application process begins on 31st January 2026 and the last date to apply is 2nd March 2026. This is a golden opportunity for candidates seeking a stable career in Indian Railways. Here’s everything you need to know about the RRB Group D Recruitment 2026.
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RRB Group D 2026: Overview
| Particulars | Details |
| Organization | Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) |
| Advertisement No. | CEN 09/2025 |
| Post Name | Group D / Level 1 |
| Total Vacancies | Approximately 22,000 |
| Pay Scale | Level 1 of 7th CPC, Starting Basic Pay ₹18000/- |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Official Website | Various RRB regional portals |
Zone-Wise Vacancy Details
The vacancies are distributed across different railway zones. The exact zone-wise break-up will be updated soon by the RRB. The participating zones include:
- Western Railway (Mumbai)
- North Western Railway (Jaipur)
- South Western Railway (Hubli)
- West Central Railway (Jabalpur)
- East Coast Railway (Bhubaneswar)
- South East Central Railway (Bilaspur)
- Northern Railway (New Delhi)
- Southern Railway (Chennai)
- North Eastern Railway (Gorakhpur)
- Northeast Frontier Railway (Guwahati)
- Eastern Railway (Kolkata)
- Central Railway (Mumbai)
- East Central Railway (Hajipur)
- North Central Railway (Prayagraj)
- South Eastern Railway (Kolkata)
- South Central Railway (Secunderabad)
(Note: Candidates are advised to check the official notification for the final, updated vacancy list.)
Eligibility Criteria
Age Limit (as on 01/01/2026)
- Minimum Age: 18 years
- Maximum Age: 33 years
Age Relaxation is applicable as per government norms:
- SC/ST: 5 years
- OBC (Non-Creamy Layer): 3 years
- PwD (Unreserved): 10 years
- PwD (OBC): 13 years
- PwD (SC/ST): 15 years
Educational Qualification
Candidates must have passed:
- 10th Class (or equivalent) from a recognized board, OR
- Possess an ITI certificate (T1 or equivalent) or a National Apprenticeship Certificate (NAC) granted by NCVT.
Application Fee & Refund Policy
| Category | Application Fee | Refund Policy |
| SC, ST, Ex-Serviceman, PwBD, Female, Transgender, Minorities, Economically Backward Class | ₹ 250 | Full fee (₹250) will be refunded after deducting bank charges, upon appearing in the First Stage CBT. |
| All Other Candidates | ₹ 500 | ₹400 will be refunded after the examination. |
Selection Process
The selection for RRB Group D posts involves four stages:
- Computer Based Test (CBT)
- Physical Efficiency Test (PET)
- Document Verification (DV)
- Medical Examination (ME)
Computer Based Test (CBT) – Detailed Pattern
- Duration: 90 Minutes
- Type: Objective Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
- Total Questions: 100
- Total Marks: 100
- Negative Marking: Yes, 1/3 mark deducted for each wrong answer.
- Cut-Off Marks: Minimum percentage of marks for shortlisting in various communities: UR-40%, EWS-40%, OBC (Non creamy layer)-30%, SC-30%, ST-30%. These percentage of marks for eligibility may be relaxed by 2 marks for PwBD candidates in case of shortage of PwBD candidates against vacancies reserved for them.
| Subject | No. of Questions | Marks |
| General Science | 25 | 25 |
| Mathematics | 25 | 25 |
| General Intelligence & Reasoning | 30 | 30 |
| General Awareness & Current Affairs | 20 | 20 |
| Total | 100 | 100 |
Minimum Qualifying Marks (CBT): UR/EWS – 40%, OBC/SC/ST – 30%. A 2% relaxation is applicable for PwBD candidates if needed.
Physical Efficiency Test (PET)
Candidates who qualify the CBT will be called for PET. The qualifying standards are:
| Parameter | For Male Candidates | For Female Candidates |
| Weight Lifting & Carrying | Lift & carry 35 Kg for 100 meters in 2 minutes (in one chance). | Lift & carry 20 Kg for 100 meters in 2 minutes (in one chance). |
| Running | Run 1000 meters in 4 minutes & 15 seconds (in one chance). | Run 1000 meters in 5 minutes & 40 seconds (in one chance). |
(PET is qualifying in nature. Failing to meet the criteria leads to disqualification.)
Document Verification and Empanelling of Candidates
- Based on the performance of candidates in CBT subject to their qualifying in PET, the number of candidates to be called for Document Verification (DV) will be equal to the number of notified vacancies (i.e. in the ratio of 1:1).
- In case of two or more candidates securing same normalized percentile score, their merit position shall be determined by age criteria i.e. older person shall be placed at higher merit and in case age being same, then alphabetical order (A to Z) of the name shall be taken into account to break the tie.
- Appointment of selected candidates is subject to their passing requisite Medical Fitness Test to be conducted by the Railway Administration, final verification of educational and community certificates and verification of antecedents/character of the candidates.
RRB Group D CBT Syllabus
a) Mathematics:
Number system, BODMAS, Decimals, Fractions, LCM & HCF, Ratio & Proportion, Percentages, Mensuration, Time & Work, Time & Distance, Simple & Compound Interest, Profit & Loss, Algebra, Geometry, Trigonometry, Elementary Statistics, Square root, Age Calculations, Calendar & Clock, Pipes & Cistern.
b) General Intelligence & Reasoning:
Analogies, Alphabetical & Number Series, Coding-Decoding, Mathematical operations, Syllogism, Jumbling, Venn Diagram, Data Interpretation, Decision making, Analytical Reasoning, Classification, Directions, Statement-Arguments & Assumptions.
c) General Science:
Physics, Chemistry, and Life Sciences (Biology) up to the 10th standard level (CBSE).
d) General Awareness & Current Affairs:
Science & Technology, Sports, Culture, Important Personalities, Economics, Politics, and other events of national & international importance.
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
| Start Date for Online Application | 31st January 2026 |
| Last Date for Online Application | 2nd March 2026 (till 23:59 Hrs) |
| Online Application Form | 31/01/2026 |
| Advertisement Details | 31/01/2026 |
| Revised Timeline | Click Here |
| Short Notification | Click Here |
| Official Website | Click Here |
Disclaimer: This information is based on a short notification. Candidates must refer to the official detailed advertisement released by the Railway Recruitment Board for exact and updated information regarding vacancies, eligibility, and the application process. Always rely on official RRB websites for authentic updates.
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