RRB Group D Recruitment 2026 – 22,000 Level-1 Posts
Organization: Railway Recruitment Board (RRB)
Advertisement No.: CEN 09/2025
Last Date to Apply: 20 February 2026
Good news for Railway job aspirants
Railway Recruitment Board has released a short notification for RRB Group D / Level-1 Recruitment 2026. Around 22,000 posts will be filled in different railway zones. Eligible candidates can apply online only. Below details are shared in very easy language for better understanding.
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RRB Group D Recruitment 2026 – Job Details
| Details | Information |
|---|---|
| Post Name | Group D / Level-1 |
| Total Posts | 22,000 (Approx) |
| Pay Scale | Level-1 (7th CPC) |
| Basic Pay | ₹18,000/- per month |
| Job Type | Central Government Job |
| Mode of Apply | Online |
RRB / Zone-Wise Vacancy
(Vacancy details will be updated soon)
- 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
Eligibility Criteria Details in Below –
Age Limit (as on 01-01-2026)
- Minimum Age: 18 Years
- Maximum Age: 33 Years
Age Relaxation
| Category | Relaxation |
|---|---|
| SC / ST | 5 Years |
| OBC | 3 Years |
| PwBD (UR) | 10 Years |
| PwBD (OBC) | 13 Years |
| PwBD (SC / ST) | 15 Years |
Educational Qualification
- 10th Pass OR
- ITI OR
- National Apprenticeship Certificate (NAC) by NCVT
Application Fee
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| SC / ST / PwBD / Female / Ex-Serviceman / Transgender / Minority / EBC | ₹250 |
| All Other Candidates | ₹500 |
Fee Refund:
- ₹250 full refund for reserved categories after CBT
- ₹400 refund for others after CBT
How to Apply
- Scroll down to Important Web-Links section
- Click on Online Application Form
- Register and fill personal & education details
- Upload required documents
- Pay application fee
- Submit form and take printout
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Online Apply Start | 21 January 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply | 20 February 2026 |
Important Web-Links
| Link | Status |
|---|---|
| Online Application Form | Available from 21/01/2026 |
| Advertisement Details | Available |
| Short Notification | Click Here |
| RRB Group D Guidebook | Click Here |
| Official Website | Click Here |
Selection Process
RRB Group D selection will be done in 4 stages:
- Computer Based Test (CBT)
- Physical Efficiency Test (PET)
- Document Verification (DV)
- Medical Examination (ME)
CBT Exam Pattern
| Subject | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| General Science | 25 | 25 |
| Mathematics | 25 | 25 |
| Reasoning | 30 | 30 |
| General Awareness | 20 | 20 |
| Total | 100 | 100 |
- Duration: 90 Minutes
- Negative Marking: 1/3 mark for wrong answer
Minimum Qualifying Marks
- UR / EWS – 40%
- OBC – 30%
- SC / ST – 30%
Physical Efficiency Test (PET)
| Activity | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Weight Carrying | 35 Kg (100 m in 2 min) | 20 Kg (100 m in 2 min) |
| Running | 1000 m in 4 min 15 sec | 1000 m in 5 min 40 sec |
PET is mandatory and qualifying in nature.
FAQs – RRB Group D 2026
Q. When does online application start?
👉 21 January 2026
Q. What is the last date to apply?
👉 20 February 2026
Q. Total vacancies?
👉 Around 22,000 posts
