RRB Group D Recruitment 2026 – 22195 Level-1 Posts
Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) has released an official notification for the recruitment of 22,195 Group D / Level 1 posts. These vacancies are available in different RRB zones across India. The recruitment is being conducted under Advertisement No. CEN 09/2025. Interested and eligible candidates can apply online here as per the notification .
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RRB Group D Recruitment 2026 – Job Details
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Organization | Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) |
| Post Name | Group D / Level-1 (Various Posts) |
| Total Vacancies | 22195 Posts |
| Pay Scale | Level-1 (7th CPC) – ₹18,000/- Basic |
| Job Type | Central Government Job |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Advertisement No. | CEN 09/2025 |
| Last Date | 02/03/2026 |
Name of Posts –
Assistant TRD, Assistant Operations (Electrical), Assistant TL & AC, Assistant (S & T), Pointsman-B, Assistant Track Machine, Track Maintainer-IV, Assistant Bridge, Assistant Carriage & Wagon, Assistant Loco Shed (Electrical), Assistant P.Way, etc.
RRB Zone-wise Vacancy –
- Western Railway (Mumbai): 3148
- North Western Railway (Jaipur): 974
- South Western Railway (Hubli): 90
- West Central Railway (Jabalpur): 1147
- East Coast Railway (Bhubaneswar): 803
- South East Central Railway (Bilaspur): 1199
- Northern Railway (New Delhi): 3537
- Southern Railway (Chennai): 1036
- North Eastern Railway (Gorakhpur): 1196
- Northeast Frontier Railway (Guwahati): 1776
- Eastern Railway (Kolkata): 1180
- Central Railway (Mumbai): 2012
- East Central Railway (Hajipur): 976
- North Central Railway (Allahabad): 1183
- South Eastern Railway (Kolkata): 955
- South Central Railway (Secunderabad): 1016
Eligibility Criteria Details –
Age Limit:
- 18 to 33 years (as on 01/01/2026)
Age Relaxation:
- SC / ST: 5 years
- OBC: 3 years
- PwD: Up to 15 years (category-wise)
Educational Qualification:
- 10th Pass OR ITI OR NAC (NCVT)
Application Fee
- SC / ST / PwBD / Female / Ex-Serviceman / Transgender / Minority / EBC: ₹250
- Others: ₹500
Fee will be refunded after CBT as per RRB rules.
How to Apply
- Go to Important Web-Links section
- Click on Online Application Form
- Complete registration & login
- Fill details and upload documents
- Pay application fee
- Submit form & take printout
Important Dates
- Online Apply Start: 31 January 2026
- Last Date to Apply: 02 March 2026 (23:59 Hrs)
Important Web-Links
| Description | Link |
|---|---|
| Online Application Form | Click Here |
| Advertisement Details | Click Here |
| Official Website | Click Here |
The selection of candidates for Railway Group D posts will be done in four stages:
Selection Stages
- Computer Based Test (CBT)
- Physical Efficiency Test (PET)
- Document Verification (DV)
- Medical Examination (ME)
1. Computer Based Test (CBT)
- Mode: Online (Computer Based)
- Duration: 90 Minutes
- Question Type: Objective (Multiple Choice)
- Total Questions: 100
- Total Marks: 100
CBT Exam Pattern
| 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 |
Negative Marking
- 1/3 mark will be deducted for each wrong answer.
Cut-Off Marks
- UR: 40%
- EWS: 40%
- OBC (NCL): 30%
- SC: 30%
- ST: 30%
- PwBD candidates may get 2% relaxation if required.
RRB Group D CBT Syllabus
a) Mathematics
Number System, BODMAS, Decimals, Fractions, LCM, HCF, Ratio & Proportion, Percentage, Mensuration, Time & Work, Time & Distance, Profit & Loss, Simple & Compound Interest, Algebra, Geometry, Trigonometry, Statistics, Square Root, Age Problems, Calendar & Clock, Pipes & Cistern, etc.
b) General Intelligence & Reasoning
Analogy, Series, Coding-Decoding, Mathematical Operations, Relationship, Syllogism, Venn Diagram, Data Interpretation, Decision Making, Classification, Directions, Statement & Arguments, etc.
c) General Science
Physics, Chemistry, and Life Science of Class 10 level (CBSE).
d) General Awareness & Current Affairs
Current events related to Science & Technology, Sports, Culture, Economics, Politics, Important Personalities, etc.
2. Physical Efficiency Test (PET)
Candidates 3 times the category-wise vacancy will be called for PET based on CBT marks.
PET Criteria
| Test | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Weight Carrying | Carry 35 kg for 100 meters in 2 minutes (one chance, without dropping) | Carry 20 kg for 100 meters in 2 minutes (one chance, without dropping) |
| Running | 1000 meters in 4 min 15 sec | 1000 meters in 5 min 40 sec |
- PET is mandatory
- PET is qualifying in nature
3. Document Verification
- Candidates will be called for DV in 1:1 ratio (equal to total vacancies).
- Merit will be based on CBT performance + PET qualification.
- If marks are same:
- Older candidate gets preference
- If age is same, name in alphabetical order (A–Z) will be considered.
4. Medical Examination
Final appointment depends on:
- Medical fitness test
- Verification of documents
- Educational & category certificate verification
- Character & antecedent verification
RRB Group D Recruitment 2026 – FAQs
Q1. When does online application start?
👉 31 January 2026
Q2. What is the last date to apply?
👉 02 March 2026
Q3. Total vacancies under RRB Group D?
👉 22,195 Posts
