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Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) has released the short notification for the RRB Group D (Level 1) Recruitment 2026, announcing approximately 22,000 vacancies.
The online application link is scheduled to activate on January 21, 2026.
RRB Group D 2026: Key Highlights
| Parameter | Details |
| Exam Name | RRB Group D (Level 1) Recruitment 2026 |
| Conducting Body | Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) |
| Total Vacancies | 22,000 (Approx.) |
| Notification No. | CEN 09/2025 |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Registration Dates | Jan 21, 2026 – Feb 20, 2026 |
| Official Website | rrbapply.gov.in / rrbcdg.gov.in |
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
| Short Notification Released | December 23, 2025 |
| Detailed Notification PDF | January 20, 2026 |
| Apply Online Starts | January 21, 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply | February 20, 2026 (till 11:59 PM) |
| Exam Date (CBT) | To be announced (Likely late 2026) |
Eligibility Criteria
1. Educational Qualification:
- 10th Pass (Matriculation) from a recognized board OR
- ITI (Industrial Training Institute) certificate from NCVT/SCVT OR
- National Apprenticeship Certificate (NAC) granted by NCVT.
2. Age Limit (as on 01.07.2026):
- Minimum: 18 Years
- Maximum: 33 Years (General)
- Relaxation: OBC (+3 years), SC/ST (+5 years).
Vacancy Details (22,000 Posts)
The recruitment covers various technical and non-technical posts in Level 1 of the 7th CPC Pay Matrix.
- Track Maintainer Grade IV (Highest Vacancies: ~11,000)
- Pointsman (~5,000)
- Assistant (Workshop / C&W / Loco Shed / Signal & Telecom)
- Assistant Track Machine
Application Fee
- General / OBC / EWS: ₹ 500/- (₹ 400 refundable after appearing in CBT)
- SC / ST / Ex-Servicemen / Female / Transgender / EBC: ₹ 250/- (Fully refundable after CBT)
Selection Process
- Computer Based Test (CBT): Single stage exam covering Science, Maths, Reasoning, and General Awareness.
- Physical Efficiency Test (PET): Running and weight lifting tasks.
- Document Verification (DV)
- Medical Examination
How to Apply Online (From Jan 21)
- Visit the official application portal: rrbapply.gov.in.
- Create an account or login if you already have one from previous ALP/Technician exams.
- Select the “RRB Group D (CEN 09/2025)” notification.
- Fill in your details, upload your photo/signature, and pay the fee.
Important Note: Keep your 10th/ITI certificate details ready, as accurate entry of marks and dates is crucial.
