The Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) is set to conduct the RRB Group D 2026 exam to fill 22,195 Level-1 vacancies across various railway zones. Aspirants should prioritize their study schedule and monitor official portals frequently for the latest exam updates.
RRB Group D Notification 2026
The official RRB Group D Notification PDF is now available on all regional RRB websites. Candidates are advised to carefully examine the recruitment guidelines, as the selection process involves a Computer-Based Test (CBT), followed by Physical Efficiency Test (PET/PST), Document Verification, and a medical assessment.
Download Official RRB Group D 2026 Notification PDF
RRB Group D Recruitment 2026- Overview
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Exam Name | RRB Group D 2026 |
| Conducting Authority | Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) |
| Advertisement No. | CEN 09/2025 |
| Post Level | Level 1 |
| Total Vacancies | 22,195 |
| Age Limit | 18 to 33 years (as on 01 January 2026) |
| Educational Qualification | 10th Pass / ITI / NAC / Engineering Diploma/Degree |
| Selection Process | CBT → PET/PST → Document Verification → Medical Test |
| Basic Pay | Rs. 18,000 per month |
| Official Website | www.rrbapply.gov.in |
RRB Group D Exam 2026: Important Dates
The RRB Group D 2026 Exam Date has been officially confirmed, with the computer-based testing scheduled to take place from August 3rd to August 21st, 2026.
| Event | Date |
| Detailed Notification Release Date | 30th January 2026 |
| Start Date | 31st January 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply | 9th March 2026 (11:59 PM) |
| Last Date to Pay the Fee | 11th March 2026 (11: 59 PM) |
| Correction Window |
12th to 21st March 2026 (11: 59 PM)
|
| Scribe Details Submission Window | 22nd to 26th March 2026 |
| Group D City Intimation |
10 days before exam date
|
| Admit card |
4 days before exam date
|
| Exam Date | 3rd to 21st August 2026 |
Railway Group D Vacancy 2026
The 22,195 Railway Group D vacancies are strategically distributed across 16 different railway zones nationwide. Below is the breakdown of these openings:
| Railway Zone | SC | ST | OBC | EWS | UR | Total |
| Western Railway (Mumbai) | 407 | 178 | 698 | 288 | 1160 | 3148 |
| North Western Railway (Jaipur) | 152 | 48 | 188 | 104 | 483 | 974 |
| North Central Railway (Prayagraj) | 156 | 89 | 271 | 97 | 570 | 1183 |
| South Western Railway (Hubli) | 14 | 05 | 14 | 06 | 51 | 90 |
| West Central Railway (WCR-Jabalpur) | 174 | 89 | 157 | 145 | 581 | 1147 |
| East Coast Railway (Bhubaneswar) | 120 | 57 | 206 | 91 | 329 | 803 |
| Northern Railway (New Delhi) | 530 | 266 | 956 | 348 | 1437 | 3537 |
| Southern Railway (Chennai) | 155 | 96 | 247 | 108 | 430 | 1036 |
| North Eastern Railway (Gorakhpur) | 178 | 109 | 271 | 101 | 537 | 1196 |
| Northeast Frontier Railway (Guwahati) | 266 | 133 | 480 | 179 | 718 | 1776 |
| Eastern Railway (Kolkata)/Metro Kolkata | 155 | 114 | 296 | 137 | 471 | 1173 |
| Central Railway (Mumbai) | 295 | 177 | 411 | 202 | 894 | 1979 |
| East Central Railway (Hajipur) | 148 | 76 | 266 | 98 | 405 | 993 |
| South Eastern Railway (Kolkata) | 158 | 84 | 240 | 103 | 364 | 949 |
| South Central Railway (Secunderabad) | 148 | 129 | 258 | 101 | 376 | 1012 |
| South East Central Railway (Bilaspur) | 184 | 76 | 281 | 142 | 516 | 1199 |
| Total | 3240 | 1726 | 5240 | 2250 | 9322 | 22195 |
The Northern Railway zone leads with 3,537 vacancies, followed by the Western Railway with 3,148 posts and the Central Railway with 1,979 positions available for qualified candidates.
Download Revised RRB Group D Vacancy 2026 Notification
Posts included in RRB Group D 2026
The RRB Group D Level-1 post list encompasses various essential railway operational and maintenance roles.
- Track Maintainer Grade-IV
- Pointsman-B
- Assistant (S&T)
- Assistant TL & AC
- Assistant TRD
- Assistant Loco Shed
- Assistant Bridge
- Assistant P-Way
- Assistant Carriage & Wagon
- Assistant Track Machine
- Assistant Operations (Electrical)
RRB Group D 2026 Age Limit
| Age Limit (as on 01 January 2026) |
| • Minimum: 18 years • Maximum: 33 years • Age relaxation applicable for reserved categories as per government rules |
Eligibility Requirement: Candidates must hold Indian citizenship or satisfy the residency criteria established by the Government of India.
Age Relaxation
| Category |
Age Relaxation/Maximum Age
|
| OBC (NCL) | 3 Years |
| SC/ST | 5 Years |
| Ex-Servicemen (6+ months service) |
UR/EWS – 3 yrs
OBC-NCL – 6 yrs SC/ST – 8 yrs (after deduction of service) |
| PwBD |
UR/EWS – 10 yrs
OBC-NCL – 13 yrs SC/ST – 15 yrs |
| Railway Group C/D Staff (3 yrs service) |
UR/EWS – 40 yrs
OBC-NCL – 43 yrs SC/ST – 45 yrs |
| Railway Quasi-Administrative Offices Staff |
Service length or 5 yrs (whichever is less)
|
| Widowed/Divorced/Judicially Separated Women |
UR – 35 yrs
OBC-NCL – 38 yrs SC/ST – 40 yrs |
| Course Completed Act Apprentices (Railways) |
Relaxation is equal to the training period
UR/EWS – Max 3 yrs OBC-NCL – Max 6 yrs SC/ST – Max 8 yrs |
| Act Apprentices (before age 25) |
UR/EWS – 35 yrs
OBC-NCL – 38 yrs SC/ST – 40 yrs |
RRB Group D 2026 Qualification Required
To qualify for RRB Group D recruitment, candidates must meet specific educational and age-related eligibility requirements.
| Educational Qualification |
| • Passed 10th Class OR • ITI from a recognised institute OR • National Apprenticeship Certificate (NCVT) OR • Diploma/Degree in Engineering |
View Comprehensive Guidelines: RRB Group D Eligibility Criteria 2026
Category-Wise Application Fee
| Category | Fee |
| GEN/OBC | Rs. 500/- (Rs 400 refundable |
| SC/ST/PWD/Transgender/Ex-Sm/Women/Minorities/Economically Backward | Rs. 250/- (Fully Refundable) |
Documents Required
| Document | Dimensions | Size |
| Photograph | 35mm x 45mm | 15-40 KB |
| Signature | – | 10-20 KB |
| Category Certificate | – | 50-100 KB |
Access RRB Group D Result 2026 Here
RRB Group D 2026 Selection Process
| Stage | Selection Process | Details |
| Stage 1 | Computer-Based Test (CBT) | The CBT is the primary screening stage. Candidates are shortlisted based on merit in this test. |
| Stage 2 | Physical Efficiency Test (PET) | Candidates who qualify the CBT are called for the PET, which tests physical fitness through weight carrying and running tasks |
| Stage 3 | Document Verification | Candidates who clear PET must produce original documents for verification. |
| Stage 4 | Medical Examination | A fitness test is conducted as per the medical standards defined for each post. |
Learn more about the recruitment stages: RRB Group D Selection Process 2026
RRB Group D 2026 Exam Pattern
| S.No. | Exam Section | Total Questions | Total Marks |
| 1 | General Science | 25 | 25 |
| 2 | Mathematics | 25 | 25 |
| 3 | General Intelligence & Reasoning | 30 | 30 |
| 4 | General Awareness & Current Affairs | 20 | 20 |
| Total | 100 | 100 | |
| Duration |
90 Minutes
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- Negative Marking: 1/3rd
- Qualifying Marks:
→ UR/EWS – 40%
→ OBC/SC/ST – 30%
Practice with the Official RRB Group D Mock Test 2026!
RRB Group D 2026 Syllabus
| Section |
Important Topics Covered
|
| General Intelligence & Reasoning |
• Analogies,
• Alphabet & Number Series, • Coding–Decoding, • Mathematical Operations, • Relationships, • Syllogism, Jumbling, • Venn Diagrams, • Data Interpretation & Sufficiency, • Decision Making, • Similarities & Differences, • Analytical Reasoning, • Classification, • Direction Sense, • Statement–Arguments & Assumptions |
| General Science |
• Physics,
• Chemistry, and • Life Sciences (Class 10 level – CBSE) |
| General Awareness & Current Affairs |
• Science & Technology,
• Sports, • Culture, • Important Personalities, • Economics, • Politics, and other topics of national and international importance |
| Mathematics |
• Number System,
• BODMAS, • Decimals & Fractions, • LCM & HCF, • Ratio & Proportion, • Square Root, Age Problems, • Calendar & Clock, • Pipes & Cistern, • Percentages, Mensuration, Time & Work, • Time & Distance, • Simple & Compound Interest, • Profit & Loss, Algebra, • Geometry & Trigonometry, • Elementary Statistics |
Download the full syllabus: RRB Group D Official Syllabus 2026
RRB Group D Exam Medium
- Bengali
- Assamese
- Kannada
- Gujarati
- Konkani
- Manipuri
- Malayalam
- Marathi
- Punjabi
- Odia
- Tamil
- Urdu
- Telugu
Note: Candidates have the flexibility to select their preferred language for the examination.
RRB Group D 2026 Salary
| Post Name | Basic Pay | Approx In-Hand Salary |
| Assistant (S & T) | Rs. 18,000 | Rs 22,500 to Rs 25,380 |
| Pointsman-B | ||
| Track Maintainer Grade-IV | ||
| Assistant TL & AC | ||
| Assistant Operations (Electrical) | ||
| Assistant TRD | ||
| Assistant Carriage & Wagon | ||
| Assistant Track Machine | ||
| Assistant Bridge | ||
| Assistant P-Way | ||
| Assistant Loco Shed (Electrical) |
Group D Salary Allowances:
- Dearness Allowance,
- House Rent Allowance
- Transport Allowance
- Medical facilities
- Night duty allowance
- Overtime pay
Review detailed salary structure: RRB Group D Salary 2026
Participating RRBs
- RRB Ahmedabad
- RRB Ajmer
- RRB Bangalore
- RRB Bhopal
- RRB Bhubaneswar
- RRB Bilaspur
- RRB Chandigarh
- RRB Chennai
- RRB Gorakhpur
- RRB Guwahati
- RRB Kolkata
- RRB Mumbai
- RRB Patna
- RRB Prayagraj
- RRB Ranchi
- RRB Secunderabad
RRB Group D 2026 PET Criteria
| Category | Task 1: Weight Lifting | Task 2: Running |
| Male Candidates | Lift and carry 35 kg for 100 metres in under 2 minutes without stopping | Run 1000 metres in 4 minutes and 15 seconds in a single attempt |
| Female Candidates | Lift and carry 20 kg for 100 metres in under 2 minutes without stopping | Run 1000 metres in 5 minutes and 40 seconds in a single attempt |
RRB Group D 2026 Medical Standards
|
Medical Standard
|
Distant Vision | Near Vision |
Other Requirements
|
| A-2 | 6/9, 6/9 without glasses (No fogging test) | Sn. 0.6, 0.6 without glasses |
Must pass tests for colour vision, binocular vision, night vision, mesopic vision, etc.
|
| A-3 | 6/9, 6/9 with or without glasses (power of lenses not to exceed 2D) | Sn. 0.6, 0.6 with or without glasses |
Must pass tests for colour vision, binocular vision, night vision, myopic vision, etc.
|
| B-1 | 6/9, 6/12 with or without glasses (power of lenses not to exceed 4D) | Sn. 0.6, 0.6 with or without glasses for reading/close work |
Must pass tests for colour vision, binocular vision, night vision, mesopic vision, etc.
|
| B-2 | 6/9, 6/12 with or without glasses (power of lenses not to exceed 2D) | Sn. 0.6, 0.6 with or without glasses for reading/close work |
Must pass binocular vision test, etc.
|
| C-1 | 6/12, 6/18 with or without glasses | Sn. 0.6, 0.6 with or without glasses for reading/close work | – |
| C-2 | 6/12 with or without glasses | Sn. 0.6 with or without glasses for reading/close work | – |
RRB Group D Job Profile 2026
The core responsibilities of RRB Group D employees involve critical support tasks for railway operations.
- Track maintenance and repair
- Assisting technical departments
- Handling railway equipment
- Maintaining railway infrastructure
- Supporting train operations
FAQs
1. Educational Qualification: 10th Pass / ITI / National Apprenticeship Certificate (NCVT) / Engineering Diploma or Degree.
2. Age Limit: 18–33 years as of January 1, 2026; age relaxations apply for reserved categories per government norms.
3. Citizenship: Must be an Indian citizen as per Government of India regulations.
The examination is offered in various regional languages, including Bengali, Assamese, Kannada, Gujarati, Konkani, Manipuri, Malayalam, Marathi, Punjabi, Odia, Tamil, Urdu, and Telugu, allowing candidates to select their preferred medium.
Candidates must strictly adhere to the medical fitness standards, including vision, color perception, and physical health, classified under categories A-2, A-3, B-1, B-2, C-1, and C-2.
A total of 22,195 openings are currently available for various Level-1 positions across diverse railway zones.
The selection process consists of four distinct stages:
1. Computer-Based Test (CBT)
2. Physical Efficiency Test (PET/PST)
3. Document Verification
4. Medical Examination
Employees start with a basic monthly pay of ₹18,000 under the 7th CPC Pay Matrix, with total in-hand compensation ranging approximately from ₹22,500 to ₹25,380 after allowances.