The Railway Recruitment Board is set to administer the RRB Group D 2026 Exam to recruit eligible candidates for 22,195 Level-1 positions across multiple railway zones. Aspirants who have successfully registered should initiate their preparation early and monitor official portals for the latest examination schedules and announcements.
RRB Group D Notification 2026 Overview
The comprehensive RRB Group D Notification PDF has been officially published across all regional RRB portals. Candidates are strongly advised to thoroughly review the recruitment notification to understand the complete selection procedure. The recruitment pipeline comprises a Computer-Based Test (CBT), Physical Efficiency/Standard Test (PET/PST), Document Verification, and a comprehensive Medical Examination for all Level-1 positions.
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 official RRB Group D 2026 exam dates have been announced on regional websites. The examination is 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 the exam date
|
| Admit card |
4 days before the exam date
|
| 3rd to 21st August 2026 |
Railway Group D Vacancy 2026 Breakdown
A total of 22,195 Railway Group D vacancies have been strategically distributed across 16 distinct railway zones. Below is the comprehensive breakdown of the distribution:
| 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 features the highest number of openings with 3,537 vacancies, followed closely by Western Railway with 3,148 and Central Railway offering 1,979 positions.
Posts included in RRB Group D 2026
The RRB Group D posts list under the Level-1 category encompasses various essential operational roles within the railway network.
- 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 & Eligibility
| Age Limit (as on 01 January 2026) |
| • Minimum: 18 years • Maximum: 33 years • Age relaxation applicable for reserved categories as per government rules |
Candidate must be a citizen of India or satisfy the nationality criteria defined by Government of India guidelines.
Age Relaxation Guidelines
| 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 Educational Qualifications
Applicants must meet the mandatory educational criteria specified below to qualify for the Level-1 Group D recruitment:
| Educational Qualification |
| • Passed 10th Class OR • ITI from a recognised institute OR • National Apprenticeship Certificate (NCVT) OR • Diploma/Degree in Engineering |
Get Complete Details:
Category-Wise Application Fee Structure
| Category | Fee |
| GEN/OBC | Rs. 500/- (Rs 400 refundable |
| SC/ST/PWD/Transgender/Ex-Sm/Women/Minorities/Economically Backward | Rs. 250/- (Fully Refundable) |
Mandatory Documents Required
| Document | Dimensions | Size |
| Photograph | 35mm x 45mm | 15-40 KB |
| Signature | – | 10-20 KB |
| Category Certificate | – | 50-100 KB |
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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. |
Check in Detail:
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%
RRB Group D 2026 Comprehensive 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 |
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RRB Group D Examination Medium
- Bengali
- Assamese
- Kannada
- Gujarati
- Konkani
- Manipuri
- Malayalam
- Marathi
- Punjabi
- Odia
- Tamil
- Urdu
- Telugu
Note: Candidates have the flexibility to select their preferred language option while taking the computer-based examination.
RRB Group D 2026 Salary Structure
| 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
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Participating Railway Recruitment Boards
- 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
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| 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.
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| 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.
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| 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
Selected candidates working under the RRB Group D framework are primarily responsible for the following duties:
- Track maintenance and repair
- Assisting technical departments
- Handling railway equipment
- Maintaining railway infrastructure
- Supporting train operations
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Who is eligible to apply for RRB Group D 2026?
1. Educational Qualification: 10th Pass / ITI / National Apprenticeship Certificate (NCVT) / Diploma or Degree in Engineering.
2. Age Limit: 18–33 years as of January 1, 2026. Age relaxations apply to reserved categories as per government guidelines.
3. Citizenship: Must be an Indian citizen or meet official government nationality requirements.
What languages are available for conducting the exam?
Exams are offered in Bengali, Assamese, Kannada, Gujarati, Konkani, Manipuri, Malayalam, Marathi, Punjabi, Odia, Tamil, Urdu, and Telugu. Candidates can select their regional language of choice during registration.
What are the required medical standards?
Candidates must successfully clear visual acuity, color perception, binocular vision, night vision, and overall physical fitness thresholds corresponding to specific medical categories (A-2, A-3, B-1, B-2, C-1, C-2).
How many total vacancies are open for RRB Group D 2026?
A total of 22,195 job openings have been officially announced for diverse Level-1 posts across multiple railway zones nationwide.
What is the complete selection procedure for RRB Group D 2026?
The recruitment process consists of four primary stages:
1. Computer-Based Test (CBT)
2. Physical Efficiency Test (PET/PST)
3. Document Verification
4. Comprehensive Medical Examination
What is the starting basic salary for RRB Group D staff?
The basic pay starts at ₹18,000 per month under the 7th CPC Pay Matrix, yielding an estimated in-hand salary range of ₹22,500 to ₹25,380 including applicable allowances.