RRB Group D Recruitment 2026: The Railway Recruitment Boards (RRBs) have released a notification for the recruitment of various Group-D Level 1 posts under the Centralized Employment Notification (CEN) No. 09/2025. Eligible candidates can apply online through official website (rrbapply.gov.in).
Through this recruitment, aspirants can apply for technical and non-technical posts. This is a great opportunity for Candidates who have passed 10th class or have an ITI certificate in respective trade.
The Centralized Employment Notification (CEN) No. 09/2025 was released on January 31, 2026. Interested candidates can fill the application form for various Group-D Level 1 posts from January 31, 2026, to March 9,2026.
RRB Group D Recruitment 2026 Highlights
| Recruitment Organization | Railway Recruitment Boards (RRBs) |
| Notification No. | CEN No. 09/2025 |
| Post Name | Assistant carriage and wagon, Assistant (Track Machine), Track Maintainer (Group 4), Assistant (TL & AC), Assistant (Bridge), Assistant (S & T), Assistant Loco Shed (Electrical), Points man B, Assistant (TRD), Assistant Operations (Electrical), and Assistant (P Way) |
| Total Vacancies | 22195 |
| Job Location | All India |
| Application Mode | Online only |
| Salary | Initial Pay Rs. 18000/- |
| Official Websites | rrbapply.gov.in |
Important Dates
Candidates, who filled the application form for the Group D Level 1 posts under CEN 09/2025 can find the details about the important dates in the section given below:
| Events | Important Dates |
|---|---|
| Notification Date | January 30, 2026 |
| Opening Date of Application Forms | January 31, 2026 |
| Last Date for applying Online | March 09, 2026 |
| Last Date for Application Fee | March 11, 2026 |
| Exam Date | No Details Out Yet |
RRB Group D Recruitment 2026 Eligibility Criteria
Age Limit
- RRB Group D Recruitment 2026 Posts: The age limit criteria for the candidates are given below:
| Post Name | Age Limit (as of January 01, 2026) |
| Assistant carriage and wagon, Assistant (Track Machine), Track Maintainer (Group 4), Assistant (TL & AC), Assistant (Bridge), Assistant (S & T), Assistant Loco Shed (Electrical), Points man B, Assistant (TRD), Assistant Operations (Electrical), and Assistant (P Way) | The candidate should be between 18 and 33 Years |
RRB Group D Age Limit 2026
RRB Group D Recruitment 2026 Age Limit: The upper age limit and lower age limit for the RRB Group D Recruitment 2026 under CEN 09/2025 in terms of date of birth are given in the below sections:
Date of Birth (Not born earlier than)
| EWS/Unreserved | SC/ST | OBC-NCL |
|---|---|---|
| 02.01.1993 | 02.01.1988 | 02.01.1990 |
Date of Birth (Not born After)
| Unreserved/EWS/SC/ST/OBC-NCL (For all) |
|---|
| January 01, 2008 |
Vacancy
The number of vacancies released by the Railway Recruitment Boards (RRBs) for the posts of Group-D under CEN 09/2025 is as follows:
| Post Name | Vacancies |
| Group D Level 1 (CEN 09/2025) | 22195 |
| Total | 22195 |
RRB Group D Recruitment 2026 (Railway Zone-Wise Vacancies)
The complete railway zone wise vacancies for the Group-D Level 1 posts under CEN 09/2025 are given below:
| Railway Zone | Total | UR/EWS/SC/ST/OBC |
| North Western Railway (Jaipur) | 974 | 483/104/152/48/188 |
| Western Railway (Mumbai) | 3148 | 1160/288/407/178/698 |
| South Western Railway (Hubli) | 90 | 51/06/14/05/14 |
| North Central Railway (Prayagraj) | 1183 | 570/97/156/89/271 |
| West Central Railway (WCR-Jabalpur) | 1147 | 581/145/174/89/157 |
| East Coast Railway (Bhubaneswar) | 803 | 329/91/120/57/206 |
| South East Central Railway (Bilaspur) | 1199 | 516/142/184/76/281 |
| Northern Railway (New Delhi) | 3537 | 1437/348/530/266/956 |
| Northeast Frontier Railway (Guwahati) | 1776 | 718/179/266/133/480 |
| Southern Railway (Chennai) | 1036 | 430/108/155/96/247 |
| North Eastern Railway (Gorakhpur) | 1196 | 537/101/178/109/271 |
| South Central Railway (Secunderabad) | 1012 | 376/101/148/129/258 |
| East Central Railway (Hajipur) | 993 | 405/98/148/76/266 |
| South Eastern Railway (Kolkata) | 949 | 364/103/158/84/240 |
| Eastern Railway (Metro Kolkata)/Kolkata | 1173 | 471/137/155/114/296 |
| Central Railway (Mumbai) | 1979 | 894/202/295/177/411 |
| Total | 22195 | 9322/2250/3240/1726/5240 |
Education Qualification
Candidates must confirm they fulfil all the qualifying criteria before applying for this position. However, the authority has depicted the requirements for eligibility conditions as follows:
| Category | Educational Qualification |
|---|---|
| Group D Level 1 (CEN 09/2025) | The Candidates must have passed Matriculation / SSLC and should also have ITI (Industrial Training Institute) certificate in the relevant trade approved by NCVT/SCVT |
Application Fees
| Category | Fees |
|---|---|
| Gen/ OBC/ EWS | Rs. 500/- |
| SC/ ST/ PWD | Rs. 250/- |
| Mode of Payment | Online |
Selection Procedure
The selection process of the RRB Group D Recruitment 2026 will determine the applicants for the RRB Level 1 posts. As mentioned earlier, candidates must be qualified at every level to be appointed to the posts. The process given below:
- Phase 1: Computer-based online test
- Phase 2: Physical Efficiency Test (PET)
- Phase 3: Document Verification and Medical Examination
- Phase 4: Final Selection List
RRB Group D Recruitment 2026 Recruitment Process (Post-Wise)
The complete post-wise recruitment process/selection process for the RRB Group D Recruitment 2026 under CEN 09/2025 is given in the below section:
| Post Name | Selection Process |
| Assistant carriage and wagon | Computer-based online test (CBT) and Physical Efficiency Test (PET) |
| Assistant (Track Machine) | Computer-based online test (CBT) and Physical Efficiency Test (PET) |
| Track Maintainer (Group 4) | Computer-based online test (CBT) and Physical Efficiency Test (PET) |
| Assistant (TL & AC) | Computer-based online test (CBT) and Physical Efficiency Test (PET) |
| Assistant (Bridge) | Computer-based online test (CBT) and Physical Efficiency Test (PET) |
| Assistant (S & T) | Computer-based online test (CBT) and Physical Efficiency Test (PET) |
| Assistant Loco Shed (Electrical) | Computer-based online test (CBT) and Physical Efficiency Test (PET) |
| Points man B | Computer-based online test (CBT) and Physical Efficiency Test (PET) |
| Assistant (TRD) | Computer-based online test (CBT) and Physical Efficiency Test (PET) |
| Assistant Operations (Electrical) | Computer-based online test (CBT) and Physical Efficiency Test (PET) |
| Assistant (P Way) | Computer-based online test (CBT) and Physical Efficiency Test (PET) |
RRB Group D Recruitment 2026 Exam Pattern
The complete recruitment process or selection process consists of computer-based test (CBT 1) and Physical Efficiency Test (PET). The exam pattern for 1st stage computer-based online test is given below:
RRB Group D (CEN 09/2025) Exam Pattern 2026 [CBT]
| Sections | Total Questions | Marks |
| Mathematics | 25 | 25 |
| General Science | 25 | 25 |
| General Awareness and Current Affairs | 20 | 20 |
| General Intelligence & Reasoning | 30 | 30 |
| Total | 100 | 100 |
Points to Remember
- The category wise minimum qualifying marks: UR-40%, EWS40%, OBC (Non creamy layer) -30%, SC-30%, ST-30%.
- There will be a negative marking of one-third mark for each incorrect answer.
- Time duration for CBT is 90 minutes.
- Based on the performance in computer-based online test (CBT), candidates will be called for Physical Efficiency Test (PET).
- The exam duration for PWD candidates is 120 Minutes.
RRB Group D Syllabus 2026
RRB Group D Physical Efficiency Test
Candidates who qualified the computer-based online test will be called for the Physical Efficiency Test. The Physical Efficiency Test is mandatory to pass for all candidates and it is qualifying in nature. The criteria for Physical Efficiency Test (PET) for RRB Group D posts under CEN 09/2025 is given below:
Physical Efficiency Test (For Male)
| Events | Weight | Distance/Time |
|---|---|---|
| Lift and Carry | 35 kg | 100 m / 2 minutes |
| Running | – | 1000 m / 4 minutes 15 seconds |
Physical Efficiency Test (For Female)
| Events | Weight | Distance/Time |
|---|---|---|
| Lift and Carry | 20 kg | 100 m / 2 minutes |
| Running | – | 1000 m / 5 minutes 40 seconds |
How to apply for RRB Group D CEN 09/2025 Online Form
Follow the steps given in the below section:
- First of all, Download the Official Notification of CEN 09/2025.
- Confirm your eligibility from the official notification of RRB Group D Recruitment 2026.
- Go to Official website (rrbapply.gov.in).
- If you are not a registered user, first of all make your account.
- After registration, login to your account using the login credentials.
- Select the CEN 09/2025 and fill the complete form.
- Upload the relevant documents.
- Before submitting, check all the details carefully and submit the form.
Important Links
| RRB Group D Syllabus 2026 | Click here |
| Corrigendum to CEN 09/2025 | Corrigendum 1 (Hindi | English) Corrigendum 2 (Hindi | English) Corrigendum 3 (Hindi | English) Corrigendum 4 (Hindi | English) |
| RRB CEN 09/2025 Notification | Notification in Hindi | Notification in English |
| RRB Group D Recruitment 2026 Apply Online | Apply Online |
| Frequently Asked Questions | FAQs Regarding Application Process (Hindi | English) |
| RRB Official Website | Click here |
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