RRB Group D Recruitment 2026: The Railway Recruitment Board of India has released a notification to fill 22,195 vacant posts under Group D/ Level 1. Interested and eligible candidates are invited to apply online. For detailed information such as eligibility criteria, selection process, and important dates, please read the following article thoroughly.
The online application period for RRB Group D Recruitment 2026 is active from 31st January to 2nd March 2026. Candidates are advised to read the official notification carefully before applying.
RRB Group D Recruitment 2026 | Overview
| Name of Organization | Railway Recruitment Board, India |
| Name of Posts | Group D / Level 1 |
| No. of Vacancy | 22195 |
| Age Limit | 18-33 Years |
| Qualification | 10th Pass/ ITI |
| Application Mode | Online |
RRB Group D Recruitment 2026 | Vacancy Details
*Name of Post: Group D/Level 1.
*No. of Vacancies: 22,195
*Pay Scale: Rs. 5,200–20,200 + Grade Pay-1,800
Zone-Wise Vacancies
| Railway Zone (Headquarters) | Vacancy |
|---|---|
| Northeast Frontier Railway (Guwahati) | 1776 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
RRB Group D Recruitment 2025 | Eligibility Criteria
*Age Limit: The candidate’s age must be between 18 and 33 years as of 01.01.2026.
*Age Relaxation: As per Government Rules.
*Qualification: Candidate must 10th pass or ITI Pass or equivalent or must possess National Apprenticeship Certificate (NAC) granted by NCVT.
Important Dates
| Online Registration Starts | 31.01.2026 |
| Last Date of Application | 02.03.2026 |
| Last Date of Application fees payment | 04.03.2026 |
Application Fees
*SC/ST/Ex-Serviceman/PwBD/Female: Rs. 250/-
*General/EWS/OBC: Rs. 500/-
Useful Links
| Apply Online | Click Here |
| Official Notification | Click Here |
| Official Website | Click Here |
| Whatsapp Channel | JOIN |
| Telegram Channel | JOIN |
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RBI Group D Recruitment 2026 | Selection Procedure
The stages for RRB Group D Recruitment 2026 are: first, the Computer Based Test (CBT), then the Physical Efficiency Test (PET), and finally, Document Verification (DV) and the Medical Examination (ME).
CBT Pattern
| Subject | Questions | Marks |
| General Science | 25 | 25 |
| Mathematics | 25 | 25 |
| General Intelligence & Reasoning | 30 | 30 |
| General Awareness & Current Affairs | 20 | 20 |
| Total | 100 | 100 |
| Total Duration: 90 Minutes | ||
Physical Efficiency Test (PET)
After Qualifying Computer Based Test candidates will be called for Physical Efficiency Test (PET). The number of candidates called will be three times the total number of vacancies for each post. Following are the criteria:
| Male | Female |
| Should be able to lift and carry 35 Kg of weight for a distance of 100 meters in 2 minutes in one chance without putting the weight down and Should be able to run for a distance of 1000 meters in 4 minutes and 15 seconds in one chance. | Should be able to lift and carry 20 Kg of weight for a distance of 100 meters in 2 minutes in one chance without putting the weight down and Should be able to run for a distance of 1000 meters in 5 minutes and 40 seconds in one chance. |
Document Verification
After qualifying both the rounds candidates will be called for Document verification. If two or more candidates obtain the same percentile score, priority is given to the older candidate. If ages match, priority then goes to the candidate whose name appears first alphabetically.
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the last date of application?
2nd of march, 2026.
Minimum qualification required for this post?
Class 10 or ITI.
What is the age limit?
18 to 33 years.
