RRB Group D Recruitment 2026: Indian Railways has recently released a notification for Group D recruitment. The Railway Recruitment Board has announced recruitment for 22,195 Group D Level 1 posts. This recruitment will take place in various railway zones across India, and applications have begun on January 31, 2026, and will continue until March 2, 2026.
This is a great opportunity for millions of young people to get a government job, where the minimum qualification is just 10th grade. This recruitment is for 22,195 posts in various railway zones across the country.
RRB Group D Recruitment 2026
The Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) released this notification under CEN 09/2025 on January 30, 2026. Previously, some dates were changed, but now the recruitment process has begun on January 31, 2026, and will continue until March 2, 2026. The last date for applications is March 2, 2026, and the last date for fee submission is March 4. After that, there will be an opportunity to correct the form from March 5 to 14.
No information has been released yet regarding the exam date. There are a total of 22,195 vacancies, which have been increased from the previous date, and this number has been finalized after the corrigendum. The highest number of vacancies are for Track Maintainer Grade-IV (11,032) and Pointsman-B (5,053). There are also 597 Assistant Track Machine, 600 Assistant Bridge, 300 Assistant P-Way, 1,000 Assistant C&W, 800 Assistant TRD, 1,509 Assistant S&T, 200 Assistant Loco Shed Electrical, 604 Assistant Operations Electrical, and 500 Assistant TL&AC.
RRB Group D Details 2026
Candidates can always apply online by visiting rrbcdg.gov.in.
The age limit is 18 to 33 years as of January 1, 2026. Reserved categories are eligible for relaxation, such as 3 years for OBCs and 5 years for SC/STs. There are also rules for PWDs and ex-servicemen, and providing incorrect age may result in rejection of the application.
Application Fee
Upon clearing the CBT, General/OBC candidates will receive a refund of ₹400 and others ₹250. Payments can be made online using debit cards, credit cards, net banking, IMPS, or wallets.
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| General, OBC, EWS | ₹500 |
| SC/ST/EBC/Female/Transgender | ₹250 |
| Refund (on CBT appearance) | General/OBC: ₹400; Others: ₹250 |
Those who have passed 10th grade or are from an NCVT/SCVT-approved school can apply. Those with a National Apprenticeship Certificate from NCVT or an ITI are eligible.
Applicants can fill out the form online at rrbapply.gov.in or by visiting the zonal website.
RRB Group D Registration Process
First, visit the official website of the RRB zone for your state or log in to rrbapply.gov.in. Find the link for “CEN 09/2025” or “Group D Level-1” on the homepage and click on “New Registration” or “Create Account.”
Follow the basic details: name, date of birth (as per 10th marksheet), mobile number, and email ID. Fill in the captcha and submit. You will receive an OTP on your mobile number and email address. Enter it to verify. A registration ID and password will be generated, which will be sent via email or SMS.
Step 1: Open the official website rrbapply.gov.in and select “New Registration.”
Step 2: Enter your name, date of birth, mobile number, and email address. One registration per mobile number/email address.
Step 3: Verify the OTP. Save your ID and password.
Step 4: Login and fill out the eligibility form (select your zone and enter your qualifications).
Step 5: Fill in your personal and educational details. Ensure there are no mistakes, as correction fees will apply.
After registration, log in and upload your photo and signature (passport-sized photo, black ink signature), Aadhaar, and scanned 10th grade marksheet. Pay the fee, submit, and take a printout. Complete by March 2nd. Always check official notifications.
Railway Group D recruitment, when held, is a large-scale recruitment process, with millions of candidates participating. This recruitment not only provides jobs but also provides a stable career, just like police recruitment and other recruitments, which also provide employment to a large number of people. Some changes have also been made to this recruitment process, such as a revised vacancy notice. Initially, there were fewer positions, but now there are 22,195.
