RRB Group D Recruitment 2026 – 22000 Level 1 Posts

Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) has released a short employment notification for the recruitment of approximately 22,000 Group D / Level 1 posts under various zones of Indian Railways against Advertisement No. CEN 09/2025. Eligible candidates can apply online through the official RRB recruitment portal within the prescribed dates.

RRB Group D Recruitment 2026: Overview

Particulars	Details
Recruitment Authority	Railway Recruitment Board (RRB)
Advertisement No.	CEN 09/2025
Post Name	Group D / Level 1
Total Vacancies	22,000 (Approx.)
Pay Level	Level-1 of 7th CPC
Basic Pay	₹18,000/- per month
Application Mode	Online
Job Location	Across India
Official Website	indianrailways.gov.in

About RRB Group D Recruitment

RRB Group D recruitment is conducted to fill Level 1 posts across various railway zones. Selected candidates will be appointed in different units of Indian Railways and will be governed by the rules of the 7th Central Pay Commission.

Vacancy Details (RRB-wise / Zone-wise)

Railway Zone	Headquarters	Vacancies
Western Railway	Mumbai	3,148
North Western Railway	Jaipur	974
South Western Railway	Hubli	90
West Central Railway	Jabalpur	1,147
East Coast Railway	Bhubaneswar	803
South East Central Railway	Bilaspur	1,199
Northern Railway	New Delhi	3,537
Southern Railway	Chennai	1,036
North Eastern Railway	Gorakhpur	1,196
Northeast Frontier Railway	Guwahati	1,776
Eastern Railway	Kolkata	1,180
Central Railway	Mumbai	2,012
East Central Railway	Hajipur	976
North Central Railway	Allahabad	1,183
South Eastern Railway	Kolkata	955
South Central Railway	Secunderabad	1,016

Educational Qualification

Candidates must have any one of the following qualifications:

• Class 10th (Matriculation) pass, or
• ITI, or
• Equivalent qualification, or
• National Apprenticeship Certificate (NAC) granted by NCVT

Age Limit (as on 01/01/2026)

• Minimum Age: 18 years
• Maximum Age: 33 years

Age Relaxation

Category	Relaxation
SC / ST	5 years
OBC (NCL)	3 years
PwBD (UR)	10 years
PwBD (OBC)	13 years
PwBD (SC / ST)	15 years

Application Fee

Category	Fee
SC / ST / Ex-Serviceman / PwBD / Female / Transgender / Minorities / Economically Backward Class	₹250/-
Others	₹500/-

Refund of Examination Fee

• ₹250/- will be refunded to SC, ST, PwBD, Female, Transgender, Ex-Servicemen, Minority Communities and Economically Backward Class candidates after appearing in CBT.
• ₹400/- will be refunded to other candidates out of ₹500/- after appearing in CBT.

How to Apply for RRB Group D Recruitment 2026

1. Scroll down to the Important Web-Links section.
2. Click on Online Application Form.
3. Complete registration by clicking on Register Now.
4. Fill in personal and educational details carefully.
5. Upload required documents.
6. Pay the application fee as per category.
7. Submit the application form and take a printout for future reference.

Important Dates

• Starting date of online application: 31 January 2026 (00:00 Hrs)
• Last date of online application: 02 March 2026 (23:59 Hrs)

Important Links

Online Application Form	Click Here
Advertisement Details	Click Here
Revised Timeline	Click Here
Short Notification	Click Here
Official Website	Click Here

Selection Process of RRB Group D Recruitment

The selection process consists of the following stages:

1. Computer Based Test (CBT)
2. Physical Efficiency Test (PET)
3. Document Verification (DV)
4. Medical Examination (ME)

Computer Based Test (CBT)

• Duration: 90 minutes
• Type: Objective Multiple Choice Questions

Subject	Questions	Marks
General Science	25	25
Mathematics	25	25
General Intelligence & Reasoning	30	30
General Awareness & Current Affairs	20	20
Total	100	100

• Negative Marking: 1/3 mark deducted for each wrong answer.

Cut-Off Marks

• UR / EWS: 40%
• OBC (NCL): 30%
• SC / ST: 30%

PwBD candidates may get a relaxation of 2% in case of shortage.

Syllabus for RRB Group D CBT

Mathematics

Number System, BODMAS, Decimals, Fractions, LCM, HCF, Ratio & Proportion, Percentage, Mensuration, Time & Work, Time & Distance, Simple & Compound Interest, Profit & Loss, Algebra, Geometry, Trigonometry, Statistics, Calendar & Clock, Pipes & Cistern, etc.

General Intelligence & Reasoning

Analogies, Series, Coding-Decoding, Syllogism, Venn Diagram, Data Interpretation, Directions, Classification, Analytical Reasoning, Decision Making, etc.

General Science

Physics, Chemistry and Life Sciences of Class 10 (CBSE level).

General Awareness

Current Affairs related to Science & Technology, Sports, Culture, Economics, Politics, and Important Events.

Physical Efficiency Test (PET)

PET Standards

Parameter	Male	Female
Weight Carrying	35 kg for 100 m in 2 minutes	20 kg for 100 m in 2 minutes
Running	1000 m in 4 min 15 sec	1000 m in 5 min 40 sec

Passing PET is mandatory and qualifying in nature.

Document Verification & Medical Examination

• Candidates equal to the number of vacancies will be called for DV in a 1:1 ratio.
• Tie-breaking will be done based on age (older first) and then alphabetical order.
• Final appointment is subject to medical fitness and verification of documents.

FAQs – RRB Group D Recruitment 2026

Q1. How many vacancies are available in RRB Group D 2026?
Approximately 22,000 vacancies.

Q2. What is the minimum qualification for RRB Group D?
10th pass or ITI or NAC from NCVT.

Q3. What is the age limit for RRB Group D recruitment?
18 to 33 years as on 01/01/2026.

Q4. Is PET compulsory for RRB Group D?
Yes, PET is mandatory and qualifying in nature.