If you are preparing for a railway government job, the Railway Group D Recruitment 2026 brings a great opportunity. The Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) has announced 22,195 vacancies under Group D (Level-1) posts. Eligible candidates can apply online through the official RRB regional websites.
In this article, you’ll find complete details about eligibility, age limit, application fee, selection process, exam pattern, and how to apply online.
Interested candidates should read the full notification carefully, before applying online.
| Important Dates | Application Fee |
Application Start Date: 31-01-2026 Application Last Date: 09-03-2026 (Extended) Fee Payment Last Date: 11-03-2026 Correction Window: 12-03-2026 to 21-03-2026 | SC/ST/PwBD/Female/ESM/Minorities/EBC: Rs.250/- All Other Candidates: Rs.500/- |
| Age Limit | Total Post |
| Age Calculator Age as on : 01.01.2026 Minimum Age: 18 Years Maximum Age: 33 Years (For age relaxation, see notification.) | 22,195 |
| RRB Group D Recruitment Eligibility Criteria 2026 |
Matriculation (10th) pass or ITI or equivalent or National Apprenticeship Certificate (NAC) granted by NCVT. |
| Railway Group D Vacancy 2026 Details | ||
| Post Name | Initial Pay | Total Post |
| Various Posts in Level 1 of 7th CPC Pay Matrix | 18,000 | 22,195 |
| RRB Group D Recruitment Helpdesk 2026 |
(10:00 AM to 5:00 PM) Helpline Number 1: 9592 001 188 Helpline Number 2: 0172 565 3333 Email ID: rrb.help@csc.gov.in |
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RRB Group D Recruitment 2026 Post Parameters
| Post Name | Department | Sub Dept | Medical Std |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assistant TRD | Electrical | TRD | B1 |
| Assistant Operations (Electrical) | Electrical | General Services | B1 |
| Assistant TL & AC | Electrical | General Services | B1 |
| Assistant (S & T) | S and T | Signal | B1 |
| Postman B | Traffic | Traffic | A2 |
| Assistant Track Machine | Engineering | Track Machine | A3 |
| Track Maintainer-IV | Engineering | P Way | B1 |
| Assistant Bridge | Engineering | Bridge | B1 |
| Assistant Carriage & Wagon | Mechanical | Carriage & Wagon | B1 |
| Assistant Loco Shed (Electrical) | Electrical | Electrical Shed | B1 |
| Assistant P. Way | Engineering | P Way | B1 |
| Assistant Operations (Electrical) | Electrical | Workshop | C1 |
| Assistant Loco Shed (Electrical) | Electrical | Diesel Shed | B1 |
| Assistant (S & T) | S & T | Workshop | C1 |
RRB Group D Recruitment 2026 Medical Standards
Candidates called for DV will have to pass the requisite medical fitness test(s) conducted by the Railway Administration to ensure that the candidates are medically fit to carry out the duties connected with the post(s) opted for by them. Visual acuity standard is one of the important criteria of medical fitness of railway staff. The medical requirements against different medical standards for different categories are outlined below:
| Medical Standard | General Fitness | Visual Acuity |
|---|---|---|
| A-2 | Physically fit in all respects | Distant Vision: 6/9, 6/9 without glasses (no fogging test) Near Vision: Sn. 0.6, 0.6 without glasses, and must pass tests for color vision, Binocular Vision, Night Vision, mesopic vision, etc. |
| A-3 | Physically fit in all respects | Distant Vision: 6/9, 6/9 with or without glasses (power of lenses not to exceed 2D). Near Vision: Sn: 0.6, 0.6 with or without glasses and must pass test for color vision, Binocular Vision, Night Vision, mesopic vision, etc. |
| B-1 | Physically fit in all respects | Distant Vision: 6/9, 6/12 with or without glasses (power of lenses not to exceed 4D); Near Vision: Sn. 0.6, 0.6 with or without glasses when reading or close work is required; and Must pass test for color vision, Binocular Vision, Night Vision, mesopic vision, etc. |
| C-1 | Physically fit in all respects | Distant Vision: 6/12, 6/18 with or without glasses. Near Vision: Sn. 0.6, 0.6 with or without glasses when reading or close work is required. |
RRB Group D Recruitment Process 2026
The recruitment process shall comprise the following stages:
- Computer-Based Tests (CBT)
- Physical Efficiency Test (PET)
- Document Verification (DV) and
- Medical Examination (ME)
RRB Group D Computer-Based Test (CBT) Scheme 2026
The examination duration and number of questions for CBT are indicated below:
| Subject | Maximum Marks | Duration (Minutes) | Total Question |
|---|---|---|---|
| General Science | 25 | 90 | 100 |
| Mathematics | 25 | ||
| General Intelligence and Reasoning | 30 | ||
| General Awareness and Current Affairs | 20 |
The section-wise distribution given in the above table is only indicative, and there may be some variation in the actual question paper. There will be negative marking, and 1/3 of the marks shall be deducted for each wrong answer.
RRB Group D Recruitment 2026 Syllabus
The questions will be of the objective type with multiple choices and are likely to include questions pertaining to:
- Mathematics: Number system, BODMAS, Decimals, Fractions, LCM, HCF, Ratio and Proportion, Percentages, Mensuration, Time and Work, Time and Distance, Simple and Compound Interest, Profit and Loss, Algebra, Geometry and Trigonometry, Elementary Statistics, Square root, Age Calculations, Calendar & Clock, Pipes & Cistern etc.
- General Intelligence and reasoning: Analogies, Alphabetical and Number Series, Coding and Decoding, Mathematical operations, Relationships, Syllogism, Jumbling, Venn Diagrams, Data Interpretation and Sufficiency, Conclusions and Decision-Making, Similarities and Differences, Analytical Reasoning, Classification, Directions, Statement-Arguments and Assumptions etc.
- General Science: The syllabus under this shall cover physics, chemistry, and life sciences of the 10th standard level (CBSE).
- General awareness on current affairs in science & technology, sports, culture, personalities, economics, politics, and any other subject of importance.
RRB Group D Recruitment 2026 Minimum Qualifying Marks
Minimum percentage of marks for shortlisting in various communities: UR-40%, EWS-40%, OBC (non-creamy layer)-30%, SC-30%, ST-30%. These percentages of marks for eligibility may be relaxed by 2 marks for PwBD candidates in case there is a shortage of PwBD candidates against vacancies reserved for them.
RRB Group D List of Required Documents 2026
- A recent, clear, color, passport-size photograph (against a plain white background) of the candidate in JPEG image (size 50 to 100 KB) – without wearing dark glasses and/or a cap.
- Scanned JPEG image of candidate’s signature in running handwriting (size 30 to 50 KB).
- SC/ST Certificate (only for candidates requesting a free pass for train travel) in PDF format (up to 500 KB).
- PwBD candidates should also upload a passport-size photograph as per the above specifications only (and not the full-body photograph used in the disability certificate).
FAQs: Railway Group D Recruitment 2026
- Q.1. What is the full form of CEN?
- Ans:- The full form of CEN is Centralized Employment Notification.
- Q.2. What is the Railway Group D application last date in 2026?
- Answer:- The last date for submission of the online application form is 02nd March 2026.
- Q.3. What is the age limit for RRB Group D Recruitment 2026?
- Answer:- Age Limit: 18-33 years as on 01.01.2026.
- Q.4. What are the eligibility criteria for the Railway Group D vacancy 2026?
- Answer:- 10th pass or ITI or equivalent or National Apprenticeship Certificate (NAC) granted by NCVT.
- Q.5. What is the Railway Group D recruitment 2026 salary?
- Answer:- Initial pay will be Rs.18000/-. The recruitment pay scale will be in Level 1 of the 7th CPC Pay Matrix.
- Q.6. What is the Railway Group D recruitment 2026 helpline number?
- Ans:- Helpline numbers are 9592-001-188 and 0172-565-3333.