RRB Group D Recruitment 2026 - Apply Online for 22195 Posts

RRB Group D Recruitment 2026 - Apply Online for 22195 Posts
Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) has released an official notification for the recruitment of 22195 Group D Posts. Interested and eligible candidates can apply Online through the official RRB website. The last date to submit the application form is 02-03-2026. In this article, you?ll find the RRB Group D Posts recruitment details, including eligibility criteria, age limit, salary structure, selection process, application steps, and direct links to the official notification and Online application form.

RRB Group D Recruitment CEN 09/2025 Overview
Organization Name
Railway Recruitment Board (RRB), Ministry of Railways, Government of India
Post Name
Various Posts in Level 1 of 7th CPC Pay Matrix (14 different posts across various departments)
Total Vacancies
22,195 Posts (across 16 Railway Zones)
Qualification
10th Pass or ITI or Equivalent or National Apprenticeship Certificate (NAC) from NCVT
Age Limit
18 to 33 years (as on 01.01.2026)
Application Fee
General/EWS/OBC-NCL: Rs. 500/- (Rs. 400/- refundable), SC/ST/PwBD/Female/ExSM/Transgender/Minorities/EBC: Rs. 250/- (refundable on appearing in CBT)
Apply Start Date
31.01.2026 (00:00 Hrs)
Apply Last Date
02.03.2026 (23:59 Hrs)
Fee Payment Last Date
04.03.2026 (23:59 Hrs)
Apply Mode
Online Only
Official Website
www.indianrailways.gov.in, Official RRB websites (listed in notification)

RRB Group D CEN 09/2025 Post-wise Vacancy Details
Post Name
Department
Medical Standard
Track Maintainer-IV
Engineering (P Way)
B1
Pointsman B
Traffic
A2
Assistant (S & T)
Signal & Telecommunication
B1
Assistant TRD
Electrical (TRD)
B1
Assistant Operations (Electrical)
Electrical (General Services/Workshop/Diesel Shed)
B1/C1
Assistant Carriage & Wagon
Mechanical
B1
Assistant Track Machine
Engineering (Track Machine)
A3
Assistant TL & AC
Electrical (General Services)
B1
Assistant Loco Shed (Electrical)
Electrical (Electrical Shed/Diesel Shed)
B1
Assistant Bridge
Engineering (Bridge)
B1
Assistant P.Way
Engineering (P Way)
B1
Various other Assistant posts
Electrical, S&T, Engineering, Mechanical
A2/A3/B1/C1
TOTAL VACANCIES: 22195 Posts

Railway Zone-wise Distribution (Sample - Major Zones):
Western Railway (Mumbai): 3,166 posts Northern Railway (Delhi): 3,537 posts Central Railway (Mumbai): 2,157 posts Eastern Railway (Kolkata): 1,078 posts Other Zones: Remaining posts distributed across NFR, NER, SCR, SR, SWR, WCR, ECR, ECoR, SECR, NWR, NCR, SER Note: Detailed Railway Zone-wise and post-wise vacancy table available in Annexure-B of the official notification. Vacancies are provisional and may increase or decrease.

Eligibility Criteria for RRB Group D CEN 09/2025
Educational Qualification (as on 02.03.2026):
10th Pass (Matriculation/SSC/SSLC) from recognized Board, OR ITI (Industrial Training Institute) certificate from recognized institute, OR Equivalent qualification, OR National Apprenticeship Certificate (NAC) granted by National Council for Vocational Training (NCVT) Important: Candidates waiting for final results are NOT eligible to apply Diploma/Degree in Engineering will NOT be accepted in lieu of ITI/Course Completed Act Apprenticeship

Medical Standards:
Medical Standard
Distant Vision
Near Vision
A-2 (e.g., Pointsman B)
6/9, 6/9 without glasses (no fogging test)
Sn. 0.6, 0.6 without glasses
A-3 (e.g., Assistant Track Machine)
6/9, 6/9 with/without glasses (power ? 2D)
Sn. 0.6, 0.6 with/without glasses
B-1 (Most posts)
6/9, 6/12 with/without glasses (power ? 4D)
Sn. 0.6, 0.6 with/without glasses
C-1
6/12, 6/18 with/without glasses
Sn. 0.6, 0.6 with/without glasses

Important Medical Notes:
Candidates must ensure they are medically fit as per Indian Railway Medical Manual (IRMM) Vol. I Chapter 5 LASIK surgery candidates NOT eligible for A2 & A3 medical standard posts (must submit declaration as per Annexure-VII) Different medical standards for Ex-Servicemen (Para 534 of IRMM) Candidates found medically unsuitable will NOT be given alternative appointment Age Limit for RRB Group D CEN 09/2025 (as on 01.01.2026)
General Age Limits:
Minimum Age: 18 years (Born on or before 01.01.2008) Maximum Age: 33 years for UR & EWS (Born on or after 02.01.1993) Maximum Age: 36 years for OBC-NCL (Born on or after 02.01.1990) Maximum Age: 38 years for SC/ST (Born on or after 02.01.1988)

Age Relaxation:
Category
Age Relaxation
OBC-Non Creamy Layer (NCL)
3 years
SC/ST
5 years
PwBD (UR & EWS)
10 years
PwBD (OBC-NCL)
13 years (10+3)
PwBD (SC/ST)
15 years (10+5)
Ex-Servicemen (UR & EWS)
3 years (after deducting military service)
Ex-Servicemen (OBC-NCL)
6 years (after deducting military service)
Ex-Servicemen (SC/ST)
8 years (after deducting military service)
Group C/D Railway Staff (3+ years service) - UR/EWS
Up to 40 years
Group C/D Railway Staff (3+ years service) - OBC-NCL
Up to 43 years
Group C/D Railway Staff (3+ years service) - SC/ST
Up to 45 years
Female candidates (widowed/divorced/judicially separated) - UR
Up to 35 years
Female candidates (widowed/divorced/judicially separated) - OBC-NCL
Up to 38 years
Female candidates (widowed/divorced/judicially separated) - SC/ST
Up to 40 years
Course Completed Act Apprentices (CCAA) - UR/EWS
Maximum 3 years (extent of apprenticeship training)
CCAA - OBC-NCL
Maximum 6 years (including category relaxation)
CCAA - SC/ST
Maximum 8 years (including category relaxation)
Act Apprentices who commenced before age 25 - UR/EWS
Up to 35 years
Act Apprentices who commenced before age 25 - OBC-NCL
Up to 38 years
Act Apprentices who commenced before age 25 - SC/ST
Up to 40 years

Important Notes:
If eligible for multiple relaxations, maximum relaxation will be given (NOT cumulative) SC/ST/OBC-NCL applying against UR vacancies: No age relaxation PwBD applying against UR vacancies: PwBD age relaxation applicable Maximum upper age limit (except Ex-Servicemen): 52 years Matriculation certificate is the ONLY acceptable proof of age

Application Fee for RRB Group D CEN 09/2025
Category
Fee Amount
Refund
General, EWS, OBC-NCL (Male candidates not covered in Sl. 2)
Rs. 500/-
Rs. 400/- (after deducting bank charges) - on appearing in CBT
SC, ST, Ex-Servicemen, PwBD, Female, Transgender, Minorities, Economically Backward Class (EBC)
Rs. 250/-
Full Rs. 250/- (after deducting bank charges) - on appearing in CBT

Payment Mode: Online only through Internet Banking, Debit/Credit Card, or UPI (all service charges borne by candidate)
Job Vacancy Updates
Payment Deadline: 04.03.2026 up to 23:59 Hrs
Important Notes on Fee:
Fee refund (minus bank charges) will be credited ONLY to Aadhaar-seeded bank account No refund for incomplete/rejected applications or candidates not appearing in CBT Applications without prescribed fee will be summarily rejected Minorities: Muslims, Christians, Sikhs, Buddhists, Jains, Zoroastrians (Parsis) - must submit affidavit at DV EBC: Family income < Rs. 50,000/- per annum (valid EBC certificate/BPL card/Izzat MST required) Note: EBC, EWS, and OBC are three DIFFERENT categories. EBC eligible for fee concession only (NOT job reservation)

Important Dates for RRB Group D CEN 09/2025
Event
Date & Time
Indicative Notice in Employment News
27.12.2025
Online Application Start Date
31.01.2026 (00:00 Hrs)
Online Application Closing Date
02.03.2026 (23:59 Hrs)
Fee Payment Last Date
04.03.2026 (23:59 Hrs)
Application Modification Window (with Rs. 250/- fee)
05.03.2026 to 14.03.2026 (23:59 Hrs)
Scribe Details Entry Window (for eligible PwBD candidates)
15.03.2026 to 19.03.2026
Computer Based Test (CBT) - Tentative
Will be notified on RRB websites
Physical Efficiency Test (PET)
Will be notified on RRC websites
Document Verification (DV)
Will be notified on RRC websites
Medical Examination (ME)
Will be notified on RRC websites

Selection Process for RRB Group D CEN 09/2025
The recruitment consists of 4 successive stages:
Stage 1: Computer Based Test (CBT)
Duration: 90 minutes (120 minutes for candidates using scribe)
Total Questions: 100 (Each of 1 mark)
Subject
Number of Questions
General Science
25
Mathematics
25
General Intelligence and Reasoning
30
General Awareness and Current Affairs
20
TOTAL
100 Questions = 100 Marks

Exam Pattern:
Objective type with multiple choices Questions available in English, Hindi, and 13 regional languages (Assamese, Bengali, Gujarati, Kannada, Konkani, Malayalam, Manipuri, Marathi, Odia, Punjabi, Tamil, Telugu, Urdu) Negative Marking: 1/3 mark deducted for each wrong answer Section-wise distribution may vary slightly in actual exam Minimum Qualifying Marks:
UR: 40% EWS: 40% OBC-NCL: 30% SC: 30% ST: 30% PwBD: May be relaxed by 2 marks in case of shortage

Syllabus (Indicative):
Mathematics: Number system, BODMAS, Decimals, Fractions, LCM, HCF, Ratio & Proportion, Percentages, Mensuration, Time & Work, Time & Distance, Simple & Compound Interest, Profit & Loss, Algebra, Geometry, Trigonometry, Elementary Statistics, Square root, Age Calculations, Calendar & Clock, Pipes & Cistern General Intelligence & Reasoning: Analogies, Alphabetical & Number Series, Coding & Decoding, Mathematical operations, Relationships, Syllogism, Jumbling, Venn Diagram, Data Interpretation & Sufficiency, Conclusions & Decision making, Similarities & Differences, Analytical Reasoning, Classification, Directions, Statement-Arguments & Assumptions General Science: Physics, Chemistry, Life Sciences of 10th standard level (CBSE) General Awareness & Current Affairs: Science & Technology, Sports, Culture, Personalities, Economics, Politics,