Railway Group D Notification 2026 Out For 22000 Vacancies - Latest Govt Job

 The Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) has released a short notice for the RRB Group D Recruitment 2026 (Advt No. CEN 09/2025). The detailed notification is scheduled to be released on January 30, 2026, with applications opening the following day.

Important Dates (Revised)

The application timeline has been recently updated as per an official notice on January 19, 2026:-

Detailed Notification Release: January 30, 2026

Start Date: January 31, 2026

Last Date to Apply: March 2, 2026 (until 11:59 PM)

Computer-Based Test (CBT) Date: To be announced (expected starting in March 2026)

Vacancy Details

Approximately 22,000 Level-1 vacancies will be filled through this drive. Key posts include:-

Track Maintainer Grade-IV: 11,000 vacancies

Pointsman B: 5,000 vacancies

Assistant (S&T): 1,500 vacancies

Assistant (C&W): 1,000 vacancies

Other Assistant Posts: Bridge, Track Machine, TRD, Loco Shed, and Operations.

Age Limit (as of Jan 1, 2026)

• 18 to 33 years
• Age Relaxation: 3 years for OBC-NCL and 5 years for SC/ST candidates.

Application Fees

General/OBC/EWS: ₹500 (₹400 refundable after appearing in CBT).

SC/ST/Female/PwBD/Transgender/EBC: ₹250 (Full ₹250 refundable after appearing in CBT).

Educational Qualification

Candidates must have passed Class 10 (Matriculation) or hold an ITI from a recognized institution or a National Apprenticeship Certificate (NAC) granted by NCVT.

Selection Process & Exam Pattern

Computer-Based Test (CBT): 100 multiple-choice questions in 90 minutes. Sections include Mathematics (25), Reasoning (30), Science (25), and General Awareness (20).

Physical Efficiency Test (PET): Qualifying in nature (e.g., carrying 35kg weight for males or 20kg for females).

Document Verification & Medical Examination: Final stages before appointment.

Negative Marking

• 1/3rd mark deducted for each wrong answer

Aadhaar Verification

Mandatory for all applicants; Details must match the Class 10 certificate.

Salary Of RRB Group D Recruitment 2026

Basic pay of ₹18,000 (Level 1 of 7th CPC), with an expected in-hand monthly salary ranging from ₹22,500 to ₹25,380 including allowances like DA and HRA.

Step-by-Step Application Process

Registration: Visit the RRB Apply portal, click on "New Registration," and enter your basic details including name, date of birth, and Aadhaar number.

Verification: Verify your mobile number and email ID using the OTPs sent to them to generate a unique Registration ID.

Application Part I: Log in with your credentials and fill in academic qualifications, community, and personal details.

Application Part II (Post Preference): Select your preferred railway zone and the order of priority for posts (e.g., Track Maintainer, Pointsman).

Payment: Pay the application fee (₹500 for General/OBC; ₹250 for SC/ST/Female/PwBD) through online modes like UPI, Net Banking, or Credit/Debit cards.

Upload Documents: Upload scanned copies of your photograph and signature in the prescribed format.

Final Submission: Review all details carefully, agree to the terms, and click "Submit." Download and print the confirmation page for future reference.

Document Specifications

Ensure your documents are ready in the following formats:-

Passport Size Photo: JPEG format, 35mm x 45mm, size between 15–100 KB.

Signature: Clear scan in black ink on white paper, JPEG format, size between 10–50 KB.

Caste Certificate: Required for reserved categories claiming fee refunds or free travel passes (JPEG/PDF, up to 100 KB).

Important Links RRB Group D 

Apply Online - Click Here

Notification PDF - Click Here

Latest Syllabus - Click Here

Corrigendum - Click Here

Official Website - Click here

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FAQ

Q:- RRB Group D Eligibility 2026

Focuses on the age (18–33 or 36 depending on the source) and educational criteria (10th pass/ITI).

Q:- Railway Group D Notification 2026 PDF

Important for users wanting to download the official document.