Railway Recruitment Boards (RRB) have released the official notification for RRB Group D Level-1 Recruitment 2026 for more than 22,000 vacancies across India. Candidates who have passed Class 10th or ITI can apply online from 31 January 2026 to 02 March 2026 . Interested applicants should carefully check eligibility, age limit, application fee, and selection process before submitting the online form.
Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) Railway Recruitment Board Recruitment 2026 Www.DeshResult.IN
IMPORTANT DATES
Short Notification Release: 23 December 2025Online Application Start Date: 31 January 2026Last Date to Apply Online: 02 March 2026Last Date for Fee Payment: 02 March 2026Application Correction Window: 05 to 14 March 2026Admit Card Release: To Be AnnouncedExam Date: To Be AnnouncedResult Date: To Be Announced
APPLICATION FEE
General / OBC / EWS: ₹500/-SC / ST / EBC / Female / Transgender: ₹250/-
Refund Policy (After Appearing in CBT)
General / OBC / EWS: ₹400/- RefundSC / ST / EBC / Female / Transgender: ₹250/- Refund
Payment Mode:
Debit Card
Credit Card
Net Banking
Offline via E-Challan
Age Limit Details (As on 01 January 2026)
Minimum Age: 18 YearsMaximum Age: 33 YearsAge Relaxation: As per Government Rules for reserved categories.
Candidates must ensure they meet the age criteria as calculated on 01.01.2026 .
Vacancy Details 2025
Total Posts: 22,000+ (Approximate)
Post-Wise Vacancy & Eligibility Details
Educational Qualification
Candidates must have:
Passed Class 10th (High School) from a recognized boardOR
ITI Certificate from recognized institutionOR
National Apprenticeship Certificate (NAC) issued by NCVT
Post Names & Departments
Post Name
Department
Pointsman-B
Traffic
Assistant (Track Machine)
Engineering
Assistant (Bridge)
Engineering
Track Maintainer Grade IV
Engineering
Assistant P-Way
Engineering
Assistant (C&W)
Mechanical
Assistant TRD
Electrical
Assistant (S&T)
Signal & Telecom
Assistant Loco Shed (Diesel)
Mechanical
Assistant Loco Shed (Electrical)
Electrical
Assistant Operations (Electrical)
Electrical
Assistant TL & AC
Electrical
Assistant TL & AC (Workshop)
Electrical
Assistant (Workshop) (Mech)
Mechanical
Zone Wise Vacancy Details
Railway Zone
Total Posts
Northern Railway (New Delhi)
3633
Western Railway (Mumbai)
2842
Central Railway (Mumbai)
2012
Northeast Frontier Railway (Guwahati)
1780
South East Central Railway (Bilaspur)
1225
West Central Railway (Jabalpur)
1195
Eastern Railway / Metro Kolkata
1180
North Eastern Railway (Gorakhpur)
1177
North Central Railway (Allahabad)
1176
Southern Railway (Chennai)
1027
South Central Railway (Secunderabad)
1016
East Central Railway (Hajipur)
976
North Western Railway (Jaipur)
966
South Eastern Railway (Kolkata)
955
East Coast Railway (Bhubaneswar)
805
South Western Railway (Hubli)
92
(Category-wise detailed distribution available in official notification.)
Physical Efficiency Test (PET)
For Male Candidates:
Lift & carry 35 kg weight for 100 meters in 2 minutes
Run 1000 meters in 4 minutes 15 seconds
Only one chance allowed
For Female Candidates:
Lift & carry 20 kg weight for 100 meters in 2 minutes
Run 1000 meters in 5 minutes 40 seconds
Only one chance allowed
Salary Details
Basic Salary: ₹22,000/- Per MonthAllowances: As per Government Rules (DA, HRA, TA etc.)
Selection Process
The selection for RRB Group D Recruitment 2026 will be conducted in the following stages:
Computer Based Test (CBT)
Physical Efficiency Test (PET)
Document Verification (DV)
Medical Examination
Candidates must qualify each stage to move to the next phase.
How to Apply for RRB Group D Recruitment 2026?
Follow these simple steps:
Visit the official website of Indian Railways.
Read the complete RRB Group D 2026 notification carefully.
Click on the Apply Online link.
Complete the registration process with valid details.
Fill out the online application form correctly.
Upload required documents (Photo, Signature, Certificates).
Pay the application fee through available payment modes.
Submit the form and take a printout for future reference.
Note– All candidates are strongly advised to carefully read the official notification before submitting the application form. Make sure you fully understand all the instructions and eligibility conditions before completing the application process.
IMPORTANT LINKS
FAQ – RRB Group D Recruitment 2026
1️⃣ What is the last date to apply for RRB Group D Recruitment 2026?
The last date to submit the online application form is 02 March 2026 .
2️⃣ How many vacancies are released under RRB Group D 2026?
More than 22,000 Level-1 posts have been announced across various railway zones.
3️⃣ What is the minimum educational qualification required?
Candidates must have passed 10th Class , ITI, or hold an NAC certificate from NCVT.
4️⃣ What is the age limit for RRB Group D 2026?
Applicants must be between 18 to 33 years as on 01 January 2026. Age relaxation applies as per rules.
5️⃣ What is the salary of RRB Group D employees?
Selected candidates will receive a starting salary of approximately ₹22,000 per month , along with government allowances.
