RRB Group D Recruitment 2026 (CEN 09/2025): 21,997 Level-1 Vacancies, Eligibility & Selection Process
The Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) has officially released the detailed notification for RRB Group D Recruitment 2026 (CEN 09/2025) on January 30, 2026. With 21,997 vacancies for various Level-1 posts, this is one of the biggest opportunities for 10th-pass and ITI candidates to secure a permanent Central Government job in Indian Railways.
📌 Recruitment Overview
- Organization: Indian Railways (Ministry of Railways)
- Notification No: CEN 09/2025
- Post Name: Group D (Level-1 Posts)
- Total Vacancies: 21,997
- Pay Scale: Level-1 (7th CPC Pay Matrix)
- Application Mode: Online
- Official Website: rrbapply.gov.in
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification Release Date | 30 January 2026 |
| Online Application Starts | 31 January 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply Online | 02 March 2026 (11:59 PM) |
| CBT Exam Date | To be Notified |
Eligibility Criteria
- Educational Qualification: 10th Pass (Matriculation) OR ITI from a recognized institute (NCVT/SCVT) OR National Apprenticeship Certificate (NAC).
- Age Limit (as on 01-01-2026): 18 to 33 Years.
*Note: A one-time 3-year relaxation has been provided, making the effective upper limit 36 years for General candidates. - Nationality: Indian Citizen.
Post-wise Vacancy Distribution (Major Roles)
| Post Name | Department | Estimated Vacancies |
|---|---|---|
| Track Maintainer Grade-IV | Engineering | 11,000 |
| Pointsman-B | Traffic | 5,000 |
| Assistant (Signal & Telecom) | S&T | 1,500 |
| Assistant (Carriage & Wagon) | Mechanical | 1,000 |
Selection Process & Exam Pattern
The recruitment process consists of the following stages:
- Computer Based Test (CBT)
- Physical Efficiency Test (PET)
- Document Verification (DV)
- Medical Examination
CBT Exam Details: Total 100 Questions | Time: 90 Minutes | Negative Marking: 1/3rd
- General Science: 25 Marks
- Mathematics: 25 Marks
- General Intelligence & Reasoning: 30 Marks
- General Awareness & Current Affairs: 20 Marks
How to Apply Online (Step-by-Step)
- Visit the official RRB Apply portal: rrbapply.gov.in
- Create an Account/Account Creation (if you haven't already).
- Login and fill the application form for CEN 09/2025.
- Select your preferred Zone/RRB carefully.
- Upload Scanned Photo, Signature, and SC/ST Certificate (if applicable for free travel pass).
- Pay the application fee and submit the form.
🔔 For Old Candidates (CEN 08/2024): Please note that exams for the previous cycle are ongoing until February 10, 2026. This new recruitment is a fresh cycle.
Last Date: 02/03/2026
