RRB Group D Railway Recruitment 2026

The Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) has announced the RRB Group D Recruitment 2026, offering approximately 22,000+ Level-1 (Group D) vacancies across various zones of Indian Railways. This recruitment drive presents an excellent opportunity for candidates seeking a stable and rewarding career in the Government sector. Selected candidates will be appointed to entry-level positions in different railway departments with competitive salary and benefits as per Central Government norms.

Post Details

Post Name: Level-1 (Group D) Posts
Total Vacancies: Approximately 22,000+

Posts Include (indicative):

• Track Maintainer Grade-IV

• Pointsman

• Assistant (Electrical)

• Assistant (Mechanical)

• Assistant (S&T)

• Assistant (Operations)

Job Location: Across various Railway Zones in India

Qualifications

Candidates must fulfill any one of the following educational qualifications:

• 10th Pass / SSLC / Matriculation from a recognized board; OR

• ITI certificate from an institution recognized by NCVT/SCVT; OR

• National Apprenticeship Certificate (NAC) granted by NCVT.

Salary Details

Selected candidates will be placed under Pay Level-1 of the 7th CPC Pay Matrix.

• Basic Pay: ₹18,000 per month

• Additional benefits include Dearness Allowance (DA), House Rent Allowance (HRA), Transport Allowance (TA), and other applicable Railway benefits.

Age Limit

• Minimum Age: 18 Years

• Maximum Age: 33 Years

Age relaxation is applicable for reserved categories such as SC/ST/OBC/PwBD/Ex-Servicemen as per Government of India rules.

Application Fee

• General / OBC / EWS: ₹500

• SC / ST / Female / PwBD / Ex-Servicemen / Minority / EBC: ₹250

Application fees are payable through online modes such as Debit Card, Credit Card, Net Banking, or UPI. Refund policies may apply as per official norms.

Important Dates

• Notification Release: January 2026

• Online Application Start Date: 31 January 2026

• Last Date to Apply Online: 02 March 2026

• Last Date for Fee Payment: Early March 2026

• Correction Window: As notified

Exam dates and further updates will be announced separately.

Application Process

Interested and eligible candidates must apply through the official Railway Recruitment Board online application portal.

Steps to Apply:

1. Visit the respective RRB online application portal.

2. Carefully read the detailed official notification before applying.

3. Register using a valid email ID and mobile number.

4. Fill in the online application form with accurate personal and educational details.

5. Upload required documents such as photograph, signature, and certificates.

6. Pay the applicable application fee online.

7. Submit the application form and retain a printout for future reference.