Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) has released an official notification for the recruitment of 22195 Group D Posts. Candidates with 10th pass or ITI qualification can apply online.
RRB Group D Recruitment 2026 Overview
| Name of Organization | Railway Recruitment Board (RRB), Ministry of Railways, Government of India |
| Post Name | Various posts under Level-1 of the 7th CPC Pay Matrix across different departments (14 categories of posts). |
| Education | 10th Pass or ITI or Equivalent or National Apprenticeship Certificate (NAC) from NCVT |
| Total Vacancies | 22195 Posts (across 16 Railway Zones) |
| Apply Mode | Online |
| Last Date To Apply | 02 March 2026 |
| Official Website | www.indianrailways.gov.in |
Eligibility Criteria
Educational Qualification (as on 02.03.2026)
- 10th Pass (Matriculation/SSC/SSLC) from a recognized Board, or
- ITI (Industrial Training Institute) certificate from a recognized institute, or
- Equivalent qualification, or National Apprenticeship Certificate (NAC) issued by the National Council for Vocational Training (NCVT).
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: 22195 Posts | ||
Railway Zone-wise Distribution (Sample – Major Zones):
- Western Railway (Mumbai): 3166 posts
- Northern Railway (Delhi): 3537 posts
- Central Railway (Mumbai): 2157 posts
- Eastern Railway (Kolkata): 1078 posts
- Other Zones: Remaining posts distributed across NFR, NER, SCR, SR, SWR, WCR, ECR, ECoR, SECR, NWR, NCR, SER
Note: Detailed Railway Zone-wise & post-wise vacancy table available in Annexure-B of the official notification. Vacancies are provisional and may increase or decrease.
Application Fee
| Category | Fee Amount | Refund |
|---|---|---|
| General, EWS, and OBC-NCL (male candidates not covered under Sl. No. 2). | ₹500 | ₹400/- (after deducting bank charges) – on appearing in CBT |
| SC, ST, Ex-Servicemen, PwBD, Female, Transgender, Minorities, Economically Backward Class (EBC) | ₹250 | ₹250/- (after deducting bank charges) – on appearing in CBT |
Age Limit (as on 01-01-2026)
- Minimum Age: 18 years
- Maximum Age: 33 years for UR & EWS
- Maximum Age: 36 years for OBC-NCL
- Maximum Age: 38 years for SC/ST
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 |
Selection Process
The recruitment process consists of four successive stages:
Stage 1: Computer Based Test (CBT)
Duration: 90 minutes (120 minutes for candidates using a scribe).
Total Questions: 100 (Each of 1 mark)
| Subject | No. 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.
Stage 2: Physical Efficiency Test (PET)
Shortlisting: 3 times the total vacancies (may vary) based on CBT merit
Nature: Qualifying in nature (mandatory to pass, marks not counted towards final merit).
| Candidate Type | Test 1: Weight Carrying | Test 2: Running |
| Male Candidates | Lift and carry 35 kg weight for 100 meters in 2 minutes (in one chance, without putting down) | Run 1000 meters in 4 minutes 15 seconds (in one chance) |
| Female Candidates | Lift and carry 20 kg weight for 100 meters in 2 minutes (in one chance, without putting down) | Run 1000 meters in 5 minutes 40 seconds (in one chance) |
| Transgender Candidates | Same relaxed standards as Female candidates | |
Important PET Notes:
- Two-stage test comprising weight carrying followed by a running test, conducted after a recovery gap.
- Candidates failing the weight-carrying test will be eliminated (no running test).
- Weight carrying involves lifting sandbag (without handle) from waist-height bench & carrying without dropping.
- Candidates responsibility to ensure medical fitness for PET – Railways not responsible for injuries.
Exemptions from PET:
- Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD) – must pass medical examination
- Course Completed Act Apprentices (CCAA)
- Ex-Servicemen (ExSM)
Pregnant Candidates: Must submit self-declaration. If pregnant, PET deferred till 6 weeks post-confinement. Vacancy kept reserved.
Stage 3: Document Verification (DV)
- Shortlisting: 1:1 ratio of vacancies based on CBT merit + PET qualification.
- Candidates must produce original certificates.
- No additional time given – absence leads to candidature cancellation.
- Scanned copies to be uploaded before DV at https://oirms-ir.gov.in/rrbdv
- Certificates must be in English/Hindi (translated version required otherwise).
- Candidates must bring a hard copy of the duly signed application form.
Stage 4: Medical Examination (ME)
- Conducted by Railway Medical Authorities.
- Must pass requisite medical fitness test as per IRMM.
- Visual acuity standards strictly enforced.
- Medical appeal option available (one final opportunity on payment).
- Candidates found medically unsuitable will NOT be given alternative appointment
Final Merit & Selection
- Based on CBT marks (after normalization, if applicable).
- Subject to PET qualification, DV clearance, and medical fitness.
- Post/Railway allotment as per candidate’s preference, merit, medical fitness, and vacancy.
- In the event of a tie, the older candidate shall be ranked higher. If the age is also the same, ranking will be decided in alphabetical order of the candidate’s name (A to Z).
- No right to appointment – RRB/RRC only recommends, appointment by Railway Administration.
How to Apply Online
- Candidates must first sign up on the RRB website to create a username & password.
- After sign-up, Select CEN 09/2025, Choose ONE RRB/Railway Zone (CANNOT be changed)
- Fill personal details, educational qualifications
- Select post preferences within chosen Railway
- Choose examination language (English/Hindi/Regional)
- Capture live photograph using webcam/mobile camera
- Upload scanned signature (JPG/JPEG, 30-49 KB, black ink, running handwriting)
- Upload SC/ST certificate (if claiming free travel pass)
- Verify all details carefully
- Select payment mode: Internet Banking/Debit Card/Credit Card/UPI
- Pay Rs. 500/- (General/EWS/OBC-NCL Male) or Rs. 250/- (SC/ST/PwBD/Female/ExSM/Transgender/Minorities/EBC) & Complete payment.
- After successful payment, the application is considered complete, Receive confirmation via SMS and email.
- Keep download & save final application form.
- Keep a downloaded/printed copy for documentation.
- Modification (if required): Window: 05.03.2026 to 14.03.2026. Login & modify details (except Create Account info & Chosen Railway). Pay Rs. 250/- per modification
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification Release Date | 27 December 2025 |
| Start Date for Online Application | 31 January 2026 |
| Last Date for Online Application | 02 March 2026 |
| Fee Payment Last Date | 04 March 2026 |
| Application Modification Window (with Rs. 250/- fee) | 05 March 2026 to 14 March 2026 |
| Scribe Details Entry Window (for eligible PwBD candidates) | 15 March 2026 to 19 March 2026 |
| Exam Date | Will be notified on RRB websites |
Important Links
| Link | Action |
|---|---|
| Apply Online | Click Here |
| Download Notification | |
| Official Website | Visit |