RRB Group D Recruitment 2026 – Detailed Notification Out | 22,195 Level-1 Railway Vacancies
Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) has officially released the Detailed Centralised Employment Notification (CEN No. 09/2025) for recruitment to various Level-1 posts in Indian Railways under 7th CPC Pay Matrix. This recruitment is one of the biggest railway job opportunities for 10th Pass / ITI candidates across India.
📌 Organization Details
| Organization | Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) |
|---|---|
| Notification No | CEN No. 09/2025 |
| Job Role | Group D – Level-1 (Track Maintainer, Helper, Assistant & Other Posts) |
| Job Location | All India (Various Railway Zones) |
| Total Vacancies | 22,195 Posts |
| Pay Level | Level-1 of 7th CPC Pay Matrix |
| Mode of Application | Online Only |
| Official Website | Visit Here |
📅 Important Dates (Official)
| Short Notice Date | 27.12.2025 |
|---|---|
| Application Start Date | 31.01.2026 (00:00 Hrs) |
| Last Date to Apply | 02.03.2026 (23:59 Hrs) |
| Last Date for Fee Payment | 04.03.2026 |
| Application Correction Window | 05.03.2026 to 14.03.2026 |
| Scribe Details Submission | 15.03.2026 to 19.03.2026 |
📢 Vacancy Details
| Post Category | Vacancies |
|---|---|
| Track Maintainer Grade-IV | Major Share |
| Helper / Assistant (Electrical, Mechanical, Engineering etc.) | Zone wise |
| Other Level-1 Posts | Remaining Vacancies |
Railway Zone-wise and Post-wise vacancy breakup is provided in Annexure-B of the official notification. Vacancies are provisional and may increase or decrease based on Railway requirements.
📚 Educational Qualification – RRB Group D Recruitment 2026
Candidates must have passed 10th Standard (Matriculation) from a recognized board OR possess ITI / Course Completed Act Apprenticeship (CCAA) as prescribed in Annexure-A.
- Qualification must be completed on or before 02.03.2026.
- Candidates awaiting final results are NOT eligible.
- Diploma / Degree in Engineering is NOT accepted in lieu of ITI/CCAA.
Important Note: Candidates awaiting final results are not eligible to apply. Educational qualification must be completed on or before the last date of application.RRB Group D 2026 recruitment is one of the largest railway job opportunities in India. Candidates searching for railway jobs for 10th pass, track maintainer jobs, Indian Railways Group D vacancy 2026, and RRB Level-1 posts will find this recruitment highly beneficial. This is a Central Government job offering job security, stable income, and career growth.
💰 Salary Details
| Pay Level | Salary |
|---|---|
| Level-1 | ₹18,000 per month + DA, HRA, TA & Other Railway Allowances |
🔹 Age Limit (as on 01.01.2026)
| Category | Age Limit |
|---|---|
| UR / EWS | 18 to 33 Years |
| OBC (NCL) | 18 to 36 Years |
| SC / ST | 18 to 38 Years |
| PwBD | Up to 10–15 Years Relaxation |
Age relaxation is applicable for Ex-Servicemen, Railway employees, Apprentices, PwBD and other eligible categories
as per Government rules mentioned in Para-5 of the notification.
📍 Selection Process
- Computer Based Test (CBT)
- Physical Efficiency Test (PET)
- Document Verification (DV)
- Medical Examination
CBT will have negative marking of 1/3rd marks for each wrong answer.
Candidates qualifying CBT will be shortlisted for PET at 3 times the number of vacancies.
💳 Application Fee
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| General / OBC / EWS | ₹500 (₹400 refundable after CBT) |
| SC / ST / Female / PwBD / Ex-SM / EBC | ₹250 (Fully refundable after CBT) |
📝 How to Apply? RRB Group D Recruitment 2026 Notification Out
- Visit official RRB website
- Create an account using mobile number & email ID
- Fill online application form carefully
- Upload live photo & signature as per guidelines
- Pay application fee online
- Submit before 02.03.2026
- Download confirmation page
📢 Important Links
- 📄 Detailed Notification PDF: Click Here
- ✍️ Apply Online: Click Here
- 📲 Join Telegram: Click Here
- 🌐 More Job Updates: Visit Here
Note: Candidates must refer only to official RRB notification. This post is prepared for information purposes.
