Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) Group D Recruitment 2026 - Apply Online for 22195 Posts

RRB Group D Recruitment 2026 - Apply Online for 22195 Posts

 

RRB Group D Recruitment 2025 (CEN 09/2025) – Apply Online for 22,195 Posts

Railway Recruitment Board (RRB)  has released an official notification for the recruitment of 22195 Group D Posts. Interested and eligible candidates can apply Online through the official RRB website. The last date to submit the application form is 09-03-2026. In this article, you’ll find the RRB Group D Posts recruitment details, including eligibility criteria, age limit, salary structure, selection process, application steps, and direct links to the official notification and Online application form.

RRB Group D Recruitment CEN 09/2025 Overview

Organization Name	Railway Recruitment Board (RRB), Ministry of Railways, Government of India
Post Name	Various Posts in Level 1 of 7th CPC Pay Matrix (14 different posts across various departments)
Total Vacancies	22,195  Posts (across 16 Railway Zones)
Qualification	10th Pass or ITI or Equivalent or National Apprenticeship Certificate (NAC) from NCVT
Age Limit	18 to 33 years (as on 01.01.2026)
Application Fee	General/EWS/OBC-NCL: Rs. 500/- (Rs. 400/- refundable), SC/ST/PwBD/Female/ExSM/Transgender/Minorities/EBC: Rs. 250/- (refundable on appearing in CBT)
Apply Start Date	31.01.2026 (00:00 Hrs)
Apply Last Date	09.03.2026 (23:59 Hrs)
Fee Payment Last Date	11.03.2026 (23:59 Hrs)
Apply Mode	Online Only
Official Website	www.indianrailways.gov.in, Official RRB websites (listed in notification)

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 VACANCIES: 22195 Posts

Railway Zone-wise Distribution (Sample - Major Zones):

• Western Railway (Mumbai): 3,166 posts
• Northern Railway (Delhi): 3,537 posts
• Central Railway (Mumbai): 2,157 posts
• Eastern Railway (Kolkata): 1,078 posts
• Other Zones: Remaining posts distributed across NFR, NER, SCR, SR, SWR, WCR, ECR, ECoR, SECR, NWR, NCR, SER

Note: Detailed Railway Zone-wise and post-wise vacancy table available in Annexure-B of the official notification. Vacancies are provisional and may increase or decrease.

Eligibility Criteria for RRB Group D CEN 09/2025

Educational Qualification (as on 02.03.2026):

• 10th Pass (Matriculation/SSC/SSLC) from recognized Board, OR
• ITI (Industrial Training Institute) certificate from recognized institute, OR
• Equivalent qualification, OR
• National Apprenticeship Certificate (NAC) granted by National Council for Vocational Training (NCVT)
• Important: Candidates waiting for final results are NOT eligible to apply
• Diploma/Degree in Engineering will NOT be accepted in lieu of ITI/Course Completed Act Apprenticeship

Medical Standards:

Medical Standard	Distant Vision	Near Vision
A-2 (e.g., Pointsman B)	6/9, 6/9 without glasses (no fogging test)	Sn. 0.6, 0.6 without glasses
A-3 (e.g., Assistant Track Machine)	6/9, 6/9 with/without glasses (power ≤ 2D)	Sn. 0.6, 0.6 with/without glasses
B-1 (Most posts)	6/9, 6/12 with/without glasses (power ≤ 4D)	Sn. 0.6, 0.6 with/without glasses
C-1	6/12, 6/18 with/without glasses	Sn. 0.6, 0.6 with/without glasses

Important Medical Notes:

• Candidates must ensure they are medically fit as per Indian Railway Medical Manual (IRMM) Vol. I Chapter 5
• LASIK surgery candidates NOT eligible for A2 & A3 medical standard posts (must submit declaration as per Annexure-VII)
• Different medical standards for Ex-Servicemen (Para 534 of IRMM)
• Candidates found medically unsuitable will NOT be given alternative appointment

Age Limit for RRB Group D CEN 09/2025 (as on 01.01.2026)

General Age Limits:

• Minimum Age: 18 years (Born on or before 01.01.2008)
• Maximum Age: 33 years for UR & EWS (Born on or after 02.01.1993)
• Maximum Age: 36 years for OBC-NCL (Born on or after 02.01.1990)
• Maximum Age: 38 years for SC/ST (Born on or after 02.01.1988)

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

Important Notes:

• If eligible for multiple relaxations, maximum relaxation will be given (NOT cumulative)
• SC/ST/OBC-NCL applying against UR vacancies: No age relaxation
• PwBD applying against UR vacancies: PwBD age relaxation applicable
• Maximum upper age limit (except Ex-Servicemen): 52 years
• Matriculation certificate is the ONLY acceptable proof of age

Application Fee for RRB Group D CEN 09/2025

Category	Fee Amount	Refund
General, EWS, OBC-NCL (Male candidates not covered in Sl. 2)	Rs. 500/-	Rs. 400/- (after deducting bank charges) - on appearing in CBT
SC, ST, Ex-Servicemen, PwBD, Female, Transgender, Minorities, Economically Backward Class (EBC)	Rs. 250/-	Full Rs. 250/- (after deducting bank charges) - on appearing in CBT

Payment Mode: Online only through Internet Banking, Debit/Credit Card, or UPI (all service charges borne by candidate)

Payment Deadline: 09.03.2026 up to 23:59 Hrs

Important Notes on Fee:

• Fee refund (minus bank charges) will be credited ONLY to Aadhaar-seeded bank account
• No refund for incomplete/rejected applications or candidates not appearing in CBT
• Applications without prescribed fee will be summarily rejected
• Minorities: Muslims, Christians, Sikhs, Buddhists, Jains, Zoroastrians (Parsis) - must submit affidavit at DV
• EBC: Family income < Rs. 50,000/- per annum (valid EBC certificate/BPL card/Izzat MST required)
• Note: EBC, EWS, and OBC are three DIFFERENT categories. EBC eligible for fee concession only (NOT job reservation)

Important Dates for RRB Group D CEN 09/2025

Event	Date & Time
Indicative Notice in Employment News	27.12.2025
Online Application Start Date	31.01.2026 (00:00 Hrs)
Extended Online Application Closing Date	09.03.2026 (23:59 Hrs)
Extended Fee Payment Last Date	11.03.2026 (23:59 Hrs)
Extended Application Modification Window (with Rs. 250/- fee)	12.03.2026 to 21.03.2026 (23:59 Hrs)
Scribe Details Entry Window (for eligible PwBD candidates)	22.03.2026 to 26.03.2026
Computer Based Test (CBT) - Tentative	Will be notified on RRB websites
Physical Efficiency Test (PET)	Will be notified on RRC websites
Document Verification (DV)	Will be notified on RRC websites
Medical Examination (ME)	Will be notified on RRC websites

Selection Process for RRB Group D CEN 09/2025

The recruitment consists of 4 successive stages:

Stage 1: Computer Based Test (CBT)

Duration: 90 minutes (120 minutes for candidates using scribe)

Total Questions: 100 (Each of 1 mark)

Subject	Number 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

Minimum Qualifying Marks:

Syllabus (Indicative):

• Mathematics: Number system, BODMAS, Decimals, Fractions, LCM, HCF, Ratio & Proportion, Percentages, Mensuration, Time & Work, Time & Distance, Simple & Compound Interest, Profit & Loss, Algebra, Geometry, Trigonometry, Elementary Statistics, Square root, Age Calculations, Calendar & Clock, Pipes & Cistern
• General Intelligence & Reasoning: Analogies, Alphabetical & Number Series, Coding & Decoding, Mathematical operations, Relationships, Syllogism, Jumbling, Venn Diagram, Data Interpretation & Sufficiency, Conclusions & Decision making, Similarities & Differences, Analytical Reasoning, Classification, Directions, Statement-Arguments & Assumptions
• General Science: Physics, Chemistry, Life Sciences of 10th standard level (CBSE)
• General Awareness & Current Affairs: Science & Technology, Sports, Culture, Personalities, Economics, Politics, and other important subjects

Normalization: Marks will be normalized if CBT conducted in multiple sessions

Stage 2: Physical Efficiency Test (PET)

Shortlisting: 3 times the total vacancies (may vary) based on CBT merit

Nature: Qualifying (Mandatory to pass - marks not counted for 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: First weight carrying, then running (after recovery gap)
• Failing in weight carrying means elimination (no running test)
• Weight carrying involves lifting sandbag (without handle) from waist-height bench and 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)
• Hard copy of signed application form to be brought

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 case of tie: Older candidate ranked higher; if age also same, alphabetical order of name (A to Z)
• No right to appointment - RRB/RRC only recommends; appointment by Railway Administration

Individual RRB Websites for Online Application:

RRB Name	Railway Zone	Website
RRB Ahmedabad	Western Railway (WR)	www.rrbahmedabad.gov.in
RRB Ajmer	North Western Railway (NWR)	www.rrbajmer.gov.in
RRB Bengaluru	South Western Railway (SWR)	www.rrbbnc.gov.in
RRB Bhopal	West Central Railway (WCR)	www.rrbbhopal.gov.in
RRB Bhubaneswar	East Coast Railway (ECoR)	www.rrbbbs.gov.in
RRB Bilaspur	South East Central Railway (SECR)	www.rrbbilaspur.gov.in
RRB Chandigarh	Northern Railway (NR)	www.rrbcdg.gov.in
RRB Chennai	Southern Railway (SR)	www.rrbchennai.gov.in
RRB Gorakhpur	North Eastern Railway (NER)	www.rrbgkp.gov.in
RRB Guwahati	Northeast Frontier Railway (NFR)	www.rrbguwahati.gov.in
RRB Kolkata	Eastern Railway (ER)	www.rrbkolkata.gov.in
RRB Mumbai	Central Railway (CR)	www.rrbmumbai.gov.in
RRB Patna	East Central Railway (ECR)	www.rrbpatna.gov.in
RRB Prayagraj	North Central Railway (NCR)	www.rrbpryj.gov.in
RRB Ranchi	South Eastern Railway (SER)	www.rrbranchi.gov.in
RRB Secunderabad	South Central Railway (SCR)	www.rrbsecunderabad.gov.in

RRB Group D Important Links

• Extended PDF: Click here
• Apply Online: Click here
• Official Notification PDF: Click here
• Official Website: Click here 

 

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