RRB Group D Recruitment 2026 | 22,195 Vacancies | Qualification 10th pass or ITI | Last Date 2nd March

RRB Group D Recruitment 2026 : The Railway Recruitment Board (Indian Railways) has announced a new job vacancy, Notification No: CEN 09/2025, dated 30th January 2026, for the post of Railway Group D Level 1 posts posts under the Railway Recruitment Board. The Indian Railways department planned to hire a total of 22195 employees for this Indian Railways Railway Group D Level 1 posts post all over Across India. The online application is open for the Indian Railways Railway Group D Level 1 posts job vacancy from 31st January 2026 to 2nd March 2026.

The eligibility details for the Railway Recruitment Board Indian Railway Group D 2026 Notification job vacancy are that you must have complete 10th pass or ITI. The salary range for selected candidates is from Basic Pay: Rs. 18000 per month and On hand salary for include allowances sa per railway dept ₹22,500 to ₹25,380. The application fees to apply for this Railway Recruitment Board Railway Group D Level 1 posts Job Vacancy are Rs. 500/- for General, OBC, and EWS candidates and 250/- for SC, ST, EBC, Female, Transgender, PwD, Ex-Servicemen, Minorities, and Economically Backward candidates. Railway Recruitment Board Railway Group D Level 1 posts Recruitment 2026 online application ends on 2nd March 2026, so candidates should apply before the last date.

The age limit for the Indian Railways Railway Group D Level 1 posts job vacancy is between 18 years and 33 years old as of 2nd March 2026. Age relaxations for reserved categories are applicable. The selection process for the Railway Recruitment Board Railway Group D Level 1 posts job vacancy is Assesses knowledge in Computer-Based Test (CBT), Physical Efficiency Test (PET), Document Verification (DV), Medical Examination

RRB Group D Recruitment 2026 – Quick summary

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Vacancy split-up details for Railway Group D Recruitment 2026:

The Railway Recruitment Board, Indian Railway Group D 2026 Notification job vacancy 2026 a total of 22195 vacancies Split-up across various places in Across India , here we attached detailed vacancy details for this Railway Group D job vacancy.

Educational and Age Qualification For RRB Group D Recruitment 2026:

The age of the candidate will be calculated as of January 1, 2026.

• Minimum Age: 18 Years
• Maximum Age: 36 Years (Includes 3-year one-time relaxation)

2. Category-Wise Age Relaxation

Beyond the initial 3-year general relaxation, standard category-based relaxations apply as per Government of India norms:

Educational and Age Qualification for RRB Group D Recruitment 2026:

The educational and age qualifications are clearly explained in the Indian Railways Railway Group D Level 1 posts Job Vacancy 2026 official notification. Candidates who have Compleate

• Candidates with a 10th pass or ITI or equivalent or National Apprenticeship Certificate (NAC) granted by NCVT are eligible to apply for the RRB Group D 2026 Exam.
• Candidates with Course Completed Act Apprentices/ITI for the post of Level-1 unless otherwise specified.
• Those awaiting the results of their final examination of the prescribed minimum educational/technical qualification are not eligible to apply.
• Candidates who have completed Course Complete Act Apprentices from any trade.

Official notification PDF for RRB Group D Level 1 posts 2026 >>

Salary Details Railway Group D Recruitment 2026 :

• Candidates appointed through RRB Group D Recruitment will receive a basic salary of ₹18,000 per month.
• Along with this, they are entitled to various allowances such as Dearness Allowance (DA), Daily Allowance, Transport Allowance, House Rent Allowance (HRA), Night Duty Allowance, Medical Facilities, and Overtime Allowance.
• Taking these benefits into account, the in-hand salary ranges between ₹22,500 and ₹25,380 per month.

Application fees for Indian Railways Group D Level 1 posts:

The application fees for RRB Group D Recruitment Job Vacancy 2026 recruitment is Rs. 500/- for General, OBC, and EWS candidates and 250/- for SC, ST, EBC, Female, Transgender, PwD, Ex-Servicemen, Minorities, and Economically Backward candidates. Candidates need to pay application fees only on online mode of payment while apply on official website for Indian Railways official website during the application period from 31st January 2026 to 2nd March 2026. 

The refund process is not automatic for everyone; it is subject to several conditions:

• Mandatory Attendance: The refund is only processed for candidates who actually appear for the first stage of the Computer-Based Test (CBT). Those who are absent will forfeit their entire application fee.
• Bank Charges: The refund amount for General/OBC candidates (Rs 400) is issued after the deduction of applicable bank charges.
• Bank Account Details: During the application process, you must provide correct bank account details (Account Number, Holder Name, and IFSC Code) to ensure the refund is credited to the right account.

RRB Group D Recruitment posts Job Vacancy 2026 Selection process:

The Railway Recruitment Board Indian Railway Group D 2026 Notification Recruitment 2026 selection process is based on a Computer-Based Test (CBT), Physical Efficiency Test (PET), Document Verification (DV), Medical Examination

1. Computer-Based Test (CBT)

This is the first screening stage. It is an objective-type online exam.

• Duration: 90 Minutes.
• Total Questions: 100 MCQs.
• Negative Marking: 1/3 mark deducted for every wrong answer.
• Qualifying Marks: UR/EWS (40%), OBC/SC/ST (30%).

2. Physical Efficiency Test (PET)

Candidates are shortlisted for PET based on their CBT merit (usually 3 times the number of vacancies). This stage is qualifying in nature—no marks are added to your final score, but you must pass to proceed.

PwBD Candidates: Persons with Benchmark Disabilities are exempted from appearing in the PET but must pass the medical examination.

3. Document Verification (DV)

Candidates who pass both CBT and PET are called for DV based on merit. You must produce original documents for:

• Matriculation/High School Certificate (Proof of Age/Education).
• ITI/NAC Certificate (if applicable for technical posts).
• Caste Certificate (for SC/ST/OBC-NCL).
• Income Certificate (for EBC candidates seeking fee concession).

4. Medical Examination

This is the final hurdle. The Railway Administration conducts this to ensure you are medically fit for the specific duties of the post. It includes:

• Visual Acuity Test: Crucial for safety-related posts (Standard A2, A3, B1, etc.).
• General Fitness: Checks for conditions like flat feet, knock knees, or color blindness.

Application process for Indian Railways Group D Job Vacancy 2026:

To apply for the  Indian Railways Group D Level 1 posts Job vacancy 2026, candidates must check the official Railway Recruitment Board career website (https://www.rrbapply.gov.in/) between the dates of 31st January 2026 and closes on 2nd March 2026 to fill out and submit their application form.

step 1 – candidate who have interested to apply for Indian Railways Railway Group D Level 1 posts Job vacancy login to the Indian Railways official web site https://www.rrbapply.gov.in/ and click to the “Apply for ” section
Step 2 – you need to fill-up all details correctly and upload necessary supporting documents and photograph of signature and passport size photo with mentioned file ferment and size.
step 3 – after complete fill up application, need to pay application fees via online mode. and check once again your application form before clicking submit button.
Step 4 – After payment is successful, the application is submitted, and after download fee payment receipt and application form for your reference.

Online Application Form for RRB Group D posts 2026 >>

Listen carefully : Once the online application is submitted, you won’t be able to modify or withdraw the application, so I advise you to double-check all the filled details are correct and then submit the application form.

Important date for Indian Railways Group D posts Job Vacancy 2026:

The official notification for RRB Group D Recruitment 2026 (CEN 09/2025) has been released as of January 30, 2026. The online application portal is now officially open.

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