The Railway Recruitment Boards (RRB) have issued a short notice for the recruitment of over 22,000 Group-D (Level-1) positions under Advertisement No. CEN 09/2025. This massive recruitment drive includes various technical and non-technical roles like Track Maintainer, Pointsman, and Assistant Workshop. The online application window is tentatively scheduled to open on January 21, 2026, and will close on February 20, 2026.
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Organization | Railway Recruitment Boards (RRB) |
| Post Name | Group-D (Level-1) Various Posts |
| CEN Number | 09/2025 |
| Total Vacancies | 22,000+ (Tentative) |
| Job Location | All India (Railway Zones) |
| Selection Mode | CBT, PET, DV, and Medical |
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Short Notice Released | January 13, 2026 |
| Detailed Notification | Coming Soon |
| Online Application Start | January 21, 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply Online | February 20, 2026 |
| Exam Date | To be notified later |
| Category | Fee Amount | Refund (After CBT) |
|---|---|---|
| General / OBC / EWS | ₹500/- | ₹400/- |
| SC / ST / PH / Female | ₹250/- | ₹250/- |
| Transgender / EBC | ₹250/- | ₹250/- |
| Criteria | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Educational Qualification | Class 10th (High School) from NCVT/SCVT recognized school OR National Apprenticeship Certificate (NAC). |
| Minimum Age | 18 Years |
| Maximum Age | 36 Years |
| Age Relaxation | As per RRB Recruitment Rules for reserved categories. |
| Post Name | No. Of Post |
| Pointsman-B | --- |
| Assistant (Track Machine) | --- |
| Assistant (Bridge) | --- |
| Track Maintainer Gr. IV | --- |
| Assistant P-Way | --- |
| Assistant (C&W) | --- |
| Assistant TRD | --- |
| Assistant (S&T) | --- |
| Assistant Loco Shed (Diesel) | --- |
| Assistant Loco Shed (Electrical) | --- |
| Assistant Operations (Electrical) | --- |
| Assistant TL & AC | --- |
| Assistant TL & AC (Workshop) | --- |
| Assistant (Workshop) (Mech) | --- |
| Mode Of Selection |
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| Step | Action Description |
|---|---|
| 1. Choose Zone | Visit the official RRB website of your preferred railway zone. अपना फॉर्म भरने से पहले Official Notification को ध्यान से जरूर पढे उसके बाद ही अपना फॉर्म भरे । (Last Date, Age Limit, & Education Qualification) |
| 2. Registration | Register using your Mobile Number and Email ID to get a Registration Number. |
| 3. Fill Form | Enter educational details and personal information as per Matriculation records. |
| 4. Uploads | Upload a high-quality scanned photograph and signature (and Caste Certificate if applicable). |
| 5. Payment | Pay the application fee online via Debit/Credit Card or Net Banking. |
| 6. Final Submission | Submit the form and keep a printed copy for future reference. |
| Apply Online Link | Link Activate On 22 January 2026 |
| Check Short Notice | Click Here |
| Check Official Notification | Link Activate Soon |
| RRB Group D Official Website | Click Here |
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| When will the RRB Group-D 2026 application start? | The application process is tentatively starting on January 21, 2026. |
| What is the minimum qualification required? | Candidates must be Class 10th passed or hold an Apprenticeship Certificate (NAC). |
| How much money is refunded after the exam? | General/OBC candidates get ₹400 back, while others get a full ₹250 refund after appearing in the CBT. |
| Is there any physical test for Group-D? | Yes, candidates must clear the Physical Efficiency Test (PET) after passing the written CBT. |
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