Railway Group D New Vacancy 2026 – Short Notification, 22000 Vacancies

Railway Group D New Vacancy 2026 – Short Notification, 22000 Vacancies

RRB Group D Notification 2026 Indicative Notice for Various Railway Posts of Level-1 released through Employment News paper dated 27th Dec 2... December 25, 2025

RRB Group D Notification 2026 Indicative Notice for Various Railway Posts of Level-1 released through Employment News paper dated 27th Dec 2025 Issue. The Railway Recruitment Boards (RRB), Ministry of Railways, has released an indicative short notice for RRB Group D Recruitment 2026 (CEN 09/2025) to fill approximately 22000 Level-1 posts across various zones in Indian Railways. Eligible 10th pass/ITI candidates can apply online from 21st January 2026 to 20th February 2026 through the centralized portal.

The Candidates are advised to read the detailed RRB Group D CEN 09/2025 notification (to be released soon) carefully to confirm eligibility criteria including age, qualification, and other requirements before applying for these prestigious railway jobs.

RRB Group D Recruitment 2026 (CEN 09/2025)

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Organization	Railway Recruitment Boards (RRB)
Post Names	Level-1 Posts (Track Maintainer, Assistant, Pointsman etc.)
Total Vacancies	22000 (Tentative)
Age Limit	18-33 years (as on 01.01.2026)
Monthly Salary	Level-1 (Initial Pay ₹18,000/-)
Minimum Qualification	10th Pass + ITI / NAC
Selection Process	CBT, PET, Document Verification
Job Location	Across India (All RRBs)
Registration Dates	21/01/2026 to 20/02/2026

✅ RRB Group D 2026 Posts List:

• Assistant (Workshop)
• Assistant Loco Shed
• Assistant Bridge
• Assistant Carriage & Wagon
• Assistant P.Way
• Assistant TL & AC
• Assistant Track Machine
• Assistant TRD
• Assistant Operations
• Pointsman-B
• Track Maintainer Grade-IV

✅ RRB Group D 2026 Age Limit:

• Minimum: 18 years
• Maximum: 33 years (as on 01.01.2026)
• Relaxation: 03 years for OBC-NCL, 05 years for SC/ST, 10 years for PwBD, and as per Govt. rules for others.

✅ RRB Group D 2026 Eligibility Criteria:

• 10th Pass (Matriculation) from a recognized Board OR ITI from NCVT/SCVT recognized institutions OR National Apprenticeship Certificate (NAC) granted by NCVT.
• Candidates awaiting final results are not eligible.

✅ RRB Group D 2026 Salary:

• Pay Level-1 of 7th CPC Pay Matrix with Initial Pay ₹18,000/- plus allowances as admissible.

✅ RRB Group D 2026 Application Fee:

Category	Fee
General / OBC	₹500/- (Non-Refundable)
SC/ST/PwBD/Female/Ex-SM/Transgender/Minorities/EBC	₹250/- (Refundable after appearing in CBT)
Payment Mode	Online (Debit/Credit Card, Net Banking, UPI)

✅ RRB Group D 2026 Selection Process:

Computer Based Test (CBT)

Physical Efficiency Test (PET)

Document Verification & Medical Examination

✅ RRB Group D 2026 Exam Pattern:

Subjects	No. of Questions	No of Marks
Mathematics	25	25
General Intelligence & Reasoning	30	30
General Science	25	25
General Awareness & Current Affairs	20	20
Total	100	100

✅ RRB Group D 2026 Important Dates:

Publication of Indicative Notice	27th December 2025
Opening of Online Registration	21st January 2026
Closing of Online Registration	20th February 2026 (23:59 Hrs)
Last Date for Fee Payment	20th February 2026

✅ RRB Group D 2026 Important Links:

RRB Group D Indicative Short Notification	Short Notice PDF
RRB Group D Online Application Portal	Apply Online (from 21.01.2026)
Railway Group D Detailed Notification 2025	Last Year Notification Link
Latest Railway Jobs List	Railway Jobs 2026
Latest Assistant Government Jobs List	Assistant Jobs 2026
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✅ How to Apply RRB Group D Recruitment 2026:

➢ Step 1: Visit the centralized RRB application portal www.rrbapply.gov.in from 21st January 2026.

➢ Step 2: Complete One-Time Registration (OTR) if not already done – verify mobile/email/Aadhaar.

➢ Step 3: Login and select the desired RRB/Zone, fill the application form for CEN 09/2025.

➢ Step 4: Upload photograph, signature, and required certificates.

➢ Step 5: Pay the application fee online and submit the form by 20th February 2026 (23:59 Hrs). Take printout for reference.

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✅ Frequently Asked Questions:

What is RRB Group D Recruitment 2026?

Centralized Employment Notice (CEN 09/2025) for recruitment to approximately 22000 Level-1 posts in Indian Railways including Track Maintainer, Pointsman, and various Assistants.

How many vacancies are announced in RRB Group D 2026?

Approximately 22000 tentative vacancies across all RRBs.

What is the age limit for RRB Group D 2026?

18 to 33 years as on 01.01.2026 with usual relaxations for reserved categories.

What is the qualification required for RRB Group D 2026?

10th Pass or ITI from NCVT/SCVT or NAC granted by NCVT.

What is the selection process for RRB Group D 2026?

Computer Based Test (CBT), Physical Efficiency Test (PET), and Document Verification/Medical Examination.

What is the application fee for RRB Group D 2026?

₹500/- for General/OBC (non-refundable); ₹250/- for SC/ST/PwBD/Female/Ex-SM etc. (refundable after appearing in CBT).

What are the important dates for RRB Group D 2026?

Online Application: 21st January 2026 to 20th February 2026.

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