Railway RRB group D Recruitment 2026

 Railway RRB group D Recruitment 2026

📌 RRB Group D Recruitment 2026?

Railway RRB Group D Recruitment 2026 is a major recruitment drive conducted by the Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) to fill Level-1 (Group D) jobs in Indian Railways such as Track Maintainers, Pointsman, Helpers, Assistants, etc. This is a great opportunity for 10th pass and ITI candidates.

• Advertisement No.: CEN 09/2025

• Recruiting Body: Railway Recruitment Boards (RRBs)

• Posts Level: Level-1 (7th CPC Pay Matrix)

• Total Vacancies: ~22,000 (tentative)

🗓️ 2. Important Dates (RRB Group D 2026)

Event	Date
Short Notice Released	23 Dec 2025
Detailed Notification Release	20 Jan 2026 (Official PDF)
Online Application Start	21 Jan 2026
Last Date to Apply	20 Feb 2026
Application Correction Window	To Be Announced
Admit Card Release	Before CBT (TBA)
Computer Based Test (CBT)	To Be Announced

📌 Exact exam dates and city details will be announced in the official notification and on RRB regional websites.

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🎓 3. Eligibility Criteria

📘 Educational Qualification

Candidates must have either:
✔ Passed Class 10th (Matriculation) from a recognised board
OR
✔ ITI certificate / National Apprenticeship Certificate (NAC) from NCVT/SCVT (if specified for certain posts)

🎂 Age Limit

✔ Minimum Age: 18 years
✔ Maximum Age: 36 years
✔ Age Relaxation: As per Govt. norms (SC/ST/OBC/PwBD/Ex-Servicemen etc.)

 Nationality:

✔ Indian citizen or as specified in official notification.

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🧠 4. Selection Process

The RRB Group D selection stages include:

1. Computer Based Test (CBT) – Objective type online exam

2. Physical Efficiency Test (PET) – For certain posts (only qualifying)

3. Document Verification (DV)

4. Medical Examination 

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📝 5. Syllabus & Exam Pattern (RRB Group D 2026 CBT)

The CBT typically covers:

✔ Mathematics
✔ General Intelligence & Reasoning
✔ General Science
✔ General Awareness / Current Affairs

Detailed section-wise syllabus will be in the official notification. 

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💰 6. Salary & Benefits

• Pay Level: Level-1 of the 7th CPC Pay Matrix

• Approx. Starting Pay: ₹18,000 per month + Dearness Allowance (DA) + HRA + other allowances

• Estimated Annual Package: ~₹3 Lakh – ₹5 Lakh (approx.) depending on posting & allowances 

💵 7. Application Fee

Category	Application Fee
General / OBC / EWS	₹500
SC / ST / EBC / Women / Transgender	₹250
(Fee details as per official notification and may be confirmed upon notification release.)

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🧾 8. How to Apply Online (Step-by-Step)

1. Visit the official RRB application portal:
   👉 rrbapply.gov.in

2. Click on RRB Group D 2026 Application Link when live.

3. Register with valid email & mobile number.

4. Fill all details (educational, personal, category etc.).

5. Upload scanned documents (photo, signature, ID proof).

6. Pay application fee online.

7. Submit & take a printout for future reference.

Important: Apply before the last date (20 Feb 2026) to avoid rejection. 

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📌 9. Useful Preparation Tips

✅ Start preparing early — practice mock tests and previous year papers.
✅ Focus on basics of Maths, Reasoning, Science & General Awareness.
✅ Improve speed and accuracy for CBT.
✅ Keep required documents ready (10th certificate, ID, category certificate).

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📍 10. Official Websites to Track

✔ RRB Centralised Employment Notice Portal
✔ rrbapply.gov.in (Application)

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