RRB is giving new Group D (Level 1) railway jobs in many zones of India. This time there are about 22,195 vacancies under CEN 09/2025. RRB also made a correction and changed the application dates. Now the online form will start from 31 January 2026 and last date is 02 March 2026. You have to fill the form only on the official RRB website. Age rule is also clear. Your age should be 18 to 33 years on 01 January 2026. If you want a government job in Railways, this is a good chance.
RRB Group D Recruitment 2026
This RRB Group D (Level-1) 2026 form details are like this. The notice came on 30 January 2026. Form filling started from 31 January 2026 and it will close on 02 March 2026. Money payment can be done till 04 March 2026. If you made any mistake in the form, you can edit it from 05 March 2026 to 14 March 2026. Exam date is not told yet. Hall ticket will come before the exam and result update will come later. Always check the real update on RRB website. Fee for General and OBC people is 500 rupees. For SC, ST, EBC, girls and transgender people it is 250 rupees. If you write the CBT exam, then refund will be given. General and OBC will get 400 rupees back, and the 250 rupees category will get full 250 back. Payment can be done by card, net banking, IMPS or wallet.
Age will be counted from 01 January 2026. Minimum age is 18 and maximum is 33. Extra age time will be given for some categories as per rules. Total seats in this recruitment are 22,195.
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Recruiting Authority | Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) |
| Post Name | Group D |
| Total Vacancies | 22,000 |
| Job Location | Across India |
| Mode of Application | Online |
| Official Website | rrbchennai.gov.in |
RRB Group D Vacancy Details 2026
RRB Group D Level 1 Recruitment 2026 has different job roles, and vacancies are different for each role. Below is the role-wise number of seats.
| Job Role (Level 1) | Vacancies |
|---|---|
| Pointsman (B) | 5,053 |
| Track Maintainer Grade IV | 11,032 |
| Assistant (S&T) | 1,509 |
| Assistant (C&W) | 1,000 |
| Assistant TRD | 800 |
| Assistant (Bridge) | 600 |
| Assistant (Track Machine) | 597 |
| Assistant Operations (Electrical) | 604 |
| Assistant TL & AC | 500 |
| Assistant P-Way | 300 |
| Assistant Loco Shed (Electrical) | 200 |
For zone-wise (RRB-wise) vacancy list, check the RRB details separately.
Eligibility Criteria for RRB Group D Recruitment 2026
Who can apply (study)
You must have passed 10th class or you should have ITI done from a recognised college/institute.
Age limit (taken on 01 January 2026)
| Item | Limit |
|---|---|
| Age should not be below | 18 years |
| Age should not be above | 33 years |
Extra age will be given to SC, ST, OBC, PwBD, Ex-servicemen and other reserved categories, as per government rules.
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Short Notification Release | 23 December 2025 |
| Online Application Start Date | 20 January 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply Online | 02-03-2026 |
Selection Process
RRB Group D Level 1 selection is done in four parts. First you must give the computer test. If you qualify, then you will be called for the running and other physical test. After that, officials will verify your original documents. Finally, you have to clear the railway medical fitness test.
| Round | Process |
|---|---|
| 1 | Computer exam (CBT) |
| 2 | Physical test (PET) |
| 3 | Checking of documents |
| 4 | Medical fitness test |
Application Fee
| Category | Application Fee |
|---|---|
| All Categories | Not mentioned in short notification |
Application fee information will be mentioned inside the full notification.
How to Apply Online for RRB Group D Recruitment 2026
| Apply Online Link | Click Here |
| RRB Group D Official Website | Click Here |
- Read the official RRB Group D 2026 notification PDF first.
- Go to the official RRB website.
- Open the Group D 2026 “Apply Online” link.
- Register using your basic details.
- Fill the online form carefully.
- Upload all required documents.
- Pay the application fee (if applicable).
- Submit the form.
- Download the confirmation/final page.
- Take a printout for future use.