Railway Recruitment Boards (RRB) released the official notification on 30 January 2026 for 22,195 Group D (Level 1) posts across all railway zones in India. This is one of the BIGGEST Government recruitment drives of 2026. The application window opened on 31 January 2026 and was extended to 09 March 2026. Correction window: 12–21 March 2026. Exam expected in May–June 2026.
Group D posts include Track Maintainer, Pointsman, Assistant (Track Machine, Bridge, C&W, TRD, S&T), Assistant Loco Shed, Assistant Operations, and more — spread across all Indian Railway Zones including CR, ER, ECR, ECoR, NR, NCR, NER, NFR, NWR, SR, SCR, SER, SECR, SWR, WR & WCR.
IMPORTANT DATES
| Short Notification Date | 30 January 2026 |
| Online Apply Start Date | 31 January 2026 |
| Online Apply Last Date | 09 March 2026 (Extended) |
| Fee Payment Last Date | 11 March 2026 |
| Form Correction Window | 12 March 2026 to 21 March 2026 |
| Exam Date | To be notified later (Expected May–June 2026) |
| Admit Card | 4 Days before Exam |
| Result | Will be updated on official RRB website |
| Official Website | indianrailways.gov.in / rrbapply.gov.in |
APPLICATION FEE
| General / OBC (Application Fee) | Rs. 500/- |
| SC / ST / EBC / Female / Transgender | Rs. 250/- |
| Refund (On appearing for CBT) — General/OBC | Rs. 400/- refunded |
| Refund — SC/ST/EBC/Female/Transgender | Rs. 250/- fully refunded |
| Payment Mode | Debit Card, Credit Card, Net Banking, IMPS, Cash Card, Mobile Wallet |
| Note | Fee is refunded upon appearing in CBT Stage 1 examination |
AGE LIMIT — As on 01 January 2026
| Minimum Age | 18 Years |
| Maximum Age | 33 Years |
| OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) Relaxation | +3 Years (Max 36 Years) |
| SC / ST Relaxation | +5 Years (Max 38 Years) |
| PwBD (UR/EWS) Relaxation | +10 Years (Max 43 Years) |
| PwBD (OBC-NCL) Relaxation | +13 Years (Max 46 Years) |
| PwBD (SC/ST) Relaxation | +15 Years (Max 48 Years) |
| Ex-Serviceman | Service period + 3 years (subject to rules) |
EDUCATION QUALIFICATION
| Minimum Education | Class 10th (High School) Pass from a recognized Board |
| ITI Requirement | National Apprenticeship Certificate (NAC) from NCVT OR ITI Certificate in relevant trade |
| Alternative | 10th Pass with NCVT/SCVT recognized certificate |
| Note | Detailed trade-specific eligibility is available in CEN 09/2025 official notification |
PAY SCALE & SALARY
| Pay Matrix Level | Level-1 (7th Central Pay Commission) |
| Basic Pay | Rs. 18,000/- per month |
| Grade Pay (Pre-7th CPC) | Rs. 1,800/- (for reference) |
| Allowances (DA + HRA + TA) | Approximately Rs. 4,500 – Rs. 7,000/- per month (varies by posting location) |
| Approximate In-hand Salary | Rs. 22,500 to Rs. 25,380/- per month (including DA, HRA, TA) |
| Annual Increment | As per 7th CPC pay matrix progression |
| Other Benefits | Medical facilities, Railway Pass, Provident Fund, Gratuity, Pension |
POST-WISE VACANCY DETAILS
| Sr. | Post Name | No. of Posts |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pointsman-B | 5,053 |
| 2 | Track Maintainer Grade-IV | 11,032 |
| 3 | Assistant (Track Machine) | 597 |
| 4 | Assistant (Bridge) | 600 |
| 5 | Assistant P-Way | 300 |
| 6 | Assistant (C&W) | 1,000 |
| 7 | Assistant TRD | 800 |
| 8 | Assistant (S&T) | 1,509 |
| 9 | Assistant Loco Shed (Electrical) | 200 |
| 10 | Assistant Operations (Electrical) | 604 |
| 11 | Assistant TL & AC | 500 |
| TOTAL | 22,195 Posts |
DOCUMENTS REQUIRED WHILE APPLYING
▶ Photo & Signature — Recent passport-size photo (light/white background) + Black ink signature on white paper
▶ Aadhaar Card — Aadhaar number required during form filling; original needed at PET & Document Verification
▶ 10th Class Marksheet — Used as proof of Date of Birth AND Educational Qualification
▶ Caste/Category Certificate (If applicable) — SC/ST, OBC-NCL, or EWS certificate in prescribed government format
▶ PwBD / Disability Certificate (If applicable) — Issued by authorized medical board with disability % clearly mentioned
▶ Ex-Serviceman Certificate (If applicable) — Discharge Book or Service Certificate with length of service
▶ Bank Account Details — Account holder name, Account number, IFSC Code (for fee refund)
▶ Active Mobile Number & Email ID — For OTP verification and future communications
▶ Application Confirmation Page & Fee Receipt — Print and keep safely for reference
SELECTION PROCESS
| Stage | Process | Details |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Computer Based Test (CBT) | 100 Qs | 90 Minutes | Maths (25), GI&Reasoning (30), GS&Science (25), GK&Current Affairs (20) | Negative Marking: 1/3 |
| 2 | Physical Efficiency Test (PET) | Male: Run 1000m in 4 min 15 sec + Lift and carry 35kg for 100m in 2 min | Female: Run 1000m in 5 min 40 sec + Lift and carry 20kg for 100m in 2 min |
| 3 | Document Verification (DV) | Original documents verified against application data |
| 4 | Medical Examination | As per Railway Medical Standards (Visual Standards & General Health) |
EXAM SYLLABUS
| Mathematics (25 Qs) | Number System, BODMAS, Decimals, Fractions, LCM & HCF, Ratio & Proportion, Percentages, Mensuration, Time & Work, Time & Distance, Simple & Compound Interest, Profit & Loss, Algebra, Geometry, Trigonometry, Elementary Statistics |
| General Intelligence & Reasoning (30 Qs) | Analogies, Completion of Number & Alphabetical Series, Coding & Decoding, Mathematical Operations, Similarities & Differences, Relationships, Analytical Reasoning, Syllogism, Jumbling, Venn Diagrams, Puzzle, Data Sufficiency, Statement-Conclusion |
| General Science (25 Qs) | Physics, Chemistry and Life Sciences — Class 10 standard NCERT curriculum |
| General Knowledge & Current Affairs (20 Qs) | Science & Technology, Sports, Culture, Personalities, Economics, Politics, and other current events of national and international importance |
| Negative Marking | 1/3 mark deducted for each wrong answer |
HOW TO APPLY — STEP BY STEP
▶ Step 1: Visit the official RRB website: rrbapply.gov.in or your region's RRB website (e.g., rrbcdg.gov.in, rrbchennai.gov.in, etc.)
▶ Step 2: Click on 'New Registration' and register with your valid Email ID and Mobile Number.
▶ Step 3: Note your Registration Number and Password carefully.
▶ Step 4: Login and fill the application form with personal details (Name, DOB, Father/Mother name exactly as per 10th Marksheet).
▶ Step 5: Fill educational qualification, category, PwBD status and ex-serviceman details (if applicable).
▶ Step 6: Upload scanned Photo (20–50 KB) and Signature (10–40 KB) in JPG/JPEG format.
▶ Step 7: Pay the application fee online via Debit/Credit Card, Net Banking, IMPS, or UPI.
▶ Step 8: Preview the filled application form carefully before final submission.
▶ Step 9: Submit the form and download/print the confirmation page.
▶ Step 10: Keep fee payment receipt and confirmation page safely for future reference.
▶ Important: Fill Name, DOB, and parents' names EXACTLY as per 10th Marksheet to avoid rejection.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
| Can 10th fail candidates apply? | No. Candidates must have passed Class 10th from a recognized board. |
| Is there an interview? | No interview. Selection is based on CBT + PET + Medical only. |
| Is the PET qualifying or merit-based? | PET is qualifying in nature. Marks of PET are NOT added to merit list. |
| What is the age relaxation for OBC? | 3 additional years — maximum age becomes 36 years. |
| Can candidates apply for multiple RRBs? | No. Candidates can apply for only ONE RRB region. Application in multiple RRBs will lead to disqualification. |
| When will the CBT exam be held? | Expected in May–June 2026. Exact dates will be notified on the official website. |
| What is the medium of exam? | Available in 15 languages: Hindi, English, Urdu, Assamese, Bengali, Gujarati, Kannada, Konkani, Malayalam, Manipuri, Marathi, Odia, Punjabi, Tamil, Telugu. |
