Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) has opened online applications for 21,997 Group D (Level-1) vacancies under CEN-09/2025. The application window opened on 31 January 2026; eligible candidates who have passed Class 10 and meet the prescribed age, eligibility and medical standards can apply online by 02 March 2026. This article summarizes important dates, eligibility, document requirements, application steps, fee details and official links for candidates.
Important dates
The schedule for the RRB Group D recruitment process includes application start and closing dates, fee payment deadlines and post-application windows for corrections and scribe submission.
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Detailed Notification Released | 30 January 2026 |
| Apply Online Starts | 31 January 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply Online | 02 March 2026 (11:59 PM) |
| Last Date for Fee Payment | 04 March 2026 (11:59 PM) |
| Correction / Modification Window | 05 – 14 March 2026 |
| Scribe Details Submission | 15 – 19 March 2026 |
Vacancy overview
The recruitment advertises a total of 21,997 vacancies across multiple Level-1 posts. Post-wise and zone-wise vacancy details are available in the official notification.
| Post Name (Example Roles) |
|---|
| Track Maintainer (Group IV) |
| Assistant (Track Machine) |
| Assistant (Bridge) |
| Assistant (P-Way) |
| Assistant (TRD) |
| Assistant Loco Shed (Electrical) |
| Assistant Operations (Electrical) |
| Assistant (TL & AC) |
| Assistant (C & W) |
| Assistant (S & T) |
| Pointsman-B |
Who can apply
Eligibility criteria for the RRB Group D recruitment are specified by RRB and include educational, age and nationality requirements.
- Educational Qualification: Class 10 pass or equivalent.
- Age Limit: 18 to 33 years.
- Nationality: Indian citizen (as per RRB rules).
- Candidates must meet prescribed medical and physical standards.
- Candidates awaiting results are not eligible.
Application fee and refund policy
Application fees differ by category and RRB has specified a refund policy applicable after the CBT.
- Fee: SC / ST / Ex-Servicemen / Female / Transgender / Minority / EBC — ₹250; All Other Candidates — ₹500.
- Fee Refund Policy: ₹400 refunded for General/Others after appearing in CBT; full ₹250 refunded for SC/ST/Female/EBC after CBT.
- Payment Modes: Debit Card, Credit Card, Net Banking, UPI.
How to apply online
Applications must be submitted through the official RRB portal; candidates should verify eligibility, keep required documents ready and follow the registration and application steps.
- Visit the RRB application portal: https://www.rrbapply.gov.in/#/auth/home and select your respective RRB region.
- Click on “CEN-09/2025 Group D (Level-1) Recruitment” and complete registration by entering basic details (name, DOB, mobile number, email ID). Receive Registration ID and Password via SMS/Email.
- Login using registration credentials and fill the application form with personal, educational and contact details.
- Upload scanned documents as per specifications and pay the application fee through the available payment modes.
- Review all details carefully, submit the application form and download/print the confirmation page for records.
Required documents and upload specifications
Candidates must upload a scanned photograph, signature and category certificate (if applicable) in specified formats and sizes.
| Document | Specifications |
|---|---|
| Photograph | 35mm × 45mm, JPG/JPEG, 15–40 KB |
| Signature | JPG/JPEG, 10–20 KB |
| Category Certificate | JPG/JPEG, 50–100 KB |
Documents required before applying
Candidates should ensure the following items are available and OTP-verified where required before beginning the application.
- Valid mobile number and email ID (OTP verified).
- Scanned photograph and signature in prescribed format.
- 10th Class (Matriculation) certificate.
- SC/ST certificate for free travel pass, if applicable.
Highlights of the recruitment
This recruitment drive is one of the major RRB recruitments of 2026 with online application facilities and post-CBT fee refund provisions.
- 21,997 vacancies for Level-1 (Group D) posts.
- 10th pass eligible candidates can apply.
- Online applications are open with a defined correction window and scribe submission window.
Official links
Candidates should use the official links below for applying and for the detailed notification.
- Apply Online: https://www.rrbapply.gov.in/#/auth/landing
- Application Portal / Registration: https://www.rrbapply.gov.in/#/auth/home
- Official Notification PDF: https://www.rrbapply.gov.in/assets/forms/CEN_09_2025_level_1.pdf
- Regional RRB official site (example): https://rrbchennai.gov.in/
