Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) has opened the online application process for RRB Group D (Level-1) Recruitment 2026 for a total of 21,997 vacancies. Applications commenced on 31 January 2026 and must be submitted online by 02 March 2026 (11:59 PM); candidates meeting the Class 10 educational requirement and other eligibility conditions may apply through the official portal.
Important dates
The recruitment schedule includes application start and end dates, fee payment deadlines, and windows for corrections and scribe details 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 |
Vacancies and posts
The RRB Group D recruitment 2026 notification lists 21,997 vacancies across multiple Group D posts. Detailed post-wise and zone-wise vacancy distributions are given in the official notification.
- 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
For post-wise and zone-wise vacancy details, refer to the official notification.
Who can apply
The notification specifies basic eligibility and other conditions that candidates must satisfy before applying.
- Educational Qualification: Class 10 pass or equivalent.
- Age Limit: 18 to 33 years.
- Nationality: Indian citizen (as per RRB rules).
- Candidates must meet required medical and physical standards.
- Candidates awaiting results are not eligible.
How to apply online
Applications must be submitted through the official RRB application portal. Candidates should complete registration, fill the application form, upload documents, pay the fee, and finally submit the form and print the confirmation page.
- Step 1: Registration — Visit the official portal, select your RRB region and the CEN-09/2025 Group D (Level-1) Recruitment, and complete basic registration details to receive a Registration ID and Password.
- Step 2: Fill Application Form — Login using registration credentials and enter personal, educational, and contact details.
- Step 3: Upload Documents — Upload photograph, signature and category certificate as required (specifications listed below).
- Step 4: Pay Application Fee — Pay the prescribed fee using available payment modes and note the fee refund policy.
- Step 5: Final Submit — Review all entries carefully, submit the application, and download/print the confirmation page.
Document specifications
The notification prescribes size and format requirements for uploaded documents.
| Document | Specifications |
|---|---|
| Photograph | 35mm × 45mm, JPG/JPEG, 15–40 KB |
| Signature | JPG/JPEG, 10–20 KB |
| Category Certificate | JPG/JPEG, 50–100 KB |
Application fee and refund policy
Application fees differ by category and the notification includes a refund policy linked to candidate attendance in the CBT.
| Category | 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 include Debit Card, Credit Card, Net Banking and UPI.
Documents required
Candidates should have scanned copies and credentials ready before starting the application process.
- Valid mobile number and email ID (OTP verified).
- Scanned photograph and signature.
- 10th Class (Matriculation) certificate.
- SC/ST certificate for free travel pass, if applicable.
Highlights
Key points to note about the RRB Group D Recruitment 2026.
- Total Vacancies: 21,997.
- Eligibility: 10th pass candidates eligible.
- Online applications are open on the official portal.
- Application fee refund is available after appearing in CBT as per category rules.
Official links
Candidates should use the official RRB portals and notification PDF for application and detailed information.
- Apply Online / Portal landing: https://www.rrbapply.gov.in/#/auth/landing
- Registration / Home: https://www.rrbapply.gov.in/#/auth/home
- Official Notification PDF: https://www.rrbapply.gov.in/assets/forms/CEN_09_2025_level_1.pdf
- RRB Official Website (example regional site): https://rrbchennai.gov.in/
