Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) has opened the online application process for RRB Group D (Level-1) Recruitment 2026 for 21,997 vacancies. Candidates with a Class 10 pass who meet the age, eligibility and medical standards can apply online; this article summarises vacancy details, eligibility criteria, application steps, document requirements, fee structure, important dates and official links for candidates.
Vacancy and basic eligibility
The recruitment advertises a total of 21,997 Group D (Level-1) posts across multiple categories and zones. Eligibility and basic criteria for applicants are described below.
- Number of vacancies: 21,997.
- Educational qualification: Class 10 pass or equivalent.
- Age limit: 18 to 33 years (as per RRB rules).
- Nationality: Indian citizen (as per RRB rules).
- Other requirements: Candidates must meet required medical and physical standards; candidates awaiting results are not eligible.
Post-wise positions
The recruitment includes a range of Track/Works/Technical and operational posts. Candidates should consult the official notification for detailed zone-wise and post-wise vacancy distribution.
- 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
Important dates
The announcement provides a schedule of key events for the recruitment. Candidates should refer to the official notification and application portal for any updates or corrigenda.
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Detailed notification released | 30 January 2026 |
| Apply online starts | 31 January 2026 |
| Last date to apply online (as listed in the detailed table) | 09 March 2026 (11:59 PM) |
| Last date for fee payment | 11 March 2026 (11:59 PM) |
| Correction / modification window | 12 – 21 March 2026 |
| Scribe details submission | 22 – 26 March 2026 |
Note: another line in the announcement references a last date of 02 March 2026 (11:59 PM). Candidates should confirm the final deadline on the official application portal and the official notification.
How to apply online
Candidates must complete a multi-step online application on the official RRB portal. Steps provided in the announcement are summarised below.
- Step 1: Registration — Visit the official portal and select the respective RRB region, then choose the CEN-09/2025 Group D (Level-1) Recruitment to register. After entering basic details (name, DOB, mobile number, email), applicants will receive a Registration ID and password via SMS/Email. Official registration link: https://www.rrbapply.gov.in/#/auth/home.
- Step 2: Fill application form — Login with registration credentials and enter personal, educational and contact details carefully.
- Step 3: Upload documents — Upload photograph, signature and category certificate as required (specifications listed below).
- Step 4: Pay application fee — Pay the applicable fee via debit/credit card, net banking or UPI.
- Step 5: Final submit — Review all details, submit the application and download/print the confirmation page.
Document specifications
The announcement specifies file size and format requirements for uploads. Candidates must ensure uploaded files meet these specifications.
| Document | Specification |
|---|---|
| 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
The announcement lists fee amounts by category and a refund policy linked to CBT attendance.
- Fee for SC / ST / Ex-Servicemen / Female / Transgender / Minority / EBC: ₹250.
- Fee for all other candidates: ₹500.
- Fee refund policy: ₹400 refunded to 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.
Documents required at the time of application
Candidates must have the following documents and details ready before beginning the application.
- Valid mobile number and email ID (OTP verified).
- Scanned photograph and signature per specifications.
- 10th Class (Matriculation) certificate.
- SC/ST certificate (if applicable, for travel pass or reservation benefits).
Where to find the official notification and apply
All applications and detailed instructions are available on the RRB application portal and official notification PDF. Candidates should use the official links below to apply and to download the notification.
- Apply online / official application portal: https://www.rrbapply.gov.in/#/auth/landing
- Official notification PDF: https://www.rrbapply.gov.in/assets/forms/CEN_09_2025_level_1.pdf
- RRB Chennai (official RRB website reference): https://rrbchennai.gov.in/
- Result information reference: https://bharatresulthub.com/category/result/
Final note
Candidates should verify all details, deadlines and zone-wise vacancy distribution in the official notification and on the application portal. Use the official RRB application portal and notification PDF for authoritative instructions and updates.
