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 began on 31 January 2026 and the last date to apply is 02 March 2026 (11:59 PM). Eligible candidates who have passed Class 10 and meet the prescribed age, medical and other criteria can apply online through the official portal and should review the notification, fee structure and document requirements before submission.
Important Dates
The recruitment timeline includes notification release, application window, fee payment deadline and subsequent windows for corrections and scribe details.
| 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 and Posts
The recruitment covers multiple Group D posts across RRB zones, totaling 21,997 vacancies. Post-wise and zone-wise vacancy details are provided 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
Eligibility and Other Conditions
Candidates must meet the educational, age, nationality and medical/physical standards specified by RRB to be eligible to apply.
- Educational Qualification: Class 10 pass or equivalent.
- Age Limit: 18 to 33 years (as per RRB rules).
- Nationality: Indian citizen (as per RRB rules).
- Must meet required medical and physical standards.
- Candidates awaiting results are not eligible.
Application Fee and Refund Policy
Application fees differ by category and refunds are provided after appearing in the Computer Based Test (CBT) according to the category-specific policy.
- Fee: SC / ST / Ex-Servicemen / Female / Transgender / Minority / EBC — ₹250.
- Fee: 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.
Documents Required
Applicants should have specified documents and scanned files ready before starting the online application to ensure smooth submission.
- Valid mobile number and email ID (OTP verified).
- Scanned photograph and signature as per specifications.
- 10th Class (Matriculation) certificate.
- SC/ST certificate for free travel pass (if applicable).
Document Specifications
The notification lists file size and format requirements for photograph, signature and category certificate uploads; candidates must follow these specifications while uploading documents online.
| Document | Specifications |
|---|---|
| Photograph | 35mm × 45mm, JPG/JPEG, 15–40 KB |
| Signature | JPG/JPEG, 10–20 KB |
| Category Certificate | JPG/JPEG, 50–100 KB |
How to Apply
Applicants must register on the official portal, complete the application form, upload documents, pay the fee and submit the confirmation page. The registration and application must be completed within the specified timelines.
- Step 1 — Registration: Visit the official portal, select the RRB region and choose “CEN-09/2025 Group D (Level-1) Recruitment”; enter basic details to receive Registration ID and password.
- Step 2 — Fill Application Form: Log in using registration credentials and enter personal, educational and contact details carefully.
- Step 3 — Upload Documents: Upload photograph, signature and category certificate as per specifications.
- Step 4 — Pay Application Fee: Pay using available online modes and note the fee refund policy.
- Step 5 — Final Submit: Review all details, submit the application and download/print the confirmation page.
Official Links
Candidates should use the official application portal and notification PDF for authoritative information and to complete the online application process.
- Apply Online: https://www.rrbapply.gov.in/#/auth/landing
- Application Home/Login: https://www.rrbapply.gov.in/#/auth/home
- Official Notification (PDF): https://www.rrbapply.gov.in/assets/forms/CEN_09_2025_level_1.pdf
- RRB Chennai Official Website: https://rrbchennai.gov.in/
