Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) has opened the online application process for the Group D (Level-1) recruitment 2026, inviting eligible Class 10 pass candidates to apply for 21,997 vacancies through the official portal; key dates include the start of applications on 31 January 2026 and the application deadline on 02 March 2026 (11:59 PM), with detailed eligibility, fee structure, document specifications and application steps provided below.
Application schedule and important dates
The official recruitment timeline specifies notification release, application windows, fee payment deadlines, and correction periods to guide candidates through the process.
| 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 |
Who is eligible
Eligibility criteria for RRB Group D Recruitment 2026 define the educational, age, nationality and medical requirements 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 their Class 10 results are not eligible.
Vacancies and post names
The recruitment covers a total of 21,997 Group D (Level-1) posts across multiple categories and functional roles in the railways.
- 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
Post-wise and zone-wise vacancy details are available in the official notification.
Steps to apply online
Candidates should follow the prescribed online application steps on the official portal, completing registration, form filling, document upload, fee payment and final submission.
- Step 1: Registration – Visit the official portal, select the respective RRB region and register under CEN-09/2025 Group D (Level-1) Recruitment to receive Registration ID and Password via SMS/Email.
- Step 2: Fill application form – Log in with registration credentials and enter personal, educational and contact details carefully.
- Step 3: Upload documents – Upload scanned photograph, signature and category certificate as per specifications.
- Step 4: Pay application fee – Pay the applicable fee using the available payment modes.
- Step 5: Final submit – Review all entries, submit the application and download/print the confirmation page.
Document upload specifications and required documents
Applicants must upload scanned images in specified formats and sizes; certain core documents are mandatory for successful submission.
| Document | Specification |
|---|---|
| Photograph | 35mm × 45mm, JPG/JPEG, 15–40 KB |
| Signature | JPG/JPEG, 10–20 KB |
| Category Certificate | JPG/JPEG, 50–100 KB |
Required documents include a valid mobile number and email ID (OTP verified), scanned photograph and signature, Class 10 (Matriculation) certificate, and SC/ST certificate where applicable (for travel pass or reservation benefits).
Application fee and refund policy
The notification specifies fee amounts by category, available payment modes and the refund policy applicable after the computer-based test (CBT).
- Fee: SC / ST / Ex-Servicemen / Female / Transgender / Minority / EBC – ₹250; 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.
Key highlights
The recruitment campaign represents one of the significant railway hiring drives for 2026 with streamlined online application facilities and a large number of Level-1 vacancies.
- Total vacancies: 21,997.
- Eligibility: 10th pass candidates eligible.
- Online applications are open via the official portal.
- Fee refund offered after appearance in the CBT.
Official links for candidates
Candidates should use the official RRB portals and the notification PDF for authoritative details, application access and updates.
