RRB Group D Recruitment 2026 – Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) has announced Group D Recruitment 2026 for a total of 22,195 vacancies across various railway zones.
Candidates who have passed 10th or ITI are eligible to apply for these posts. The online application process will begin on 20 February 2026 and will remain open until 02 March 2026. Interested applicants must submit their forms through the official RRB website, such as rrbchennai.gov.in or their respective regional RRB portal.
RRB Group D Recruitment 2025 (CEN 09/2025) – Apply Online for 22,195 Posts
Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) has issued the official notification for Group D Recruitment 2025 under Advertisement No. CEN 09/2025. A total of 22,195 vacancies have been announced across various railway zones.
Eligible and interested candidates can submit their applications through the official RRB regional websites. The last date to complete the online application process is 02 March 2026.
RRB Group D Recruitment CEN 09/2025 Overview
| Organization Name | Railway Recruitment Board (RRB), Ministry of Railways, Government of India |
| Post Name | Various Posts in Level 1 of 7th CPC Pay Matrix (14 different posts across various departments) |
| Total Vacancies | 22,195 Posts (across 16 Railway Zones) |
| Qualification | 10th Pass or ITI or Equivalent or National Apprenticeship Certificate (NAC) from NCVT |
| Age Limit | 18 to 33 years (as on 01.01.2026) |
| Application Fee | General/EWS/OBC-NCL: Rs. 500/- (Rs. 400/- refundable), SC/ST/PwBD/Female/ExSM/Transgender/Minorities/EBC: Rs. 250/- (refundable on appearing in CBT) |
| Apply Start Date | 31.01.2026 (00:00 Hrs) |
| Apply Last Date | 02.03.2026 (23:59 Hrs) |
| Fee Payment Last Date | 04.03.2026 (23:59 Hrs) |
| Apply Mode | Online Only |
| Official Website | www.indianrailways.gov.in, Official RRB websites (listed in notification) |
RRB Group D CEN 09/2025 Post-wise Vacancy Details
| Post Name | Department | Medical Standard |
| Track Maintainer-IV | Engineering (P Way) | B1 |
| Pointsman B | Traffic | A2 |
| Assistant (S & T) | Signal & Telecommunication | B1 |
| Assistant TRD | Electrical (TRD) | B1 |
| Assistant Operations (Electrical) | Electrical (General Services/Workshop/Diesel Shed) | B1/C1 |
| Assistant Carriage & Wagon | Mechanical | B1 |
| Assistant Track Machine | Engineering (Track Machine) | A3 |
| Assistant TL & AC | Electrical (General Services) | |
| Assistant Loco Shed (Electrical) | Electrical (Electrical Shed/Diesel Shed) | B1 |
| Assistant Bridge | Engineering (Bridge) | B1 |
| Assistant P.Way | Engineering (P Way) | B1 |
| Various other Assistant posts | Electrical, S&T, Engineering, Mechanical | A2/A3/B1/C1 |
| TOTAL VACANCIES: 22195 Posts | ||
Railway Zone-wise Vacancy Distribution – RRB Group D (CEN 09/2025)
As notified by the Railway Recruitment Board, the 22,195 Group D vacancies are distributed across multiple railway zones. Major zone-wise allocation (sample) is given below:
🔹 Major Zones
- Western Railway (Mumbai): 3,166 Posts
- Northern Railway (Delhi): 3,537 Posts
- Central Railway (Mumbai): 2,157 Posts
- Eastern Railway (Kolkata): 1,078 Posts
🔹 Other Zones
Remaining vacancies are distributed among:
NFR, NER, SCR, SR, SWR, WCR, ECR, ECoR, SECR, NWR, NCR, and SER.
Note: The detailed zone-wise and post-wise vacancy table is available in Annexure-B of the official notification. Vacancies are provisional and may increase or decrease as per administrative requirements.
Eligibility Criteria for RRB Group D (CEN 09/2025)
Educational Qualification (As on 02 March 2026)
Candidates must have any one of the following:
- 10th Pass (Matriculation / SSC / SSLC) from a recognized Board
- ITI certificate from a recognized institute
- Equivalent qualification
- National Apprenticeship Certificate (NAC) issued by the National Council for Vocational Training (NCVT)
Important Points:
- Candidates awaiting final results are not eligible to apply.
- Diploma or Degree in Engineering will not be accepted in place of ITI or Course Completed Act Apprenticeship.
- Medical Standards:
| Medical Standard | Distant Vision | Near Vision |
| A-2 (e.g., Pointsman B) | 6/9, 6/9 without glasses (no fogging test) | Sn. 0.6, 0.6 without glasses |
| A-3 (e.g., Assistant Track Machine) | 6/9, 6/9 with/without glasses (power ≤ 2D) | Sn. 0.6, 0.6 with/without glasses |
| B-1 (Most posts) | 6/9, 6/12 with/without glasses (power ≤ 4D) | Sn. 0.6, 0.6 with/without glasses |
| C-1 | 6/12, 6/18 with/without glasses | Sn. 0.6, 0.6 with/without glasses |
Important Medical Guidelines – RRB Group D (CEN 09/2025)
As prescribed by the Railway Recruitment Board, candidates must strictly follow the medical fitness standards mentioned in the Indian Railway Medical Manual (IRMM), Volume I, Chapter 5.
🔹 Key Medical Instructions
- Candidates must be medically fit as per the standards defined in IRMM.
- Candidates who have undergone LASIK surgery are not eligible for posts requiring A2 and A3 medical standards. Such candidates must submit a declaration as per Annexure-VII.
- Separate medical standards are applicable for Ex-Servicemen (as per Para 534 of IRMM).
- Candidates declared medically unfit will not be offered any alternative appointment.
Applicants are advised to carefully review the medical standards before applying.
Age Limit for RRB Group D (CEN 09/2025)
(As on 01 January 2026)
🔹 General Age Criteria
- Minimum Age: 18 years
(Candidate must be born on or before 01.01.2008) - Maximum Age Limits:
- UR / EWS: 33 years
(Born on or after 02.01.1993) - OBC-NCL: 36 years
(Born on or after 02.01.1990) - SC / ST: 38 years
(Born on or after 02.01.1988)
- UR / EWS: 33 years
- Age Relaxation:
| Category | Age Relaxation |
| OBC-Non Creamy Layer (NCL) | 3 years |
| SC/ST | 5 years |
| PwBD (UR & EWS) | 10 years |
| PwBD (OBC-NCL) | 13 years (10+3) |
| PwBD (SC/ST) | 15 years (10+5) |
| Ex-Servicemen (UR & EWS) | 3 years (after deducting military service) |
| Ex-Servicemen (OBC-NCL) | 6 years (after deducting military service) |
| Ex-Servicemen (SC/ST) | 8 years (after deducting military service) |
| Group C/D Railway Staff (3+ years service) – UR/EWS | Up to 40 years |
| Group C/D Railway Staff (3+ years service) – OBC-NCL | Up to 43 years |
| Group C/D Railway Staff (3+ years service) – SC/ST | Up to 45 years |
| Female candidates (widowed/divorced/judicially separated) – UR | Up to 35 years |
| Female candidates (widowed/divorced/judicially separated) – OBC-NCL | Up to 38 years |
| Female candidates (widowed/divorced/judicially separated) – SC/ST | Up to 40 years |
| Course Completed Act Apprentices (CCAA) – UR/EWS | Maximum 3 years (extent of apprenticeship training) |
| CCAA – OBC-NCL | Maximum 6 years (including category relaxation) |
| CCAA – SC/ST | Maximum 8 years (including category relaxation) |
| Act Apprentices who commenced before age 25 – UR/EWS | Up to 35 years |
| Act Apprentices who commenced before age 25 – OBC-NCL | Up to 38 years |
| Act Apprentices who commenced before age 25 – SC/ST | Up to 40 years |
Important Age Relaxation Notes – RRB Group D (CEN 09/2025)
As per the guidelines issued by the Railway Recruitment Board, candidates must carefully note the following conditions regarding age relaxation:
- If a candidate is eligible for more than one category of relaxation, only the maximum applicable relaxation will be granted. Relaxations are not cumulative.
- SC/ST/OBC-NCL candidates applying against Unreserved (UR) vacancies will not be eligible for age relaxation.
- PwBD candidates applying against UR vacancies will still be entitled to PwBD age relaxation as per rules.
- The maximum upper age limit, except for Ex-Servicemen, shall not exceed 52 years after applying permissible relaxations.
- The Matriculation (10th) certificate is the only valid proof accepted for verification of date of birth. No other document will be considered.
- Application Fee for RRB Group D CEN 09/2025
| Category | Fee Amount | Refund |
| General, EWS, OBC-NCL (Male candidates not covered in Sl. 2) | Rs. 500/- | Rs. 400/- (after deducting bank charges) – on appearing in CBT |
| SC, ST, Ex-Servicemen, PwBD, Female, Transgender, Minorities, Economically Backward Class (EBC) | Rs. 250/- | Full Rs. 250/- (after deducting bank charges) – on appearing in CBT |
Payment Mode: Online only through Internet Banking, Debit/Credit Card, or UPI (all service charges borne by candidate)
Payment Deadline: 04.03.2026 up to 23:59 Hrs
Important Notes on Fee:
- Fee refund (minus bank charges) will be credited ONLY to Aadhaar-seeded bank account
- No refund for incomplete/rejected applications or candidates not appearing in CBT
- Applications without prescribed fee will be summarily rejected
- Minorities: Muslims, Christians, Sikhs, Buddhists, Jains, Zoroastrians (Parsis) – must submit affidavit at DV
- EBC: Family income < Rs. 50,000/- per annum (valid EBC certificate/BPL card/Izzat MST required)
- Note: EBC, EWS, and OBC are three DIFFERENT categories. EBC eligible for fee concession only (NOT job reservation)
- Important Dates for RRB Group D CEN 09/2025
| Event | Date & Time |
| Indicative Notice in Employment News | 27.12.2025 |
| Online Application Start Date | 31.01.2026 (00:00 Hrs) |
| Online Application Closing Date | 02.03.2026 (23:59 Hrs) |
| Fee Payment Last Date | 04.03.2026 (23:59 Hrs) |
| Application Modification Window (with Rs. 250/- fee) | 05.03.2026 to 14.03.2026 (23:59 Hrs) |
| Scribe Details Entry Window (for eligible PwBD candidates) | 15.03.2026 to 19.03.2026 |
| Computer Based Test (CBT) – Tentative | Will be notified on RRB websites |
| Physical Efficiency Test (PET) | Will be notified on RRC websites |
| Document Verification (DV) | Will be notified on RRC websites |
| Medical Examination (ME) | Will be notified on RRC websites |
Selection Process for RRB Group D CEN 09/2025
The recruitment consists of 4 successive stages:
Stage 1: Computer Based Test (CBT)
Duration: 90 minutes (120 minutes for candidates using scribe)
Total Questions: 100 (Each of 1 mark)
| Subject | Number of Questions |
| General Science | 25 |
| Mathematics | 25 |
| General Intelligence and Reasoning | 30 |
| General Awareness and Current Affairs | 20 |
| TOTAL | 100 Questions = 100 Marks |
Exam Pattern – RRB Group D (CEN 09/2025)
As prescribed by the Railway Recruitment Board, the selection begins with a Computer Based Test (CBT).
🔹 CBT Exam Pattern
- Objective type questions (Multiple Choice Questions)
- Questions available in English, Hindi, and 13 regional languages: Assamese, Bengali, Gujarati, Kannada, Konkani, Malayalam, Manipuri, Marathi, Odia, Punjabi, Tamil, Telugu, Urdu
- Negative Marking: 1/3 mark deducted for each wrong answer
- Section-wise distribution may vary slightly in the actual exam
Minimum Qualifying Marks
- UR: 40%
- EWS: 40%
- OBC-NCL: 30%
- SC: 30%
- ST: 30%
- PwBD: May be relaxed by 2 marks in case of shortage of candidates
Syllabus (Indicative)
🔹 Mathematics
Number System, BODMAS, Decimals, Fractions, LCM, HCF, Ratio & Proportion, Percentages, Mensuration, Time & Work, Time & Distance, Simple & Compound Interest, Profit & Loss, Algebra, Geometry, Trigonometry, Elementary Statistics, Square Root, Age Calculations, Calendar & Clock, Pipes & Cistern
🔹 General Intelligence & Reasoning
Analogies, Alphabet & Number Series, Coding-Decoding, Mathematical Operations, Relationships, Syllogism, Jumbling, Venn Diagram, Data Interpretation & Sufficiency, Conclusions & Decision Making, Similarities & Differences, Analytical Reasoning, Classification, Directions, Statement-Arguments & Assumptions
🔹 General Science
Physics, Chemistry, and Life Sciences based on 10th standard level (CBSE pattern).
🔹 General Awareness & Current Affairs
Science & Technology, Sports, Culture, Important Personalities, Economics, Politics, and other relevant national and international topics.
Note: If the CBT is conducted in multiple sessions, marks will be normalized.
Stage 2: Physical Efficiency Test (PET)
- Candidates will be shortlisted up to 3 times the total vacancies (may vary) based on CBT merit.
- PET is qualifying in nature.
- Candidates must pass PET, but its marks will not be counted in the final merit list.
| Candidate Type | Test 1: Weight Carrying | Test 2: Running |
| Male Candidates | Lift and carry 35 kg weight for 100 meters in 2 minutes (in one chance, without putting down) | Run 1000 meters in 4 minutes 15 seconds (in one chance) |
| Female Candidates | Lift and carry 20 kg weight for 100 meters in 2 minutes (in one chance, without putting down) | Run 1000 meters in 5 minutes 40 seconds (in one chance) |
| Transgender Candidates | Same relaxed standards as Female candidates | |
RRB Group D (CEN 09/2025) – Complete Selection & Reservation Guidelines
As notified by the Railway Recruitment Board, the recruitment process includes PET, Document Verification, Medical Examination, and final merit preparation. Below is a clear and structured summary.
🔹 Stage 2: Physical Efficiency Test (PET)
PET Structure
- Two-stage test:
- Weight Carrying
- Running Test (after recovery gap)
- Failing in weight carrying leads to direct elimination (running test not allowed).
- Sandbag must be lifted from waist-height bench and carried without dropping.
- Candidates are responsible for their own medical fitness. Railways will not be liable for injuries.
PET Exemptions
- PwBD (subject to medical fitness)
- CCAA (Course Completed Act Apprentices)
- Ex-Servicemen
- Pregnant candidates (PET deferred till 6 weeks post-confinement; vacancy reserved)
🔹 Stage 3: Document Verification (DV)
- Shortlisting in 1:1 ratio based on CBT merit + PET qualification.
- Candidates must bring original documents.
- No additional time granted if absent.
- Upload scanned copies in advance at: https://oirms-ir.gov.in/rrbdv
- Certificates must be in Hindi/English (translated copy required otherwise).
- Bring signed hard copy of application form.
🔹 Stage 4: Medical Examination (ME)
- Conducted by Railway Medical Authorities.
- Must meet IRMM medical standards.
- Strict visual acuity norms.
- One-time medical appeal allowed (with fee).
- Medically unfit candidates will not receive alternate posts.
🔹 Final Merit & Allotment
- Based on CBT marks (after normalization, if applicable).
- Subject to PET qualification, DV clearance, and medical fitness.
- Tie-breaking rule: Older candidate ranked higher; if same age, alphabetical order (A–Z).
- RRB recommends; final appointment issued by Railway Administration.
🔹 Reservation & Relaxation
Vertical Reservation
SC, ST, OBC-NCL, EWS
Horizontal Reservation
ExSM, CCAA, PwBD
OBC-NCL Rules
- Certificate issued between 01.04.2025 and 02.03.2026.
- Must belong to Central OBC list (ncbc.nic.in).
- Creamy Layer self-declaration mandatory (Annexure IIA).
- State OBC only (not in Central list) – not eligible for reservation.
EWS Criteria
- Family income < ₹8 lakh (FY 2024-25).
- Property limits as prescribed (land/flat/plot restrictions).
- Valid Income & Asset Certificate required (Annexure III).
PwBD Conditions
- Minimum 40% benchmark disability.
- Certificate as per RPwD Rules 2024 with UDID.
- Temporary disability not eligible.
- Suitable posts listed in Annexure-A.
Ex-Servicemen (ExSM)
- Valid certificate from Zila Sainik Board.
- Serving personnel (within 1 year of discharge) eligible with NOC.
- If already employed using ExSM quota, not eligible for ExSM reservation (only age relaxation).
CCAA (Railway Establishments)
- Apprenticeship completed by 02.03.2026.
- NAC certificate mandatory.
- 1/3rd NCVT marks weightage added to CBT marks (higher score considered).
- Exempted from PET.
🔹 Important Application Rules
- Only one application allowed. Multiple applications = rejection + debarment.
- Choose only one RRB/Zone (cannot change later).
- Aadhaar-based authentication strongly recommended.
- Aadhaar-seeded bank account required for refund.
- Application modification window: 05.03.2026 to 14.03.2026 (₹250 per modification).
🔹 Exam Day Restrictions
Not Allowed:
Mobile phones, watches, Bluetooth devices, calculators, books, belts, handbags, water bottles, food items, writing material.
- Only e-call letter allowed inside exam hall.
- Pen provided at center.
- No cloak room facility.
- Avoid applying henna (affects biometric capture).
🔹 Strict Warning
- Life-time debarment for unfair means, impersonation, forgery.
- Provisions of The Public Examinations (Prevention of Unfair Means) Act, 2024 applicable.
- RRB does not appoint agents. Selection is purely merit-based.
Individual RRB Websites for Online Application:
| RRB Name | Railway Zone | Website |
| RRB Ahmedabad | Western Railway (WR) | www.rrbahmedabad.gov.in |
| RRB Ajmer | North Western Railway (NWR) | www.rrbajmer.gov.in |
| RRB Bengaluru | South Western Railway (SWR) | www.rrbbnc.gov.in |
| RRB Bhopal | West Central Railway (WCR) | www.rrbbhopal.gov.in |
| RRB Bhubaneswar | East Coast Railway (ECoR) | www.rrbbbs.gov.in |
| RRB Bilaspur | South East Central Railway (SECR) | www.rrbbilaspur.gov.in |
| RRB Chandigarh | Northern Railway (NR) | www.rrbcdg.gov.in |
| RRB Chennai | Southern Railway (SR) | www.rrbchennai.gov.in |
| RRB Gorakhpur | North Eastern Railway (NER) | www.rrbgkp.gov.in |
| RRB Guwahati | Northeast Frontier Railway (NFR) | www.rrbguwahati.gov.in |
| RRB Kolkata | Eastern Railway (ER) | www.rrbkolkata.gov.in |
| RRB Mumbai | Central Railway (CR) | www.rrbmumbai.gov.in |
| RRB Patna | East Central Railway (ECR) | www.rrbpatna.gov.in |
| RRB Prayagraj | North Central Railway (NCR) | www.rrbpryj.gov.in |
| RRB Ranchi | South Eastern Railway (SER) | www.rrbranchi.gov.in |
| RRB Secunderabad | South Central Railway (SCR) | www.rrbsecunderabad.gov.in |
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