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RRB Group D 2026 Recruitment

Railway Recruitment Board · Railway Recruitment Board (RRB)

Published 25 May 2026 · Updated 25 Jul 2026

Railway

Total Vacancies

32,000 Posts

Last Date to Apply

08 Jul 2026

Closed
Salary / Pay Scale

Level 1 of the 7th CPC Pay Matrix (₹18,000 starting)

Qualification

10th Pass, ITI

Railway Recruitment Board invites applications for Level 1 Group D posts including Track Maintainer, Helper, and Pointsman. Applications closing soon.

Organization

Railway Recruitment Board

Advt No.

RRB/GRP-D/2026/01

Post Name

Various Posts

Total Vacancies

32,000

Pay Scale

Level 1 of the 7th CPC Pay Matrix (₹18,000 starting)

Age Limit

18–33 years (as on 01 Jul 2026)

Apply Window

25 May 2026 – 08 Jul 2026

Exam Date

20 Aug 2026

Mode

online

Official Website

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Official Notification Document

Official Notification PDF Document

Hosted directly on rrbcdg.gov.in

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Eligibility Snapshot

Candidates with 10th Pass, ITI qualification are eligible to apply.

Qualification

Eligible States

Selection Process

Selection is through 3 stages.

  1. Computer Based Test (CBT)
  2. Physical Efficiency Test (PET)
  3. Document Verification & Medical Examination

Application Fee

Application fee varies by category — see the table below.

  • General / EWS₹500
  • OBC / EWS₹500
  • SC / ST / PwD₹250
  • Female₹250

Important Dates

Key dates for this recruitment are listed below.

  • Notification Release25 May 2026
  • Last Date to Apply08 Jul 2026
  • CBT Exam20 Aug 2026

How to Apply Step-by-Step for Railway Recruitment Board Recruitment 2026

Apply online at the official website before 08 Jul 2026 by following the steps below.

  1. Visit official website: Click Here
  2. Click on the Registration / Apply Online section.
  3. Fill in required personal and academic details.
  4. Upload scanned documents (Photo, Signature).
  5. Pay application fee and submit form.
  6. Download and print application copy for future reference.

Full Notification Details

About the Recruitment

RRB Group D 2026 is one of the largest recruitment drives of the year, opening 32,000 Level 1 posts including Track Maintainer, Helper/Assistant in various technical departments, and Pointsman across Indian Railways.

Eligibility Criteria

Candidates must have passed Class 10 or hold an ITI certificate from a recognised institution. Age must be between 18 and 33 years as on the cut-off date.

Selection Process

Selection involves a single Computer Based Test, followed by a Physical Efficiency Test for CBT-qualified candidates, and final document verification with a medical examination.

How to Apply

Apply through the RRB common application portal before the deadline — this is a high-volume recruitment and the application window will not be extended.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is there a physical test for RRB Group D?

Yes, candidates who clear the CBT must pass a Physical Efficiency Test involving running and weight-carrying/lifting standards specific to their gender category.

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Karmosandhan Editorial Desk

Content Editor & Govt Job Expert

Updated 25 Jul 2026

Source: Official Notification published on Railway Recruitment Board on 25 May 2026.

Disclaimer: Karmosandhan is an educational news portal and is not affiliated with any government body. All information provided is for educational and awareness purposes only. Please verify details from the official notification before applying.

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