RRB Group D Recruitment 2026 - Apply Online for 22195 Posts
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RRB Group D Recruitment 2025 (CEN 09/2025) – Apply Online for 22,195 Posts
Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) has released an official notification for the recruitment of 22195 Group D Posts. Interested and eligible candidates can apply Online through the official RRB website. The last date to submit the application form is 09-03-2026. In this article, you’ll find the RRB Group D Posts recruitment details, including eligibility criteria, age limit, salary structure, selection process, application steps, and direct links to the official notification and Online application form.
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 | 09.03.2026 (23:59 Hrs) |
Fee Payment Last Date | 11.03.2026 (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) | B1 |
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 Distribution (Sample - 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 posts distributed across NFR, NER, SCR, SR, SWR, WCR, ECR, ECoR, SECR, NWR, NCR, SER
Note: Detailed Railway Zone-wise and post-wise vacancy table available in Annexure-B of the official notification. Vacancies are provisional and may increase or decrease.
Eligibility Criteria for RRB Group D CEN 09/2025
Educational Qualification (as on 02.03.2026):
- 10th Pass (Matriculation/SSC/SSLC) from recognized Board, OR
- ITI (Industrial Training Institute) certificate from recognized institute, OR
- Equivalent qualification, OR
- National Apprenticeship Certificate (NAC) granted by National Council for Vocational Training (NCVT)
- Important: Candidates waiting for final results are NOT eligible to apply
- Diploma/Degree in Engineering will NOT be accepted in lieu of ITI/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 Notes:
- Candidates must ensure they are medically fit as per Indian Railway Medical Manual (IRMM) Vol. I Chapter 5
- LASIK surgery candidates NOT eligible for A2 & A3 medical standard posts (must submit declaration as per Annexure-VII)
- Different medical standards for Ex-Servicemen (Para 534 of IRMM)
- Candidates found medically unsuitable will NOT be given alternative appointment
Age Limit for RRB Group D CEN 09/2025 (as on 01.01.2026)
General Age Limits:
- Minimum Age: 18 years (Born on or before 01.01.2008)
- Maximum Age: 33 years for UR & EWS (Born on or after 02.01.1993)
- Maximum Age: 36 years for OBC-NCL (Born on or after 02.01.1990)
- Maximum Age: 38 years for SC/ST (Born on or after 02.01.1988)
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 Notes:
- If eligible for multiple relaxations, maximum relaxation will be given (NOT cumulative)
- SC/ST/OBC-NCL applying against UR vacancies: No age relaxation
- PwBD applying against UR vacancies: PwBD age relaxation applicable
- Maximum upper age limit (except Ex-Servicemen): 52 years
- Matriculation certificate is the ONLY acceptable proof of age
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: 09.03.2026 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) |
Extended Online Application Closing Date | 09.03.2026 (23:59 Hrs) |
Extended Fee Payment Last Date | 11.03.2026 (23:59 Hrs) |
Extended Application Modification Window (with Rs. 250/- fee) | 12.03.2026 to 21.03.2026 (23:59 Hrs) |
Scribe Details Entry Window (for eligible PwBD candidates) | 22.03.2026 to 26.03.2026 |
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:
- Objective type with multiple choices
- 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 actual exam
Minimum Qualifying Marks:
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, Alphabetical & 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, Life Sciences of 10th standard level (CBSE)
- General Awareness & Current Affairs: Science & Technology, Sports, Culture, Personalities, Economics, Politics, and other important subjects
Normalization: Marks will be normalized if CBT conducted in multiple sessions
Stage 2: Physical Efficiency Test (PET)
Shortlisting: 3 times the total vacancies (may vary) based on CBT merit
Nature: Qualifying (Mandatory to pass - marks not counted for final merit)
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 | |
Important PET Notes:
- Two-stage test: First weight carrying, then running (after recovery gap)
- Failing in weight carrying means elimination (no running test)
- Weight carrying involves lifting sandbag (without handle) from waist-height bench and carrying without dropping
- Candidates' responsibility to ensure medical fitness for PET - Railways not responsible for injuries
- Exemptions from PET:
- Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD) - must pass medical examination
- Course Completed Act Apprentices (CCAA)
- Ex-Servicemen (ExSM)
- Pregnant Candidates: Must submit self-declaration. If pregnant, PET deferred till 6 weeks post-confinement. Vacancy kept reserved.
Stage 3: Document Verification (DV)
- Shortlisting: 1:1 ratio of vacancies based on CBT merit + PET qualification
- Candidates must produce original certificates
- No additional time given - absence leads to candidature cancellation
- Scanned copies to be uploaded before DV at https://oirms-ir.gov.in/rrbdv
- Certificates must be in English/Hindi (translated version required otherwise)
- Hard copy of signed application form to be brought
Stage 4: Medical Examination (ME)
- Conducted by Railway Medical Authorities
- Must pass requisite medical fitness test as per IRMM
- Visual acuity standards strictly enforced
- Medical appeal option available (one final opportunity on payment)
- Candidates found medically unsuitable will NOT be given alternative appointment
Final Merit & Selection
- Based on CBT marks (after normalization if applicable)
- Subject to PET qualification, DV clearance, and medical fitness
- Post/Railway allotment as per candidate's preference, merit, medical fitness, and vacancy
- In case of tie: Older candidate ranked higher; if age also same, alphabetical order of name (A to Z)
- No right to appointment - RRB/RRC only recommends; appointment by Railway Administration
Individual RRB Websites for Online Application:
RRB Name | Railway Zone | Website |
RRB Ahmedabad | Western Railway (WR) | |
RRB Ajmer | North Western Railway (NWR) | |
RRB Bengaluru | South Western Railway (SWR) | |
RRB Bhopal | West Central Railway (WCR) | |
RRB Bhubaneswar | East Coast Railway (ECoR) | |
RRB Bilaspur | South East Central Railway (SECR) | |
RRB Chandigarh | Northern Railway (NR) | |
RRB Chennai | Southern Railway (SR) | |
RRB Gorakhpur | North Eastern Railway (NER) | |
RRB Guwahati | Northeast Frontier Railway (NFR) | |
RRB Kolkata | Eastern Railway (ER) | |
RRB Mumbai | Central Railway (CR) | |
RRB Patna | East Central Railway (ECR) | |
RRB Prayagraj | North Central Railway (NCR) | |
RRB Ranchi | South Eastern Railway (SER) | |
RRB Secunderabad | South Central Railway (SCR) |
RRB Group D Important Links
- Extended PDF: Click here
- Apply Online: Click here
- Official Notification PDF: Click here
- Official Website: Click here
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