RRB Group D Recruitment 2026 , Eligibility, Fee, Last Date, Apply Online, Railway Recruitment Board has released Notification for New Vacancy 2026 for 22000+ Post. RRB Group D Level-1 Recruitment 2026. RRB Group D Online Registration Form 2026 will start from 21 January 2026 (Tentative) to 20 February 2026 through the official website of the Authority. The candidates who are interested in the RRB Group D Bharti 2026, kindly read the full notification related to the RRB Group D Apply Online 2026. Check Eligibility, Application Fee, Age Limit, Salary, Selection Process, and all other information. All the details related to the RRB Group D Online Apply Registration Application Form 2026 Link are given below.
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RRB Group D Recruitment 2026 | Railway Group D new Vacancy 2026
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Important Dates for Group D Recruitment 2026
| Event | Date |
| Short Notification Release | December 23, 2025 |
| Detailed Notification PDF | January 20, 2026 |
| Apply Online Start Date | January 21, 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply Online | February 20, 2026 (11:59 PM) |
| Last Date for Fee Payment | February 20, 2026 |
Railway Group D Vacancy Details & Posts
The recruitment covers Level-1 posts in the 7th CPC Pay Matrix. The largest share of vacancies is for Track Maintainer Grade IV.
Total Vacancies: 22,000 (Approx.)
Key Posts: * Track Maintainer Grade IV (11,000 posts)
Pointsman-B (5,000 posts)
Assistant (S&T) (1,500 posts)
Assistant (C&W) (1,000 posts)
Assistant TRD (800 posts)
Assistant (Track Machine/Bridge) (600 each)
Assistant Operations/TL & AC (500 each)
Group-D Application Fees
- Gen/ OBC/ EWS : ₹500/-
- SC/ ST/ EBC/ Female/ Transgender : ₹250/-
Refund Amount (On Appearing For CBT)
- Gen/ OBC/ EWS : ₹400/-
- SC/ ST/ EBC/ Female/ Transgender : ₹250/-
RRB Group-D Age Limit
- Minimum Age: 18 Years.
- Maximum Age: 36 Years.
- Age Relaxation As Per Government Rules.
Railway Group-D Eligibility Criteria
To apply for these positions, candidates must meet the following requirements as of January 1, 2026:
Educational Qualification: * 10th Pass (Matriculation) from a recognized board.
OR ITI from institutions recognized by NCVT/SCVT.
OR National Apprenticeship Certificate (NAC) granted by NCVT.
Age Limit: 18 to 33 years.
Note: Age relaxation applies for SC/ST (5 years), OBC (3 years), and PwBD candidates as per government norms.
Medical Standards: Candidates must meet specific medical and visual standards (e.g., Distance Vision 6/9, 6/12 with or without glasses depending on the post).
How to Apply Railway Group D Form
Once the link is active on January 21, 2026, follow these steps:
Visit the official RRB application portal: rrbapply.gov.in.
Register using a valid Mobile Number and Email ID.
Verify your identity using Aadhaar (recommended for faster processing).
Fill in personal and academic details, upload required documents (Photo: 50–100 KB, Signature: 30–50 KB), and pay the application fee.
Application Fee: ₹500 for General/OBC (₹400 refundable after CBT) and ₹250 for SC/ST/Female/Ex-SM (fully refundable).
Group D Recruitment Selection Process
Selection Process
The recruitment will be conducted through the following stages:
Computer-Based Test (CBT): 100 Objective questions (Science, Math, Reasoning, and General Awareness).
Physical Efficiency Test (PET): Candidates must pass physical tasks (lifting weight and running).
Document Verification (DV)
Medical Examination
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| Download Short Notification | Click Here |
| Official Website | Click Her |
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