The Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) has officially announced a massive recruitment campaign under Centralised Employment Notice CEN 09/2025, opening up 22,195 vacancies for Level-1 Group D positions across various railway zones in India. This national-level recruitment process targets technical and non-technical structural roles, inviting applications from both 10th-pass candidates and ITI certificate holders. Following the completion of the online registration process, the board is tentatively preparing to conduct the Computer-Based Test (CBT) in August 2026. In this ultimate guide, we have provided an in-depth breakdown of the RRB Group D 2026 selection process, complete post-wise vacancies, medical requirements, full syllabus details, and physical efficiency tracking metrics. Read on to optimize your strategy and stay ahead of the competition!
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Ongoing / Upcoming
National Based Cycle
RRB Group D Recruitment 2026: Exam Date, Level-1 Posts & 22,195 Vacancies
Railway Recruitment Board Level-1 (Group D) Recruitment 2026
✅ Railway Recruitment Board (RRB)`
👥 22195 Posts 💰 Rs. 18,000 Initial Pay Scale plus allowance brackets 🎓 10th Pass or ITI from institutions recognized by NCVT/SCVT or equivalent 📅 Age: 18 to 33 years 📍 All India (Posted across diverse Railway Zones)
Exam Overview
Exam Name
RRB Group D
Full Name
Railway Recruitment Board Level-1 (Group D) Recruitment 2026
Conducting Body
Railway Recruitment Board (RRB)`
Exam Level
National
Frequency
Based Cycle
Total Posts
22195
Salary/Pay Scale
Rs. 18,000 Initial Pay Scale plus allowance brackets
Eligibility
10th Pass or ITI from institutions recognized by NCVT/SCVT or equivalent
Age Limit
18 to 33 years
Nationality
Indian Citizen
Location
All India (Posted across diverse Railway Zones)
Status
Ongoing / Upcoming
Important Dates
📢 Notification
30 January 2026
🟢 Apply Start
31 January 2026
🔴 Apply Ends
9 March 2026
📝 Exam Date
August 2026
📑 Admit Card
4 days before the exam date
🔴 Deadline has passed for this exam.
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Full Notification Details
Eligibility Criteria
Education
10th Pass or ITI from institutions recognized by NCVT/SCVT or equivalent
Age Limit
18 to 33 years
Nationality
Indian Citizen
Location
All India (Posted across diverse Railway Zones)
Age Relaxation
SC / ST
5 years
OBC (Non-Creamy Layer)
3 years
PwBD Categories
10 years
Exam Pattern
4 Sections Mathematics
25 Questions: 25 Questions
General Intelligence & Reasoning
25 Questions: 30 Questions
General Awareness & Current Affairs
25 Questions: 20 Questions
Total Duration: 90 Minutes
25 Questions: Negative Marking: 1/3rd of marks deducted for incorrect answers
Selection Process
1Computer-Based Test (CBT)
2Physical Efficiency Test (PET)
3Document Verification & Medical Examination