Railway RRB Group D Recruitment 2026: Apply Online for 22195 Level-1 Posts

📅 Posted: 31/01/2026 📝 Updated: 04/03/2026

Total Vacancy 22195

Salary Level-1 (₹18,000 - ₹56,900) [Approx. ₹28k - ₹32k/Month In-Hand]

Location All India

Last Date 09/03/2026

Short Information: The Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) has officially released the detailed recruitment notification (CEN No. 09/2025) for 22195 Group D (Level-1) posts including Track Maintainer, Pointsman, and various Assistants. This is a massive opportunity for candidates having 10th Pass or ITI qualifications to secure a government job in Indian Railways. Interested and eligible candidates can apply online from 31 January 2026 to 09 March 2026 through the official regional RRB websites.

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Important Dates

Notification Released	31/01/2026
Application Begin	31/01/2026
Last Date to Apply	09/03/2026 (11:59 PM)
Pay Exam Fee Last Date	11/03/2026
Correction Window	12/03/2026 to 21/03/2026
Exam City Details	To be notified
Exam Date (CBT)	To be notified
Admit Card Available	4 Days Prior to Exam

Application Fee

General / OBC / EWS	₹500 (₹400 Refunded after CBT)
SC / ST / PwBD / Female / Transgender	₹250 (₹250 Refunded after CBT)
Ex-Servicemen / EBC Candidates	₹250 (₹250 Refunded after CBT)

Payment: Online (Debit Card/Credit Card/Net Banking/UPI)

Vacancy Details & Age Limit

Age Limit: 18 to 33 Years for UR/EWS (as on 01/01/2026)

(SC/ST: 5 Years, OBC-NCL: 3 Years, PwBD: 10 Years)

Post Name	Total Posts	Eligibility
Various Posts in Level 1 (Group D)	22195	10th Class Pass OR ITI from NCVT/SCVT OR Equivalent OR National Apprenticeship Certificate (NAC) granted by NCVT.
Total Vacancy	22,195

RRB Zone Wise Vacancy Details (CEN 09/2025)

RRC Name	UR	SC	ST	OBC	EWS	Total
Northern Railway (New Delhi)	1494	553	267	954	365	3,633
Western Railway (Mumbai)	1163	407	186	798	288	2,842
Central Railway (Mumbai)	914	318	171	407	202	2,012
North East Frontier Railway (Guwahati)	715	265	137	480	183	1,780
South East Central Railway (Bilaspur)	516	184	66	284	142	1,192
Eastern Railway (Metro Kolkata)	468	157	129	297	129	1,180
North Eastern Railway (Gorakhpur)	531	168	106	268	104	1,177
North Central Railway (Allahabad)	570	152	84	271	99	1,176
West Central Railway (Jabalpur)	605	174	82	163	171	1,195
Southern Railway (Chennai)	430	155	90	244	108	1,027
South Central Railway (Secunderabad)	376	151	130	258	101	1,016
East Central Railway (Hajipur)	405	148	59	266	98	976
North Western Railway (Jaipur)	483	150	47	185	101	966
South Eastern Railway (Kolkata)	364	158	84	245	104	955
East Coast Railway (Bhubaneswar)	324	137	57	196	91	805
South Western Railway (Hubli)	51	14	06	14	07	92
Total	9,409	3,291	1,701	5,330	2,293	22,024

Eligibility Criteria

Candidate must have passed 10th Class (High School) OR ITI from an NCVT/SCVT recognized institute.
Candidate must be a citizen of India.
Candidates appearing for final results of the educational qualification are not eligible to apply.

Pay Scale / Salary Structure

Post Name	Salary Level
Group D (Level-1)	Level-1 of 7th CPC (Initial Basic Pay ₹18,000/- plus Allowances)

Selection Process Steps

Computer Based Test (CBT)
Physical Efficiency Test (PET)
Document Verification (DV)
Medical Examination

Detailed Exam Pattern

CBT Exam Overview

Mode: Online (Computer Based Test).
Duration: 90 Minutes (120 Minutes for PwBD with Scribe).
Total Questions: 100 Objective Type MCQs.
Language: English, Hindi & Regional Languages.
Negative Marking: Yes, 1/3rd (0.33) marks will be deducted for each wrong answer.

CBT Subject Wise Exam Pattern

Subject	Questions	Marks
General Science	25	25
Mathematics	25	25
General Intelligence & Reasoning	30	30
General Awareness & Current Affairs	20	20
Total	100	100

Physical Efficiency Test (PET) Details

Gender	Weight Lifting	Running Task
Male Candidates	Lift and carry 35 kg of weight for 100 meters in 2 minutes.	Run 1000 meters in 4 minutes 15 seconds. (Only One Chance)
Female Candidates	Lift and carry 20 kg of weight for 100 meters in 2 minutes.	Run 1000 meters in 5 minutes 40 seconds. (Only One Chance)

Subject-wise Syllabus Topics

The standard of questions for the CBT will be generally in conformity with the 10th standard (CBSE) level.

📚 Mathematics

Number system, BODMAS, Decimals, Fractions, LCM/HCF, Ratio and Proportion, Percentages, Mensuration, Time and Work, Time and Distance, Simple and Compound Interest, Profit and Loss, Algebra, Geometry and Trigonometry, Elementary Statistics.

📚 General Intelligence & Reasoning

Analogies, Alphabetical and Number Series, Coding and Decoding, Mathematical operations, Relationships, Syllogism, Jumbling, Venn Diagram, Data Interpretation, Conclusions and Decision making.

📚 General Science

Physics, Chemistry, and Life Sciences of 10th standard level (CBSE).

📚 General Awareness

Current affairs in Science & Technology, Sports, Culture, Personalities, Economics, Politics.

How to Apply

Visit the Official Website at rrbapply.gov.in or your regional RRB website.
Click on the 'CEN 09/2025 Group D Level-1 Recruitment' link.
Complete the 'New Registration' using your name, date of birth, mobile number, email ID, and Aadhaar details.
Log in with your credentials and fill out the application form with personal, educational, and post preference details.
Upload scanned copies of your photograph, signature, and category certificate in the specified format.
Pay the application fee (₹500 for General/OBC and ₹250 for SC/ST/Female) via Debit/Credit Card, Net Banking, or UPI.
Submit the final form and strictly take a printout of the submitted application for future reference.

Fee Refund Information

Out of the fee of ₹500/-, an amount of ₹400/- shall be refunded duly deducting bank charges for UR/OBC candidates. For SC/ST/Female/PwBD candidates, the full fee of ₹250/- shall be refunded. The refund is strictly applicable ONLY to those candidates who appear for the CBT Exam.

Important Official Links

Apply Online	Click Here ↗
Download Date Extended Notice	Click Here ↗
Download Corrigendum 2 Notice	Click Here ↗
Download Corrigendum 1 Notice	Click Here ↗
Download Official Notification CEN No. 09/2025	Click Here ↗
Official Website	Click Here ↗

⚠️ Disclaimer Information provided here is for quick reference. Verify all details on the official website before taking action.

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🚀 Recruitment Overview

Quick Summary of the Notification

Organization	RRB
Post Name	Group D (Level-1 Various Posts)
Total Vacancy	22195
Salary	Level-1 (₹18,000 - ₹56,900) [Approx. ₹28k - ₹32k/Month In-Hand]
Job Location	All India
Apply Mode	Online
Last Date	09/03/2026
Official Website	Visit Website ↗

Common Questions (FAQs)

Q.1 What is the in-hand salary for RRB Group D? ▼

Ans: The post falls under Pay Level-1 of the 7th CPC with an initial basic pay of ₹18,000. After adding allowances like DA, HRA, Transport Allowance, and Night Duty Allowance, the starting in-hand salary is approximately ₹28,000 to ₹32,000 per month depending on the posting zone.

Q.2 What is the extended last date to apply for RRB Group D 2026? ▼

Ans: The last date to submit the online application form has been set to 09 March 2026 (up to 11:59 PM).

Q.3 Is there any negative marking in the RRB Group D Exam? ▼

Ans: Yes, there is a negative marking of 1/3rd mark for every incorrect answer in the Computer Based Test (CBT).

Q.4 Can 10th pass candidates apply for RRB Group D Level-1 Posts? ▼

Ans: Yes, candidates who have passed their 10th Standard (High School) from a recognized board, or possess an ITI/NAC certificate, are fully eligible to apply.

Q.5 What are the Physical Efficiency Test (PET) rules for Female Candidates? ▼

Ans: Female candidates must be able to lift and carry a 20 kg weight for 100 meters in 2 minutes without putting it down, and run 1000 meters in 5 minutes and 40 seconds.