The Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) has released the RRB Group D Recruitment Notification 2026 notification for 22,195 vacancies. Candidates who have passed 10th class or ITI are eligible to apply online for these posts.
The online application process will begin on 20 February 2026 and the last date to apply is 02 March 2026. Eligible candidates can submit their applications through the official RRB website at rrbchennai.gov.in.
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 | 02.03.2026 (23:59 Hrs) |
| Fee Payment Last Date | 04.03.2026 (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
RRB Group D Recruitment Notification Eligibility Criteria
- 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 Recruitment Notification 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 |
Application Fee for RRB Group D Recruitment Notification 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 |
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) |
| Online Application Closing Date | 02.03.2026 (23:59 Hrs) |
| Fee Payment Last Date | 04.03.2026 (23:59 Hrs) |
| Application Modification Window (with Rs. 250/- fee) | 05.03.2026 to 14.03.2026 (23:59 Hrs) |
| Scribe Details Entry Window (for eligible PwBD candidates) | 15.03.2026 to 19.03.2026 |
| 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 |
Syllabus (Indicative)
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, Trigonometry, Elementary Statistics, Square Root, Age Calculations, Calendar and Clock, Pipes and Cistern.
General Intelligence & Reasoning
Analogies, Alphabetical and Number Series, Coding and Decoding, Mathematical Operations, Relationships, Syllogism, Jumbling, Venn Diagrams, Data Interpretation and Sufficiency, Conclusions and Decision Making, Similarities and Differences, Analytical Reasoning, Classification, Directions, Statement–Arguments and Assumptions.
General Science
Questions will be based on Physics, Chemistry, and Life Sciences of Class 10th (CBSE level).
General Awareness & Current Affairs
Science and Technology, Sports, Culture, Important Personalities, Economics, Politics, and other current national and international events.
Individual RRB Websites for Online Application:
| RRB Name | Railway Zone | Website |
| RRB Ahmedabad | Western Railway (WR) | www.rrbahmedabad.gov.in |
| RRB Ajmer | North Western Railway (NWR) | www.rrbajmer.gov.in |
| RRB Bengaluru | South Western Railway (SWR) | www.rrbbnc.gov.in |
| RRB Bhopal | West Central Railway (WCR) | www.rrbbhopal.gov.in |
| RRB Bhubaneswar | East Coast Railway (ECoR) | www.rrbbbs.gov.in |
| RRB Bilaspur | South East Central Railway (SECR) | www.rrbbilaspur.gov.in |
| RRB Chandigarh | Northern Railway (NR) | www.rrbcdg.gov.in |
| RRB Chennai | Southern Railway (SR) | www.rrbchennai.gov.in |
| RRB Gorakhpur | North Eastern Railway (NER) | www.rrbgkp.gov.in |
| RRB Guwahati | Northeast Frontier Railway (NFR) | www.rrbguwahati.gov.in |
| RRB Kolkata | Eastern Railway (ER) | www.rrbkolkata.gov.in |
| RRB Mumbai | Central Railway (CR) | www.rrbmumbai.gov.in |
| RRB Patna | East Central Railway (ECR) | www.rrbpatna.gov.in |
| RRB Prayagraj | North Central Railway (NCR) | www.rrbpryj.gov.in |
| RRB Ranchi | South Eastern Railway (SER) | www.rrbranchi.gov.in |
| RRB Secunderabad | South Central Railway (SCR) | www.rrbsecunderabad.gov.in |
RRB Group D Important Links
- Apply Online: Click here
- Official Notification PDF: Click here
- Official Website: Click here
Disclaimer
The information provided in this article regarding RRB Group D Recruitment and Syllabus is indicative in nature and has been prepared based on official notifications, previous recruitment patterns, and publicly available sources. The Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) may modify the syllabus, exam pattern, dates, or any other recruitment details at any time.
Candidates are strongly advised to refer to the official RRB notification and website for the most accurate, updated, and authoritative information. Our website does not take responsibility for any errors, omissions, or changes made by the recruiting authority.
Applicants should verify all details carefully before applying and preparing for the examination.
