The Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) has officially announced the RRB Group D Recruitment Notification 2026, offering a total of 22,195 vacancies across various positions. Candidates who have successfully completed their 10th standard or hold an ITI qualification are eligible to apply for these posts.
The online registration process will start from 20 February 2026, and interested applicants can submit their forms until 02 March 2026. Eligible candidates are required to apply through the official RRB website, rrbchennai.gov.in.
RRB Group D Recruitment Notification 2026 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 Recruitment Notification 2026 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 2026 Eligibility Criteria
- Candidates must have passed 10th Class (Matriculation/SSC/SSLC) from a recognized board, or
- Possess an ITI (Industrial Training Institute) certificate from a recognized institute, or
- Hold any equivalent qualification, or
- Have a National Apprenticeship Certificate (NAC) issued by the National Council for Vocational Training (NCVT).
Important Note:
- Applicants who are awaiting their final results are not eligible to apply.
- Diploma or Degree in Engineering will not be considered as a substitute for ITI or 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:
- Applicants must meet the required medical fitness standards as outlined in the Indian Railway Medical Manual (IRMM), Volume I, Chapter 5.
- Candidates who have undergone LASIK surgery are not eligible for posts under A2 and A3 medical categories and must submit a declaration as specified in Annexure-VII.
- Separate medical guidelines apply to Ex-Servicemen, as per Para 534 of the IRMM.
- Candidates declared medically unfit will not be considered for any alternative appointment.
Age Limit for RRB Group D Recruitment Notification 2026 CEN 09/2025 (as on 01 January 2026)
General Age Criteria:
- Minimum Age: 18 years (Candidates must be born on or before 01 January 2008)
- Maximum Age:
- UR/EWS: 33 years (Born on or after 02 January 1993)
- OBC-NCL: 36 years (Born on or after 02 January 1990)
- SC/ST: 38 years (Born on or after 02 January 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 2026 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 Recruitment Notification 2026 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 |
RRB Group D Syllabus (Indicative)
Mathematics
The topics covered in this section include the Number System, BODMAS rules, Decimals and Fractions, Least Common Multiple (LCM) and Highest Common Factor (HCF), Ratio and Proportion, Percentage calculations, Mensuration, Time and Work, Time and Distance, Simple and Compound Interest, Profit and Loss, Fundamental concepts of Algebra and Geometry, Trigonometry, basic Statistical methods, Square Roots, problems related to Age, Calendar and Clock, and Pipes and Cisterns.
General Intelligence and Reasoning
This section includes topics such as Analogies, Alphabet and Number Series, Coding-Decoding techniques, Mathematical Operations, Blood Relations, Syllogism, Rearrangement of letters or words (Jumbling), Venn Diagrams, Data Interpretation and Sufficiency, Decision Making, Similarities and Differences, Analytical Reasoning, Classification, Direction Sense, and Statement-based questions (such as Arguments and Assumptions).
General Science
The questions will be based on Physics, Chemistry, and Life Sciences at the level of the 10th standard (as per the CBSE syllabus).
General Awareness and Current Affairs
This section includes topics such as Science and Technology, Sports, Culture, Important Personalities, Economy, Politics, and major national and international current 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 |
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Disclaimer
The details provided in this article regarding the RRB Group D Recruitment and its syllabus are for informational purposes only. The content has been prepared using official announcements, past recruitment trends, and other publicly accessible sources. However, the Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) has the authority to make changes to the syllabus, exam pattern, important dates, or any other recruitment-related information at any time.
Candidates are advised to regularly check the official RRB notification and website to stay updated with the latest and most accurate information. This website will not be held responsible for any discrepancies, errors, or modifications made by the official authority.
Applicants are encouraged to verify all the information carefully before submitting their application and while preparing for the examination.
