The Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) has announced a massive recruitment drive for Group D posts in 2026. As per the short notification released through employment newspapers, around 22,000 vacancies will be filled across various railway departments.
📝 Online registration will start from 21st January 2026 at the official website 👉 https://www.rrbapply.gov.in/
📌 RRB Group D Recruitment 2026 – Overview
| 🔍 Details | 📄 Information |
|---|---|
| Exam Name | RRB Group D 2026 |
| Conducting Body | Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) |
| Total Vacancies | 22,000 |
| Post Name | Assistant, Track Maintainer, Assistant Loco Shed, Assistant Operations, Pointsman |
| Detailed Notification | By 21 January 2026 |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Application Dates | 21 Jan 2026 – 20 Feb 2026 |
| Age Limit | 18 to 33 Years |
| Selection Process | CBT, PET/PST, Document Verification, Medical Exam |
| Salary | ₹18,000/- (Level 1) |
| Official Website | www.rrbapply.gov.in |
🗓️ Important Dates
📍 Application Start Date: 21 January 2026
📍 Last Date to Apply: 20 February 2026
💰 Application Fee Details
| Category | Fee | 💸 Refund (After CBT) |
|---|---|---|
| Gen / OBC / EWS | ₹500/- | ₹400/- |
| SC / ST / EBC / Female / Transgender | ₹250/- | ₹250/- |
💳 Payment Mode:
Credit Card / Debit Card / Net Banking / Offline via E-Challan
🎂 Age Limit (As on 01.01.2026)
✔️ Minimum Age: 18 Years
✔️ Maximum Age: 33 Years
🔔 Age relaxation applicable as per government rules (see notification).
🧾 RRB Group D Vacancy 2026 – Post-wise Details
| 🔢 Sr. No. | Post Name | Department | Vacancies |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Assistant (Track Machine) | Engineering | 600 |
| 2 | Assistant (Bridge) | Engineering | 600 |
| 3 | Track Maintainer Gr. IV | Engineering | 11,000 |
| 4 | Assistant (P-Way) | Engineering | 300 |
| 5 | Assistant (TRD) | Electrical | 800 |
| 6 | Assistant Loco Shed (Electrical) | Electrical | 200 |
| 7 | Assistant Operations (Electrical) | Electrical | 500 |
| 8 | Assistant (TL & AC) | Electrical | 500 |
| 9 | Assistant (C & W) | Mechanical | 1,000 |
| 10 | Pointsman-B | Traffic | 5,000 |
| 11 | Assistant (S & T) | S & T | 1,500 |
| 🔸 Total | 22,000 |
🎓 RRB Group D Eligibility 2026
✔️ 10th Pass from a recognized board in India
✔️ OR ITI equivalent qualification
✔️ OR National Apprenticeship Certificate (NAC) granted by NCVT
📖 For complete eligibility details, refer to the official notification.
💼 RRB Group D Salary 2026
💵 Initial Salary: ₹18,000/- per month
📊 Pay Level: Level 1 (7th CPC Pay Matrix)
➕ Allowances: As per Government/Railway norms
🔗 Important Links
| 👉 Apply Online: | Click Here |
| 👉 Applicant Login: | Click Here |
| 👉 Download Short Notification: | Click Here |
| 📲 Join WhatsApp Channel: | Click Here |
| 📲 Join Telegram Channel: | Click Here |
| 👉 Official Website: | Click Here |
❓ FAQs – Railway Group D Recruitment 2026
Q1. What is the full form of CEN?
👉 Centralised Employment Notification
Q2. What is the last date to apply for RRB Group D 2026?
👉 20 February 2026
Q3. What is the age limit for RRB Group D Recruitment 2026?
👉 18 to 33 years (as on 01.01.2026)
Q4. What is the eligibility for Railway Group D posts?
👉 10th Pass / ITI / NAC (NCVT)
Q5. What is the salary of RRB Group D 2026?
👉 ₹18,000/- (Level 1, 7th CPC)
Q6. What is the helpline number for RRB Group D 2026?
📞 9592-001-188
📞 0172-565-3333