The Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) has invited online applications for the recruitment of various Level-1 posts (Group D) across different zones of Indian Railways. This massive recruitment drive includes 22,195 vacancies for roles such as Track Maintainer, Pointsman, and Assistant in various technical and non-technical departments.
Name of the post: Group D (Level-1) – Various Posts (Track Maintainer Grade IV, Pointsman, Assistant, etc.)
Post Date: January 30, 2026 (Notification Date)
Total Number of vacancies: 22,195 Posts
Mode of Application: Online
Application Fee:
For GEN/OBC/EWS: ₹500 (₹400 refundable after appearing in CBT)
For SC/ST/PWD/Female/Ex-SM/EBC: ₹250 (Full ₹250 refundable after appearing in CBT)
Payment Mode: Online (Debit Card, Credit Card, Net Banking, or UPI)
Age Limit (as on 01/01/2026):
Minimum Age: 18 Years
Maximum Age: 33 Years (General/EWS)
Note: Age relaxation applies (OBC: 3 years, SC/ST: 5 years, PwBD: 10-15 years).
Education Qualification: Candidates must have passed Class 10th (Matriculation) from a recognized board OR possess an ITI certificate (NCVT/SCVT) OR hold a National Apprenticeship Certificate (NAC).
Important Dates:
Detailed Notification Release: January 30, 2026
Application Start Date: January 31, 2026
Last Date to Apply Online: March 2, 2026 (11:59 PM)
Last Date for Fee Payment: March 4, 2026
Correction Window: March 5 to March 14, 2026
CBT Exam Date: Tentatively May/June 2026
Important Links :
• Notification : Click here
• Official Website : Click here
• Apply Online : Click here
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q1: What is the last date to apply for RRB Group D 2026? The last date to submit the online application is March 2, 2026, until 11:59 PM.
Q2: Can 10th-pass candidates apply for these posts? Yes, the minimum qualification is a 10th-grade pass or ITI/NAC certificate.
Q3: Is there any fee refund in the Railway Group D exam? Yes, candidates who appear for the Computer Based Test (CBT) will receive a partial refund (₹400 for General/OBC and ₹250 for Reserved categories) to their bank accounts.
Q4: What are the selection stages? The selection process involves a Computer Based Test (CBT), Physical Efficiency Test (PET), Document Verification (DV), and Medical Examination.
Q5: Can I apply for more than one RRB Zone? No, candidates are permitted to apply to only one RRB zone. Submitting multiple applications will lead to rejection.
