RRB Group D Notification 2026: Check vacancies out for 22000 posts

The short  RRB Group D Notification 2026 for one of the most regarded exams in the area of government exams has been released on 23 December 2025 and the registration willl starts from  21st January 2026. It is a wonderful opportunity for the candidates who have completed their 10th class to get into the Indian Railways. Railways Recruitment Board released 22000 new vacancies (expected) for the Level 1 posts across the country. 

RRB Group D Notification 2026 Out

On 23rd December 2025, the Railway Recruitment Board released the RRB Group D 2026 notification under CEN 09/2025, announcing 22,000 vacancies for Level 1 posts like Pointsman, Assistant, Track Maintainer, Assistant Loco Shed, and Assistant Operations. All the important details, including eligibility, application dates, exam pattern, and selection process, is cover in this blog.

RRB Group D 2026 Exam Highlights

The Railway Recruitment Board will be conducting the RRB Group D exam in three stages: CBT, PET, and document verification. The key highlights of the exam are given below:

RRB Group D Recruitment 2026- Important Dates ​​​​​​

All the important dates and information about the Railway Recruitment Board Group D will be  released along with official rrb group d notification on the website.

Here are the important dates related to the RRB Group D recruitment 2026

RRB Group D Mock Test

Railway RRB Group D Vacancy 2026

 The RRB Group D vacancies will be announced across all the railway zones for the posts of Pointsman, Assistant, Track Maintainer, Assistant Loco Shed, Assistant Operations, Assistant Operations, and Assistant TL & AC. There are 22000 vacancies (expected) for these posts, and the post-wise distribution has been given below:

Railway RRB Group D Vacancy Trend

The RRB held RRB Group D exams in 2018 and 2019 before 2025, among which, 2019 witnessed the highest number of vacancies, making it the largest recruitment year for Group D, whereas in 2025, the number has gone down.

Here's a quick year-wise comparison of the announced vacancies:

RRB Group D 2026 Application Form

After the release of the RRB Group D 2026 official notification PDF, the online application process for the RRB Group D recruitment started on 21st January 2026 to 20th February 2026. Candidates who applied for the Group D vacancies should keep checking the official websites for any new updates.

RRB Group D 2026 Application Fee

The RRB Group D 2026 application fee for different categories has been mentioned below.

Refund Amount (On Appearing For CBT)

The information about the refund amount on appearing in 1st stage (CBT) for different categories is given below:

RRB Group D Documents Required

The following documents must be kept handy while filling out the RRB Group D 2026 form:

• Candidate’s scanned passport-size photograph
• A scanned picture of the candidate’s signature.
• A scanned picture of the candidate’s 10th certificate or ITI certificate
• A scanned picture of the candidate’s government-issued ID proof (Aadhar Card, PAN Card, Driving License, or Passport is acceptable).
• Category certificate (if applicable).
• Disability certificate (if applicable).

Steps to Apply for Railway RRB Group D Recruitment 2026

The RRB Group D application process started from 21 January 2026 and continued till 20th February 2026. The steps to apply for the Railway RRB Group D Recruitment 2026:

1. Go to the official RRB website
2. Find “New Registration,” and click it
3. A new page will appear where you have to fill in basic details to generate your registration number and password.
4. Now, using the registration number and the password, log in.
5. Complete Part I (personal and educational details) and Part II (post preferences, exam language, ID, and bank details).
6. Upload the required documents like photo, signature, and category certificate (if applicable).
7. Pay the fee online via Net Banking, Card, UPI, or through an offline challan.
8. After payment, review the form carefully, accept the declaration, and submit the application.

RRB Group D Eligibility Criteria 2026

RRB Group D 2026 Eligibility Criteria

According to the RRB Group D 2026, the eligibility criteria is based on nationality, education, and age limit. Only the candidates who meet these criteria can apply for the RRB Group D recruitment. According to the recent notification, CCAA-certified candidates are also eligible for Railway Group D 2026.

Nationality:

To be eligible, a candidate must be:

• An Indian citizen,
• A Nepalese or Bhutanese citizen,
• A Tibetan refugee, arrived in India before 1st January 1962, or
• A person of Indian origin who migrated from Pakistan, Burma, Sri Lanka, Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, Zambia, Malawi, Zaire, Ethiopia, Afghanistan, or Vietnam to settle permanently in India.

RRB Group D Education Qualification

• Candidates must already have the Educational/Technical qualifications prescribed in the CEN from recognized Institute/University as on the last date 20th February 2026 for submission of online application.
• Diploma /Degree in Engineering will not be accepted in place of Course Completed Act Apprentices/ITI for the post of Level-1, unless otherwise specified.
• A Graduate Act apprentice will not be accepted in place of a Course Completed Act Apprenticeship (CCAA).
• Those awaiting results of their final examination of the prescribed minimum educational/technical qualification should not apply.

Medical Standards

After qualifying Stage 1 and Stage 2, candidates are required to go through a Medical Examination, which is conducted according to the Railway Administration's medical fitness standards. The standards are tabulated below:

Railway RRB Group D 2026 Selection Process

The RRB Group D recruitment process involves the following stages:

1. Computer-Based Test (CBT): This is a test to check proficiency in Maths, General Intelligence, Reasoning, and General Awareness.
2. Physical Efficiency Test (PET): This is the next stage, where your physical capability is checked through various activities like running and jumping.
3. Medical Examination: After PET, candidates undergo a medical check-up to prove that they are physically fit according to the fitness standards of the Railway Recruitment Board
4. Document Verification: All submitted documents will be verified to validate the details provided during the application process.

RRB Group D 2026 Level 1 Exam Pattern

The exam pattern can vary as RRB can conduct CBT in either a one-stage or multi-stage mode. In the written exam (CBT), there is a negative marking of 1/3rd marks for each incorrect answer.

Candidates must secure the minimum qualifying percentage to be shortlisted for the next stage are as follows:

• General (UR): 40%

• EWS: 40%

• OBC (Non-Creamy Layer), SC & ST: 30%

After clearing the CBT round, candidates undergo a Physical Efficiency Test (PET), which is then followed by Medical Examination and Document Verification processes.

The exam pattern for the CBT stage is given below:

RRB Group D 2026 - Medium of Exam

The RRB Group D 2026 exam will be conducted in multiple regional languages, including Assamese, Bengali, Gujarati, Kannada, Konkani, Malayalam, Manipuri, Marathi, Odia, Punjabi, Tamil, Telugu, and Urdu.

RRB Group D 2026 Syllabus

The RRB Group D Syllabus is released with the official RRB Group D notification, which mentions the subjects and topics that will be covered in the RRB Group D 2026 Exam. The detailed syllabus for the RRB Group D post is given below.

RRB Group D 2026 Salary Structure

The salary for RRB Group D posts ranges between ₹22,500 and ₹25,380 per month, based on a basic pay of ₹18,000 as per the 7th Pay Commission. In addition to the basic pay, employees also enjoy various benefits and allowances.

A complete breakdown of RRB Group D salary structure is provided below.

RRB Group D 2026 Exam Analysis and Questions

To be able to crack the RRB Group D 2026, aspirants should go through the previous year's question papers. We have analyzed the previous years' question papers for your convenience.

Here’s the subject-wise complete breakdown of the questions and the topics that have appeared previously:

List of RRBs/RRCs

Below is the complete list of RRBs/RRCs participating in the RRB Group D 2026 recruitment drive:

Railway RRB Group D 2026 Exam Centres

RRB Group D Exam takes place in the country in various regions and cities, so that candidates can choose their preferred city. Here’s the complete list of regions and cities:

RRB Group D 2026 Admit Card

The RRB Group D 2026 Admit cards will be released 10 to 12 days before the date of the examination. After qualifying the Stage-1 (CBT), candidates will receive a separate admit card for Physical Efficiency Test (PET). Applicants download this admit card using their login credentials (Registration number, Roll Number, Date of Birth, and Password)

RRB Group D 2026 Answer Key

The answer key will be released by the RRB soon after the CBT is conducted. The provisional answer key is for the candidates to check their responses against the correct ones and allows them to raise objections against any answer by paying a nominal fee. After the objections are reviewed, the final answer key will be released.

RRB Group D 2026 Result

The Railway Recruitment Board will declare the CBT results to let all the applicants know who will be moving forward to the next round, which is the PET. After the PET round takes place, candidates will be shortlisted for the Medical Examination and the Document Verification process.

RRB Group D 2026 Cut Off

While we anticipate the RRB Group D 2026 cut-off, let’s go through the previous years’ cut-offs to understand the trends in the cut-offs and how they changed over time. This helps the aspirants set a score to target before appearing for the exam.

Let’s have a look at the RRB Group D Cut Off Region and Category-wise for the years 2018-19: