RRB Group D 2026 — 22195 Level-1 Posts, Exam Date Jald Aane Wali Hai!
Railway Group D ka intezaar kar rahe candidates ke liye bada update! Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) ne CEN 09/2025 ke tahat 22,195 Level-1 (Group D) vacancies ke liye recruitment process shuru kar di thi. Notification 31 January 2026 ko jari hui thi aur online applications 31 January se 9 March 2026 tak li gayi hain.
Ab application band ho gayi hai — exam date ka official announcement hone wala hai! Jo candidates apply kar chuke hain unhe abhi se taiyari shuru kar deni chahiye. Admit card exam se 7-10 din pehle RRB zone websites par upload hoga.
Is post mein RRB Group D 2026 ki poori jankari milegi — vacancies, salary, eligibility, exam pattern, syllabus, selection process, aur exam date kaise track karein.
🔔 Exam date abhi announce nahi hui — check karte rahein rrbapply.gov.in par!
Brinto.in par aur bhi railway jobs dekhein: RRB ALP 2026 — 11,127 Posts | RRB NTPC 2026 — Graduate CBT 2 | RRB Technician 2026 — 6565 Posts
RRB Group D 2026 — Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification Released | 31 January 2026 |
| Application Starts | 31 January 2026 |
| Application Last Date | 9 March 2026 (11:59 PM) |
| Fee Payment Last Date | 11 March 2026 |
| Application Modification Window | 12 March – 21 March 2026 |
| CBT Exam Date | To be announced — check rrbapply.gov.in |
| Admit Card | 7–10 days before exam |
| PET Schedule | After CBT result |
| Document Verification | After PET |
| Official Website | rrbapply.gov.in |
How to track exam date: RRB zone websites par "Latest Updates" section regularly check karein. SMS aur email bhi registered mobile/email par aayenge.
RRB Group D 2026 — Post-Wise Vacancies
| Post | Railway Zone | Vacancies |
|---|---|---|
| Track Maintainer (Group IV) | All 16 Zones | Major share |
| Pointsman-B | All Zones | Part of 22,195 |
| Assistant (P-Way) | All Zones | Part of 22,195 |
| Assistant (Bridge) | All Zones | Part of 22,195 |
| Assistant (TRD) | All Zones | Part of 22,195 |
| Assistant (Loco Shed) | All Zones | Part of 22,195 |
| Assistant (Operations & BD) | All Zones | Part of 22,195 |
| Assistant (TL & AC) | All Zones | Part of 22,195 |
| Assistant (S & T) | All Zones | Part of 22,195 |
| Assistant (C & W) | All Zones | Part of 22,195 |
| Total | 16 Railway Zones | 22,195 |
Zone-wise detailed vacancy distribution is available in Annexure-B of the official notification PDF at regional RRB websites.
RRB Group D 2026 — Eligibility Criteria
Educational Qualification
- 10th Pass (Matriculation / SSLC) from any recognised board
- OR ITI in relevant trade from NCVT/SCVT recognised institute
- OR National Apprenticeship Certificate (NAC) granted by NCVT
- OR Diploma / Degree in Engineering (over-qualified but eligible — will be considered at par with 10th+ITI)
Age Limit (as on 01 January 2026)
| Category | Age Limit |
|---|---|
| General / EWS | 18 to 33 years |
| OBC (NCL) | 18 to 36 years (+3 years) |
| SC / ST | 18 to 38 years (+5 years) |
| PwBD (General) | 18 to 43 years (+10 years) |
| PwBD (OBC) | 18 to 46 years |
| PwBD (SC/ST) | 18 to 48 years |
| Ex-Servicemen | Age relaxation as per govt rules |
| Women (only for specific posts) | Relaxation as per notification |
Nationality
Must be an Indian citizen or as defined by Government of India norms.
RRB Group D 2026 — Application Fee
| Category | Fee | Refund After CBT |
|---|---|---|
| General / OBC / EWS | ₹500 | ₹400 refunded |
| SC / ST / Women / PwBD / ESM / Transgender / Minorities / EBC | ₹250 | Full ₹250 refunded |
Fee refund CBT appear karne ke baad milegi. Net fee sirf ₹100 (General) ya free (reserved categories) padti hai!
RRB Group D 2026 — Salary & Perks
| Component | Details |
|---|---|
| Basic Pay | ₹18,000/month (Level-1, 7th CPC) |
| Estimated In-hand | ₹22,500 – ₹25,380/month |
| Annual Salary | ₹3 lakh – ₹5 lakh (approx) |
Additional Benefits:
- Dearness Allowance (DA)
- House Rent Allowance (HRA) — city ke hisaab se
- Transport Allowance (TA)
- Night Duty Allowance
- Overtime Pay
- Free / concessional railway travel passes (self + family)
- Medical facilities
- Pension (NPS)
Why Railway Group D is attractive: Railway mein promotions, increments aur overtime earnings ke saath salary time ke saath significantly badhti hai. Track Maintainer se Senior Section Engineer tak ka promotion path available hai!
RRB Group D 2026 — Selection Process
| Stage | Details |
|---|---|
| 1. CBT (Computer Based Test) | Single stage — 100 MCQs, 90 minutes, 1/3 negative marking |
| 2. PET (Physical Efficiency Test) | Qualifying only — Running, weightlifting |
| 3. Document Verification (DV) | Original documents verified |
| 4. Medical Examination | Railway medical standards ke according |
Important: PET ke liye CBT merit ke basis par 3x vacancies tak candidates shortlist kiye jaate hain. PET qualifying nature ka hai — PET marks merit mein count nahi hote!
Physical Efficiency Test (PET) Standards
For Male candidates:
- Should be able to lift and carry 35 kg of weight for a distance of 100 metres in 2 minutes in one chance without putting the weight down
- Should be able to run for 1000 metres in 4 minutes and 15 seconds in one chance
For Female candidates:
- Should be able to lift and carry 20 kg of weight for a distance of 100 metres in 2 minutes in one chance without putting the weight down
- Should be able to run for 1000 metres in 5 minutes and 40 seconds in one chance
RRB Group D 2026 — Exam Pattern (CBT)
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Type | Objective MCQ — Computer Based |
| Total Questions | 100 |
| Total Marks | 100 |
| Duration | 90 minutes (120 minutes for PwBD with scribe) |
| Negative Marking | 1/3 mark per wrong answer |
| Unattempted | No penalty |
| Language | English, Hindi + 8 regional languages (including Odia) |
Subject-Wise Distribution
| Subject | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Mathematics | 25 | 25 |
| General Intelligence & Reasoning | 30 | 30 |
| General Science | 25 | 25 |
| General Awareness & Current Affairs | 20 | 20 |
| Total | 100 | 100 |
Available in Odia too! RRB Group D exam Odia language mein bhi available hai — Odisha ke candidates ke liye bahut helpful!
RRB Group D 2026 — Complete Syllabus
Mathematics
- Number System, LCM, HCF, Decimals, Fractions
- BODMAS, Percentage, Ratio & Proportion
- Mensuration, Time & Work, Time & Distance
- Simple & Compound Interest, Profit & Loss
- Algebra, Geometry, Trigonometry
- Elementary Statistics, Square Root, Calendar & Clock
General Intelligence & Reasoning
- Analogies (Verbal & Non-Verbal)
- Alphabetical & Number Series
- Mathematical Operations, Venn Diagram
- Data Interpretation, Syllogism
- Jumbling, Similarities & Differences
- Coding & Decoding, Conclusions & Decision Making
- Directions, Blood Relations
General Science (10th standard level)
- Physics: Units & Measurements, Motion, Force, Gravitation, Light, Sound, Electricity, Magnetism
- Chemistry: Matter, Atomic Structure, Periodic Table, Chemical Reactions, Acids & Bases, Metals & Non-Metals
- Life Sciences: Cell, Human Body, Nutrition, Respiration, Plant Kingdom, Reproduction, Ecology
General Awareness & Current Affairs
- National & International current events (last 12 months)
- Indian History, Geography, Polity, Economy
- Sports, Awards, Science & Technology
- Indian Railways — facts, history, important updates
How to Download RRB Group D Admit Card 2026
Jab exam date announce ho jaaye:
- Apne RRB zone ki official website par jaayein (e.g. rrbcdg.gov.in, rrbchennai.gov.in, rrbpatna.gov.in)
- "Group D Admit Card 2026 (CEN 09/2025)" link par click karein
- Registration Number aur Date of Birth enter karein
- Admit card screen par display hoga — download aur print karein
- Exam centre par admit card + valid photo ID lekar jaayein
Preparation Strategy — Abhi Se Taiyari Shuru Karein!
Exam date announce hone se pehle hi taiyari shuru karna smart move hai:
| Subject | Daily Target | Best Resources |
|---|---|---|
| Mathematics | 1 hour | RS Aggarwal Quantitative Aptitude |
| Reasoning | 45 min | RS Aggarwal Verbal & Non-Verbal |
| General Science | 45 min | NCERT Class 9–10 Science (Physics, Chemistry, Biology) |
| Current Affairs | 30 min | PIB India, The Hindu, DD News |
| Railway GK | 20 min | Indian Railways website facts |
| Physical Fitness | Daily | 1000 m running + weightlifting practice |
Mock Tests: Practice daily mock tests at free platforms — yeh time management ke liye bahut zaroori hai
Important Links
| Link | Details |
|---|---|
| Official RRB Apply Portal | rrbapply.gov.in |
| RRB CDG (North) | rrbcdg.gov.in |
| RRB Chennai | rrbchennai.gov.in |
| RRB Patna (Bihar/Odisha region) | rrbpatna.gov.in |
| RRB Bhubaneswar | rrbbbs.gov.in |
| Indian Railways | indianrailways.gov.in |
| Official Notification PDF | All RRB zone websites → CEN 09/2025 |
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Q1. RRB Group D 2026 exam date kab aayegi? RRB Group D 2026 (CEN 09/2025) ki exam date abhi officially announce nahi hui hai. Jaise hi date aayegi — rrbapply.gov.in aur aapke RRB zone ki website par update hogi. Brinto.in par bhi turant update karenge!
Q2. RRB Group D 2026 mein kitni vacancies hain? CEN 09/2025 ke tahat total 22,195 Level-1 vacancies hain — Track Maintainer, Pointsman-B, aur various Assistant posts ke liye 16 railway zones mein distributed.
Q3. RRB Group D ke liye kya qualification chahiye? 10th Pass / ITI in relevant trade from NCVT/SCVT / National Apprenticeship Certificate (NAC) granted by NCVT eligible hai.
Q4. RRB Group D ki salary kitni hoti hai? Basic pay ₹18,000/month hai Level-1 ke under. DA, HRA, TA aur other allowances milane ke baad in-hand salary ₹22,500 se ₹25,380 per month tak hoti hai.
Q5. RRB Group D PET mein kya hota hai? Male candidates ko 35 kg weight 100 metres 2 minutes mein carry karna hai aur 1000 metres 4 minutes 15 seconds mein run karna hai. Female candidates ko 20 kg weight 100 metres 2 minutes mein aur 1000 metres 5 minutes 40 seconds mein complete karna hai. PET qualifying nature ka hai — marks count nahi hote.
Q6. RRB Group D exam Odia mein available hai? Haan — RRB Group D CBT exam English aur Hindi ke alawa Odia including 8 regional languages mein available hai.
Q7. Application fee kitni thi aur refund hoti hai? General/OBC/EWS ke liye ₹500 aur reserved categories ke liye ₹250 fee thi. CBT appear karne ke baad General candidates ko ₹400 aur reserved candidates ko full ₹250 refund milta hai.
Conclusion
RRB Group D 2026 recruitment India ke 10th pass candidates ke liye Indian Railways mein permanent government job paane ka sabse bada mauka hai — 22,195 vacancies with stable salary, perks aur career growth. Application ho gayi hai — ab exam date ka intezaar hai aur taiyari ka time hai!
Exam date ka announcement hone se pehle hi taiyari shuru karein — Mathematics, Reasoning, General Science aur Current Affairs pe focus karein. Physical fitness bhi maintain karein PET ke liye.
Brinto.in ko bookmark karein — jaise hi RRB Group D 2026 exam date, admit card aur result announce hoga, hum turant update karenge!
Last Updated: 24 June 2026 | Source: rrbapply.gov.in, Regional RRB Websites — CEN 09/2025