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Overview
One of the biggest Railway recruitment drives of 2026 is here! The Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) has officially announced 22,195 Group D vacancies across 16 Railway Zones under CEN 09/2025. If you’ve passed 10th class or hold an ITI certificate, this is your golden chance to land a permanent government job with Indian Railways.
| Field | Details |
|---|---|
| Organization | Railway Recruitment Board (RRB), Ministry of Railways, Govt. of India |
| Total Vacancies | 22,195 |
| Post Type | Permanent Government Job (Level 1 – 7th CPC Pay Matrix) |
| Job Type | All India (16 Railway Zones) |
| Application Mode | Online Only |
| Advertisement No. | CEN 09/2025 |
| Official Website | www.indianrailways.gov.in / respective RRB websites |
📅 Important Dates
| Event | Date & Time |
|---|---|
| Application Start Date | 31 January 2026 (12:00 AM) |
| Last Date to Apply Online | 02 March 2026 (11:59 PM) |
| Fee Payment Last Date | 04 March 2026 (11:59 PM) |
| Application Modification Window | 05 March – 14 March 2026 |
| Scribe Details Entry (PwBD) | 15 March – 19 March 2026 |
| CBT Exam Date | To be announced on RRB websites |
📍 Vacancy Details
| Post Name | Department |
|---|---|
| Track Maintainer-IV | Engineering (P Way) |
| Pointsman B | Traffic |
| Assistant (S & T) | Signal & Telecommunication |
| Assistant TRD | Electrical (TRD) |
| Assistant Operations (Electrical) | Electrical (General/Workshop/Diesel) |
| Assistant Carriage & Wagon | Mechanical |
| Assistant Track Machine | Engineering (Track Machine) |
| Assistant TL & AC | Electrical (General Services) |
| Assistant Loco Shed (Electrical) | Electrical Shed / Diesel Shed |
| Assistant Bridge | Engineering (Bridge) |
| Assistant P.Way | Engineering (P Way) |
| Total | 22,195 Posts |
Zone-wise highlights (major zones):
- Northern Railway (Delhi): 3,537 posts
- Western Railway (Mumbai): 3,166 posts
- Central Railway (Mumbai): 2,157 posts
- Eastern Railway (Kolkata): 1,078 posts
- Remaining posts spread across other 12 zones
Full zone-wise and post-wise breakup is available in Annexure-B of the official notification.
🎓 Educational Qualifications
To be eligible, you need any one of the following (as on 02.03.2026):
- 10th Pass / Matriculation / SSC / SSLC from a recognized board, OR
- ITI certificate from a recognized institute, OR
- National Apprenticeship Certificate (NAC) granted by NCVT, OR
- Equivalent qualification
⚠️ Important: Candidates awaiting results are NOT eligible. Diploma/Degree in Engineering will NOT be accepted in place of ITI.
💰 Salary Details (per month)
RRB Group D posts fall under Level 1 of the 7th CPC Pay Matrix.
- Basic Pay: ₹18,000/- per month
- Gross Salary (with allowances): Approximately ₹25,000 – ₹32,000/- per month (varies by posting location and allowances like HRA, DA, TA)
🎯 Selection Process
The selection happens in 4 stages:
Stage 1 – Computer Based Test (CBT)
90-minute exam with 100 questions (1 mark each):
| Subject | Questions |
|---|---|
| General Intelligence & Reasoning | 30 |
| General Science | 25 |
| Mathematics | 25 |
| General Awareness & Current Affairs | 20 |
| Total | 100 Marks |
- Negative marking: 1/3 mark deducted per wrong answer
- Available in English, Hindi, and 13 regional languages
- Minimum passing marks: UR/EWS – 40% | OBC-NCL/SC/ST – 30%
Stage 2 – Physical Efficiency Test (PET) (Qualifying only – marks not counted)
| Candidate | Weight Carrying | Running |
|---|---|---|
| Male | 35 kg for 100 metres in 2 minutes | 1000 metres in 4 min 15 sec |
| Female | 20 kg for 100 metres in 2 minutes | 1000 metres in 5 min 40 sec |
PwBD, Ex-Servicemen, and Course Completed Act Apprentices (CCAA) are exempt from PET.
Stage 3 – Document Verification (DV) Selected candidates (1:1 ratio) must bring all original certificates.
Stage 4 – Medical Examination (ME) Must pass railway medical fitness standards as per IRMM. Candidates found unfit will not be given an alternate post.
⏳ Age Limit
(As on 01 January 2026)
- Minimum Age: 18 years
- Maximum Age: 33 years (UR/EWS)
Age Relaxation:
| Category | Relaxation |
|---|---|
| OBC-NCL | +3 years (max 36 years) |
| SC / ST | +5 years (max 38 years) |
| PwBD (UR/EWS) | +10 years |
| PwBD (OBC-NCL) | +13 years |
| PwBD (SC/ST) | +15 years |
| Ex-Servicemen (UR/EWS) | +3 years after military service |
| Ex-Servicemen (OBC-NCL) | +6 years |
| Ex-Servicemen (SC/ST) | +8 years |
| Existing Railway Group C/D Staff (3+ yrs service) | Up to 40–45 years (category-wise) |
📑 How to Apply
- Visit your region’s official RRB website (see list in Important Links below)
- Click “Apply Online” and create an account (or login if already registered for CEN 2024/2025)
- Fill in the application form — personal details, qualification, post preference, and Railway zone
- Capture a live photo using webcam/mobile — no old photos allowed
- Upload your signature (black ink, running handwriting, JPG, 30–49 KB)
- Pay the application fee online
- Submit and save your application number
⚠️ Apply to only ONE Railway zone — this cannot be changed later. Applying to multiple zones will result in cancellation of all applications.
Application Fee:
| Category | Fee | Refund on Appearing in CBT |
|---|---|---|
| General / EWS / OBC-NCL (Male) | ₹500/- | ₹400/- refunded |
| SC / ST / PwBD / Female / ExSM / Transgender / Minorities / EBC | ₹250/- | Full ₹250/- refunded |
Fee is payable online only (Net Banking / Debit Card / Credit Card / UPI).
⚙️ Key Documents Required
At the time of applying:
- Live photo (captured during the application process)
- Scanned signature (black ink, running writing, JPG format)
- SC/ST certificate (if claiming free travel pass)
At Document Verification (originals + 2 self-attested copies):
- 10th/Matriculation certificate (for age proof and education)
- ITI / NAC certificate (if applicable)
- Caste certificate — SC/ST/OBC-NCL/EWS (as applicable)
- PwBD certificate with UDID (if applicable)
- Ex-Servicemen certificate from Zila Sainik Board (if applicable)
- CCAA – NAC from NCVT (if applicable)
- Disability/Scribe certificate (if applicable)
- NOC from employer (if currently in government service)
- LASIK declaration (for A2/A3 medical standard posts)
📘 Important Links
| Description | Link |
|---|---|
| Apply Online | Click Here |
| Official Notification PDF | Click Here |
Apply through your RRB Zone website:
| RRB | Zone | Website |
|---|---|---|
| RRB Chennai | Southern Railway | rrbchennai.gov.in |
| RRB Delhi (Chandigarh) | Northern Railway | rrbcdg.gov.in |
| RRB Mumbai | Central Railway | rrbmumbai.gov.in |
| RRB Kolkata | Eastern Railway | rrbkolkata.gov.in |
| RRB Ahmedabad | Western Railway | rrbahmedabad.gov.in |
| RRB Secunderabad | South Central Railway | rrbsecunderabad.gov.in |
| RRB Bengaluru | South Western Railway | rrbbnc.gov.in |
| RRB Patna | East Central Railway | rrbpatna.gov.in |
| RRB Guwahati | Northeast Frontier Railway | rrbguwahati.gov.in |
| RRB Prayagraj | North Central Railway | rrbpryj.gov.in |
| RRB Bhopal | West Central Railway | rrbbhopal.gov.in |
| RRB Ranchi | South Eastern Railway | rrbranchi.gov.in |
| RRB Bhubaneswar | East Coast Railway | rrbbbs.gov.in |
| RRB Ajmer | North Western Railway | rrbajmer.gov.in |
| RRB Bilaspur | South East Central Railway | rrbbilaspur.gov.in |
| RRB Gorakhpur | North Eastern Railway | rrbgkp.gov.in |
With 22,195 seats across India, this is one of the largest Railway recruitment drives in recent years. If you’re 10th pass or ITI holder between 18–33 years, don’t wait — the last date is 2 March 2026!
