RRB Group D Recruitment Notification 2026 (Delayed), 22000 Vacancies Applications Start from 31 January
Railway RRB Group D Recruitment 2026 Notification (Revised)
The Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) has revised the RRB Group D notification and will now be released on 30th January 2026 at the official RRB website rrbcdg.gov.in and other regional RRB portals . Through this recruitment drive RRB recruit eligible candidates for the Level 1 posts under CEN 09/2025, including Pointsman, Track Maintainer, Assistant, Assistant Loco Shed. Assistant Operations and Assistant TL& AC, with a total of 22,000 vacancies. Candidates who have passed class 10th or ITI can apply. For instance, the online application process will start from 31st January 2026 and continue till 2nd March 2026. Candidates can check the detailed notification for eligibility, exam pattern , syllabus, selection process and instructions for applications. Moreover, the details syllabus exam pattern and marking system has also released with the notification. The RRB Group D CBT will consists of subjects such as General Science, Mathematics, General Awareness, General Intelligence and Reasoning .
RRB Group D Recruitment Notification 2026 (Revised)
It is expected the revised official notification will release on 30th January 2026 on the official website of RRBs. The RRB Group D 2026 online application from for Level 1 under the RRB Group D New Vacancy 2026 will start from 31st January 2026 including positions like Pointsman, Track Maintainer, Assistant, Assistant Loco Shed, Assistant Operations and Assistant TL & AC. For instance class 10th or ITI passed candidates will be able to apply for the same. Candidates are advised to check the revised dates for applications and more from the official website. As per information the revised notification will be released on 30th January 2026 and the application forms to be submitted between 31st January to 2nd March 2026.
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RRB Group D Revised Application Dates 2026 Notification
As per railway group D revised application dates 2026 the new release date of the Rrb Group D Notification 2026 will be 30th January 2026 earlier it was expected to be released on 20th January 2026. Moreover the RRB Group D revised application dates will be from 31st January 2026 to 2nd March 2026, previously, it was 21st January 2026 to 20th February 2026. For the candidates convenience direct link to download the Railway Group D revised Application Dates 2026 notice PDF is given here.
Direct Link to Download revised notice 2026
Railway Group D Recruitment CEN 09/2025
As per the revised RRB notification, Railway Group D Recruitment 2026 apply online will commence on 31 st January 2026 at the official website at https://rrbapply.gov.in/ The RRB group D 2026 exam is a major recruitment drive conducted by Railway Recruitment Board for Level 1 posts. The last date to submit applications for the same will be 2nd March 2026.The official Railway Group D Notification 2026 will be uploaded on 30th January 2026. Check the given below table for a brief overview related to the RRB (CEN 09/2025) Recruitment 2026.
| RRB Group D Recruitment 2026: Overview | |
| Event | Details |
| Examination Name | Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) Group D 2026 |
| Examination Authority | Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) |
| CEN Number | CEN 09/2025 Online |
| Post Level | Level 1 (7th CPC Pay Matrix ) |
| Total Vacancies | 22,000 |
| RRB Group D Short Notice | 23rd December 2025 |
| Railway Group D Notification 2026 | 30th January 2026 |
| RRB Group D Apply Online | 31 January 2026 |
| Last date to Apply Online | 2nd March 2026 |
| Selection Process |
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| Nationality | Indian Nationalities & eligible categories |
| Official Website | https://www.rrbapply.gov.in |
What After RRB Group D CBT 2026
Candidates who will get their names in the CBT exam result 2026 as their category marks eligibility will be called for the Physical Efficiency Test, then Document Verification, and the last stage will be the medical Examination to select the RRB Group D posts. Moreover, candidates who will not get minimum marks eligibility in their categories will not be qualified for further stages.
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