RRB Group D Recruitment Notification 2026 Out for 21997 Vacancies, Direct Link to Apply
RRB Group D Notification 2026 Released for 21997 Posts
The Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) has published RRB Group D notification 2026 under Cen 9/2025 for Level -1 vacancies in Indian Railways. Through this recruitment drive, a total of 21997 vacancies for level 1 will be fulfilled. Online applications are invited from eligible candidates to apply through the official online portal. Interested candidates who have a class 10th passing certificate or an ITI qualification can apply for the same. Candidates must carefully check the recruitment notification clearly and understand the eligibility criteria, selection process, application fees, and the procedure for the online application. Candidates willing to take up the recruitment should submit their applications for the recruitment through the official RRB website within the given deadline.
Railway Group D Notification 2026 Released
RRB has announced a recruitment notification 2026 for Group D 21997 vacancies, and the online application has started from 31st January 2026 at the official RRB website rrbcdg.gov.in and other regional RRB portals. Through this recruitment drive, RRB recruits eligible candidates for the Level 1 posts under CEN 09/2025, including Pointsman, Track Maintainer, Assistant, and Assistant Loco Shed. Assistant Operations and Assistant TL& AC, with a total of 21997 vacancies. Candidates who have passed class 10th or ITI can apply. Candidates can check the detailed notification for eligibility, exam pattern, syllabus, selection process and instructions for applications. The detailed syllabus, exam pattern, and marking system has also released with the notification. The RRB Group D CBT will consist of subjects such as General Science, Mathematics, General Awareness, General Intelligence, and Reasoning.
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RRB Group D Recruitment 2026 Application Form
An official notification has released on 30th January 2026 on the official website of RRBs. The RRB Group D 2026 online application form for Level 1 under the RRB Group D New Vacancy 2026 has started 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 on the official website. As per the notification, candidates can apply online by 2nd March 2, 2026.
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Railway Group D Recruitment 2026: Important Dates
Candidates are advised to carefully read the official notification under advertisement 09/2025 before applying for the same. They can also check the important dates mentioned in the notification as follows:
| Date of Indicative Notice in the Employment News | December 27, 2025 |
| Opening Date and Time of online submission of Applications | January 31, 2026 (00.00Hrs) |
| Closing Date & Time of online submission of Applications | March 2, 2026 (23:59 Hrs) |
| Last date for Application fee payment for the submitted application | March 4, 2026 (23: 59 Hrs) |
| Date & time for the Modification window for corrections in the application form, with payment of the modification fee | March 5, 2026 to March 14, 2026 (23:59 Hrs) |
| Dates during which eligible scribe candidates must provide their Scribe details in the application portal | March 15, to 19 , 2026 |
Direct Link to Apply for RRB Group D Recruitment 2026: Click here
Railway Group D Recruitment CEN 09/2025
As per the revised RRB notification, Railway Group D Recruitment 2026 online application has started 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 has 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 | 21997 |
| 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 the required marks as above mentioned in the relevant categories 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. Candidates who will not getthe minimum marks eligibility in their categories will not be qualified for further stages.
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