RRB Group D Recruitment 2026 for 22000 Posts – Apply Online

The Railway Recruitment Board has officially released RRB Group D Recruitment 2026 on official website https://www.rrbcdg.gov.in/ and regional portals. All the candidate who pass the 10th and above can apply from 21st January 2026 till 20th February 2026. Before Applying please and read all the related official document for details on eligibility criteria, available posts, selection process, age requirements, salary structure, and other important information.

RRB Group D Recruitment 2026 : Overview

RRB Recruitment 2026 : Important Dates

Candidates with 10th/ITI degree and age 18 to 33 years can apply and appear for the recruitment process. For detailed information, please refer to the table below.

Railway RRB Group D Recruitment 2026
Organisation	Railway Recruitment (RRB Group D) Notification 2026
Post Name	Group D
Exam Name	RRB Group D
Vacancy	22000
Salary	₹18,000 per month as per the 7th Pay Commission
Post	Pointsman, Assistant, Track Maintainer, Assistant Loco Shed, Assistant Operations, Assistant Operations, and Assistant TL & AC
Registration Dates	21st January 2026 till 20th February 2026
Exam Mode	Online
Recruitment Process	Computer Based Test (CBT), Skill Test , Document Verification and Medical Examination
Official website	https://www.rrbcdg.gov.in/

RRB Group D Recruitment 2026 : PDF Download

The Railway Recruitment Board has provided a short notification on RRB Group D Notification 2026 PDF on the official Board website. The short notification provides complete information on the recruitment process, available vacancies, eligibility criteria, and important dates. Candidates can check and download this notification from the official website and download it from her

RRB Group D Vacancy 2026

The RRB Group D Notification 2026 Notification has announced the 22,000 RRB Group D posts like Assistant Loco Shed, Assistant Operations, Pointsman, Assistant, Track Maintainer, Assistant. Candidate can check total vacancies as per the post. Check the table for RRB Group D Vacancy 2026.

**RRB Group D Vacancy 2026**
Group D Post Name	Department	Vacancies
Assistant (Track Machine)	Engineering	600
Assistant (Bridge)	Engineering	600
Track Maintainer Gr. IV	Engineering	11,000
Assistant (P-Way)	Engineering	300
Assistant (TRD)	Electrical	800
Assistant Loco Shed (Electrical)	Electrical	200
Assistant Operations (Electrical)	Electrical	500
Assistant (TL & AC)	Electrical	500
Assistant (C & W)	Mechanical	1,000
Pointsman-B	Traffic	5,000
Assistant (S & T)	S & T	1,500
Total		22,000

Railway RRB Group D Vacancy 2026: Zone Wise

Candidates can check RRB Group D Vacancy 2026 as per zone-wise. Distribution for zones as vacancies are given below:

**Railway RRB Group D Vacancy 2026 Zone Wise**
Post Name	Total	CR	ECOR	ECR	ER	METRO	NCR	NER	NFR	NR	NWR	SCR	SECR	SER	SR	SWR	WCR	WR
Assistant Operations (Electrical)	500	53	8	28	51	25	31	37	50	87	15	10	5	8	0	0	8	84
Assistant Loco Shed (Electrical)	200	41	5	0	18	0	7	18	0	60	0	0	5	0	13	0	21	12
Assistant TL & AC	500	95	7	0	26	0	0	22	43	126	26	20	17	18	37	0	5	58
Assistant TRD	800	150	42	12	30	0	50	41	50	97	21	35	57	7	43	0	69	96
Assistant Bridge	600	67	5	27	7	0	32	16	25	307	12	1	11	13	19	13	2	43
Assistant P-Way	300	6	5	22	2	0	0	35	5	85	6	39	4	18	8	0	42	23
Assistant Track Machine	600	133	77	105	33	0	22	13	33	17	13	29	24	15	24	0	32	30
Track Maintainer Gr. IV	11000	681	400	500	393	0	600	628	884	1764	600	653	629	533	556	58	522	1599
Assistant C & W	1000	72	48	50	75	0	30	23	38	251	46	22	43	26	65	9	50	152
Pointsman-B	5000	543	163	225	208	0	300	300	500	524	200	128	338	266	241	10	303	751
Assistant S & T	1500	138	43	24	103	4	114	63	148	219	35	75	66	45	30	0	93	300
Total	22000	1979	803	993	946	29	1186	1196	1776	3537	974	1012	1199	949	1036	90	1147	3148

RRB Group D 2026 Apply Online

Candidates can apply for RRB Group D 2026 from 21st January 2026 at the official Railway Recruitment Board website. Eligible candidates can visit and fill the application form and upload necessary documents like photo, sign, etc., before the last date. Candidates should apply early through the RRB Group D 2026 apply online link to avoid last-minute issues.

RRB Group D 2026 Application Fee

Candidates who are applying for RRB Group D Recruitment 2026 must fill the application form and application fee before 20th February 2026 as per their category. Payment can be done using a debit card, credit card, or net banking.

S. No.	Category	Application Fee
1	Gen / OBC / EWS	Rs. 500/-
2	SC / ST / EBC / Female / Transgender	Rs. 250/-

Candidates from Gen/OBC/EWS category will receive a refund of Rs. 400 after deduction of bank charges after they appear for the 1st Stage CBT. Candidates belonging to SC/ST/PwBD/Women/Ex-Servicemen/Transgender/Minorities/Economically Backward categories will get a full refund of Rs. 250 after bank charges upon appearing in the CBT.

RRB Group D 2026 Eligibility Criteria

For eligibility in the RRB Group D 2026 exam, candidates should be Indian nationals, nationals from Nepal, nationals from Bhutan, Tibetan refugees who came to India before 1 January 1962 and settled permanently, and persons of Indian origin migrated from Pakistan, Burma, Sri Lanka, Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, Zambia, Malawi, Zaire, Ethiopia, or Vietnam. Candidates should also meet educational qualification and age limit criteria to take part in the selection process.

Nationality

Eligible Nationality Categories
Citizen of India
Citizen of Nepal
Citizen of Bhutan
Tibetan refugee who came to India before 1 January 1962 and settled permanently
Person of Indian origin migrated from Pakistan, Burma, Sri Lanka, Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, Zambia, Malawi, Zaire, Ethiopia, or Vietnam

Educational Qualification (As on 22/02/2026)

For eligibility Candidates with 10th/ITI degree and age 18 to 33 years can apply and appear for the recruitment process.

RRB Group D Educational Qualification 2026
Minimum Qualification	Class 10th pass OR ITI OR equivalent
Technical Certificate	National Apprenticeship Certificate (NAC) by NCVT
Act Apprentices	Course completed Act Apprentices from any trade
Awaiting Result	Not eligible to apply

Age Limit (As on 01/01/2026)

Age Group	Upper Limit DOB (Not earlier than)	Lower Limit DOB (Not later than)
UR / EWS	02.01.1989	01.01.2007
OBC (Non-Creamy Layer)	02.01.1986	01.01.2007
SC / ST	02.01.1984	01.01.2007

Frequently Asked Questions

When was the RRB Group D Notification 2026 released?

The Railway Recruitment Board officially released the RRB Group D Notification 2026 on 23rd December 2025 for Group D Level-1 posts.

How many vacancies are available under RRB Group D 2026?

The RRB has announced 22,000 vacancies for various Level-1 posts under the RRB Group D Recruitment 2026.

Who is eligible to apply for RRB Group D 2026?

Candidates who have passed Class 10 or possess a valid ITI or NAC certificate are eligible to apply, provided they meet the prescribed age and nationality criteria.

What is the selection process for RRB Group D 2026?

The selection process consists of a Computer-Based Test (CBT), followed by the Physical Efficiency Test (PET), Document Verification, and a Medical Examination.

What is the application fee for RRB Group D Recruitment 2026?

The application fee is ₹500 for General/OBC/EWS candidates and ₹250 for SC/ST/Female/Ex-Servicemen/other reserved categories, which is refunded after appearing in the CBT.