RRB Group D Recruitment 2026: Apply for 22,195 Vacancies | Syllabus, Eligibility & Salary
The Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) has officially released the notification for RRB Group D Recruitment 2026 (CEN 09/2025). With over 22,195 vacancies for Level 1 posts like Track Maintainer, Pointsman, and Assistant roles, this is a golden opportunity for 10th-pass candidates to secure a career in Indian Railways.
Quick Overview: RRB Group D 2026
Particulars Details
Organization: Railway Recruitment Board (RRB)
Post Name: Group D (Level 1 Posts)
Total Vacancies: 22,195
Application Start Date: 31st January 2026
Last Date to Apply: 9th March 2026 (Extended)
Selection Process: CBT → PET → Document Verification → Medical
Official Website(for all): https://www.rrbcdg.gov.in/other-rrb.php
Eligibility Criteria:Before applying, ensure you meet the following requirements:
Educational Qualification: You must have passed Class 10 (Matriculation) or possess an ITI certificate or a National Apprenticeship Certificate (NAC).
Age Limit (as of 01-01-2026):
Minimum: 18 Years
Maximum: 33 Years
(Note: Some zones may allow up to 36 years based on recent revisions).
- Age relaxation is applicable for SC/ST (5 years) and OBC (3 years) as per Govt rules
RRB Group D Exam Pattern & Syllabus
| Subject | Questions | Marks |
| General Science | 25 | 25 |
| Mathematics | 25 | 25 |
| General Intelligence & Reasoning | 30 | 30 |
| General Awareness & Current Affairs | 20 | 20 |
| Total | 100 | 100 |
Key Topics to Cover:
Mathematics: BODMAS, Percentages, Time & Work, Interest, Algebra, Geometry.
Reasoning: Analogies, Coding-Decoding, Venn Diagrams, Syllogism.
Science: 10th standard level Physics, Chemistry, and Life Sciences (NCERT).
Note: There is a negative marking of 1/3rd mark for every wrong answer.
Salary & Benefits: Selected candidates will be placed in Level 1 of the 7th CPC Pay Matrix.
- Basic Pay: ₹18,000
- In-hand Salary: Approximately ₹25,000 – ₹28,000 (including DA, HRA, and Transport Allowances).
How to Apply
- Visit the official regional RRB website or rrbapply.gov.in.
- Click on the “New Registration” link for CEN 09/2025.
- Fill in your basic details and upload your photo/signature.
- Pay the application fee (₹500 for General/OBC; ₹250 for SC/ST/Female).
- Submit and print the confirmation page.
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