RRB GROUP D RECRUITMENT 2026 – QUICK OVERVIEW
Post Name: Group D / Level 1
Total Vacancies: 22,195
Pay Scale: Level-1 (7th CPC) – ₹18,000 Basic + Allowances
Advertisement No.: CEN 09/2025
Last Date to Apply: 2 March 2026 (23:59 hrs)
Apply Online: https://www.rrbapply.gov.in/
ZONE-WISE MAJOR VACANCIES
- Northern Railway (Delhi): 3537
- Western Railway (Mumbai): 3148
- Central Railway (Mumbai): 2012
- Northeast Frontier Railway (Guwahati): 1776
- East Central Railway (Hajipur): 976
- South Central Railway (Secunderabad): 1016
Total Vacancies: 22,195
ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA
Age Limit (as on 01/01/2026): 18 to 33 Years
Age Relaxation:
- SC/ST: +5 Years
- OBC: +3 Years
- PwD: Up to +15 Years
Educational Qualification: 10th Pass / ITI / NAC (NCVT)
APPLICATION FEE
- SC/ST/Female/PwBD/Ex-Serviceman/Minority/EBC: ₹250 (Full Refund)
- Others: ₹500 (₹400 Refund)
IMPORTANT DATES
Application Start: 31 January 2026
Last Date: 2 March 2026
HOW TO APPLY
- Visit: https://www.rrbapply.gov.in/
- Register & Fill Form
- Upload Photo & Signature
- Pay Fee
- Download & Print Application
HELPLINE
Email: rrb.help@csc.gov.in
Phone: 9592001188 / 0172-5653333
Timing: 10 AM – 5 PM (Working Days)
SMART PREPARATION STRATEGY
CBT Subjects: Mathematics | Reasoning | General Science | Current Affairs
Physical Test (PET): Start Daily Running, Long Jump, Weight Practice
IMPORTANT TIP: Choose your zone carefully — Railway transfers are very difficult later.
