RRB Group D Recruitment 2026; The Railway Recruitment Board (RRB)will release the RRB Group D Notification 2026 today on 30th January 2026 under CEN 09/2025. A total of 22195 vacancies have been announced for Level 1 posts across multiple railway zones in India. This recruitment drive is a great opportunity for 10th pass candidates in the Indian Railways. The online registration process will start from 31st January 2026 at the official website www.rrbapply.gov.in. Scroll down for complete details on RRB Group D Recruitment 2026.
RRB Group D Notification 2026 Out Today
The detailed RRB Group D Notification will be published on the RRB Zonal websites, and it contains complete information about vacancies, eligibility criteria, selection process, exam pattern, salary structure, and application procedure. Candidates will be able to download the official RRB Group D Notification 2026 PDF using the direct link to be shared below.
RRB Group D Recruitment 2026 Overview
| Exam Name | RRB Group D 2026 |
| Conducting Authority | Railway Recruitment Board |
| Post Level | Level 1 |
| Total Vacancies | 22195 |
| Notification Date | 30th January 2026 |
| Age Limit | 18 to 33 years |
| Selection Process | CBT, PET/PST, Document Verification, Medical Test |
| Basic Salary | Rs 18,000 per month |
| Official Website | www.rrbapply.gov.in |
Railway Group D Recruitment 2026: Important Dates
| Event | Date |
| Detailed Notification PDF Release Date | 30th January 2026 |
| Online Application Start | 31st January 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply | 2nd March 2026 (11:59 PM) |
| CBT Exam Date | To be announced |
RRB Group D 2026 Application Fee
The candidates who are interested in RRB Group D Recruitment 2026 have to pay the requisite application fee as per the table below. The fees are to be paid online through debit, credit, and net banking.
| S.No | Category | Fee |
| 1 | Gen/ OBC/ EWS | Rs. 500/- |
| 2 | SC/ ST/ EBC/ Female/ Transgender | Rs. 250/- |
RRB Group D New Vacancy 2026
| RRC Name | Gen | SC | ST | OBC | EWS | Total | |||||
| East Central Railway (Hajipur) | 405 | 148 | 59 | 266 | 98 | 976 | |||||
| Western Railway (Mumbai) | 1163 | 407 | 186 | 798 | 288 | 2842 | |||||
| North Western Railway (Jaipur) | 483 | 150 | 47 | 185 | 101 | 966 | |||||
| South Western Railway (Hubli) | 51 | 14 | 06 | 14 | 07 | 92 | |||||
| West Central Railway (Jabalpur) | 605 | 174 | 82 | 163 | 171 | 1195 | |||||
| East Coast Railway (Bhubaneswar) | 324 | 137 | 57 | 196 | 91 | 805 | |||||
| South East Central Railway (Bilaspur) | 516 | 184 | 66 | 284 | 142 | 1225 | |||||
| Northern Railway (New Delhi) | 1494 | 553 | 267 | 954 | 365 | 3633 | |||||
| Southern Railway (Chennai) | 430 | 155 | 90 | 244 | 108 | 1027 | |||||
| North Eastern Railway (Gorakhpur) | 531 | 168 | 106 | 268 | 104 | 1177 | |||||
| North East Frontier Railway (Guwahati) | 715 | 265 | 137 | 480 | 183 | 1780 | |||||
| Eastern Railway (Metro Kolkata) | 468 | 157 | 129 | 297 | 129 | 1180 | |||||
| Central Railway (Mumbai) | 914 | 318 | 171 | 407 | 202 | 2012 | |||||
| North Central Railway (Allahabad/ Prayagraj) | 570 | 152 | 84 | 271 | 99 | 1176 | |||||
| South Eastern Railway (Kolkata) | 364 | 158 | 84 | 245 | 104 | 955 | |||||
| South Central Railway (Secunderabad) | 376 | 151 | 130 | 258 | 101 | 1016 | |||||
| Grand Total | 22195 | ||||||||||
RRB Group D 2026 Eligibility Criteria
| Eligibility Criteria | Details |
| Age Limit (as on 01 January 2026) | • Minimum: 18 years • Maximum: 33 years • Age relaxation applicable for reserved categories as per government rules |
| Educational Qualification | • Passed 10th Class OR • ITI from a recognised institute OR • National Apprenticeship Certificate (NCVT) OR • Diploma/Degree in Engineering |
| Nationality | • Indian citizens or eligible candidates as defined by the Government of India norms |
RRB Group D Recruitment 2026 Selection Process
The selection process for various Group D posts will include the following stages-
- Computer-Based Test- CBT will assess your knowledge in various subjects like Mathematics, General Intelligence & Reasoning, and General Awareness.
- Physical Efficiency Test- PET is designed to evaluate your physical fitness and includes tests like running, long jump, and high jump.
- Medical Examination- A medical examination will also be conducted to assess your overall health and fitness for the job.
- Document Verification- To ensure that all the information provided in your application is accurate.
How to Apply for Railway RRB Group D Recruitment 2026
Candidates have to submit their online applications for RRB Group D Recruitment 2026 by following the below-mentioned steps.
- Visit the official website http://www.rrbcdg.gov.in/.
- Click on the ‘New Registration’ link.
- Register for the exam and submit the required details like name, date of birth and father’s name, mother’s name, Aadhaar Number, SSLC/Matric registration number, year of passing, mobile number, email ID and then submit the registration form.
- Upon registration, candidates need to verify their email ID and mobile number through OTP.
- Login on the home page using the registration number and password.
- In Part I of the application page, candidates had to provide the details of educational qualification, community, gender, religion, Ex-Servicemen, CCAA, Minority, Economically Backward Class Age Relaxation and other details.
- In Part II of the application page, candidates had to indicate his/her priority/preference for the posts.
- On completion of application details, candidates were redirected to the payment page using Online Net Banking/Credit Card/Debit Card/UPI and Offline Challan.
- Candidates were required to choose the exam language.
- Candidates had to fill in the details of a valid photo ID card.
- Enter bank details to get the refund of fees.
- Candidates had to upload their scanned images of photographs and signatures as per the format and SC/ST candidates were required to upload the category certificates.
- Candidates had to agree to the terms and conditions and submit the application form.
Important Links
| RRB Group D Recruitment 2026 | NOTIFICATION |
| RRB Group D Recruitment 2026 | APPLY ONLINE |
How to Apply for Railway RRB Group D Recruitment 2026
Visit the official website http://www.rrbcdg.gov.in/.