RRB Group D Recruitment 2026
CEN 09/2025 – 22,195 Level-1 Posts
Railway Recruitment Boards (RRBs) have announced 22,195 Group D Level-1 vacancies under Centralised Employment Notification CEN 09/2025. Posts include Track Maintainer Grade IV, Pointsman B, and Assistant roles across all 16 Zonal Railways. The application window on rrbapply.gov.in closes tonight at 23:59 hrs — this is the final extended deadline confirmed by Corrigendum No. 4.
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Conducting Authority | Railway Recruitment Boards (RRBs) on behalf of Railway Recruitment Cells (RRCs) under the Ministry of Railways, Government of India |
| Advertisement Number | Centralised Employment Notification CEN No. 09/2025 |
| Notification Published | 30–31 January 2026 on all official RRB / RRC regional websites |
| Total Vacancies | 22,195 posts (revised via Corrigendum No. 2 dated 16 February 2026; original figure was 22,082) |
| Posts Available | Track Maintainer Grade IV · Pointsman B · Assistant Bridge · Assistant P.Way · Assistant Track Machine · Assistant Loco Shed (Electrical) · Assistant Operations (Electrical) · Assistant TL & AC · Assistant TRD · Assistant Carriage & Wagon · Assistant (Signal & Telecom) |
| Pay Structure | Level-1 of 7th CPC Pay Matrix — Basic Pay ₹18,000/month; in-hand approx. ₹22,500–₹25,380/month |
| Selection Process | CBT → PET → Document Verification → Medical Examination — No interview at any stage |
| Application Portal | rrbapply.gov.in — centralised portal for all 21 RRB regions |
| Application Opens | 31 January 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply | 09 March 2026 at 23:59 hrs (extended via Corrigendum No. 4 dated 02 March 2026) |
| Fee Payment Deadline | 11 March 2026 at 23:59 hrs |
| Modification Window | 12 March 2026 – 21 March 2026 (₹250 per modification) |
| Scribe Details Window | 22 March 2026 – 26 March 2026 |
| CBT Exam Date | To be announced on respective RRB / RRC websites |
| Official Website | rrbapply.gov.in · indianrailways.gov.in |
All 22,195 posts are at Level-1 of the 7th CPC Pay Matrix, spread across 16 Zonal Railways and multiple Production Units. Category-wise total: UR — 8,755 · OBC-NCL — 5,330 · SC — 3,043 · ST — 1,535 · EWS — 2,152 · remaining posts under various backlog and PwBD horizontal categories. For the complete zone-wise and category-wise table, refer to Annexure-B of the official CEN 09/2025 PDF.
| Post Name | Department | Medical Standard | Pay Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engineering Department | |||
| Track Maintainer Grade IV | Engineering | B1 | Level-1 |
| Assistant Bridge | Engineering | B1 | Level-1 |
| Assistant P.Way | Engineering | B1 | Level-1 |
| Assistant Track Machine | Engineering | B1 | Level-1 |
| Electrical Department | |||
| Assistant Loco Shed (Electrical) | Electrical | B2 | Level-1 |
| Assistant Operations (Electrical) | Electrical | B2 | Level-1 |
| Assistant TL & AC | Electrical | B2 | Level-1 |
| Assistant TRD | Electrical | B2 | Level-1 |
| Mechanical & S&T Departments | |||
| Assistant Carriage & Wagon | Mechanical | B2 | Level-1 |
| Assistant (Signal & Telecom) | S&T | B2 | Level-1 |
| Traffic / Operations Department | |||
| Pointsman B | Traffic / Operations | A2 (Strict Vision) | Level-1 |
| Grand Total — All Posts | 22,195 | ||
| Railway Zone | RRB Region(s) | Vacancy Share |
|---|---|---|
| Northern Railway (NR) | New Delhi, Chandigarh | Highest |
| Western Railway (WR) | Mumbai, Ahmedabad | Second highest |
| Central Railway (CR) | Mumbai | Significant pool |
| Metro Railway Kolkata | Kolkata | Revised upward (Corrigendum 2) |
| South Central, Eastern, South Eastern, North Eastern, NE Frontier, Southern, North Western, East Central, West Central, East Coast, South Western, North Central, South East Central Railways + Production Units | Secunderabad, Kolkata, Gorakhpur, Guwahati, Chennai, Jaipur, Patna, Muzaffarpur, Jabalpur, Bhubaneswar, Bangalore, Allahabad, Bilaspur, Ranchi, Siliguri, Malda, Jammu–Srinagar, Bangalore, Thiruvananthapuram | Balance of 22,195 distributed proportionally |
| All 16 Zones + Production Units | 22,195 | |
Option 2: ITI certificate in a relevant trade from a recognised institute
Option 3: National Apprenticeship Certificate (NAC) granted by NCVT
Option 4: Course Completed Act Apprentice (CCAA) from any recognised trade
Note Candidates awaiting results of their qualifying examination as on the closing date are not eligible to apply.
UR / EWS: up to 33 years · OBC-NCL: up to 36 years · SC / ST: up to 38 years
PwBD (UR): up to 43 · PwBD (OBC-NCL): up to 46 · PwBD (SC/ST): up to 48
Ex-Servicemen: actual service tenure + 3 years as per GoI rules
Railway Employees: up to 40 years (up to 45 for SC/ST employees)
B1 Track Maintainer Grade IV & all Engineering Assistants
B2 Electrical, Mechanical & S&T Assistant posts
Medical examination is conducted by Railway Medical Officers after Document Verification. Their findings are final and binding. Any shortcoming discovered at this stage results in disqualification.
| Category | Upper Age Limit | Relaxation Over UR |
|---|---|---|
| UR / EWS | 33 Years | Base limit (no extra relaxation for EWS) |
| OBC-NCL | 36 Years | +3 years |
| SC / ST | 38 Years | +5 years |
| PwBD — UR | 43 Years | +10 years |
| PwBD — OBC-NCL | 46 Years | +13 years |
| PwBD — SC / ST | 48 Years | +15 years |
| Ex-Servicemen | As per GoI norms | Actual service + 3 yrs; also PET-exempt |
| Railway Employees (CIL/PSU) | Up to 40 Years | +7 years (up to 45 for SC/ST employees) |
- Only one application per candidate is permitted across all RRBs — multiple applications lead to rejection of all submissions and possible debarment
- OBC-NCL certificate must be in the Central Government format, issued on or after 01 April 2025, explicitly stating the candidate does not belong to the Creamy Layer
- EWS certificate must be based on income and assets for Financial Year 2024–25 as per prescribed format (Annexure-III of the notification)
- Government / PSU employees must bring a valid No Objection Certificate (NOC) from their employer to Document Verification
- Any form of canvassing — direct or indirect — results in automatic disqualification and forfeiture of candidature
- False information discovered even after joining leads to immediate termination and legal proceedings
Both ₹500 and ₹250 fees are refunded to candidates who actually appear in the Computer Based Test, after deducting applicable bank transaction charges. Fee must be paid exclusively through the online portal using Debit Card, Credit Card, Net Banking, or UPI. No cash, demand draft, or offline mode is accepted. Fee payment deadline is 11 March 2026. The modification fee (₹250, during 12–21 March 2026) is non-refundable.
Stage 1 — Computer Based Test (CBT)
A single-stage CBT of 100 objective MCQ questions carrying 100 marks. The exam may be conducted in single or multiple shifts. Negative marking of 1/3rd mark applies for every wrong answer; unattempted questions carry zero penalty. The paper is available in English, Hindi, and 13 regional languages. Exam city and duration are specified on the admit card. No sectional cut-offs apply — only an overall qualifying mark is required.
CBT Pattern — Subject-Wise Split & Qualifying Marks
Mathematics: 25 Qs · General Intelligence & Reasoning: 30 Qs · General Science: 25 Qs · General Awareness & Current Affairs: 20 Qs · Total: 100 Qs / 100 Marks
Minimum qualifying marks: UR/EWS — 40% · OBC-NCL / SC / ST — 30%
Candidates below the threshold are not considered for PET shortlisting irrespective of rank.
Score Normalisation — Multi-Shift Exam Formula
When CBT spans multiple shifts, RRB applies: Xn = (S2 ÷ S1) × (X − Xav) + Yav — where S2 is the SD of the reference shift (highest average), S1 is the SD of the candidate’s shift, X is the candidate’s raw score, Xav is the average of the candidate’s shift, and Yav is the reference shift average. Final merit is derived from normalised scores, not raw marks.
Stage 2 — Physical Efficiency Test (PET) — Qualifying Only
Candidates are shortlisted for PET at 3 times the vacancy count per RRB, per post, per category. PET is purely qualifying — marks are not added to final merit. Ex-Servicemen and PwBD candidates are fully exempted. Both events (running and weight-carrying) must be completed in a single attempt without pausing.
Stage 3 — Document Verification (DV)
PET qualifiers are called for DV at a 1:1 ratio based on CBT merit. Candidates must produce all originals and self-attested copies. Government / PSU employees must also carry a valid NOC. SC/ST candidates travelling more than 30 km for DV are entitled to 2nd Class rail/bus fare reimbursement. Tie-breaking: older candidate ranked higher; if age is equal, alphabetical order of name applies.
Stage 4 — Medical Examination (IME)
All DV-cleared candidates undergo Initial Medical Examination by Railway Medical Officers. Standards: A2 (Pointsman), B1 (Engineering posts), B2 (Electrical, Mechanical, S&T posts). Vision, hearing, and general physical fitness are assessed. Candidates declared unfit are eliminated. The decision of Railway Medical Officers is final. RRB/RRC only recommends — actual appointment is made by Railway Administration.
👨 Male Candidates
Complete 1000 metres in 4 minutes 15 seconds
Single attempt — no stopping permitted
Lift and carry 35 kg for 100 metres within 2 minutes
Weight must not be put down at any point
👩 Female Candidates
Complete 1000 metres in 5 minutes 40 seconds
Single attempt — no stopping permitted
Lift and carry 20 kg for 100 metres within 2 minutes
Weight must not be put down at any point
- Ex-Servicemen (ESM) are fully exempted from PET
- PwBD candidates are fully exempted from PET
- Transgender candidates follow standards applicable to their registered gender
- Both events must be completed in a single attempt without stopping or resting mid-way
- PET carries no marks — it is a pass/fail qualifying stage only; final merit is determined purely by CBT score
- Begin physical training early — both running stamina and weight-carrying capacity require consistent preparation over months
| Subject | Marks | Key Topics |
|---|---|---|
| Mathematics | 25 | Number system, BODMAS, Decimals & Fractions, LCM & HCF, Ratio & Proportion, Percentages, Mensuration (2D & 3D), Time & Work, Time & Distance, Simple & Compound Interest, Profit & Loss, Algebra, Geometry, Trigonometry, Elementary Statistics, Square Roots, Age Calculations, Calendar & Clock, Pipes & Cisterns |
| General Intelligence & Reasoning | 30 | Analogies, Alphabetical & Number Series, Coding & Decoding, Mathematical Operations, Relationships & Blood Relations, Syllogism, Jumbling, Venn Diagram, Data Interpretation & Sufficiency, Conclusions & Decision Making, Similarities & Differences, Analytical Reasoning, Classification, Directions, Statement-Arguments & Assumptions |
| General Science | 25 | Physics, Chemistry, and Life Sciences up to Class 10th CBSE level. Key areas: Laws of Motion, Work & Energy, Electricity & Magnetism, Acids & Bases, Chemical Reactions, Metals & Non-Metals, Cell Biology, Human Physiology, Heredity, Ecosystems |
| General Awareness & Current Affairs | 20 | Indian History, Geography, Polity & Constitution, Economy, Culture, Sports, Science & Technology, Railway Ministry news, National & International events of the past year |
| Total | 100 | Bilingual + 13 regional languages · 1/3 negative marking · No sectional cut-offs · Duration on admit card |
Keep Documents Ready Before Starting
Personal email ID and active mobile number, scanned recent passport-size photograph (white background, taken within 3 weeks), scanned signature in black ink, Class 10th marksheet and certificate, ITI/NAC/CCAA certificate if applicable, caste / EWS / ESM / PwBD certificate as relevant, and Debit/Credit Card or Net Banking details for fee payment.
Register at rrbapply.gov.in
Visit rrbapply.gov.in and click “Apply for Railway Group D Recruitment CEN 09/2025”. New users must register with name, email, and mobile. Existing account holders from previous CEN cycles can use their existing credentials. Complete Aadhaar authentication at this stage — it is mandatory and reduces scrutiny delays at later stages.
Select One RRB Zone & Post Preference
You may apply to only one RRB zone — this choice is permanent and cannot be changed. Choose carefully based on vacancy count, posting state, and post availability. You may indicate preferences for multiple posts within the selected zone. Applying to more than one RRB leads to rejection of all applications and possible debarment.
Fill Form, Upload Photo & Documents
Enter all personal, educational, and contact details accurately. Your name, date of birth, and father’s / mother’s name must match exactly as on your Class X certificate — discrepancies cause rejection at DV. Upload the photograph, signature, and category certificates in the format and file-size limits specified on the portal.
Review, Submit & Pay Fee
Preview all fields carefully before final submission. Pay ₹500 (UR/OBC/EWS) or ₹250 (SC/ST/PwBD/Female/Transgender/ESM/Minority/EBC) via Debit Card, Credit Card, Net Banking, or UPI. Fee payment can be completed up to 11 March 2026 at 23:59 hrs. Download and save the confirmation page — no physical copy needs to be sent to RRB.
Modify if Needed (12–21 March 2026)
During the modification window, post preference and Zonal Railway within the opted RRB can be changed for ₹250 per modification. Account creation details (email, mobile) and the selected RRB zone are permanent and cannot be changed under any circumstance.
- Apply well before midnight — server congestion spikes in the final hours and RRBs accept no liability for last-minute failures
- Use a personal email and mobile that are exclusively in your control throughout the entire recruitment process
- OBC-NCL certificate must be dated on or after 01 April 2025 in the Central Government format
- Admit cards and all official communications are released only via official RRB websites — beware of fraudulent portals and touts
- Receiving an admit card does not confirm final eligibility — candidature remains provisional until DV and medical clearance
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