The Railway Recruitment Boards (RRBs) will close the online application window for RRB Group D Recruitment 2026 on 09 March 2026. The recruitment drive aims to fill 22,195 Level-1 vacancies across various railway zones in India. Candidates who have not yet submitted their applications must complete the process before the deadline through the official RRB recruitment portal. The recruitment offers opportunities in multiple operational and maintenance roles within Indian Railways.
RRB Group D 2026 Recruitment: Vacancy Details
The recruitment is being conducted under Centralised Employment Notice (CEN) 09/2025 for Level-1 posts in Indian Railways. The drive will fill positions across several departments. Some of the key posts included in the recruitment are:
- Track Maintainer Grade-IV
- Pointsman
- Assistant (Workshop, Bridge, and Stores)
- Assistant Loco Shed
- Assistant Operations and Technical posts
Overall, the recruitment aims to fill 22,195 vacancies across different railway zones and production units.
RRB Group D 2026 Application Dates and Important Schedule
The Railway Recruitment Boards released the detailed notification earlier this year and opened the application window in January. Key dates related to the recruitment process are provided below:
- Application start date: 31 January 2026
- Last date to apply: 09 March 2026
- Last date for fee payment: 11 March 2026
- Application correction window: 12 March – 21 March 2026
Candidates are advised to complete the application process and fee payment within the specified deadlines to avoid rejection.
RRB Group D Eligibility Criteria
Candidates applying for the RRB Group D recruitment must meet the eligibility requirements specified by the Railway Recruitment Boards. The main eligibility conditions include:
- Educational qualification: Class 10 pass or ITI from a recognised institution
- Age limit: 18 to 33 years
- Candidates must satisfy nationality and medical fitness requirements as prescribed by the Railways.
Applicants must carefully review the official notification before submitting the application form.
RRB Group D Selection Process
The recruitment process for Group D posts involves multiple stages to assess candidates’ eligibility and physical fitness. The selection process generally includes:
- Computer-Based Test (CBT)
- Physical Efficiency Test (PET)
- Document Verification
- Medical Examination
Candidates who qualify in the CBT will be shortlisted for the subsequent stages of the recruitment process.
Railway Jobs Opportunity for Thousands of Candidates
RRB Group D recruitment is one of the largest government job drives conducted by Indian Railways. With over 22,000 vacancies, the recruitment provides a significant opportunity for candidates seeking central government employment. Applicants who meet the eligibility