The Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) has closed the online application window for the RRB Group D Recruitment 2026 under Centralised Employment Notice (CEN) 09/2025. Candidates who wanted to apply for Level-1 railway posts had to submit their forms before the deadline on 09 March 2026. The recruitment drive aims to fill 22,195 vacancies across different zones of Indian Railways. The application process started earlier on 31 January 2026, allowing eligible candidates to register through the official recruitment portal.
RRB Group D 2026 Important Dates and Schedule
The Railway Recruitment Board has also released the next steps in the recruitment timeline after the closure of the application window. Candidates should note the following key dates for the recruitment process.
- Application Start Date: 31 January 2026
- Last Date to Apply Online: 09 March 2026
- Last Date for Application Fee Payment: 11 March 2026
- Application Correction Window: 12 March 2026 to 21 March 2026
- Exam Date: To be announced later
Applicants who submitted their forms before the deadline can make corrections during the specified modification window.
RRB Group D 2026 Vacancy Details and Posts
The recruitment drive is being conducted for Level-1 posts in the Seventh CPC Pay Matrix in Indian Railways. These positions are spread across several departments and railway zones. Some of the major posts included in the recruitment are:
- Track Maintainer Grade-IV
- Assistant in Mechanical, Electrical and S&T departments
- Assistant Pointsman
- Workshop and technical assistant roles
These positions involve operational and maintenance duties in the railway system across India.
Eligibility Criteria for RRB Group D Recruitment
Candidates applying for the railway recruitment must meet specific eligibility conditions related to age and educational qualification. The basic eligibility requirements include:
- Educational Qualification: Class 10 pass or ITI from a recognised institution
- Minimum Age: 18 years
- Maximum Age: 33 years as on 01 January 2026
Candidates must also satisfy nationality, medical fitness and category-specific criteria prescribed by the Railway Recruitment Boards.
Selection Process for RRB Group D 2026
The selection process for Level-1 railway posts involves multiple stages designed to assess candidates’ eligibility and physical fitness. The recruitment stages include:
- Computer-Based Test (CBT)
- Physical Efficiency Test (PET)
- Document Verification
- Medical Examination
The CBT exam schedule will be announced separately on the official RRB website after the application process is fully completed.