Railway Recruitment Boards have released a short notice regarding the RRB Group D CEN 09/2025 recruitment process. As per the notice, the RRB Group D application form will be released on January 21, 2026. Eligible candidates will be able to apply online through the official Railway Recruitment Board portal.
Along with the application form, the detailed RRB Group D notification 2025–26 will also be released. This recruitment drive is expected to announce around 22,000 vacancies for Group D posts across various railway zones.
RRB Group D 2025–26 Eligibility Criteria
Candidates must ensure that they meet the prescribed eligibility conditions before filling out the application form. The eligibility criteria will be verified at later stages of recruitment. Applicants must have passed Class 10, ITI, or hold an equivalent qualification. Candidates with a National Apprenticeship Certificate (NAC) granted by NCVT are also eligible to apply.
In terms of age, candidates must be between 18 and 36 years to be eligible for RRB Group D CEN 09/2025 recruitment. Age relaxation will be applicable as per government norms for reserved categories.
RRB Group D Application Fee 2026 Details
The application fee for RRB Group D varies by category. Candidates must pay the prescribed fee during the online application process.
- Unreserved categories: INR 500
- PwBD / Female / Transgender / Ex-Servicemen / SC / ST / Minority Communities / Economically Backward Class: INR 250
The fee payment will be done online. Refund rules, if applicable, will be detailed in the official notification.
Expected RRB Group D Vacancies 2025–26
As per the initial notice, around 22,000 RRB Group D vacancies are expected to be announced under CEN 09/2025. The exact zone-wise and post-wise vacancy details will be provided in the detailed notification. These vacancies will cover various Group D posts across Indian Railways, making this one of the largest recruitment drives.
How to Fill RRB Group D CEN 09/2025 Application Form?
Candidates must complete the online application process carefully to avoid rejection. Before starting, applicants should keep their documents, scanned images, and bank details ready. The step-by-step process to fill the RRB Group D application form is given below.
- Visit the official website rrbcdg.gov.in
- Click on the New Registration link
- Complete the registration process
- Log in using the registration number and password
- In Part I, enter educational qualification, community, gender, religion, and other required details
- In Part II, select preferred RRB Group D posts
- Pay the application fee and select the exam language
- Enter photo ID details and bank account information for fee refund
- Upload scanned images and category certificate for SC/ST candidates
- Review, save, and submit the application form
What Candidates Should Do Next?
Candidates are advised to regularly check official updates related to the RRB Group D CEN 09/2025 notification. Preparing documents in advance and understanding eligibility requirements will help ensure smooth completion of the application process once the registration window opens.
