The Railway Recruitment Board will close the RRB Group D Recruitment 2026 application window today, March 9, 2026, at 11:59 PM. Candidates interested in applying for 22,195 Level-1 vacancies across Indian Railways must complete their registration before the deadline on the official portal rrbapply.gov.in.
The recruitment process is being conducted under CEN No. 09/2025 and aims to fill various technical and non-technical posts in different railway zones across the country.
RRB Group D Recruitment 2026 Important Dates
Candidates must take note of the key dates related to the application process.
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Event |
Date |
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Notification Release |
January 30, 2026 |
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Online Application Start |
January 31, 2026 |
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Last Date to Apply |
March 9, 2026 (11:59 PM) |
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Last Date for Fee Payment |
March 11, 2026 |
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Application Correction Window |
March 12 – March 21, 2026 |
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Exam Date |
To be announced |
The registration deadline was earlier extended to give more time to applicants who had not completed the process.
RRB Group D Vacancy Details
The recruitment drive will fill 22,195 vacancies in Level-1 positions across several departments of Indian Railways. Some of the major posts include:
- Track Maintainer Grade IV
- Pointsman-B
- Assistant (S&T)
- Assistant (C&W)
- Assistant TL & AC
- Assistant Operations (Electrical)
- Assistant Loco Shed (Electrical)
- Assistant Track Machine
Among these, Track Maintainer Grade IV has the highest number of vacancies.
Eligibility Criteria for RRB Group D 2026
Candidates must meet the following eligibility conditions before applying.
Educational Qualification
- Must have passed Class 10 (Matriculation) from a recognised board or hold an ITI/NAC certificate.
Age Limit
- Minimum age: 18 years
- Maximum age: 33 years
- Age relaxation applies to reserved categories as per government rules.
Selection Process for Railway Group D Posts
The recruitment process will include several stages:
- Computer Based Test (CBT)
- Physical Efficiency Test (PET)
- Document Verification
- Medical Examination
Candidates must clear each stage to qualify for final selection.
How to Apply for RRB Group D Recruitment 2026?
Candidates can follow these steps to complete the application:
- Visit the official website rrbapply.gov.in.
- Click on the RRB Group D Recruitment 2026 application link.
- Register using basic details and generate login credentials.
- Fill out the application form and upload required documents.
- Pay the application fee and submit the form.
- Download the confirmation page for future reference.
Candidates are advised to complete the registration before the deadline to avoid last-minute technical issues on the portal.