RRB Group D Notification 2026 Out: 22,195 Vacancies, Apply Closed, Exam Date Soon
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RRB Group D Notification 2026: The Railway Recruitment Board released the RRB Group D Recruitment 2026 notification on 30th January 2026 for 22,195 vacancies. The online application process began on 31st January 2026 and has now been closed on 9th March 2026.
Candidates who completed the application process will now be eligible to appear for the Computer-Based Test (CBT), followed by PET, Document Verification, and Medical Examination as part of the selection process.
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RRB Group D Recruitment 2026 – Summary
The RRB Group D 2026 detailed Notification will include all major details—eligibility, important dates, vacancy distribution, exam pattern, and online application guidelines.
| RRB Group D Recruitment 2026 Summary | |
| Details | Information |
| Exam Conducting Body | Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) |
| Post Type | Level 1 Group D Posts |
| Vacancies | 22,195 |
| Mode of Application | Online |
| Educational Qualification | 10th Pass / ITI / NAC |
| Age Limit | 18–36 years |
| Application Fee | Gen/OBC/EWS: ₹500; Others: ₹250 |
| RRB Group D Selection Process | CBT, PET, DV and Medical |
| Official Websites | 21 Regional RRB Websites |
Check: RRB Group D Previous Year Question Paper
RRB Group D Notification 2026 Important Dates
The RRB Group D 2026 (CEN 09/2025) official notification outlines key timelines for the recruitment process. Candidates should mark these dates to ensure timely submission and preparation.
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Short Notification Release (Revised) |
19th January 2026 |
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Railway Group D Notification 2026 |
30th January 2026 |
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Online Application Start |
31st January 2026 |
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Last Date to Apply |
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Last date for Application fee payment for the submitted application |
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Date & time for Modification window for corrections |
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Dates during which eligible Scribe candidates must provide their |
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RRB Group D Notification PDF
The Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) has released the official notification for RRB Group D 2026 (CEN 09/2025) on 30th January 2026. Applicants must carefully review the eligibility criteria, application guidelines, and important instructions provided in the official notification before applying.RRB Group D Notification 2026 (CEN 09/2025).
RRB Group D Vacancy 2026 (Zone-wise)
The approved vacancies are for various Level 1 posts, including Pointsman-B, Assistant (Track Machine, Bridge), Track Maintainer, Assistant Loco Shed, Assistant Operations, Assistant (TL & AC), Assistant (S & T), Assistant (C & W), and Assistant TRD. The total number of vacancies is 22195. Candidates can check the vacancy details below.
| RRB Group D Zone-wise Vacancy Distribution 2026 | ||||||
| Railway Zone | Total | UR | SC | ST | OBC | EWS |
| Western Railway (Mumbai) | 3148 | 1160 | 407 | 178 | 698 | 288 |
| North Western Railway (Jaipur) | 974 | 483 | 152 | 48 | 188 | 104 |
| North Central Railway (Allahabad) | 1183 | 570 | 156 | 89 | 271 | 97 |
| South Western Railway (Hubli) | 90 | 51 | 14 | 8 | 14 | 6 |
| West Central Railway (WCR-Jabalpur) | 1147 | 581 | 174 | 89 | 157 | 145 |
| East Coast Railway (Bhubaneswar) | 803 | 329 | 120 | 57 | 206 | 91 |
| South East Central Railway (Bilaspur) | 1199 | 516 | 184 | 76 | 281 | 142 |
| Northern Railway (New Delhi) | 3537 | 1437 | 530 | 266 | 956 | 348 |
| Southern Railway (Chennai) | 1036 | 430 | 155 | 96 | 247 | 108 |
| North Eastern Railway (Gorakhpur) | 1196 | 537 | 178 | 109 | 271 | 101 |
| Northeast Frontier Railway (Guwahati) | 1776 | 718 | 266 | 133 | 480 | 179 |
| Eastern Railway (Kolkata)/Metro Kolkata | 1180 | 468 | 157 | 129 | 297 | 129 |
| Central Railway (Mumbai) | 2012 | 914 | 318 | 171 | 407 | 202 |
| East Central Railway (Hajipur) | 976 | 405 | 148 | 59 | 266 | 98 |
| South Eastern Railway (Kolkata) | 955 | 364 | 158 | 84 | 245 | 104 |
| South Central Railway (Secunderabad) | 1016 | 376 | 151 | 130 | 258 | 101 |
| Total | 22195 | |||||
Also Read: RRB Group D Syllabus
RRB Group D Exam Pattern 2026 - CBT 1
The RRB Group D 2026 exam pattern are given below:
| RRB Group D Exam Pattern 2026 | |||
| Subject | Questions | Marks | Duration |
| General Science | 25 | 25 | 90* minutes |
| Mathematics | 25 | 25 | |
| General Intelligence & Reasoning | 30 | 30 | |
| General Awareness & Current Affairs | 20 | 20 | |
| Total | 100 | 100 | |
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MCQ-based
- *The examination duration will be 120 Minutes for candidates who are eligible for use of a scribe
RRB Group D 2026 Salary Structure
The RRB Group D Salary is one of the biggest attractions:
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Basic Pay: ₹18,000 per month
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In-hand Salary: ₹22,500 to ₹25,380
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Additional Benefits: DA, HRA, Night Duty Allowance, Transport Benefits, Medical Facilities
How to Prepare for RRB Group D 2026
Here’s what aspirants should focus on:
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Build strong basics in Maths and Science
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Practice Reasoning and Current Affairs daily
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Solve previous year papers
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Follow a smart revision plan
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Improve physical fitness for PET
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