
RRB Group D Vacancy 2026: The Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) has announced around 22,000 vacancies for Group D posts under Level-1 of the 7th CPC Pay Matrix for 2026. The RRB Group D Short Notification 2026 was released on 19th January. Online registration, initially scheduled for 21st January, now runs from 31st January to 2nd March 2026 at rrbapply.gov.in. Eligible candidates must be 10th pass (or ITI for specific posts) and aged 18–33 years.
The Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) has announced around 22,000 vacancies for various Group D posts under Level-1 of the 7th CPC Pay Matrix for 2026. The RRB Group D Short Notification 2026 was released on 19th January. Online registration, initially set for 21st January, now begins on 31st January and closes on 2nd March 2026. Candidates can apply at rrbapply.gov.in.
RRB Group D 2026 Short Notification Revised Download (Active)
The notification clearly mentions the schedule for the online application process. Applications will be accepted only in online mode through the official RRB application portal, and no offline forms will be considered. Missing the last date means waiting for the next recruitment cycle, so plan your documents and Aadhaar details.
| RRB Group D 2026 Online Form Important Dates | |
| Event | Date / Timeline |
| Opening date of application | 31/01/2026 |
| Closing date of application | 02/03/2026 (up to 23:59 hrs) |
Check: RRB Group D Previous Year Question Paper
The Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) will announce the Group D 2026 vacancies on a zonal basis. This year, around 22,000 posts are expected, including Pointsman, Track Maintainer, Assistant Loco Shed, Assistant Operations, and Assistant TL & AC positions.
Candidates interested in the RRB Group D Vacancy 2026 must meet specific eligibility criteria to apply. These criteria typically cover nationality, age limits, and educational qualifications. Detailed information will be available in the official notification.
Also Read: RRB Group D Syllabus
The short notice advises candidates to verify their primary details using Aadhaar before filling the RRB Group D New Vacancy 2026 form. This helps avoid mismatch of name/date of birth and reduces delays during document scrutiny. Candidates are told to ensure that Aadhaar name and date of birth match the Class 10 certificate and that Aadhaar is updated with latest biometrics (fingerprints and iris) for smooth verification when they appear for exams or document checks.
The short notification also clarifies that this is an indicative notice released to inform candidates about upcoming CEN and to help them get ready with certificates and documents. Final and detailed terms, conditions, eligibility, age relaxations, reservation rules and post‑wise vacancies will be given in the full CEN No. 09/2025 on official RRB websites only, along with any corrigendum