RRB Group D New Vacancy 2026: 22,195 Level-1 Posts Released
Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) has released 22,195 Group D Level-1 vacancies for 2026 under CEN 09/2025. Candidates with a 10th pass or ITI/NAC certificate can apply online from 31st January to 2nd March 2026 at rrbapply.gov.in.
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RRB Group D Vacancy 2026: The Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) has officially released the RRB Group D New Vacancy 2026 on 30th January 2026 under CEN 09/2025. A total of 22,195 Level-1 posts have been announced across Indian Railways. This notification offers a significant government job opportunity for candidates with a 10th pass or ITI/NAC certificate, making it highly sought-after nationwide.
The vacancies include positions like Track Maintainer, Pointsman, and various Assistant roles in multiple departments. Eligible candidates can apply online via the official RRB portal from 31st January to 2nd March 2026. Read on for complete details about the RRB Group D 2026 recruitment.
RRB Group D New Vacancy 2026 Official Notification (Out)
The Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) has announced 22,195 vacancies for various Group D Level-1 posts under the 7th CPC Pay Matrix for 2026. The RRB Group D official Notification 2026 was released on 30 January 2026. The link is from 31st January 2026 to 2nd March 2026 (11:59 PM). Eligible candidates can apply online at rrbapply.gov.in.
RRB Group D 2026 Online Form Important Dates
The RRB Group D Recruitment 2026 under CEN 09/2025 has officially started with the release of the notification on 30th January 2026. The online application is open from 31st January to 2nd March 2026. Scroll down to check the application process, exam schedule, and important dates.
| 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
RRB Group D Vacancy 2026
The RRB Group D New Vacancy 2026 has been officially announced by the Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) on 30th January 2026 under CEN 09/2025. A total of 22,195 Level-1 posts have been released across Indian Railways.
| 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 | |||||
RRB Group D Eligibility Criteria 2026
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 is available in the official notification.
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Age Limit: 18-33 years (as of 01.01.2026), with age relaxation for reserved categories.
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Medical Standard: Candidates must meet medical fitness requirements as per Annexure A of the official notification.
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Reservation: Seats are reserved for SC, ST, OBC (Non-Creamy Layer), EWS, PwBD, ExSM, and CCAA candidates.
Also Read: RRB Group D Syllabus