RRB Group D 2026 Notification: Exam Dates, Syllabus, and 22,195 Vacancies

Manish
Jun 11, 2026 03:15 PM IST
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The Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) conducts the RRB Group D Level 1 examination, providing 10th-pass candidates a prestigious opportunity to launch their career in the Indian Railways. For the 2026 recruitment cycle, the Indian Railways has announced 22,195 vacancies for essential roles, including Track Maintainer, Pointsman, and various Assistant positions. 

RRB Group D 2026 Exam

The official RRB Group D Notification (CEN 09/2025) is now live on all regional RRB websites. Eligible candidates can submit their online applications through the official portal at https://www.rrbapply.gov.in until March 9, 2026. Below, we provide a summary of the key exam highlights as specified in the official notification.

Latest Update: RRB Group D Result 2026 for CEN 08/2024 is anticipated in May, with the exam schedule for CEN 09/2025 to be announced shortly. 

RRB Group D Recruitment 2026- Overview
Name of the OrganisationRailway Recruitment Board
Post NameAssistant (Track Machine), Assistant (Bridge), Track Maintainer (Group IV), Assistant (P-way), Assistant (TRD), 
Assistant Loco Shed (Electrical), Assistant Operations (Electrical), Assistant (TL & AC),
Assistant (C & W), Pointsman B, and Assistant (S & T)
Advt. NoCEN 09/2025
Job LocationAcross India
RRB Group D New Vacancy22195
Mode of ApplicationOnline
Exam DatesTo be notified
Selection ProcessComputer Based Test
Physical Efficiency Test (PET) 
Document Verification and Medical Examination
Exam PatternGeneral Science: 25 Marks
Maths: 25 Marks
GK GS: 20 Marks
Reasoning: 30 Marks
SalaryBasic Pay: Rs. 18000 per month
Offiical website http://www.rrbcdg.gov.in/ or 
https://www.rrbapply.gov.in/

RRB Group D 2026 Notification PDF Out

The Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) has officially released the detailed RRB Group D Notification 2026 (CEN 09/2025). This document outlines comprehensive vacancy details, eligibility requirements, and selection procedures for various Group D roles, including Pointsman, Track Maintainer, and Assistant operational positions.

Download Official RRB Group D Notification 2026 (CEN 09/2025 PDF)

View Revised RRB Group D Vacancy 2026 Notification

Learn About the New RRB Centralized Recruitment Portal

RRB Group D Recruitment 2026- Important Dates 

Important dates for the 2026 Railway RRB Group D Level 1 examination have been finalized. The online application and correction window opened on January 31, 2026, at https://www.rrbapply.gov.in/, and all submissions must be completed by March 2, 2026.

EventsDates
Detailed Notification PDF30th January 2026
Apply Online Starts31st January 2026
Last Date to Aply9th March 2026 (11:59 pm)
Last date for fee payment11th March 2026 (11:59 pm)
Correction & Modification Window12th to 21st March 2026
Scribe details Submission22nd to 26th March 2026

RRB Group D New Vacancy 2026

The Railway Recruitment Board has released the post-wise vacancy distribution. This year, a total of 22,195 new vacancies are available for roles such as Pointsman, Assistant, Track Maintainer, and various technical support positions. 

Railway ZoneTotalURSCSTOBCEWS
Western Railway (Mumbai)31481160407178698288
North Western Railway (Jaipur)97448315248188104
North Central Railway (Prayagraj)11835701568927197
South Western Railway (Hubli)905114051406
West Central Railway (WCR-Jabalpur)114758117489157145
East Coast Railway (Bhubaneswar)8033291205720691
Northern Railway (New Delhi)35371437530266956348
Southern Railway (Chennai)103643015596247108
North Eastern Railway (Gorakhpur)1196537178109271101
Northeast Frontier Railway (Guwahati)1776718266133480179
Eastern Railway (Kolkata)/Metro Kolkata1173471155114296137
Central Railway (Mumbai) 1979894295177411202
East Central Railway (Hajipur)9934051487626698
South Eastern Railway (Kolkata)94936415884240103
South Central Railway (Secunderabad)1012376148129258101
South East Central Railway (Bilaspur)119951618476281142
Total2219593223240172652402250

Check Zone-wise RRB Group D Vacancy 2026 Details

Understand the RRB Normalization Method & Formula for 2026

Past Year Vacancy Trend

The year-over-year vacancy comparison is provided in the following table.

YearVacancies
202622195
202532438
2019103769
201862097

Eligibility Criteria

Eligibility for RRB Group D is determined by nationality, educational qualification, and age. Only candidates meeting the official RRB Group D Eligibility Criteria will proceed to the next stage. Note that CCAA-certified candidates are now explicitly eligible to apply under the Railway Group D CCAA recruitment guidelines.

Nationality

To be eligible, a candidate must be one of the following:

a. A citizen of India, or
b. A citizen of Nepal, or
c. A subject of Bhutan, or
d. A Tibetan refugee who arrived in India before January 1, 1962, with the intention of permanent settlement, or
e. A person of Indian origin who migrated from Pakistan, Burma, Sri Lanka, East African countries, etc., to settle permanently in India.
f. Note: Candidates from categories (b), (c), (d), and (e) must possess a valid certificate of eligibility issued by the Government of India. 

Education Qualification 

  • Candidates with a 10th pass or ITI or equivalent or National Apprenticeship Certificate (NAC) granted by NCVT are eligible to apply for the RRB Group D 2026 Exam.
  • Candidates with Course Completed Act Apprentices/ITI for the post of Level-1 unless otherwise specified.
  • Those awaiting the results of their final examination of the prescribed minimum educational/technical qualification are not eligible to apply.
  • Candidates who have completed Course Complete Act Apprentices from any trade.

Age Limit

CriteriaAge
Minimum Age18 years
Maximum Age33 years
Cut Off Date01 January 2026

Medical Standards

Candidates selected for Document Verification (DV) are required to clear the Railway Administration’s medical fitness standards to ensure they are physically and mentally capable of performing their duties.

Medical StandardVisual Acuity
A-2 Distant vision: 6/9, 6/9 without glasses (No fogging test)
Near vision: Sn. 0.6, 0.6 without glasses and must pass tests for colour vision, binocular vision, night vision, mesopic vision, etc
A-3 Distant vision: 6/9, 6/9 with or without glasses (power of lenses not to exceed 2D)
Near vision: Sn: 0.6, 0.6 with or without glasses and must pass the test for colour vision, binocular vision, night vision, myopic vision, etc. 
B-1 Distant vision: 6/9, 6/12 with or without glasses (power of lenses not to exceed 4D)
Near vision: Sn. 0.6, 0.6 with or without glasses when reading or close work is required and must pass the test for colour vision, binocular vision, night vision, mesopic vision, etc. 
B-2 Distant vision: 6/9, 6/12 with or without glasses (power of lenses not to exceed 4D)
Near vision: Sn. 0.6, 0.6 with or without glasses when reading or close work is required and must pass the test for binocular vision, etc
C-1 Distant vision: 6/12, 6/18 with or without glasses
Near vision: Sn. 0.6, 0.6 with or without glasses when reading or close work is required
C-2 Distant vision: 6/12 with or without glasses
Near vision: Sn. 0.6 combined with or without glasses where reading or close work is required

Which posts come under RRB Group D Level 1?

The job roles available under the RRB Group D Recruitment 2026 are outlined below. 

  • Assistant (Track Machine), Assistant (Bridge),
  • Track Maintainer (Group IV),
  • Assistant (P-way), Assistant (TRD),
  • Assistant Loco Shed (Electrical),
  • Assistant Operations (Electrical),
  • Assistant (TL & AC),
  • Assistant (C & W),
  • Pointsman B, and Assistant (S & T)

Click to Access RRB Group D Application Portal

Application Fee

Interested candidates must pay the applicable application fee as listed in the table below. Payments can be completed online via debit card, credit card, or net banking. 

S.NoCategoryFee
1Gen/ OBC/ EWSRs. 500/-
2SC/ ST/ EBC/ Female/ TransgenderRs. 250/- 

Refund Amount (On Appearing For CBT)

  • For GEN/OBC: Out of this fee of Rs 500 an amount of Rs 400 shall be refunded duly deducting bank charges, on appearing in 1st Stage CBT.
  • For SC/ST/PWD/Women/Ex-Sm/Transgender/Minorities/Economically Backward: This fee of Rs 250 shall be refunded duly deducting bank charges as applicable on appearing in 1st Stage CBT.

Documents Required 

  1. Scanned passport-size photograph and signature.
  2. 10th certificate or ITI certificate for educational qualification proof.
  3. Government-issued ID proof (Aadhar Card, PAN Card, etc.).
  4. Category certificate (if applicable).
  5. Disability certificate (if applicable).

Steps to Apply for Railway RRB Group D Recruitment 2026

To register for the RRB Group D 2026 recruitment, please follow the step-by-step instructions provided in the official documentation. 

  1. Visit the official website http://www.rrbcdg.gov.in/.
  2. Click on the ‘New Registration’ link.
  3. Register for the exam and submit the required details like name, date of birth and father’s name, mother’s name, Aadhaar Number, SSLC/Matric registration number, year of passing, mobile number, email ID and then submit the registration form.
  4. Upon registration, candidates need to verify their email ID and mobile number through OTP.
  5. Login on the home page using the registration number and password.
  6. In Part I of the application page, candidates had to provide the details of educational qualification, community, gender, religion, Ex-Servicemen, CCAA, Minority, Economically Backward Class Age Relaxation and other details.
  7. In Part II of the application page, candidates had to indicate his/her priority/preference for the posts.
  8. On completion of application details, candidates were redirected to the payment page using Online Net Banking/Credit Card/Debit Card/UPI and Offline Challan.
  9. Candidates were required to choose the exam language.
  10. Candidates had to fill in the details of a valid photo ID card.
  11. Enter bank details to get the refund of fees.
  12. Candidates had to upload their scanned images of photographs and signatures as per the format and SC/ST candidates were required to upload the category certificates.
  13. Candidates had to agree to the terms and conditions and submit the application form.

Selection Process

The selection procedure for Group D posts consists of the following key stages: 

  1. Computer-Based Test- CBT will assess your knowledge in various subjects like Mathematics, General Intelligence & Reasoning, and General Awareness.
  2. Physical Efficiency Test- PET is designed to evaluate your physical fitness and includes tests like running, long jump, and high jump.
  3. Medical Examination- A medical examination will also be conducted to assess your overall health and fitness for the job.
  4. Document Verification- To ensure that all the information provided in your application is accurate.

Exam Pattern

The Railway Administration may conduct the Computer Based Test (CBT) in single or multi-stage formats. Qualified candidates will proceed to the Physical Efficiency Test (PET), followed by Document Verification and a Medical Examination. Note: A negative marking of 1/3rd mark applies for each incorrect answer.

The minimum qualifying marks for shortlisting are 40% for UR/EWS categories, and 30% for OBC (Non-creamy layer), SC, and ST candidates. 

Details regarding examination duration and the number of questions for the CBT are provided below:

RRB Group D CBT-1 Exam Pattern 2026
SubjectsNo. of QuestionsMarksDuration
General Science252590 minutes
Mathematics2525
General Intelligence & Reasoning3030
General Awareness and Current Affairs2020
Total100100

Medium of Exam

The RRB Group D 2026 CBT will be available in English, Hindi, and 13 other regional Indian languages as specified in the recruitment rules. 

  1. Assamese
  2. Bengali
  3. Gujarati
  4. Kannada
  5. Konkani
  6. Malayalam
  7. Manipuri
  8. Marathi
  9. Odia
  10. Punjabi
  11. Tamil
  12. Telugu
  13. Urdu

View the Detailed RRB Group D Exam Pattern 2026

Syllabus

The Railway Recruitment Board has published the official syllabus alongside the 2026 notification. Before beginning your preparation, candidates should familiarize themselves with the updated syllabus and exam structure. The curriculum includes General Science, Mathematics, General Awareness, Current Affairs, and General Intelligence & Reasoning. 

RRB Group D Syllabus 2026
SubjectTopics
MathematicsNumber system, BODMAS, Decimals, Fractions, LCM, HCF, Ratio and Proportion, Percentages, Mensuration, Time and Work, Time and Distance, Simple and Compound Interest, Profit and Loss, Algebra, Geometry and Trigonometry, Elementary Statistics, Square root, Age Calculations, Calendar & Clock, Pipes & Cistern etc.
General Intelligence and reasoningAnalogies, Alphabetical and Number Series, Coding and Decoding, Mathematical operations, Relationships, Syllogism, Jumbling, Venn Diagram, Data Interpretation and Sufficiency, Conclusions and Decision making, Similarities and Differences, Analytical Reasoning, Classification, Directions, Statement – Arguments and Assumptions etc.
General SciencePhysics, Chemistry and Life Sciences of 10th standard level (CBSE).
Current AffairsGeneral Awareness and Current Affairs in Science & Technology, , Culture, Personalities, Economics, Politics and any other subject of importance.

All candidates can access the comprehensive RRB Group D syllabus via the link provided below:

Download RRB Group D Syllabus 2026

Access RRB Group D Previous Year Question Papers

Salary Structure

The entry-level basic salary for RRB Group D personnel is ₹18,000 per month under the 7th CPC Pay Matrix. Additionally, employees receive benefits such as Dearness Allowance (DA), House Rent Allowance (HRA), Transport Allowance, and medical facilities, resulting in an in-hand salary typically ranging between ₹22,500 and ₹25,380.

View Full RRB Group D Salary Structure & Pay Scale

RRB Group D Exam Analysis and Questions

Reviewing previous years' exam analyses is highly recommended to understand the difficulty level and common question patterns for the 2026 RRB Group D exam.

Mathematics Questions and Topics
TopicsNo of Questions
S.I, CI1
Pipe & Cistern1
Simplification1
Time and Work2
Number System6
Time, Speed and Distance4
Average1
Trigonometry2
Percentage1
Mensuration2
Ratio4
Total25
Reasoning Questions and Topics
TopicsNo of Questions
Syllogism2
Venn Diagram2
Mathematical Calculation1
Mirror Image2
Odd one out3
Analogy2
Series3
Direction2
Statement & Conclusion5
Counting Figure2
Puzzle2
Complete Figure1
Blood Relation3
Total30
General Science Questions and Topics
TopicsNo of Questions
Physics8
Chemistry10
Biology7
Total25
General Awareness & Current Affairs Questions and Topics
TopicsNo of Questions
History3
Polity1
Geography2
Economics1
Current Affairs13
Total20

List of RRBs/RRCs

The full list of participating RRBs/RRCs for the 2026 recruitment process is provided below. 

List of RRBs
Name of RRB and RailwayWebsite Address
Ahmedabad (WR)www.rrbahmedabad.gov.in
Ajmer (NWR)www.rrbajmer.gov.in
Bangalore (SWR)www.rrbbnc.gov.in 
Bhopal (WCR)www.rrbbhopal.gov.in
Bhubaneswar (ECoR)www.rrbbbs.gov.in
Bilaspur (SECR)www.rrbbilaspur.gov.in
Chandigarh (NR)www.rrbcdg.gov.in
Chennai (SR)www.rrbchennai.gov.in
Gorakhpur (NER)www.rrbgkp.gov.in
Guwahati (NFR)www.rrbguwahati.gov.in
Kolkata (ER)www.rrbkolkata.gov.in
Mumbai (CR)www.rrbmumbai.gov.in
Patna (ECR)www.rrbpatna.gov.in
Prayagraj (NCR)www.rrbald.gov.in
Ranchi (SER)www.rrbranchi.gov.in
Secunderabad (SCR)www.rrbsecunderabad.gov.in
List of RRCs
RRCOfficial website
Central Railwaywww.rrccr.com
Eastern Railwaywww.rrcer.com
East Central Railwaywww.rrcecr.gov.in
East Coast Railwaywww.rrcbbs.org
North Central Railwaywww.rrcald.org
North Eastern Railwaywww.ner.indianrailways.gov.in
Northeast Frontier Railwaywww.nfr.indianrailways.gov.in
North Western Railwaywww.rrcjaipur.in
Southern Railwaywww.rrcmas.in
South Central Railwayhttp://203.153.33.92/
South Eastern Railwaywww.rrcser.in
South East Central Railwaywww.secr.indianrailways.gov.in
South Western Railwaywww.rrchubli.in
Western Railwaywww.rrc.wr.com
West Central Railwaywww.wcr.indianrailways.gov.in

Exam Centres

CBT examinations will be held at various centers nationwide. Candidates must indicate their city preferences during the application process. A detailed list of exam cities per RRB region is available below. 

RRB Group D Exam Centres 2026
RRB Regions Cities
Andhra PradeshAmalapuram, Anantapur, Bhimavaram, Challapalli, Chirala, Chittoot, Eluru, Gooty, Gudivada, Gudur, Guntur, Kadapa, Kakinada, Kanchikachera, Kavali, Kurnool, Nandyal, Narasapuram, Narasaraopet, Nellore, Ongole, Prodattur, Puttur, Rajahmundry, Rajam, Rajampet, Srikakulam, Surampalem, Tadipalligudem, Tekkali, Tirupathi, Vijayawada, Visakhapatnam, Vuzuabagran
AssamDibrugarh, Guwahati, Johrat, Kokrajhar, Silchar, Tezpur
BiharArrah, Aurangabad, Bhagalpur, Bihar Sharif, Darbhanga, Gaya, Hajipur, Muzaffarpur, Patna, Purnea, Samastipur, Siwan
ChandigarhChandigarh
Delhi/ NCRGhaziabad, Greater Noida, New Delhi, Noida
GujaratAhmedabad, Anand, Bharuch, Bhavnagar, Bhuj, Dadra, Gandhinagar, Godhra, Himatnagar, Jamnagar, Junagadh, Mehsana, Nadiad, Navsarim, Rajkot, Silvassa,Surat, Surendranagar, Vadodara, Valsad, Vapi
HaryanaAmbala, Bahadurgarh, Gurgaon, Hisar, Jhajjar, Jind, Kaithal, Karnal, Kurukshetra, Mohindergarh, Panchkula, Panipat, Rewari, Rohtak, Sirsa, Sonipat, Yamuna Nagar
KarnatakaBagalkot, Belgaum, Bellary, Bijapur, Chikballapur, Chikmagalpur, Davanagre, Dharwad, Gadag, Gulbarg, Hassan, Hubli, Kolar, Mangalore, Mysore, Puttur, Shimoga, Surathkal, Tumkur, Udupi, Uttara Kannada
MaharashtraAhmednagar, Akola, Amaravati, Aurangabad, Beed, Bhandara, Buladena, Chandrapur, Dhule, Ghadchiroli, Gondia, Jalgaon, Latur, Madgaon, Mumbai, Nagpur, Nandurbar, Nashik, Navi Mumbai, Pandharpur, Parbhani, Pimpri, Chinchwad, Pune, Raigad, Ratnagiri, Sangamner, Sangli, Satara, Solapur, Sindhudurg, Thane, Wardha, Washim, Yavatmal
PunjabAbohar, Amritsar, Banur, Barnala, Bhatinda, Fatehgarh, Sahib, Gurdaspur, Hoshiarpur, Jalandhar, Kapurthala, Khanna, Ludhiana, Malout, Moga, Mohali, Muktasar, Nawanshahr, Pathankot, Patiala, Phagwara, Ropar, Sangrur.
RajasthanAbu Road, Ajmer, Alwar, Bharatpur, Bhilwara, Bikaner, Chittorgarh, Dungarpur, Hanumangarh, Jaipur, Jhunjhunu, Jodhpur, Kota, Pali Marwar, Sikar, Sriganagnagar, Tonk, Udaipur
Uttar PradeshAgra, Aligarh, Allahabad, Amroha, Banda, Barabanki, Bareilly, Bijnor, Bulandshahr, Faizabad, Gonda, Gorakhpur, Jhansi, Kanpur, Kaushambi, Lucknow, Mathura, Sitapur, Sultanpur, Varanasi
West BengalAsansol, Bankura, Berhampore, Bishnupur, Burdwan, Durgapur, Haldia, Hooghly, Kalyani, Kolkata, Greater Kolkata, Krishnagar, Siliguri

RRB Group D 2026 Cut Off

RRB will publish category-wise cut-off marks alongside the final results. Achieving scores above the cut-off is essential for qualifying. We encourage candidates to review previous year cut-off trends to gauge the expected competitiveness of the upcoming exam.

RRB Group D Cut-Off 2018-19
regionCategoryUR
AjmerCommunity73.73073
Ex-servicemen40.20650
CCAA in Railways40.04823
AllahabadCommunity74.57579
Ex-servicemen40.00081
CCAA in Railways41.16811
AhemdabadCommunity71.86468
Ex-servicemen40.00159
CCAA in Railways40.04823
BengaluruCommunity62.01964
Ex-servicemen40.23986
CCAA in Railways42.59145
BhopalCommunity75.03355
Ex-servicemen40.06859
CCAA in Railways40.04823
BilaspurCommunity70.22887
Ex-servicemen40.04764
CCAA in Railways40.04823
BhubaneshwarCommunity73.86689
Ex-servicemen40.04823
CCAA in Railways40.79482
ChandigarhCommunity75.07613
Ex-servicemen40.00611
CCAA in Railways40.42153
ChennaiCommunity71.53120
Ex-servicemen40.14442
CCAA in Railways41.54140
GorakhpurCommunity73.90623
Ex-servicemen40.16889
CCAA in Railways40.79482
GuwahatiCommunity77.09933
Ex-servicemen40.86204
CCAA in Railways40.42153
KolkattaCommunity80.57238
Ex-servicemen40.01368
CCAA in Railways40.04823
MumbaiCommunity67.96106
Ex-servicemen40.16796
CCAA in Railways40.04823
PatnaCommunity77.00350
Ex-servicemen40.19724
CCAA in Railways40.04823
RanchiCommunity76.30354
Ex-servicemen40.09680
CCAA in Railways40.04823
Secunderbad Community69.79887
Ex-servicemen40.00159
CCAA in Railways40.42153

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