RRB Group D Level 1 Exam 2026: Vacancies, Dates, Syllabus & Apply Online

The Railway Recruitment Board has officially announced comprehensive details for candidates aiming to build a career in Indian Railways. The RRB Group D Level 1 exam opens up exceptional opportunities for 10th-pass candidates across the nation. For a broader understanding of upcoming opportunities, you can check the View Official RRB Exam Calendar 2026.

To successfully navigate the recruitment process, applicants should review the RRB Group D Eligibility Criteria and consult official guidelines via the Official RRB Group D Notification 2026 (CEN 09/2025 PDF), Revised RRB Group D Vacancy 2026 Notice, and Zone-wise RRB Group D Vacancy 2026 Details.

RRB Group D Recruitment 2026 Overview

For the 2026 recruitment cycle (CEN 09/2025), Indian Railways announced 22,195 new vacancies for Level 1 posts. Applicants can register via https://www.rrbapply.gov.in/. Additionally, candidates can explore the RRB Single Portal for Railway Recruitment - Apply Here.

Important Dates

RRB Group D Vacancy Breakdown & Post Names

Total vacancies stand at 22,195 (UR: 9,322; SC: 3,240; ST: 1,726; OBC: 5,240; EWS: 2,250). Past year figures include: 2025: 32,438; 2019: 103,769; 2018: 62,097.

Checklists: RRB Group D Post Names

• 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
• Assistant (S & T)

Zone-wise Vacancies

Eligibility Criteria

Minimum age limit is 18 years, and maximum age limit is 33 years as of 1st January 2026. Educational qualification requires a 10th pass, ITI or equivalent, or National Apprenticeship Certificate (NAC) granted by NCVT.

Checklists: Documents Required

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

Steps to Apply for Railway RRB Group D Recruitment 2026

1. Visit the official website http://www.rrbcdg.gov.in/.
2. Click on the 'New Registration' link.
3. Register for the exam and submit required details like name, date of birth, father's name, mother's name, Aadhaar Number, SSLC/Matric registration number, year of passing, mobile number, email ID, and submit the registration form.
4. Verify your email ID and mobile number through OTP upon registration.
5. Login on the home page using the registration number and password.
6. In Part I of the application page, provide 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, indicate your priority/preference for the posts.
8. Complete application details and proceed to the payment page using Online Net Banking/Credit Card/Debit Card/UPI or Offline Challan.
9. Choose the exam language.
10. Fill in the details of a valid photo ID card.
11. Enter bank details to get the refund of fees.
12. Upload scanned images of photographs and signatures as per format; SC/ST candidates must upload category certificates.
13. Agree to the terms and conditions and submit the application form.

For further instructions, check the Click to View Detailed RRB Group D Application Process.

Exam Pattern & Syllabus

The selection process includes Computer-Based Test (CBT), Physical Efficiency Test (PET), Document Verification, and Medical Examination. Read more about the View the Official RRB Group D Exam Pattern 2026 and review details on the Click to View RRB Group D Syllabus 2026. For preparation assistance, download Download RRB Group D Previous Year Question Papers, practice with Current Affairs and General Awareness, and learn about the Understand the RRB Normalization Method & Formula 2026.

CBT Exam Pattern Table

Negative marking: 1/3rd of a mark deducted for every incorrect answer. Minimum qualifying marks: 40% for UR and EWS; 30% for OBC (Non-Creamy Layer), SC, and ST.

Checklists: Exam Medium Languages

• Assamese
• Bengali
• Gujarati
• Kannada
• Konkani
• Malayalam
• Manipuri
• Marathi
• Odia
• Punjabi
• Tamil
• Telugu
• Urdu

Salary and Further Updates

Basic monthly pay is Rs. 18,000. For detailed breakdowns, check Check Detailed RRB Group D Salary & Pay Scale Structure, view previous cut-offs via Check RRB Group D Previous Years' Cut-Offs, and track results at RRB Group D Result 2026 (expected in May).