The Indian Railways has officially unveiled the recruitment drive for the RRB Group D 2026 examination. Under the notification CEN 09/2025, a massive total of 22,195 vacancies have been announced for Level 1 positions across various Railway zones. This is a significant opportunity for candidates seeking to join the national transporter.
RRB Group D 2026 Overview
The recruitment is categorized under Level 1, covering a diverse set of operational and maintenance roles. RRB Group D Notification 2026 Released: 22,195 Vacancies Available - Click Here to Check Details for the latest updates. Candidates must ensure they meet the specific requirements for these roles, which are critical for the daily functioning of the Indian Railways.
Included Level 1 Positions
The following positions are included in the recruitment drive:
- Pointsman-B
- Assistant (Track Machine)
- Assistant (Bridge)
- Track Maintainer
- Assistant Loco Shed
- Assistant Operations
- Assistant (TL & AC)
- Assistant S & T
- Assistant C & W
- Assistant TRD
Post-wise Vacancy Breakdown
| Posts | Vacancies |
|---|---|
| Track Maintainer-IV | 10742 |
| Pointsman-B | 5111 |
| Assistant (S & T) | 1478 |
| Assistant TL & AC | 978 |
| Assistant Carrriage & Wagon | 894 |
| Assistant TRD | 764 |
| Assistant Operations (Electrical) | 654 |
| Assistant Bridge | 558 |
| Assistant Track Machine | 560 |
| Assistant P Way | 456 |
| Assistant Loco Shed (Electrical) | 400 |
| Total | 22195 |
How to Apply for RRB Group D 2026
Follow these steps to submit your application through the official portal:
- Visit the official portal at https://www.rrbapply.gov.in/
- Locate the notification for CEN 09/2025
- Fill out the online application form within the specified application window
Zone-wise Vacancy Distribution
Vacancies are spread across several regional boards, with the Northern Railway (New Delhi) offering 3,537 spots, followed by the Western Railway (Mumbai) with 3,148 spots. Other notable distributions include Eastern Railway (1,979), South East Central Railway (1,199), North Central Railway (1,183), West Central Railway (1,147), Southern Railway (1,036), North Eastern Railway (1,196), North Western Railway (974), Northeast Frontier Railway (946), East Coast Railway (803), Metro Kolkata (227), and South Western Railway (90).
After applying, candidates should focus on their preparation, keeping an eye on the official portal for admit card release dates and travel instructions.
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