Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) has officially released the detailed notification
(CEN 09/2025) for 22,195 Group D (Level-1) vacancies. This recruitment drive is one of the primary entry points for 10th-pass candidates into the Indian Railways.
Recruitment Details:
Application Start: 31 January 2026.
Application Deadline: 2 March 2026 (11:59 PM).
Fee Payment Deadline: 4 March 2026.
Correction Window: 5 March to 14 March 2026.
Tentative Exam Date: Expected in May 2026.
Eligibility & Salary
Education: Must have passed Class 10 (Matriculation), or hold an ITI certificate or National Apprenticeship Certificate (NAC).
Age Limit: 18 to 33 years as of 1 January 2026. Standard government age relaxations apply for reserved categories (SC/ST: 5 years, OBC: 3 years).
Salary: Basic pay of ₹18,000 per month. With allowances (HRA, DA, etc.), the in-hand salary ranges from ₹22,500 to ₹25,380.
Top Vacancies by Zone
Candidates can apply for only one RRB zone.
Railway Zone – Total Vacancies
Northern Railway (New Delhi) – 3,537
Western Railway (Mumbai) – 3,148
Central Railway (Mumbai) – 1,979
Northeast Frontier (Guwahati) – 1,776
North Eastern (Gorakhpur) – 1,196
South East Central (Bilaspur) – 1,199
Application Process:
Applications must be submitted online through the official RRB portal. The fee is ₹500 for General/OBC (₹400 refundable after appearing for CBT) and ₹250 for SC/ST/PwBD/Women/Ex-SM (fully refundable after CBT).
RRB Group D Recruitment 2026: Apply for 22195 posts at rrbapply.gov.in
Based on the RRB Group D recruitment details provided, here are the essential questions and answers for quick reference:
General Recruitment Information
Q: What is the official notification number for the 22,195 RRB Group D vacancies?
A: The recruitment is being conducted under notification number CEN 09/2025
Q: When is the final deadline to submit an online application?
A: The application window closes on 2 March 2026 at 11:59 PM
Q: Can I apply for multiple railway zones to increase my chances?
A: No. Candidates are strictly permitted to apply for only one RRB zone
Q: What is the minimum educational qualification required?
A: You must have passed Class 10 (Matriculation) or hold an ITI/National Apprenticeship Certificate (NAC).
Q: What is the age limit for general category candidates?
A: The age limit is 18 to 33 years as of 1 January 2026.
Q: How much of the application fee is refundable?
A: For General/OBC candidates, ₹400 is refunded after appearing for the exam. For SC/ST, Women, and Ex-SM candidates, the full ₹250 fee is refunded.
Q: Which railway zone has the highest number of openings?
A: The Northern Railway (New Delhi) zone has the highest count with 3,537 vacancies.
Q: What is the starting in-hand salary for a Group D employee?
A: While the basic pay is ₹18,000, the total in-hand salary (including allowances) ranges from ₹22,500 to ₹25,380.
Q: When is the computer-based test (CBT) tentatively scheduled?
A: The exams are expected to be held in May 2026 Government Jobs Portal.
To apply or check for further updates, visit the official RRB Recruitment Portal.