About the Recruitment
Railway Recruitment Boards have announced the Group D Recruitment 2026 to fill 22,195 Level-1 vacancies across multiple railway zones in India. Candidates who have completed Class 10th or hold an ITI qualification can apply for these positions through the official Indian Railways recruitment portal. Selected candidates will work in departments such as Engineering, Mechanical, Electrical, Traffic, and Signal & Telecommunication. This recruitment provides a major opportunity for candidates seeking entry-level government jobs in the Indian Railways.
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Short Notification Release | 23 December 2025 |
| Application Start Date | 31 January 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply | 09 March 2026 |
| Fee Payment Last Date | 11 March 2026 |
| Correction Window | 12 – 21 March 2026 |
Vacancy Details
| Railway Zone | Vacancies |
|---|---|
| Northern Railway (New Delhi) | 3633 |
| Western Railway (Mumbai) | 2842 |
| Central Railway (Mumbai) | 2012 |
| Northeast Frontier Railway (Guwahati) | 1780 |
| South East Central Railway (Bilaspur) | 1225 |
| West Central Railway (Jabalpur) | 1195 |
| Eastern Railway / Metro Kolkata | 1180 |
| North Eastern Railway (Gorakhpur) | 1177 |
| North Central Railway (Prayagraj) | 1176 |
| Southern Railway (Chennai) | 1027 |
| South Central Railway (Secunderabad) | 1016 |
| East Central Railway (Hajipur) | 976 |
| North Western Railway (Jaipur) | 966 |
| South Eastern Railway (Kolkata) | 955 |
| East Coast Railway (Bhubaneswar) | 805 |
| South Western Railway (Hubli) | 92 |
| Total | 22,195 |
Educational Qualification
- Candidates must have passed Class 10th (High School) from a recognized board.
- OR possess an ITI certificate from NCVT/SCVT.
- OR hold a National Apprenticeship Certificate (NAC) issued by NCVT.
Age Limit
- Minimum Age: 18 Years
- Maximum Age: 33 Years
Age will be calculated as on 01 January 2026. Age relaxation will be provided according to government rules for reserved categories.
Application Fee
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| General / OBC / EWS | ₹500 |
| SC / ST / EBC / Female / Transgender | ₹250 |
Selection Process
- Computer-Based Test (CBT)
- Physical Efficiency Test (PET)
- Document Verification
- Medical Examination
Salary / Pay Scale
Selected candidates will receive a basic salary of approximately ₹22,000 per month along with additional benefits such as Dearness Allowance, House Rent Allowance, Transport Allowance, and other railway allowances as per government norms.
How to Apply
- Visit: Official Website
- Open the RRB Group D Recruitment 2026 notification.
- Click on the Apply Online link.
- Register using your basic details and mobile number.
- Fill out the online application form with correct information.
- Upload the required documents and photograph.
- Pay the application fee through the available online payment methods.
- Submit the form and download the confirmation page.