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RRB (Short Notice) 2026 Notification Recruitment 2026 Out for 22000 (Tentative) Group D Vacancies
This is a good opportunity for 10th pass or ITI pass candidates aspiring to join Indian Railways. Railway Recruitment Board (RRB), on behalf of the Indian Railways, is responsible for conducting the entire recruitment process for the RRB Group D Level 1 New Vacancy. The posts for which RRB Group D Notification 2026 is released are as follows. 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)
RRB Group D Recruitment 2026 Overview
| Company Name | Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) |
| Post Name | Group D |
| No of Posts | 22000 (Tentative) |
| Advt No | CEN 09/2025 |
| Salary | Rs 18,000 |
| Qualification | ITI, 10TH |
| Age Limit | 18 to 33 years |
| Start Date for Apply Online | 20-01-2026 |
| Last Date for Apply Online | 20-02-2026 |
| Official Website | rrbchennai.gov.in, indianrailways.gov.in |
Railway RRB Group D 2026 Important Dates
Short Notification Release Date: 23-12-2025
Starting Date for Apply Online: 20-01-2026
Last Date for Apply Online: 20-02-2026
Starting Date for Apply Online: 20-01-2026
Last Date for Apply Online: 20-02-2026
RRB Group D Recruitment 2026 Vacancies Details
| Posts | Vacancies Approved (Tentative) |
|---|---|
| Assistant (Track Machine) | 600 |
| Assistant (Bridge) | 600 |
| Track Maintainer (Group IV) | 11000 |
| Assistant (P-way) | 300 |
| Assistant (TRD) | 800 |
| Assistant Loco Shed (Electrical) | 200 |
| Assistant Operations (Electrical) | 500 |
| Assistant (TL & AC) | 50 |
| Assistant (C & W) | 1000 |
| Pointsman B | 5000 |
| Assistant (S & T) | 1500 |
| Total | 22000 |
RRB Group D 2026 Eligibility Criteria
Railway RRB Group D 2026 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.
Railway RRB Group D 2026 Age Limit (as on 01/01/2026)
Candidates who fall in the age group of 18 to 33 years as of 01st January 2026 are eligible to apply for the Railway RRB Group D exam. Age relaxation is provided as per the norms.Railway RRB Group D 2026 Application Fee
The candidates who are interested in RRB Group D Recruitment 2026 have to pay the requisite application fee as per the table below. The fees are to be paid online through debit, credit, and net banking.- Gen/ OBC/ EWS : Rs. 500/-
- SC/ ST/ EBC/ Female/ Transgender : Rs. 250/-
Railway RRB Group D 2026 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
- Candidates have to submit their online applications for RRB Group D Recruitment 2026 by following the below-mentioned steps. Visit the official website http://www.rrbcdg.gov.in/.
- Click on the ‘New Registration’ link.
- 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.
- Upon registration, candidates need to verify their email ID and mobile number through OTP.
- Login on the home page using the registration number and password.
- 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.
- In Part II of the application page, candidates had to indicate his/her priority/preference for the posts.
- On completion of application details, candidates were redirected to the payment page using Online Net Banking/Credit Card/Debit Card/UPI and Offline Challan.
- Candidates were required to choose the exam language.
- Candidates had to fill in the details of a valid photo ID card.
- Enter bank details to get the refund of fees.
- 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.
- Candidates had to agree to the terms and conditions and submit the application form.
Railway RRB Group D 2026 Salary
The basic salary of candidates selected under RRB Group D Recruitment will be Rs 18,000. Besides the basic pay, the selected candidates will be provided with other allowances including Dearness Allowance (DA), Daily Allowance, Transport Allowance, House Rent Allowance (HRA), Allowance for Night Duty, Medical Facilities, Overtime Allowance etc. The in-hand salary of RRB Group Posts is Rs. 22,500 to Rs.25,380 per month.Railway RRB Group D 2026 Selection Process
The selection process for various Group D posts will include the following stages-- Computer-Based Test
- Physical Efficiency Test.
- Medical Examination
- Document Verification
RRB Group D 2026 Level 1 Exam Pattern
Railway Administration reserves the right to conduct the CBT in either single or multi-stage mode. Candidates qualifying in the CBT shall have to undergo a Physical Efficiency Test (PET). It will be followed by Document Verification and Medical Examination. There shall be a negative marking for 1/3rd marks for each wrong answer.The minimum percentage of marks for shortlisting for UR is 40%, EWS is 40%, OBC (Non-creamy layer)/SC/ST is 30%.
The examination duration and number of questions for CBT are indicated below:
| RRB Group D CBT-1 Exam Pattern 2026 | |||
| Subjects | No. of Questions | Marks | Duration |
| General Science | 25 | 25 | 90 minutes |
| Mathematics | 25 | 25 | |
| General Intelligence & Reasoning | 30 | 30 | |
| General Awareness and Current Affairs | 20 | 20 | |
| Total | 100 | 100 | |
Railway RRB Group D 2026 Syllabus
| RRB Group D Syllabus 2026 | |
| Subject | Topics |
| Mathematics | Number 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 reasoning | Analogies, 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 Science | Physics, Chemistry and Life Sciences of 10th standard level (CBSE). |
| Current Affairs | General Awareness and Current Affairs in Science & Technology, Sports, Culture, Personalities, Economics, Politics and any other subject of importance. |
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