RRB Group D Level-1 Recruitment 2026
Short Information : Railway Recruitment Boards (RRBs) has released the notification for the recruitment of Various Group D Posts in Level 1 on the official website of the RRB. This recruitment has been issued for 22195 posts. Online registration process for Railway RRB Group D Recruitment 2026 has started from 31 January 2026 & the candidates can apply till 02 March 2026. Candidates must check the complete details for Railway RRB Group D Recruitment 2026 which has given below.
Indian Railways Mega Recruitment 2025: 22,195 Level-1 Vacancies (CEN 09/2025)
The Ministry of Railways has officially released the Centralised Employment Notification (CEN) No. 09/2025. This massive recruitment drive for Level-1 (erstwhile Group D) positions offers over 22,000 opportunities across various technical and non-technical departments in the Indian Railway network.
1. Important Dates & Schedule
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Activity |
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Official Notification Date |
27.12.2025 |
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Online Application Starts |
31.01.2026 (00:00 Hrs) |
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Last Date to Apply |
02.03.2026 (23:59 Hrs) |
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Last Date for Fee Payment |
04.03.2026 (23:59 Hrs) |
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Correction Window |
05.03.2026 to 14.03.2026 |
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Scribe Registration |
15.03.2026 to 19.03.2026 |
2. Application Fee & Refund Details
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Category |
Fee |
Refundable Amount* |
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General / OBC / EWS |
₹500/- |
₹400/- |
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SC/ST/ExSM/PwBD/Female/Minority/EBC |
₹250/- |
₹250/- |
*Refund is processed only for candidates who appear in the Computer Based Test (CBT). Bank charges will be deducted.
3. Eligibility Criteria
Age Limit (As of 01.01.2026)
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Standard Age: 18 to 33 Years.
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Upper Age Relaxations:
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OBC (Non-Creamy Layer): 3 Years
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SC/ST: 5 Years
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PwBD: 10 to 15 Years (depending on community)
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Ex-Servicemen: Service Period + 3 Years
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Educational Qualification
Candidates must possess any of the following by 02.03.2026:
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10th Class pass.
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ITI (Industrial Training Institute) from NCVT/SCVT recognized institutions.
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National Apprenticeship Certificate (NAC) granted by NCVT.
4. Detailed Exam Syllabus & Topics
The CBT will consist of 100 questions to be answered in 90 minutes.
A. Mathematics
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Topics: 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.
B. General Intelligence and Reasoning
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Topics: 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.
C. General Science
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Scope: Physics, Chemistry and Life Sciences of 10th standard level (CBSE).
D. General Awareness
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Scope: Current affairs in Science & Technology, Sports, Culture, Personalities, Economics, Politics and any other subject of importance.
5. Physical Efficiency Test (PET)
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Category |
Weight Lifting |
Running |
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Male |
35 Kg for 100 meters in 2 mins (One chance, no dropping). |
1000 meters in 4 minutes and 15 seconds. |
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Female |
20 Kg for 100 meters in 2 mins (One chance, no dropping). |
1000 meters in 5 minutes and 40 seconds. |
6. Detailed Vacancy Table (All 16 Zones)
This table provides a consolidated view of the total vacancies (UR, SC, ST, OBC, EWS) for each Railway Zone notified under CEN 09/2025.
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Railway Zone / RRB |
UR |
SC |
ST |
OBC |
EWS |
TOTAL |
ExSM |
CCAA |
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Western Railway (Mumbai) |
1171 |
422 |
183 |
727 |
303 |
3416 |
683 |
683 |
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North Western Railway (Jaipur) |
488 |
155 |
48 |
193 |
105 |
989 |
198 |
198 |
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North Central Railway (Allahabad) |
561 |
156 |
89 |
269 |
99 |
1174 |
234 |
234 |
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South Western Railway (Hubli) |
51 |
13 |
9 |
15 |
7 |
95 |
19 |
19 |
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West Central Railway (Jabalpur)* |
781 |
224 |
129 |
153 |
212 |
1499 |
299 |
299 |
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East Coast Railway (Bhubaneswar) |
332 |
121 |
64 |
205 |
92 |
814 |
162 |
162 |
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South East Central Railway (Bilaspur) |
522 |
185 |
81 |
286 |
149 |
1223 |
243 |
243 |
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Northern Railway (New Delhi) |
1594 |
590 |
296 |
1075 |
394 |
3949 |
790 |
790 |
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Southern Railway (Chennai) |
534 |
194 |
143 |
243 |
114 |
1228 |
246 |
246 |
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North Eastern Railway (Gorakhpur) |
545 |
179 |
148 |
277 |
103 |
1252 |
250 |
250 |
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Northeast Frontier Railway (Guwahati) |
709 |
265 |
131 |
473 |
182 |
1760 |
352 |
352 |
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Eastern Railway (Kolkata) |
433 |
151 |
106 |
270 |
105 |
1065 |
213 |
213 |
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Central Railway (Mumbai) |
884 |
273 |
210 |
344 |
264 |
1975 |
395 |
395 |
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East Central Railway (Hajipur) |
405 |
149 |
75 |
262 |
98 |
989 |
198 |
198 |
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South Eastern Railway (Kolkata) |
524 |
156 |
125 |
249 |
115 |
1169 |
233 |
233 |
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South Central Railway (Secunderabad) |
400 |
160 |
152 |
290 |
112 |
1114 |
222 |
222 |
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OVERALL TOTAL |
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22,195 |
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*Note: Figures are based on indicative calculations from zone-wise data. Candidates should refer to Annexure B for specific post-category splits.
7. How to Apply
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Visit Portal: Go to the official RRB application portal at
rrbapply.gov.in. -
Create Account: Register with your active mobile number and email ID.
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Authentication: Authenticate your identity using Aadhaar or DigiLocker for faster processing.
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Application Form: Fill in your educational details and select your preferred RRB and posts.
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Live Photo: Follow the prompts to capture a live photograph. Avoid white backgrounds and glasses.
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Upload Signature: Upload your signature in running handwriting (cursive) using black ink.
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Payment: Complete the application fee payment via online modes.
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Confirmation: Download the application summary for your records.
Warning: Only merit counts. Selection is purely based on CBT performance followed by PET and Medical standards. Avoid touts and job racketeers.
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