RRB Group D Notification 2026: No. of Vacancies, Eligibility & Selection Details
RRB Group D Notification 2026 has been released, announcing over 22,000 vacancies for posts like Pointsman-B and Track Maintainer. Eligible applicants must have passed Class 10 or hold an ITI. The application window opened on January 31, 2026, and will close on March 2, 2026.
RRB Group D Notification 2026 Released:Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) has also published the notification of RRB Group D 2026, indicating that it has more than 22,000 vacancies in various positions. These are also the posts of the Pointsman-B, Assistant (Track Machine), Assistant ( Bridge ), Track Maintainer, and other jobs which are of Level 1, in the Indian Railways. You will have to complete the registration process before March 2, 2026, in case you intend to appear in the recruitment exam. As per the eligibility criteria, the applicants should have finished Class 10 in a board of recognized board or ITI course in a board that is recognized.
RRB Group D Exam Important Dates
The notification includes all the important dates for RRB Group D recruitment. Check the important dates from the table below:
Event | Date |
Date of Indicative Notice in Employment News | December 27, 2025 |
Opening date & time of online submission of Applications | January 31, 2026 |
Closing date & time of online submission of Applications | March 2, 2026 |
Last date for the application fee payment for the submitted application | March 4, 2026 |
Date & time for the Modification window for corrections in the application form, with payment of the modification fee | March 5 to March 14, 2026 |
Dates to provide scribe details in the application portal | March 15 to 19, 2026 |
Also check:RRB Group D Recruitment 2026 Apply Online Guide
RRB Group D 2026 Eligibility Requirements & Vacancies
The exam authority has also described the eligibility conditions of the RRB Group D posts. Read the entire eligibility requirements in the following table:
Criteria | Requirement |
Qualification | 10th Pass OR ITI from a recognised institution |
Age Limit (As per January 1, 2026) | Max Age:33 Years Min Age:18 years |
Age Limit Relaxation | Applicable for SC/ST/OBCNCL/EWS/PwBD/ExSM/CCAA students |
Available Vacancies for RRB Group D Notification
The RRB is inviting applications for over 22,000 openings. The RRB Group D Notification mentions the following job openings:
Post Name | Total Vacancies |
Pointsman-B | 22,195 |
Assistant (Track Machine) | |
Assistant (Bridge) | |
Track Maintainer Gr. IV | |
Assistant P-Way | |
Assistant (C&W) | |
Assistant TRD | |
Assistant (S&T) | |
Assistant Loco Shed (Diesel) | |
Assistant Loco Shed (Electrical) | |
Assistant Operations (Electrical) | |
Assistant TL & AC | |
Assistant TL & AC (Workshop) | |
Assistant (Workshop) (Mech) |
What are the RRB Group D Salaries?
The salary for the Group D recruitment is based on the 7th pay commission level 1 criteria. Check details here:
Pay Level | Basic Pay | Other Allowances |
Level 1 (As per 7th Pay Commission) | INR 18,000/ per month | DA, HRA, TA, Medical, Pension |
What is the Selection Process for RRB Group D Posts
The RRB Group D selection process will commence in four rounds, which will include a computer-based examination, a physical efficiency test, document verification, and a medical test. Check details here:
1. Computer-Based Test (CBT 1)
2. Physical Efficiency Test (PET)
3. Document Verification
4. Medical Test
How to Apply for RRB Group D Posts
To apply for RRB Group D vacancies, you are required to follow a few simple steps:
1. Go to the official RRB website, rrbapply.gov.in.
2. Click on the Apply button.
3. Log in to the application portal using your Aadhaar Card or with RRB Credentials.
4. Fill out the application form and pay the required application fee.
5. Make sure to print a copy of the application form and the fee payment receipt.