🚨 RRB Group D Recruitment 2026: Apply Online For 22,000+ Vacancies (Notification Out!) 🚨
The wait is over for millions of railway job aspirants! The Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) has officially released the detailed notification (CEN No. 09/2025) for the RRB Group D Recruitment 2026. This massive recruitment drive is your golden ticket to secure a Level-1 Central Government job in the Indian Railways, with a whopping 22,195 vacancies available across various zones.
⚠️ ATTENTION: The online application window is already open. Make sure to submit your application well before the deadline on March 2, 2026, to avoid last-minute server issues.
📊 At a Glance: RRB Group D Recruitment 2026
| 🏢 Organization | Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) |
| 📜 Advt. Number | CEN 09/2025 |
| 🏆 Total Vacancies | 22,195 (Level-1 Posts) |
| 💸 Basic Salary | ₹18,000 + Allowances (7th CPC Pay Level-1) |
| ⏳ Last Date | March 2, 2026 |
| 🌐 Official Portal | rrbapply.gov.in |
🎯 Who is Eligible to Apply?
- Education: You must have passed your 10th standard (Matriculation) from a recognized board OR hold an ITI/National Apprenticeship Certificate (NAC) granted by NCVT/SCVT.
- Age Limit: 18 to 33 years (as of Jan 1, 2026). Standard age relaxations apply: +3 years for OBC (NCL) and +5 years for SC/ST.
💳 Application Fee & Refund Policy
- General/OBC/EWS: ₹500 (₹400 will be refunded after appearing for the CBT exam).
- SC/ST/Female/PwBD/Transgender: ₹250 (Full ₹250 will be refunded after appearing for the CBT exam).(Fees are payable online via UPI, Net Banking, or Credit/Debit Card).
📝 How to Apply (Quick Steps)
- Go directly to the official unified RRB portal: rrbapply.gov.in.
- Click on the “Apply” button and select “Create an Account” (if you don’t already have one from previous 2024/2025 RRB exams).
- Verify your Mobile Number and Email ID via OTP.
- Log in, select “CEN-09/2025 Group D (Level-1)”, and pick your preferred Railway Zone.
- Fill in your personal and educational details.
- Upload your passport-size photo (light background) and signature in the prescribed JPG/JPEG format.
- Pay the application fee and hit Submit. Download your application receipt safely!
🧠 What to Expect: The Exam Pattern (CBT)
The selection process consists of a Computer-Based Test (CBT), followed by a Physical Efficiency Test (PET), Document Verification, and a Medical Exam. Here is the breakdown for the CBT:
| 📚 Subjects | ❓ Questions | 🎯 Marks |
| General Science | 25 | 25 |
| Mathematics | 25 | 25 |
| General Intelligence & Reasoning | 30 | 30 |
| General Awareness & Current Affairs | 20 | 20 |
| Total (Duration: 90 Minutes) | 100 | 100 |
(Note: There is a negative marking of 1/3rd mark for every incorrect answer).
🔗 Important Links |
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| Apply Link Check Here | Click Here |
(Note: The link takes you to the unified official RRB portal where the notification PDF and the application login are hosted together).
❓ Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q: Can final-year students apply for RRB Group D 2026?
A: No. You must possess the final required qualification (10th/ITI mark sheet) on or before the closing date of the application.
Q: Is there an application correction window if I make a mistake?
A: Yes! RRB will open an official correction/modification window from March 5 to March 14, 2026. However, a modification fee of ₹250 will apply for each change, so it is best to fill it out carefully the first time.
Q: What is the physical test (PET) requirement for male candidates?
A: Male candidates must lift and carry 35 kg of weight for a distance of 100 meters in 2 minutes without putting the weight down. Additionally, they must run 1000 meters in 4 minutes and 15 seconds.
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