Railway Recruitment Boards (RRB) have released the notification for the recruitment of Group D (Level-1) posts for the year 2026. This is a massive opportunity for 10th-pass candidates across India. Below are the complete details regarding the vacancy, age limit, and application process.
📌 Important Dates
| Event | Date |
| Notification Released | 30 January 2026 |
| Application Start Date | 31 January 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply Online | 02 March 2026 |
| Last Date for Fee Payment | 04 March 2026 |
| Correction Window | 05 – 14 March 2026 |
| Exam Date (CBT) | Expected May 2026 |
💰 Application Fee
- General / OBC / EWS: ₹500/- (₹400/- refunded after appearing in CBT)
- SC / ST / Ex-SM / Female / Transgender / EBC: ₹250/- (Full refund after appearing in CBT)
- Payment Mode: Online via Debit Card, Credit Card, Net Banking, or UPI.
🔞 Age Limit (as on 01/01/2026)
- Minimum Age: 18 Years
- Maximum Age: 36 Years
- (Note: The normal age limit of 33 has been increased to 36 to provide relief due to the COVID-19 pandemic).
- Age Relaxation: As per Railway Recruitment Board rules (SC/ST: 5 years, OBC: 3 years).
🎓 Eligibility Criteria
- Educational Qualification: * Passed Class 10 (High School) from a recognized board OR
- ITI (Industrial Training Institute) certificate from NCVT/SCVT OR
- National Apprenticeship Certificate (NAC) granted by NCVT.
📊 Vacancy Details (Total: 21,997 Posts)
| Category | General | EWS | OBC | SC | ST | Total |
| No. of Posts | 9,235 | 2,237 | 5,217 | 3,231 | 1,726 | 21,997 |
Posts Included: Pointsman-B, Track Maintainer Grade IV, Assistant (Loco Shed), Assistant (C&W), Assistant (Signal & Telecom), and more.
📝 Selection Process
- Computer Based Test (CBT): Online exam with 100 questions (90 minutes).
- Physical Efficiency Test (PET): Running and weight-carrying tasks.
- Document Verification (DV): Verification of original certificates.
- Medical Examination: Final fitness test in Railway hospitals.
🔗 Useful Important Links
| Link Description | Link |
| Apply Online (Registration) | Click Here |
| Download Official Notification | Click Here |
| Official Website | RRB Official Site |
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