🚆 RRB Group D Recruitment 2026 (CEN 09/2025) – Apply Online for 22,195 Posts
The Railway Recruitment Boards (RRBs) have released CEN No. 09/2025 for recruitment to Level-1 posts in the 7th CPC Pay Matrix across Indian Railways. Eligible candidates can apply online within the prescribed dates.
📅 Important Dates
| Notification Release | 27 December 2025 |
| Application Start Date | 31 January 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply | 02 March 2026 |
| Last Date for Fee Payment | 04 March 2026 |
| Correction Window | 05–14 March 2026 |
| Scribe Details Submission | 15–19 March 2026 |
Note: CBT exam dates will be announced later.
📌 Vacancy Details
- Total Posts: 22,195
- Pay Level: Level-1 (7th CPC)
- Initial Pay: ₹18,000 per month
- Zone-wise vacancy details are available in the official notification.
🎯 Age Limit (as on 01 Jan 2026)
- Minimum Age: 18 years
- Maximum Age: 33 years
Age Relaxation
- OBC: 3 years
- SC/ST: 5 years
- PwBD: up to 15 years
- Ex-Servicemen & others: as per government rules
🎓 Educational Qualification
Candidates must possess the required educational qualifications on or before 02 March 2026.
Post-wise qualifications are available in the official notification.
💰 Application Fee
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| General / OBC / EWS | ₹500 (₹400 refunded after CBT attendance) |
| SC / ST / Female / PwBD / Ex-Servicemen / Minorities / EBC | ₹250 (full refund after CBT attendance) |
🧪 Selection Process
- Computer Based Test (CBT)
- Physical Efficiency Test (PET)
- Document Verification
- Medical Examination
Negative Marking: 1/3 mark deducted for each wrong answer.
🩺 Medical Standards
Candidates must meet prescribed medical standards. Those medically unfit will not be considered for appointment.
📝 How to Apply
- Visit the official RRB website.
- Create an account or login.
- Fill out the online application form.
- Upload required documents and photograph.
- Pay the application fee.
- Submit the application before the deadline.
Important: Candidates can apply to only one RRB zone.
⚠️ Important Instructions
- Applications must be submitted online only.
- Multiple applications will lead to rejection.
- Keep an active mobile number & email ID.
- Upload live photograph and signature.
- Verify eligibility before applying.
🔗 Important Links
👉 Apply Online
👉 Download Official Notification
👉 Official Website
📢 Quick Alert
RRB Group D Recruitment 2026
✔ Posts: 22,195
✔ Pay: ₹18,000/month
✔ Age: 18–33 years
✔ Last Date: 02 March 2026
👉 Apply before deadline.