📣 Major Recruitment Drive: 22,000+ Group D Vacancies

Balasahana Suresh
Indian Railways, through the Railway Recruitment Board (RRB), has announced a massive recruitment drive for Group D (Level-1) posts for the year 2026. This is one of the largest entry-level job opportunities for candidates with basic qualifications like Class 10 pass and related certificates.

🔢 Total Vacancies

  • The total number of openings is approximately 22,195 posts under CEN 09/2025, covering various roles classified as Group D Level-1 across indian Railways.
🎯 Who Can Apply?

📌 Educational Eligibility

  • Minimum Qualification: Class 10 (Matriculation) pass from a recognized board.
  • Also Eligible: Candidates holding ITI (Industrial Training Institute) or NAC (National Apprenticeship Certificate) qualifications from recognized institutions.
📌 Age Limit

  • Minimum Age: 18 years
  • Maximum Age: 33 years (for General category), with age relaxation as per government norms for reserved categories.
These requirements make this recruitment highly attractive to youth with basic education qualifications, opening doors to government employment earlier than many other competitive exams.

📅 Important Dates & application Process

🗓️ Registration Window

  • Online applications started: 31 january 2026
  • Last date to apply: 2 march 2026 (11:59 PM) — some schedules include a correction window a few days after.
⚙️ How to Apply

Visit the RRB official portal such as rrbapply.gov.in or the regional RRB websites

Complete one-time registration

Fill the Group D application form

Upload required documents

Pay the application fee and submit the form online before the deadline.

🧠 Selection Process

The RRB Group D recruitment follows a multi-stage selection process, which includes:

Computer-Based Test (CBT) – objective multiple-choice exam

Physical Efficiency Test (PET) – to assess fitness

Document Verification – identity & eligibility checks

Medical Examination – final fitness clearance

Candidates must clear each stage to be considered for final selection.

💼 Types of Positions

The various Group D Level-1 posts include roles like:

  • Track Maintainer Gr. IV
  • Pointsman
  • Assistant (Electrical, Mechanical, S&T, etc.)
  • Assistant Loco Shed
  • Assistant Operations
These are foundational roles responsible for track maintenance, operations support, and other critical rail infrastructure functions.

💰 Pay & Benefits

While exact pay can vary by zone and allowance structure, most Group D posts fall under Level-1 of the 7th CPC pay matrix, which typically translates to a monthly gross salary in the range of roughly ₹22,000–₹25,000 with allowances such as DA, HRA, and transport support.

📍 Why This Matters

  • This recruitment offers significant employment opportunities for Class 10 pass candidates nationwide.
  • It supports indian Railways’ workforce needs across multiple departments and regions.
  • With a clarified application window and official notification now out, aspirants can prepare and apply with confidence ahead of strict deadlines.
 

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