RRB Group D Recruitment 2026 {21,997 Posts} Apply Online, Syllabus, Fee Refund

Railway RRB Group D Level-1 Recruitment 2026 Online Form

Published: 31st Jan 2026 | Total Vacancy: 21,997 Posts

NOTIFICATION DETAILS :

Railway Recruitment Boards (RRB) – indianrailways.gov.in has officially released the recruitment advertisement CEN 09/2025 for Group-D (Level-1) positions across various railway zones in India. A total of 21,997 vacancies have been announced. Eligible candidates with a Class 10th (High School) qualification or ITI can apply online starting from 31 January 2026. This is a massive opportunity for railway job seekers to secure a permanent position in Level 1 of the 7th CPC Pay Matrix.

Railway Recruitment Boards (RRB)

RRB Group D (Level 1) Bharti 2026

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Important Dates & Application Fees

IMPORTANT DATES	APPLICATION FEE
Notification Date: 30 Jan 2026 Apply Start Date: 31 Jan 2026 Apply Last Date: 02 March 2026 Fee Payment Last Date: 04 March 2026 Correction Window: 05-14 March 2026 Exam Date (CBT): Notify Soon	Gen / OBC / EWS: ₹500/- SC / ST / Ex-SM / PwBD: ₹250/- Female / Transgender: ₹250/- Note: Fee refund (₹400/₹250) available after appearing in Stage-1 CBT.

Age Limit & Total Vacancy

AGE LIMIT (As on 01.01.2026)	VACANCY BREAKDOWN
Minimum Age: 18 Years. Maximum Age: 33 Years. Age relaxation Extra as per RRB Recruitment rules.	21,997 Posts (Various Level-1 Posts)

Category Wise Vacancy Details

UR (General)	OBC	EWS	SC	ST	Total
9,235	5,217	2,237	3,231	1,726	21,997

Eligibility Criteria & Document Uploads

Educational Qualification: Candidates must have passed Class 10 (High School) from a recognized board (NCVT/SCVT) OR hold a National Apprenticeship Certificate (NAC).

Required Documents for Online Form:

Recent Color Passport Photo (Light/White background, no cap/mask).
Scanned Signature (Black ink on white paper).
Aadhaar Card Number (Mandatory for biometric authentication).
Caste/Category Certificate (SC/ST/OBC-NCL/EWS) if applicable.
Bank Account Details (Account No, IFSC) for Fee Refund.

Selection Process & Pay Scale

Stage	Description
Pay Scale	Level-1 (7th CPC) + Standard Allowances
Stage 1	Computer Based Test (CBT) - Multiple Choice Questions
Stage 2	Physical Efficiency Test (PET) - Qualifying Nature
Stage 3	Document Verification (DV) & Medical Examination

CBT Exam Preparation Resources

General Science

Lucent General Science. Focus on Physics, Chemistry, and Life Sciences (10th Standard level).

Mathematics

Fast Track Arithmetic by Rajesh Verma. Essential for Number Systems, Algebra, and Mensuration.

Reasoning

A Modern Approach to Verbal & Non-Verbal Reasoning by R.S. Aggarwal.

General Awareness

Focus on Current Affairs and Static GK (History, Geography, Polity).

Important Official Links

CLICK BELOW FOR OFFICIAL ACCESS
Apply Online Link	Click Here
Check Zone-Wise Vacancy	Download PDF
Download Official Notification	Download PDF
Official RRB Website	Visit Portal
Homepage	Click Here

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RRB Group D Level-1 Notification Details

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

A total of 21,997 vacancies have been announced across various railway zones in India.

General/OBC candidates will receive a refund of ₹400, while SC/ST/Female/PwBD candidates will receive a full refund of ₹250 after appearing in the CBT.

No. Candidates with only a Class 10 (Matriculation) pass certificate are also eligible for several posts. Please check the detailed zone-wise vacancy PDF for post-specific requirements.