Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) has released the short notification for the 22,000 (tentative) Group D vacancies across various zones of Indian Railways under CEN 09/2025. The posts include Track Maintainer, Pointsman, and various Assistant roles in different departments. The online application process will begin on 20th January 2026 and close on 20th February 2026, and applications must be submitted through the official RRB website. For eligibility, age limit, salary and more details of this recruitment, please check the job description below.
RRB Group D Recruitment 2026 - Apply Online
- Organization Name: Railway Recruitment Board
- Post Name: Group 'D'
- Total Vacancy: 22000 (tentative)
- Age Limit: 18-33 Years
- Pay Scale: Rs. 18,000/-
- Apply Mode: Online
- Apply Start Date: 20.01.2026
- Apply Last Date: 20.02.2026
- Official Website: indianrailways.gov.in
RRB Group D Recruitment 2026 Vacancy Details
- Track Maintainer (Group IV): 11000
- Pointsman B: 5000
- Assistant (S&T): 1500
- Assistant (C&W): 1000
- Assistant (TRD): 800
- Assistant (Track Machine): 600
- Assistant (Bridge): 600
- Assistant Operations (Electrical): 500
- Assistant (P-Way): 300
- Assistant Loco Shed (Electrical): 200
- Assistant (TL&AC): 50
Total Vacancies: 22,000 (tentative)
Railway Recruitment Board Recruitment - Eligibility Criteria
Detailed information regarding the eligibility criteria for RRB Group D recruitment 2026, including educational qualifications, age relaxation by category, medical standards, and other conditions, will be published in the detailed official notification.
Age Limit (as on 01.01.2026):
- Minimum Age: 18 Years
- Maximum Age: 33 Years
Age Relaxation:
- Applicable for SC/ST/OBC/PwBD and other reserved categories as per government rules.
RRB Group D Recruitment 2026 Application Fee
The application fee details have not been mentioned in the short notification. Fee information will be available in the detailed notification.
RRB Group D Recruitment 2026 How to Apply
Interested and eligible candidates can apply online only through the Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) official website from 21st January 2026 to 20th February 2026. Fill in the application form carefully, upload the required documents, and submit the form before the last date. Candidates are advised to keep a copy of the submitted application for future reference.
RRB Group D Recruitment Important Dates 2026
- Start Date of Online Application: 20.01.2026
- Last Date of Online Application: 20.02.2026
Important Links:
- Click Here: Short Notification PDF
- Click Here: Official Website
RRB Group D Recruitment 2026 - Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ):
Q1. How many vacancies are announced under RRB Group D Recruitment 2026?
- Answer: A total of 22,000 (tentative) Group D vacancies have been announced by the Railway Recruitment Board.
Q2. What is the age limit for RRB Group D Recruitment 2026?
- Answer: The age limit is 18 to 33 years as on 01 January 2026.
Q3. When will the online application process start?
- Answer: The online application process will start on 20 January 2026.
Q4. What is the last date to apply online for RRB Group D 2026?
- Answer: The last date to submit the online application form is 20 February 2026.
Q5. What is the mode of application for RRB Group D Recruitment 2026?
- Answer: Candidates can apply online only through the official RRB websites.
