RRB Group D 2026: Notification Out, 21195 Vacancy
Railway Recruitment Board, Chennai · Advertisement No. CEN 09/2025
RRB Group D recruitment details
The Railway Recruitment Boards published CEN 09/2025 for RRB Group D Recruitment 2026.
The recruitment is for Group D posts in Indian Railways.
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Total vacancies | 21,195 |
| Pay level | Group D, Level 1 of 7th CPC Pay Matrix |
| Initial pay | ₹18,000 per month |
| Advertisement number | CEN 09/2025 |
What you should do now
Check your qualification, age, category, and fee before applying.
Applications start on 31 January 2026 and close on 2nd March 2026 at 11:59 PM.
After the application stage, the selection process moves through CBT, PET, document verification, and medical examination.
In Detail
Vacancy Details
RRB Group D 2026 has 21,195 vacancies in total. The notification does not break the total down further.
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Application start date | 31 January 2026 |
| Last date to apply online | 2nd March 2026, 11:59 PM |
| Last date for fee payment | 2nd March 2026, 11:59 PM |
| Modification window | 25 Feb to 6 March 2026 |
| Scribe details submission window | 7 March to 11 March 2026 |
Every date Railway Recruitment Board, Chennai printed for RRB Group D 2026, exactly as the notification states it. A date the notice gave as a range or a month is shown in its own words rather than pinned to a day it never named.
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Application start date | 31 Jan 2026 |
| Last date to apply online | 2nd March 2026 (11:59 PM) |
| Last date for fee payment | 2nd March 2026 (11:59 PM) |
| Modification window | 25 Feb to 6 March 2026 |
| Scribe details submission window | 7 March to 11 March 2026 |
Application Fee
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| General/OBC/EWS | ₹500 |
| SC/ST/PwBD/Female/Transgender/Ex-Servicemen/EBC/Minorities | ₹250 |
PwBD means persons with benchmark disabilities.
Application fee for RRB Group D 2026 by category, as printed in the official notification. Pay it before the last date — an application whose fee has not reached the board is not a submitted application.
| Category | Fee | Note |
|---|---|---|
| General/OBC/EWS | ₹500 | — |
| SC/ST/PwBD/Female/Transgender/Ex-Servicemen/EBC/Minorities | ₹250 | — |
Eligibility
Your age must be between 18 and 36 years as on 1 July 2026.
| Category | Age relaxation |
|---|---|
| OBC (NCL) | 3 years |
| SC/ST | 5 years |
NCL means non-creamy layer.
You must have passed Class 10th, or hold an ITI certificate from NCVT or SCVT.
An equivalent National Apprenticeship Certificate is also accepted.
Age Limit
You must be between 18 and 36 years old as on 01 Jul 2026.
Age Relaxation
| Category | Relaxation | Upper limit |
|---|---|---|
| OBC (NCL) | +3 years | 39 years |
| SC/ST | +5 years | 41 years |
Educational Qualification
Class 10th pass OR ITI certificate from NCVT/SCVT OR equivalent National Apprenticeship Certificate.
Candidates awaiting final results are not eligible to apply.
Exam Pattern
Selection stages
- Computer Based Test (CBT)
- Physical Efficiency Test (PET)
- Document Verification (DV)
- Medical Examination
CBT pattern
| Subject | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Mathematics | 25 | 25 |
| General Intelligence and Reasoning | 30 | 30 |
| General Science | 25 | 25 |
| General Awareness and Current Affairs | 20 | 20 |
One-third mark is deducted for each wrong answer.
The scribe candidate exam duration is 120 Minutes.
| Category | Minimum qualifying marks |
|---|---|
| UR/EWS | 40% |
| OBC | 30% |
| SC/ST | 30% |
Computer Based Test (CBT)
| Section | Questions | Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mathematics | 25 | 25 | — |
| General Intelligence and Reasoning | 30 | 30 | — |
| General Science | 25 | 25 | — |
| General Awareness and Current Affairs | 20 | 20 | — |
| Total | 100 | 100 |
Selection Process
- Computer Based Test (CBT)
- Physical Efficiency Test (PET)
- Document Verification (DV)
- Medical Examination
Syllabus
| Subject | Topics |
|---|---|
| Mathematics | Topics are not given in the data. |
| General Intelligence and Reasoning | Topics are not given in the data. |
| General Science | Class 9–10 level Physics, Chemistry, and Biology |
| General Awareness and Current Affairs | Last 6 months current affairs |
| Subject | Topics |
|---|---|
| General Science | Class 9–10 level Physics, Chemistry, and Biology |
| General Awareness and Current Affairs | Last 6 months current affairs |
Admit Card, Exam Date, Result and Answer Key
- Admit Card
- RRB has not announced a date yet. This page updates the day the notice does.
- Exam Date
- RRB has not announced a date yet. This page updates the day the notice does.
- Result
- RRB has not announced a date yet. This page updates the day the notice does.
- Answer Key
- RRB has not announced a date yet. This page updates the day the notice does.
Key Numbers
| What | As stated in the notification |
|---|---|
| Total vacancies | 21,195 |
| Pay level | Group D (Level 1 of 7th CPC Pay Matrix) |
| Initial pay | ₹18,000 per month |
| Duration for scribe candidates | 120 Minutes |
| Minimum qualifying marks for UR/EWS | 40% |
| Minimum qualifying marks for OBC | 30% |
| Minimum qualifying marks for SC/ST | 30% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many RRB Group D vacancies are available?
There are 21,195 vacancies.
When can I apply for RRB Group D 2026?
Applications start on 31 January 2026.
What is the last date to apply for RRB Group D 2026?
The last date is 2nd March 2026 at 11:59 PM.
What qualification is needed for RRB Group D?
You need Class 10th, an ITI certificate, or an equivalent National Apprenticeship Certificate.
What is the RRB Group D age limit?
The age limit is 18 to 36 years as on 1 July 2026.
Facts on this page are read directly from 2 official documents. Last checked 29 Aug 2026.