RRB Group D 2026: Notification, Eligibility, Exam Pattern & Salary
RRB Group D recruits 10th or ITI pass candidates to Level 1 railway posts. See age limit, CBT pattern, PET standards, salary and the CEN 09/2025 dates.
By JobAlertCentral Editorial Team · Checked against official sources on 25 Oct 2026
RRB Group D at a glance
| Conducted by | Railway Recruitment Boards (RRBs) |
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| Posts | Level 1 posts such as Track Maintainer, Assistant (various departments) and Pointsman |
| Pay | Pay Level 1, initial pay ₹18,000 |
| Qualification | Class 10 pass, or ITI, or National Apprenticeship Certificate (NAC) |
| Age limit | 18–33 years (as on 01.01.2026 for CEN 09/2025) |
| Application fee | ₹500 (₹400 refunded after CBT); ₹250 for SC, ST, ESM, PwBD, women and others (refunded) |
| Stages | CBT → Physical Efficiency Test → document verification → medical exam |
| Current cycle | CEN 09/2025: 22,195 vacancies; applications 31.01.2026 – 02.03.2026; CBT 3–25 August 2026 |
Latest RRB Group D updates
No RRB Group D notification is open right now. This page is updated as soon as the next official notice is released.
What is RRB Group D?
RRB Group D (now called Level 1 recruitment) fills the largest number of jobs in Indian Railways. Posts include Track Maintainer Grade-IV, Pointsman and Assistant posts in the Electrical, Mechanical, Signal & Telecom and other departments. The minimum qualification is Class 10, so competition is intense, with crores of applications in some cycles.
Current cycle: CEN 09/2025
The Railway Recruitment Boards notified 22,195 vacancies in the detailed CEN 09/2025 (zone figures were later revised through corrigenda). Applications ran from 31.01.2026 to 02.03.2026, and the computer-based test was held over 16 days between 3 and 25 August 2026. The next stage is the Physical Efficiency Test for shortlisted candidates.
Eligibility
Education: Class 10 pass, or ITI from an NCVT/SCVT institute, or a National Apprenticeship Certificate (NAC).
Age: 18 to 33 years as on 01.01.2026, with relaxation for SC, ST, OBC, PwBD and ex-servicemen as listed in the CEN.
Exam pattern
| Subject | Questions |
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| General Science | 25 |
| Mathematics | 25 |
| General Intelligence & Reasoning | 30 |
| General Awareness & Current Affairs | 20 |
| Total | 100 (90 minutes) |
Each wrong answer costs one-third of a mark. Minimum qualifying marks are 40% for UR and EWS and 30% for OBC, SC and ST. The CBT is followed by the PET, document verification and a medical exam.
Physical Efficiency Test (PET)
- Male: lift and carry 35 kg for 100 metres in 2 minutes without putting it down, and run 1,000 metres in 4 minutes 15 seconds.
- Female: lift and carry 20 kg for 100 metres in 2 minutes without putting it down, and run 1,000 metres in 5 minutes 40 seconds.
The PET is qualifying only. Course Completed Act Apprentices (CCAA) and ex-servicemen are exempt as per the CEN.
Salary
Level 1 posts start at ₹18,000 basic pay, plus dearness allowance, HRA, transport allowance and free railway passes. Staff can move up through departmental promotions and exams.
Fee refund
General candidates pay ₹500 and get ₹400 back after appearing in the CBT. SC, ST, ex-servicemen, PwBD, women, transgender, minority and EBC candidates pay ₹250 and get it back in full after the CBT.
RRB Group D: FAQs
How many vacancies are there in RRB Group D CEN 09/2025?
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22,195 vacancies were notified in the detailed CEN, with zone-wise figures revised later through corrigenda.
What is the age limit for RRB Group D?
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18 to 33 years as on 01.01.2026 for CEN 09/2025, with relaxation for reserved categories.
What is the RRB Group D PET?
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Men must carry 35 kg for 100 m in 2 minutes and run 1,000 m in 4:15. Women must carry 20 kg for 100 m in 2 minutes and run 1,000 m in 5:40.
Is there negative marking in RRB Group D?
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Yes. One-third of a mark is deducted for each wrong answer.
Official sources
- RRB Group D CEN 09/2025 (PDF)
- RRB Group D FAQs (PDF)
- Revised CBT schedule (PDF)
- RRB official website
Rules can change with each notification. Always confirm eligibility, dates and fees in the latest official notice.