RRB Group-D 2026 Notification — Officially Out
The RRB Group-D Notification 2026 (Central Employment Notice CEN 09/2025) has been released on 30 January 2026 for the recruitment of **about 22,000 Level-1 (Group-D) posts across the Indian Railways.
This notification is for various Level-1 posts such as Pointsman, Track Maintainer, Assistant, and related categories.
📅 Key Dates (Latest)
✔ Notification Date: 30 January 2026 (detailed PDF released)
✔ Online Application Start: 31 January 2026
✔ Last Date to Apply: 2 March 2026 (11:59 PM) (\
✔ CBT Exam Dates: To be announced by RRB — likely mid-later part of 2026.
📌 Eligibility (General Guidelines)
Educational Qualification: Minimum Class 10th pass (ITI / NCVT / equivalent preferable for some posts).
Age Limit: Generally 18–33 years (age relaxations apply as per government norms).
📝 Selection Process
Candidates will be selected through a multi-stage process:
Computer Based Test (CBT)
Physical Efficiency Test (PET)
Document Verification
Medical Examination
💼 Salary & Career
Selected candidates typically get a starting salary around ₹18,000/month (plus allowances) under the 7th CPC Level-1 pay scale with additional DA, HRA, etc.
📌 Admit Cards & Exam Process
The RRB Group-D 2026 admit cards for the first CBT phases have begun rolling out on regional RRB sites for exams scheduled in early February 2026.
Make sure to download your hall ticket with your registration details on the official RRB portal.
Summary:The Railway Recruitment Board has officially released the Group-D recruitment notification for 2026, announcing about 22,000 vacancies with online applications open from 31 Jan – 2 Mar 2026. The process includes various stages of tests and is open to candidates with a Class 10 qualification and within the age limit.