22,195 Vacancies – Apply Online for Railway Group D Posts
Important Update (February 2026): Railway Recruitment Board has released CEN 09/2025 for Level-1 (Group D) posts with approximately 22,195 vacancies (revised via Corrigendum-1). Apply only through the official portal: https://www.rrbapply.gov.in/. Check regional RRB sites for full notification PDF and corrigendum.
Key Highlights
- CEN No.: 09/2025
- Total Vacancies: 22,195 (Level-1 posts across Indian Railways zones)
- Main Posts: Track Maintainer Grade-IV, Pointsman-B, Assistant (P-Way, S&T, Electrical, Operations, Loco Shed, etc.), Helper/Assistant, Gateman
- Pay Scale: Level-1 – Basic Pay ₹18,000/- + allowances (7th CPC)
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification Release | 30-31 January 2026 |
| Online Application Start | 31 January 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply Online | 02 March 2026 (23:59 hrs) |
| Last Date for Fee Payment | 04 March 2026 |
| Application Correction Window | 05 March to 14 March 2026 |
| CBT Exam Date | To be announced later |
| Admit Card | Before exam |
Eligibility Criteria
| Criteria | Details |
|---|---|
| Age Limit (as on 01 January 2026) | 18 to 33 years Relaxation: SC/ST +5 years, OBC +3 years, PwBD +10 years, etc. |
| Educational Qualification | 10th Pass (Matric) from recognized board OR ITI / National Apprenticeship Certificate (NAC) by NCVT |
| Nationality | Indian citizen |
Application Fee
| Category | Fee | Refund (after CBT appearance) |
|---|---|---|
| General / OBC | ₹500 | ₹400 refunded |
| SC / ST / EBC / PwBD / Female / Transgender / Minority / Ex-Servicemen | ₹250 | Full ₹250 refunded |
Payment Mode: Online (UPI, Net Banking, Debit/Credit Card).
Selection Process
- Computer Based Test (CBT) – Objective MCQs (Maths, Reasoning, General Science, GA & Current Affairs)
- Physical Efficiency Test (PET) – Qualifying (separate for male/female)
- Document Verification
- Medical Examination
How to Apply Online
- Visit https://www.rrbapply.gov.in/
- Register/Login with valid email and mobile number
- Fill the application form carefully
- Upload scanned photo, signature, 10th certificate, category certificate (if applicable)
- Pay the fee online
- Submit and print confirmation page
Apply before the last date. Good luck!
