RRB Group D Recruitment 2026

Railway Recruitment Board (RRB)  has released an official notification for the recruitment of 22195 Group D Posts. Interested and eligible candidates can apply Online through the official RRB website. The last date to submit the application form is 02-03-2026. In this article, you’ll find the RRB Group D Posts recruitment details, including eligibility criteria, age limit, salary structure, selection process, application steps, and direct links to the official notification and Online application form.

OrganizationRailway Recruitment Board (RRB), Ministry of Railways, Government of India
Vacancies22195
Qualification10th Pass or ITI or Equivalent or National Apprenticeship Certificate (NAC) from NCVT
Age Limit18 to 33 years (as on 01.01.2026)
Application FeeGeneral/EWS/OBC-NCL: Rs. 500/- (Rs. 400/- refundable), SC/ST/PwBD/Female/ExSM/Transgender/Minorities/EBC: Rs. 250/- (refundable on appearing in CBT),Payment Mode: Online only through Internet Banking, Debit/Credit Card, or UPI
Last DateMarch 2, 2026

Important Dates

  • Minimum Age: 18 years (Born on or before 01.01.2008)
  • Maximum Age: 33 years for UR & EWS (Born on or after 02.01.1993)
  • Maximum Age: 36 years for OBC-NCL (Born on or after 02.01.1990)
  • Maximum Age: 38 years for SC/ST (Born on or after 02.01.1988)
  • Payment Deadline: 04.03.2026 up to 23:59 Hrs

Selection Process

  • The recruitment consists of 4 successive stages:
  • Stage 1: Computer Based Test (CBT)- Duration: 90 minutes (120 minutes for candidates using scribe),Total Questions: 100 (Each of 1 mark)
  • Stage 2: Physical Efficiency Test (PET) - Shortlisting: 3 times the total vacancies (may vary) based on CBT merit , Nature: Qualifying (Mandatory to pass - marks not counted for final merit)
  • Stage 3: Document Verification (DV)
  • Stage 4: Medical Examination (ME)
  • Final Merit & Selection :
  • Based on CBT marks (after normalization if applicable)
  • Subject to PET qualification, DV clearance, and medical fitness
  • Post/Railway allotment as per candidate's preference, merit, medical fitness, and vacancy
  • In case of tie: Older candidate ranked higher; if age also same, alphabetical order of name (A to Z)
  • No right to appointment - RRB/RRC only recommends; appointment by Railway Administration

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