RRB Group D 2026
Dates, vacancies, CBT pattern, PET standards, eligibility and pay for RRB Group D (CEN 09/2025, Level 1), taken from the official RRB notification, corrigenda and notices.
Overview
RRB Group D is the Railway Recruitment Boards' recruitment for Level 1 posts (track maintainers, pointsmen and assistants in various departments) across Indian Railways. Selection is by a Computer Based Test, a qualifying Physical Efficiency Test, document verification and a medical examination.
| Notification | CEN No. 09/2025, published 31 Jan 2026 |
| Application window | 31 Jan – 9 Mar 2026 (extended) |
| CBT | 3 – 25 Aug 2026 (held on 16 days) |
| Selection | CBT → PET (qualifying) → Document verification → Medical |
Latest updates
- 31 Jan: CEN 09/2025 published for <strong>22,195</strong> Level 1 posts; online applications opened.
- 02 Mar: Corrigendum 4 extended the last date to apply to <strong>9 March 2026</strong> (fee payment till 11 March).
- Aug: Computer Based Test held on 16 days between <strong>3 and 25 August 2026</strong> (revised schedule of 30 July).
- 07–17 Sep: Questions, responses and answer keys shown with an objection window (₹50 per question).
- 28 Sep: Notice on reprocessing failed exam-fee refund transactions; the CBT result has not been announced yet.
General awareness is part of this exam, so keep up with our daily current affairs.
Exam at a glance
- Conducting authority
- Railway Recruitment Boards (on behalf of Railway Recruitment Cells)
- Exam level
- National
- Vacancies
- Assistant (TRD, Operations, TL & AC, S&T, Track Machine, Bridge, Carriage & Wagon, Loco Shed,…
- Application fee
- ₹500 (₹400 refunded on appearing in CBT); ₹250 for SC/ST/ExSM/PwBD/female/transgender/minorities/EBC (fully refunded on appearing)
- Qualification
- 10th pass or ITI or equivalent or National Apprenticeship Certificate (NAC) from NCVT, held by 2 Mar 2026
- Salary
- Level 1 of 7th CPC pay matrix, initial pay ₹18,000
Important dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Indicative notice in Employment News | |
| Detailed CEN published & applications open | |
| Online applications close (Extended from 2 Mar by Corrigendum 4; fee payment till 11 Mar) | |
| Modification window (with fee) (Revised by Corrigendum 4) | |
| Revised application status published (First status notice 8 Jul 2026) | |
| Computer Based Test (Aug 3–6, 9–14, 17–21 & 25 (16 days)) | |
| Answer keys & objection window (₹50 + bank charges per question, refunded if valid) | |
| CBT result & PET shortlist (Date not announced by RRBs) | To be notified |
| PET, document verification & medical (Dates via RRC websites) | To be notified |
Syllabus
Mathematics
- Number system
- BODMAS
- Decimals & fractions
- LCM & HCF
- Ratio and proportion
- Percentages
- Mensuration
- Time and work
- Time and distance
- Simple & compound interest
- Profit and loss
- Algebra
- Geometry & trigonometry
- Elementary statistics
- Square root
- Age calculations
- Calendar & clock
- Pipes & cistern
General Intelligence & Reasoning
- Analogies
- Alphabetical & number series
- Coding-decoding
- Mathematical operations
- Relationships
- Syllogism
- Jumbling
- Venn diagram
- Data interpretation & sufficiency
- Conclusions & decision making
- Similarities & differences
- Analytical reasoning
- Classification
- Directions
- Statement – arguments & assumptions
General Science
- Physics (Class 10 level)
- Chemistry (Class 10 level)
- Life Sciences (Class 10 level)
General Awareness & Current Affairs
- Science & technology
- Sports
- Culture
- Personalities
- Economics
- Politics
- Other current affairs of importance
RRB Group D 2026 exam pattern
One Computer Based Test decides who is called for PET. PET is qualifying; final merit is on CBT (normalised) marks. Section counts are indicative.
CBT
| Section | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| General Science | 25 | 25 |
| Mathematics | 25 | 25 |
| General Intelligence & Reasoning | 30 | 30 |
| General Awareness & Current Affairs | 20 | 20 |
| Total | 100 | 100 |
- Duration <b>90 min (120 min with scribe)</b>
- Negative marking <b>−1/3 mark per wrong answer</b>
- Minimum to be shortlisted <b>UR/EWS 40% · OBC-NCL/SC/ST 30%</b>
- Medium <b>English, Hindi + 13 regional languages</b>
PET
| Section | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Male: lift & carry 35 kg for 100 m in 2 min | — | Qualifying |
| Male: run 1,000 m in 4 min 15 s | — | Qualifying |
| Female: lift & carry 20 kg for 100 m in 2 min | — | Qualifying |
| Female: run 1,000 m in 5 min 40 s | — | Qualifying |
- Called for PET <b>3× community-wise vacancies, on CBT merit</b>
- Order <b>Weight carrying first; run only if passed</b>
- Exempt <b>PwBD, Ex-Servicemen, CCAA</b>
RRB Group D 2026 eligibility
| Age | 18–33 years as on 1 Jan 2026 (born 02.01.1993 – 01.01.2008 for UR/EWS) |
| Age relaxation | OBC-NCL 3 yrs · SC/ST 5 yrs · PwBD UR/EWS 10, OBC 13, SC/ST 15 · ex-servicemen as per CEN |
| Qualification | 10th pass or ITI or equivalent or National Apprenticeship Certificate (NAC) from NCVT, held by 2 Mar 2026 |
| Nationality | Indian citizen (or Nepal/Bhutan/other categories in para 4 with eligibility certificate) |
| Medical standard | A-2, A-3, B-1 or C-1 depending on post (Annexure-A) |
| Application fee | ₹500 (₹400 refunded on appearing in CBT); ₹250 for SC/ST/ExSM/PwBD/female/transgender/minorities/EBC (fully refunded on appearing) |
| Applications | One application to one RRB only; multiple applications are rejected |
RRB Group D 2026 vacancies
22,195 Level 1 vacancies across 16 zonal railways, filled through the RRB you choose (one RRB only). Railway-wise, post-wise and category-wise numbers are in Annexure-B; vacancies are provisional and may rise or fall.
| Year | Vacancies |
|---|---|
| '25 | 32,438 |
| '26 | 22,195 |
2026 = CEN 09/2025 (total from the notification; the revised Annexure-B zone totals add up to the same figure). 2025 = CEN 08/2024 (32,438). Years are the year each CEN's application window opened.
RRB Group D salary by pay level
All posts under CEN 09/2025 are in Level 1 of the 7th CPC pay matrix; the notification states the initial pay. Allowances are as per Railway rules and are not listed in the notification.
| Pay level | Pay scale | Posts |
|---|---|---|
| Level 1 | Initial pay ₹18,000 (Level 1, 7th CPC) | Assistant (various departments), Pointsman B, Trackmaintainer Grade IV |
RRB Group D (CEN 08/2024) CBT cut-off — RRB Chandigarh
Cut-offs are RRB-wise. These are RRB Chandigarh's normalised cut-off marks for candidates shortlisted for PET under the previous cycle (CEN 08/2024), published 1 Jul 2026. Other RRBs publish their own.
| Category | Cut-off marks |
|---|---|
| UR | 72.21 normalised, out of 100 |
| OBC | 70.30 normalised, out of 100 |
| EWS | 66.69 normalised, out of 100 |
| SC | 65.86 normalised, out of 100 |
| ST | 60.70 normalised, out of 100 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the current RRB Group D notification?
CEN No. 09/2025, published on 31 January 2026, for <strong>22,195</strong> posts in Level 1 of the 7th CPC pay matrix.
When was the RRB Group D 2026 CBT held?
The CBT under CEN 09/2025 was held from 3 to 25 August 2026, on 16 exam days as per the revised schedule of 30 July 2026.
When will the RRB Group D result come?
The RRBs have not announced a date. The answer-key objection window closed on 17 September 2026; the result and PET shortlist will be posted on RRB websites.
What is the age limit for RRB Group D 2026?
18 to 33 years as on 1 January 2026, with relaxations such as 3 years for OBC-NCL and 5 years for SC/ST.
What qualification is needed?
10th pass, or ITI, or equivalent, or a National Apprenticeship Certificate (NAC) granted by NCVT, held by the closing date.
Is there negative marking in the RRB Group D CBT?
Yes. One-third of a mark is deducted for each wrong answer in the 100-question, 90-minute CBT.
What is the PET for RRB Group D?
Men must carry 35 kg for 100 m in 2 minutes and run 1,000 m in 4 min 15 s; women carry 20 kg for 100 m in 2 minutes and run 1,000 m in 5 min 40 s. PET is qualifying.
What is the salary of RRB Group D?
The posts are in Level 1 of the 7th CPC pay matrix with an initial pay of <strong>₹18,000</strong>, plus allowances as per Railway rules.
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