Conducted by Railway Recruitment Board (RRB)
| Post | Total |
|---|---|
| Track Maintainer (Grade IV) | 11,000 |
| Assistant Pointsman (Traffic) | 5,000 |
| Assistant (C&W/Mechanical) | 1,000 |
| Assistant (S&T) | 1,500 |
The Ministry of Railways, through the Railway Recruitment Board (RRB), has initiated the RRB Group D 2026 recruitment under CEN 09/2025. This is a significant opportunity for 10th-pass candidates to join the Indian Railways in permanent Level-1 positions.
The recruitment is managed by various regional RRBs (e.g., RRB Chandigarh, Mumbai, Chennai) for vacancies in different Zonal Railways. The posts are spread across departments like Engineering, Mechanical, Electrical, S&T, and Traffic.
A total of 22,000 vacancies have been announced tentatively. The major posts include:
Candidates must satisfy the following educational requirements:
The general age bracket is 18 to 33 years. A one-time age relaxation might be applicable as per the latest government policy (check the detailed notification on Jan 20). Standard relaxations apply: SC/ST (5 years) and OBC-NCL (3 years).
The posts belong to Level-1 of the 7th CPC Pay Matrix. The initial basic pay is ₹18,000. Total gross salary including HRA, DA, and Transport Allowance ranges from ₹26,000 to ₹30,000 depending on the city of posting.
The selection is strictly based on merit through a multi-stage process:
Once the link is active on January 21, 2026:
RRB Group D is one of the most competitive exams in India. Since the CBT is expected in mid-2026, students should focus heavily on General Science and Mathematics. Always refer to official RRB websites for authentic updates and avoid falling for fake job advertisements.
| Assistant (Workshop/TRD/Bridge) |
| 3,500 |
