RRB Group D Recruitment 2026: 21,997 Vacancies Open for 10th Pass Candidates

The Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) has officially announced the notification for Group D recruitment 2026, opening 21,997 vacancies across various railway zones. Candidates who have passed the 10th standard can apply online at http://www.rrbapply.gov.in from January 31 to March 2, 2026. The last date to pay the application fee is March 4, 2026, and a correction window for application forms will be available from March 5 to March 14, 2026.

Applicants must carefully select their preferred railway zone during the application process, as no changes will be allowed once submitted. It is also advised to update Aadhaar card details, ensuring that the name and date of birth on the Aadhaar match those on the 10th certificate to avoid discrepancies.

One Application Per Candidate

RRB has emphasized that candidates can apply for only one railway zone. Submitting applications for multiple zones will result in rejection. However, within the chosen zone, candidates may apply for multiple posts by giving preference order in a single application form. Separate forms for multiple posts in the same zone are not permitted.

Zone-wise Vacancy Details

The vacancies are distributed across various railway zones as follows:

• Northern Railway (New Delhi): 3,537 posts
• Western Railway (Mumbai): 3,148 posts
• Central Railway (Mumbai): 2,012 posts
• Northeast Frontier Railway (Guwahati): 1,776 posts
• Southeast Central Railway (Bilaspur): 1,199 posts
• Northeastern Railway (Gorakhpur): 1,196 posts
• North Central Railway (Prayagraj): 1,183 posts
• Eastern Railway/Metro (Kolkata): 1,180 posts
• West Central Railway (Jabalpur): 1,147 posts
• Southern Railway (Chennai): 1,036 posts
• South Central Railway (Secunderabad): 1,016 posts
• East Central Railway (Hajipur): 976 posts
• North Western Railway (Jaipur): 974 posts
• Southeastern Railway (Kolkata): 955 posts
• East Coast Railway (Bhubaneswar): 803 posts
• South Western Railway (Hubli): 90 posts

Age Limit and Relaxation

Applicants must be aged between 18 and 33 years as of January 1, 2026. Age relaxation is applicable as follows:

• OBC candidates: 3 years
• SC/ST candidates: 5 years

Age eligibility is strictly based on the date of birth falling within specified ranges for each category.

Selection Process

The selection will include a single-stage Computer Based Test (CBT) followed by a Physical Efficiency Test (PET). Candidates who qualify in the CBT will be called for the PET, which will be followed by document verification and medical examination.

CBT Exam Pattern

The CBT will last 90 minutes and include 100 questions divided as follows:

• General Science – 25 questions
• Mathematics – 25 questions
• General Intelligence and Reasoning – 30 questions
• General Awareness and Current Affairs – 20 questions

Negative Marking and Passing Criteria

One-third of the marks will be deducted for every incorrect answer. The minimum qualifying marks for the CBT are:

• UR and EWS: 40%
• OBC (Non-Creamy Layer), SC, ST: 30%

Normalization of marks will be applied. Candidates three times the number of vacancies will be called for the PET.

Physical Efficiency Test Standards

For Male Candidates:

• Carry 35 kg weight and cover 100 meters within 2 minutes
• Run 1000 meters within 4 minutes 15 seconds

For Female Candidates:

• Carry 20 kg weight and cover 100 meters within 2 minutes
• Run 1000 meters within 5 minutes 40 seconds

Salary and Fees

Selected candidates will receive a pay scale of ₹18,000 (Level 1). Application fees are as follows:

• General, OBC, and EWS candidates: ₹500 (₹400 refundable on appearing for CBT)
• SC, ST, EBC, and female candidates: ₹250 (fully refundable on appearing for CBT)

Important Dates

• Application Start Date: January 31, 2026
• Application End Date: March 2, 2026
• Last Date for Fee Payment: March 4, 2026
• Application Correction Window: March 5 to March 14, 2026

Railway Recruitment Board Websites

Applicants can visit the respective regional RRB websites for detailed information and application submission:

• Ahmedabad (WR): http://www.rrbahmedabad.gov.in
• Ajmer (NWR): http://www.rrbajmer.gov.in
• Bengaluru (SWR): http://www.rrbbnc.gov.in
• Bhopal (WCR): http://www.rrbbhopal.gov.in
• Bhubaneswar (ECoR): http://www.rrbbbs.gov.in
• Bilaspur (SECR): http://www.rrbbilaspur.gov.in
• Chandigarh (NR): http://www.rrbcdg.gov.in
• Chennai (SR): http://www.rrbchennai.gov.in
• Gorakhpur (NER): http://www.rrbgkp.gov.in
• Guwahati (NFR): http://www.rrbguwahati.gov.in
• Kolkata (ER): http://www.rrbkolkata.gov.in
• Mumbai (CR): http://www.rrbmumbai.gov.in
• Patna (ECR): http://www.rrbpatna.gov.in
• Prayagraj (NCR): http://www.rrbpryj.gov.in
• Ranchi (SER): http://www.rrbranchi.gov.in
• Secunderabad (SCR): http://www.rrbsecunderabad.gov.in

Candidates are advised to refer to the official notification and follow the prescribed guidelines carefully to ensure a successful application.