Kamal Ghorui
RRB Group D recruitment 2026: The Railway Recruitment Boards (RRBs) will close the online application window for the RRB Group D Level-1 Recruitment 2026 today, March 9, 2026. Candidates who have not yet submitted their forms have only a few hours left to apply through the official portal before the deadline ends. The recruitment drive aims to fill 22,195 Group D Level-1 posts across multiple zones of Indian Railways. The notification for the recruitment was issued on January 30, 2026, and the application process began on January 31.Interested candidates must complete the registration process through the official website rrbapply.gov.in before the application window closes.The vacancies are spread across multiple departments. Key posts include Track Maintainer Grade IV, Pointsman-B, Assistant (Signal & Telecommunication), Assistant (Carriage & Wagon), Assistant TL & AC, Assistant Operations (Electrical), Assistant Loco Shed (Electrical), and Assistant Track Machine.
RRB Group D: Eligibility criteria for applicants
Candidates applying for the Group D posts must have passed Class 10 (Matriculation) or possess an ITI or National Apprenticeship Certificate (NAC) from a recognised institution.The age limit is between 18 and 33 years as of January 1, 2026. However, age relaxation will be provided to candidates from reserved categories in accordance with government rules.
RRB Group D: Selection process
The recruitment process will take place in several stages designed to assess both academic knowledge and physical fitness.The stages include:
- Computer-Based Test (CBT)
- Physical Efficiency Test (PET)
- Document Verification
- Medical Examination
Candidates who clear the CBT will be shortlisted for the Physical Efficiency Test, which is a crucial stage for many Group D posts that require physical endurance.
RRB Group D recruitment 2026: Steps to apply
Candidates can follow the steps to apply for the RRB Group D recruitment 2026 from the official website:
- Move to the official website: rrbapply.gov.in.
- On the homepage, search and click on the RRB Group D Recruitment 2026 application link on the homepage.
- Register by entering basic details such as name, email ID, and mobile number to generate login credentials.
- Log in and fill out the application form with the required personal and educational details.
- Upload the necessary documents, photograph, and signature in the prescribed format.
- Pay the application fee through the available online payment modes.
- Submit the application form and download the confirmation page for future reference.
Candidates can click on the link provided here to apply to the RRB Group D recruitment vacancies 2026. Aspirants are advised to stay tuned to the official website to get the latest updates of the RRB Group D recruitment 2026.
