The Railway Recruitment Boards (RRBs) will close the online application window for the RRB Group D Level-1 Recruitment 2026 tomorrow, March 9, 2026. Candidates who have not yet applied for the recruitment drive can submit their applications through the official portal before the deadline.The recruitment process is being conducted under CEN 09/2025 and aims to fill 22,195 Group-D Level-1 posts across various zones of Indian Railways. The application process began on January 31, 2026, following the release of the notification on January 30, 2026. Interested candidates must complete the registration process online through the official portal: rrbapply.gov.in.
RRB Group D Recruitment 2026 : Important dates
Check important dates related to the RRB application process and more details below.
Vacancy details
The recruitment drive includes multiple Level-1 posts across departments. Major positions include:
- Track Maintainer Grade IV
- Pointsman-B
- Assistant (S&T)
- Assistant (C&W)
- Assistant TL & AC
- Assistant Operations (Electrical)
- Assistant Loco Shed (Electrical)
- Assistant Track Machine
Among these, Track Maintainer Grade IV accounts for the largest number of vacancies.
Eligibility criteria
Candidates applying for the posts must have passed Class 10 (Matriculation) or hold an ITI/NAC certificate from a recognised institution.The age limit is 18 to 33 years as on January 1, 2026, with relaxation applicable for candidates from reserved categories as per government norms.
Selection process
The recruitment process will be conducted in multiple stages:
- Computer-Based Test (CBT)
- Physical Efficiency Test (PET)
- Document Verification
- Medical Examination
Candidates who qualify in the CBT will be shortlisted for the Physical Efficiency Test.
How to apply online
Candidates can follow these steps to submit the application:
- Visit the official website: rrbapply.gov.in
- Click on the RRB Group D Recruitment 2026 application link
- Register using basic details and generate login credentials
- Fill in the application form and upload required documents
- Pay the application fee and submit the form
- Download and save the confirmation page for future reference
Direct link to apply for RRB Group D recruitment.Applicants are advised to complete the process before the March 9 deadline to avoid last-minute technical issues on the portal.