The RRB Recruitment 2026 offers 22195 vacancies for Group D posts under the Railway Recruitment Board (RRB). Interested candidates can apply online from January 31, 2026 , to March 02, 2026, at the RRBwebsite (rrbapply.gov.in) .
Details for RRB Recruitment 2026: Organization Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) Post Name Group D Total Vacancies 22195 nos Application Mode Online Age Limit 18 years to 33 years Online Registration Start Date 31 January 2026 Last Date for Application 02 March 2026 Official Website rrbapply.gov.in
Name of Posts: ASSISTANT TRD ASSISTANT OPERATIONS (ELECTRICAL) ASSISTANT TL AND AC ASSISTANT (S and T) POINTSMAN B ASSISTANT TRACK MACHINE TRACKMAINTAINER-IV ASSISTANT BRIDGE ASSISTANT CARRIAGE and WAGON ASSISTANT LOCO SHED (ELECTRICAL) ASSISTANT P.WAY ASSISTANT OPERATIONS (ELECTRICAL) ASSISTANT LOCO SHED (ELECTRICAL) Railway-wise Vacancy Details: Name of Railway No of Posts WESTERN RAILWAY (MUMBAI) 3148 nos NORTH WESTERN RAILWAYS (JAIPUR) 974 nos NORTH CENTRAL RAILWAYS (ALLAHABAD) 1183 nos SOUTH WESTERN RAILWAYS (HUBLI) 90 nos WEST CENTRAL RAILWAYS (JABALPUR) 1147 nos EAST COAST RAILWAYS (BHUBANESWAR) 803 nos SOUTH EAST CENTRAL RAILWAYS (BILASPUR) 1199 nos NORTHERN RAILWAY (NEW DELHI) 3537 nos SOUTHERN RAILWAY (CHENNAI) 1036 nos NORTH EASTERN RAILWAY (GORAKHPUR) 1196 nos NORTHEAST FRONTIER RAILWAY (GUWAHATI) 1176 nos EASTERN RAILWAY (KOLKATA)/ METRO KOLKATA 1173 nos CENTRAL RAILWAY (MUMBAI) 1979 nos EAST CENTRAL RAILWAY (HAJIPUR) 993 nos SOUTH EASTERN RAILWAY (KOLKATA) 949 nos SOUTH CENTRAL RAILWAY (SECUNDERABAD) 1012 nos
Eligibility Criteria: Qualification & Experience: 10th pass or ITI or equivalent or National Apprenticeship Certificate(NAC) granted by NCVT Age Limit (As on 01-01-2026): Minimum Age: 18 years (Born on or before 01.01.2008)Maximum Age: 33 years for UR & EWS (Born on or after 02.01.1993)Maximum Age: 36 years for OBC-NCL (Born on or after 02.01.1990)Maximum Age: 38 years for SC/ST (Born on or after 02.01.1988)Age Relaxation: Category Age Relaxation OBC-Non Creamy Layer (NCL) 3 years SC/ST 5 years PwBD (UR & EWS) 10 years PwBD (OBC-NCL) 13 years (10+3) PwBD (SC/ST) 15 years (10+5) Ex-Servicemen (UR & EWS) 3 years (after deducting military service) Ex-Servicemen (OBC-NCL) 6 years (after deducting military service) Ex-Servicemen (SC/ST) 8 years (after deducting military service) Group C/D Railway Staff (3+ years service) โ UR/EWS Up to 40 years Group C/D Railway Staff (3+ years service) โ OBC-NCL Up to 43 years Group C/D Railway Staff (3+ years service) โ SC/ST Up to 45 years Female candidates (widowed/divorced/judicially separated) โ UR Up to 35 years Female candidates (widowed/divorced/judicially separated) โ OBC-NCL Up to 38 years Female candidates (widowed/divorced/judicially separated) โ SC/ST Up to 40 years Course Completed Act Apprentices (CCAA) โ UR/EWS Maximum 3 years (extent of apprenticeship training) CCAA โ OBC-NCL Maximum 6 years (including category relaxation) CCAA โ SC/ST Maximum 8 years (including category relaxation) Act Apprentices who commenced before age 25 โ UR/EWS Up to 35 years Act Apprentices who commenced before age 25 โ OBC-NCL Up to 38 years Act Apprentices who commenced before age 25 โ SC/ST Up to 40 years
Application Fee: Category Fee Amount Refund General, EWS, OBC-NCL (Male candidates not covered in Sl. 2) Rs. 500/- Rs. 400/- (after deducting bank charges) โ on appearing in CBT SC, ST, Ex-Servicemen, PwBD, Female, Transgender, Minorities, Economically Backwards Class (EBC) Rs. 250/- Full Rs. 250/- (after deducting bank charges) โ on appearing in CBT
Medical Standards: Medical Standard Distant Vision Near Vision A-2 (e.g., Pointsman B) 6/9, 6/9 without glasses (no fogging test) Sn. 0.6, 0.6 without glasses A-3 (e.g., Assistant Track Machine) 6/9, 6/9 with/without glasses (power โค 2D) Sn. 0.6, 0.6 with/without glasses B-1 (Most posts) 6/9, 6/12 with/without glasses (power โค 4D) Sn. 0.6, 0.6 with/without glasses C-1 6/12, 6/18 with/without glasses Sn. 0.6, 0.6 with/without glasses
Important Medical Notes: Candidates must ensure they are medically fit as per the Indian Railway Medical Manual (IRMM) Vol. I Chapter 5 LASIK surgery candidates NOT eligible for A2 & A3 medical standard posts (must submit declaration as per Annexure-VII) Different medical standards for Ex-Servicemen (Para 534 of IRMM) Candidates found medically unsuitable will NOT be given an alternative appointment Important Dates: Application Start Date: 31 January 2026Application End Date: 02 March 2026Fee Payment Last Date: 04 March 2026Application Modification Window (with Rs. 250/- fee) : 05.03.2026 to 14.03.2026 (23:59 Hrs)Scribe Details Entry Window (for eligible PwBD candidates) : 15.03.2026 to 19.03.2026Important Links:
