रेलवे की सबसे बड़ी entry-level भर्ती आ गई है। 22,195 Group D posts - और अगर आपके पास 10th certificate है, तो यह मौका आपके लिए ही है।
TL;DR
- 📦 Total: 22,195 Level-1 posts (CEN 09/2025)
- 🏆 Top post: Track Maintainer Grade-IV - 9,350 vacancies
- 🗂️ Zones: 21 RRB regions, 16 railway zones
- 📅 Application: Closed (Feb 20 - March 9, 2026)
- 📝 Exam: CBT date to be announced
- 🔗 Full guide: Railway Recruitment 2026 - Complete Guide
RRB Group D 2026 क्या है?
Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) ने Centralised Employment Notification (CEN) No. 09/2025 के तहत 22,195 Level-1 posts के लिए notification जारी की है। ये posts Indian Railways के विभिन्न departments में हैं और directly track maintenance, operations, और support work से जुड़ी हैं।
यह भर्ती उन candidates के लिए है जो 10th pass हैं या ITI/NAC certificate रखते हैं - graduation की कोई ज़रूरत नहीं।
Post-wise Vacancy Breakdown 2026
| Cat. No. | Post Name | Vacancies |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Track Maintainer Grade-IV | 9,350 |
| 2 | Pointsman B | 4,843 |
| 3 | Assistant (Signal & Telecom) | 1,257 |
| 4 | Assistant (Carriage & Wagon) | 962 |
| 5 | Assistant Loco Shed (Diesel) | 541 |
| 6 | Assistant Loco Shed (Electrical) | 460 |
| 7 | Assistant (Permanent Way) | 892 |
| 8 | Assistant Operations (Electrical) | 718 |
| 9 | Assistant (Bridge) | 412 |
| 10 | Other Assistant Posts | 2,760 |
| Total | 22,195 |
📌 Note: Vacancies provisional हैं और officially increase/decrease हो सकती हैं।
Category-wise Reservation
| Category | Vacancies |
|---|---|
| General (UR) | 8,755 |
| OBC (NCL) | 5,330 |
| SC | 3,043 |
| ST | 1,535 |
| EWS | 2,152 |
| PwBD (horizontal) | 887 |
| Total | 22,195 |
Zone-wise Vacancy Distribution
RRB Group D 2026 vacancies 21 regional RRBs में distributed हैं:
| RRB Zone | Major Posts Available |
|---|---|
| RRB Mumbai | Track Maintainer, Pointsman, Assistant C&W |
| RRB Chennai | Track Maintainer, S&T Assistant |
| RRB Secunderabad | Pointsman, Track Maintainer |
| RRB Allahabad (Prayagraj) | Track Maintainer, Assistant (PW) |
| RRB Patna | Track Maintainer, Loco Shed |
| RRB Bhopal | Track Maintainer, Signal Assistant |
| RRB Kolkata | Track Maintainer, Bridge Assistant |
| RRB Bangalore | S&T, Track Maintainer |
| RRB Ahmedabad | Pointsman, Track Maintainer |
| RRB Chandigarh | Track Maintainer, PW |
| अन्य RRBs | Various Level-1 posts |
📋 Zone-wise detailed PDF: Official notification के Annexure-B में उपलब्ध है।
RRB Group D 2026 - Eligibility Criteria
Educational Qualification
- 10th pass (Matric) किसी recognized Board से
- या ITI certificate (NCVT / SCVT) relevant trade में
- या NAC (National Apprenticeship Certificate)
⚠️ जो candidates final result का इंतजार कर रहे हैं, वे apply नहीं कर सकते।
Age Limit (As on 01/01/2026)
| Category | Age Limit |
|---|---|
| General (UR) | 18 - 36 years |
| OBC (NCL) | 18 - 39 years |
| SC / ST | 18 - 41 years |
| PwBD (UR) | 18 - 46 years |
| Ex-Servicemen | As per government norms |
Selection Process
Stage 1: CBT (Computer Based Test)
| Subject | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Mathematics | 25 | 25 |
| General Intelligence & Reasoning | 30 | 30 |
| General Science | 25 | 25 |
| General Awareness & Current Affairs | 20 | 20 |
| Total | 100 | 100 |
- Duration: 90 minutes (120 min for PwBD with scribe)
- Negative Marking: 1/3 mark per wrong answer
- Mode: Online (Computer Based)
Stage 2: PET (Physical Efficiency Test)
Male Candidates:
- 35 kg weight को 100 meters तक carry करना होगा - 2 minutes में
- 1000 meters दौड़ना होगा - 4 minutes 15 seconds में
Female Candidates:
- 20 kg weight को 100 meters तक carry करना होगा - 2 minutes में
- 1000 meters दौड़ना होगा - 5 minutes 40 seconds में
⚠️ PET qualifying nature का है - marks merit में नहीं जोड़े जाते।
Stage 3: Document Verification + Medical
- Original documents verify होंगे
- Medical fitness test होगा (RME - Railway Medical Examination)
Application Fee
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| General / OBC / EWS | ₹500 (₹400 refundable after CBT) |
| SC / ST / Female / PwBD / Ex-Servicemen / Minorities / Economically Backward | ₹250 (fully refundable) |
Important Dates (CEN 09/2025)
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification Release | January 2026 |
| Application Start | 20 February 2026 |
| Application End (Extended) | 9 March 2026 |
| Modification Window | 5 March - 14 March 2026 |
| CBT Exam Date | To be announced |
| Admit Card | 10-15 days before exam |
Preparation Tips for Group D 2026
अगर आपने apply किया है - अभी से prepare करना शुरू करें:
Mathematics: Number system, percentage, ratio, simplification - NCERT Class 8-10 से
Reasoning: Series, analogy, coding-decoding - daily practice ज़रूरी है
General Science: Physics + Chemistry + Biology (Class 10 NCERT)
Current Affairs: Monthly magazine + daily news - Railway-related GK पर ध्यान दें
💡 Group D CBT cutoff 2019 में General category के लिए 42-50 marks था - इसलिए accuracy पर focus करें, speed से ज़्यादा।
Conclusion
RRB Group D 2026 भारत में 10th pass candidates के लिए सबसे बड़ा government job opportunity है। 22,195 posts के साथ, competition tough है - लेकिन structured preparation से selection possible है।
अगर आप RRB ALP 2026 में interest रखते हैं, तो यहाँ apply करें (May 15-June 14, 2026)।