RRB Group D Recruitment 2026
Railway Recruitment Board
RRB Group D (Level - 1) (Railway Group D)
Organisation
Railway Recruitment Board
Government of India
New Delhi, India
The Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) is a prominent government organization in India functioning under the Ministry of Railways. Originally established as the Railway Service Commission, it was renamed to RRB in 1985 and currently operates through 21 regional boards across the country. Its primary function is to conduct competitive nationwide examinations—such as RRB NTPC, ALP, JE, and Paramedical—to recruit eligible candidates for various Group 'C' (Technical and Non-Technical) posts within the massive network of the Indian Railways.
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RRB Group D (Level - 1)
Railway Group D
Indian Railway
RRB Group D has very wide range of technical, operational and maintenance roles. Their duty is on absolute ground level. It could be a Assistant pointsman, Track Maintainer, Assistance workshop, Hospital Assistant, Assistant loco shed etc. They make the backbone of railway.
Short Details
RRB is about to fill the post of Group D (level -1 ) in railway abound 30000 this year. This is one of the highest no. of posts in the RRB. For more information visit his website again.
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Short Notice | not released yet |
| Application Start | Announced later |
Vacancy Details
Total Vacancy: 30000
possibility
Educational Qualification
- Class 10th Pass(Matriculation/ High School)
- ITI Certificate from NCVT/SCVT recognized institute.
- National Apprenticeship Certificate granted by NCVT
Age Limit
- Minimum Age18 Years
- Maximum Age35 Years
| Category | Relaxation |
|---|---|
| OBC (NCL) | 3 years |
| SC/ST | 5 years |
| Ex-Servicemen (OBC-NCL) | 6 years |
| Ex-Servicemen (General) | 3 years |
| Ex-Servicemen (SC/ST) | 8 years |
Physical Qualification
- For Male Carrying 35 kg run for 100 meter within 2 minutes.
- For Male Running 1000 meters within Minute and 15 Seconds
- for Female Carrying 20 kg for 100 meters within 2 minutes
- for Female Running 1000 meters (1 KM) within 5 minutes 40 second.
Application Fee
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| General/ Male/ OBC/ EWS | 500 Rupees |
| SC /ST/PwBD/EX-Servicemen | 250 Rupees |
| Female/Transgender Candidates | 250 Rupees |
| EBC | 250 Rupees |
Payment Mode: Candidates will make payment through Internet Banking/ Debit or Credit Card/ UPI.
- Out of 500 Rupees, 400 Rupees will be refunded to the Candidates in their given bank account while applying form.
- All 250 Rupees will be refunded to the Candidates in their given bank account while applying form.
Required Documents
- Adhaar card or any Id Proof.
- Matriculation Certificate or Marksheet.
- ITI Certificate if required.
- OBC - NCL Certificate if required.
- EWS certificate if required.
- PwBD certificate if required.
- SC/ST Certificate if required
- Scanned Signature.
Important Links
| Resource | Action |
|---|---|
| Official website |
Exam Pattern
CBT -1
- Total Questions
- 100
- Total Marks
- 100
- Duration
- 90 minutes
| Subject | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| General Science | 25 | 25 |
| Mathematics | 25 | 25 |
| Reasoning | 25 | 25 |
| General Awarness / Current Affairs | 25 | 25 |
Selection Process
- CBT - 1
- Physical Efficiency Test (PET)
- Document Verification
- Medical Examination
- Appointment.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can a Simple 10th pass student apply for all Group D posts?
No, While a few basic administrative or workshop posts accept of the Simple 10 certificate but some of the posts are required ITI certificate according to their work.
Is there any standard Age relaxation for General/EWS category candidates?
No, The standard age bracket for General and EWS candidates is strictly 18 - 33 years. Upper age relaxation apply only to reserve category OBC, SC/ST, PwBD.
I registered to the Exam but could not attend the CBT -1 , then would i get my refund ?
No, you can't get refund until you attend the atleast CBT -1 exams.
Is there negative marking in the Group D CBT Exams ?
Yes, the exams follow the strict negative marking scheme where 1/3 is deducted for every incorrect answer. No marks are deducted for unattempt question.
Who all are exempted from taking the physical test (PET) ?
PwBD and Course Completed Act Apprentices are completely exempt form the appearing in the physical eligibility test.