Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) has released the notification for 21997+ Level-1 posts (Track Maintainer, Assistant, Pointsman, etc.). Interested candidates can apply online from 31 January 2026.
Railway RRB Group-D (Level-1) Recruitment 2026
Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) has released the notification for 21997+ Level-1 posts (Track Maintainer, Assistant, Pointsman, etc.).
RRB Group D 2026 Important Dates & Fees
| Application Begin | 31 January 2026 Tentative |
| Last Date to Apply | 02 March 2026 Tentative |
| Last Date For Fee Payment : | 04 March 2026 |
| Correction Date : | 05 – 14 March 2026 |
| Exam Date (CBT) | To be notified soon |
| Admit Card Available | Before Exam |
| Gen / OBC / | ₹500 (₹400 Refundable*) |
| SC/ ST/ EBC / Female / Transgender : | ₹250 (₹250 Refundable*) |
| Refund Status | After appearing in CBT Exam |
Railway RRB Group-D (Level-1) 2026 : Vacancy & Eligibility Details
- Total Posts: 21997
| Post Name | Age Limit | Eligibility |
|---|---|---|
| RRB Group D (Level-1) | 18 – 36 Years | – Class 10th (High School) Passed from any recognized board in India. – OR ITI Certificate (NCVT/SCVT). – OR National Apprenticeship Certificate (NAC).* |
*RRB provides age relaxation for the Group D Various Posts in Level 1 position as per their regulations.
Age Relaxation: OBC = 3 Years, SC/ST = 5 Years as per rules)
Selection Process & Exam Pattern
Stage – 1
Computer Based Test (CBT)
- Science: 25 Questions
- Maths: 25 Questions
- Reasoning: 30 Questions
- General Awareness: 20 Questions
- Total: 100 Questions (90 Minutes)
- Negative Marking: 1/3rd Marks.
Stage – 2
Physical Efficiency Test (PET)
- Male: Lift 35kg weight (100m in 2 min) + Run 1000m in 4 min 15 sec.
- Female: Lift 20kg weight (100m in 2 min) + Run 1000m in 5 min 40 sec.
RRB Group D Various Posts in Level 1 Recruitment 2026 : Vacancy Details
| Post Name | Category Name | No. Of Post |
| Various Group D Posts in Level 1 | General | 9235 |
| EWS | 2237 | |
| OBC | 5217 | |
| SC | 3231 | |
| ST | 1726 |
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Railway RRB Group-D (Level-1) Recruitment 2026: Important Question
The online application starts on 31 January 2026, and the last date to submit the form is 02 March 2026 (upto 11:59 PM). Do not wait for the last day to avoid server issues.
No. For most posts, a simple Class 10th (High School) pass is enough. However, some technical posts may require an ITI certificate or National Apprenticeship Certificate (NAC). Check the specific post-wise eligibility in the official notification.
The candidate’s age must be between 18 to 36 years as of 01/01/2026.
OBC candidates get a 3-year relaxation (up to 39 years).
SC/ST candidates get a 5-year relaxation (up to 41 years).
Yes. There is a negative marking of 1/3rd mark (0.33) for every wrong answer in the Computer Based Test (CBT). It is advised to leave the question if you are unsure.
No. You can only apply to ONE Railway Zone (e.g., only Northern Railway OR only Western Railway). Multiple applications will lead to rejection of the form. Choose your zone carefully based on vacancy count.
