Railway Recruitment Boards (RRB) have released a short notification regarding the Group-D (Level-1) Recruitment 2026 on the official website. Through this recruitment drive, more than 22,000 tentative vacancies are expected to be filled across various railway zones.
The online application process for RRB Group-D Level-1 posts will begin on 21 January 2026, and eligible candidates can submit their application forms up to 20 February 2026. As per the eligibility criteria, applicants must be at least 18 years old, while the upper age limit is 36 years. Age relaxation will be applicable as per government norms.
Candidates are advised to carefully read the complete recruitment details, including eligibility conditions, application fee, selection process, exam pattern, and other important instructions, before applying. The full information related to the Railway RRB Group-D (Level-1) Recruitment 2026 is provided below.
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Important Dates
Notification Date
Available Soon
Online Apply Start Date
21 January 2026 (Tentative)
Online Apply Last Date
20 February 2026 (Tentative)
Last Date for Fee Payment
20 February 2026 (Tentative)
Exam Date
Notify Later
Exam City Details
Before Exam
Admit Card
Before Exam
Result Date
Will Be Updated Soon
Application Fee
General / OBC
₹500/-
SC / ST / EBC / Female / Transgender
₹250/-
Age Limit
Minimum Age
18 Years
Maximum Age
36 Years
Total Post
Total Post
22,000+ Posts
Vacancy Details (Post-wise)
Post Name
No. of Posts
Pointsman-B
Assistant (Track Machine)
Assistant (Bridge)
Track Maintainer Gr. IV
Assistant P-Way
Assistant (C&W)
Assistant TRD
Assistant (S&T)
Assistant Loco Shed (Diesel)
Assistant Loco Shed (Electrical)
Assistant Operations (Electrical)
Assistant TL & AC
Assistant TL & AC (Workshop)
Assistant (Workshop) (Mech)
Eligibility Criteria
Criteria
Details
Educational Qualification
Candidates must have passed Class 10 (High School) from a school recognized by NCVT/SCVT, or possess a National Apprenticeship Certificate (NAC) issued by NCVT
Mode of Selection
Selection Stages
Computer Based Test (CBT-1)
Physical Efficiency Test (PET)
Document Verification
Medical Examination
How To Fill Railway Group-D (Level-1) Online Form 2026
Step
Process
1
Visit the official RRB website
2
Click on the Group-D (Level-1) Online Application link
