Railway Recruitment Boards (RRB) have issued the official notification for Level-1 (Group-D) posts in various railway zones across India. A total of 22,195 vacancies are available. The online application process began on 31 January 2026and has been extended until 9 March 2026. Candidates aged 18 to 33 years (as on 1 January 2026) who meet the educational criteria can apply online. Advertisement No.: CEN 09/2025
Overview
Field
Details
Organization
Railway Recruitment Boards (RRB)
Post Name
Group-D / Level-1
Advertisement No.
CEN 09/2025
Total Vacancies
22,195
Job Location
All India (Railway Zones)
Application Mode
Online
Application Start
31 January 2026
Last Date to Apply
9 March 2026 (Extended)
Age Limit
18–33 Years
Selection Stages
CBT → PET → DV → Medical
Important Dates
Event
Date
Notification Release
30 January 2026
Online Form Start
31 January 2026
Last Date to Apply
9 March 2026 (Extended)
Fee Payment Last Date
11 March 2026
Correction Window
12–21 March 2026
Exam Date
To be announced
Admit Card
Before exam
Result
To be notified
Application Fees
Category
Application Fee
Refund After CBT
General / OBC / EWS
₹500
₹400
SC / ST / EBC / Female / Transgender
₹250
₹250
Total Posts
Recruitment
Vacancies
RRB Group-D Level-1
22,195
Vacancy Details
Post Name
Vacancies
Track Maintainer Grade-IV
11,032
Pointsman-B
5,053
Assistant (S&T)
1,509
Assistant (C&W)
1,000
Assistant TRD
800
Assistant (Bridge)
600
Assistant Operations (Electrical)
604
Assistant (Track Machine)
597
Assistant TL & AC
500
Assistant P-Way
300
Assistant Loco Shed (Electrical)
200
Age Limit (as on 1 Jan 2026)
Criteria
Age
Minimum
18 Years
Maximum
33 Years
Relaxation
As per government rules
Selection Process
Stage No.
Selection Stage
Description
1
Computer Based Test (CBT)
Online objective exam to shortlist candidates
2
Physical Efficiency Test (PET)
Physical tasks to assess fitness
3
Document Verification
Verification of certificates and eligibility
4
Medical Examination
Railway medical fitness standards check
Eligibility Criteria
Requirement
Details
Education
Class 10 pass OR NAC/ITI certificate (NCVT/SCVT recognized)
