The Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) has announced the Group D Level‑1 recruitment for the year 2026 under advertisement CEN 09/2025, offering a total of 22,000 posts across various Group D positions. Candidates can start applying from 31/01/2026 and must submit their online applications by 02/03/2026. The application fee is ₹500 for UR/OBC/EWS candidates and ₹250 for SC/ST/PH and female candidates, with a refund of ₹400 and ₹250 respectively after appearing for Stage I. Eligibility requires a High School/Matriculation certificate from any recognized board in India, and the age limit is 18‑33 years as of 01/01/2026. Admit cards will be released before the exam date (to be announced). Detailed information, including the short notification, full notification (coming soon), and online application portals, are provided through the official RRB website and other useful links.
Total Posts
22000
Fee Information
category
fee
UR/OBC/EWS
500/-
SC/ST/PH
250/-
Female
250/-
UR/OBC/EWS Refund
400/-
SC/ST/PH/Female Refund
250/-
Important Note
Pay the Examination Fee through Debit Card, Credit Card, Net Banking & UPI only
Important Dates
Application Start Date
31/01/2026
Last Date
02/03/2026
Age Limit
Minimum Age
18 Years
Maximum Age
33 Years
Relaxation
As per RRB Vacancy Rules
Eligibility
Educational Qualification
High School/Matriculation from any recognized board in India
Additional Details
Refer to the notification for more eligibility criteria
Post Details
Post Name
Railway Group ‘D’ (Various Post Level 1)
Total Post
22000
Application Process
Steps
Read the notification before applying
Collect required documents (Eligibility, ID Proof, Address, Photo, Signature)
Scan documents as per guidelines
Fill the online form on the RRB portal
Preview all details before submission
Print the final submitted form