Railway RRB Group D Online Form 2026 (22000 Posts)

Dream of wearing the railway uniform and securing a lifelong government job? RRB’s massive Group D recruitment for over 22,000 Level-1 posts is on the horizon, with applications set to kick off January 21, 2026—perfect for 10th-pass youth eyeing stable ₹18,000+ starting pay across India’s rail network.​

This CEN 09/2025 drive targets track maintainers, helpers, and pointsmen, blending CBT, PET, and medicals for selection. We’ll unpack the overview, tentative timelines, eligibility essentials, application roadmap, exam blueprint, and post-job prospects—gear up early from Jamshedpur for this mega opportunity.

Overview

RRB dropped the short notice December 23, 2025, via Employment News, signaling 22,000+ vacancies in roles like Track Maintainer Gr IV, Assistant (C&W), and Pointsman—postings pan-India per zone-wise quotas. Full notification lands last week of December 2025; apply via rrbapply.gov.in.​

Total Vacancies	22,000+ (Tentative; zone-wise breakdown soon) ​
Pay Scale	Level-1: ₹18,000–₹56,900 + allowances ​
Age Limit	18-36 years (relaxations: OBC+3, SC/ST+5) ​
Qualification	10th Pass + ITI (NCVT/SCVT) or Course Completed Act Apprenticeship ​
Application Fee	Gen/OBC: ₹500 (₹400 refund post-CBT); SC/ST/EBC/Female/TG: ₹250 (full refund) ​
Selection Stages	CBT + PET + DV + Medical ​
Apply Dates	Jan 21–Feb 20, 2026 (tentative) ​
Official Sites	rrbapply.gov.in & regional RRB portals ​

Latest Updates

Short notice out December 23, 2025—detailed CEN notification by late December, applications January 21 to February 20, 2026, as per Jagran Josh and Career Power reports. No zone-wise vacancies yet; expect Track Maintainer lion’s share like past drives.​

Sarkari Result flags tentative dates—exam cities pre-announced, CBT post-fee deadline. “Prepare docs now,” buzz sites like Testbook urge, with RRB Calendar 2026 aligning Group D early 2026. Holiday prep window: Revise now!​

Eligibility Criteria

10th pass from recognized board? You’re in—plus ITI in relevant trade or Act Apprenticeship certificate seals it. Age 18-36 as cutoff (likely July 1, 2026), relaxations standard: PwD+10, ex-servicemen per rules.​

No percentage bar, but medical fitness key for PET. Open to all Indians; zone preference during apply.​

• Core quals:
  • Matric/10th + ITI​
  • Age 18-36​
  • No arrears​
  • Zone choice final​

Jamshedpur locals target RRB Ranchi—proximity edge!

Application Process

Post-notification: Hit rrbapply.gov.in, pick zone (e.g., Ranchi), register with photo/signature upload (20-50KB specs). Fill 10th/ITI deets, pay online (refund on CBT appear), submit—edits till deadline.​

One app per candidate; multiple = rejection. Print e-receipt.​

• Steps ahead:
  • Jan 21: Register/login​
  • Upload docs, select posts
  • Fee pay (UPI/cards)
  • Final submit by Feb 20​

Beat Feb rush—servers overload!

Exam Pattern and Prep

CBT 1: 100 Qs (90 mins)—Math (25), GK/Science (30), Reasoning (30), GS (15); 1/3 negative marking. Qualifiers hit PET: Males 35kg lift/1000m run; females scaled.​

Syllabus 10th level + current affairs. Past cut-offs: 60-70/100 zone-wise.​

• Prep Guide:
  • Daily mocks (Testbook/Adda)
  • NCERT 6-10th + Lucent GK
  • PET practice: Run/lift weekly​
  • Zone-specific previous papers​

CBT 2 if needed, then DV/medical.

Conclusion

RRB Group D 2026’s 22k posts mean mega chance for 10th-passers—mark Jan 21 start, nail CBT/PET. Tentative dates firm up soon; early birds win postings. Railways await—train hard now!

FAQs

RRB Group D 2026 vacancies?
22,000+ tentative Level-1 posts.​

Application start date?
January 21, 2026 (tentative).​

RRB Group D eligibility?
10th + ITI, age 18-36.​

What is RRB Group D fee?
₹500/₹250 (refundable).​

RRB Group D selection process?
CBT, PET, DV, Medical.​

Where to apply for RRB Group D?
rrbapply.gov.in.​

Salary after RRB Group D selection?
₹18,000–₹56,900 Level-1.