RRB Group D 2026 Exam Dates Out for CEN 09/2025; Check Notice PDF

Railway Recruitment Boards (RRBs) have announced the RRB Group D Exam Date 2026 for Level-1 recruitment under CEN 09/2025. As per the official notice released on July 3, 2026, the Computer-Based Test (CBT) will be held from August 3 to August 21, 2026, at exam centres across the country. This recruitment drive aims to fill 22,195 Level-1 vacancies under the 7th CPC Pay Matrix. The Exam City Intimation Slip will be released about 10 days before the respective exam date, and the e-Call Letter (Admit Card) will be issued around 4 days before the exam.

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RRB Group D Notification 2026

RRB Group D Notification 2026 for Level-1 railway posts was released on January 31, 2026. Before this, a short notice had been issued indicating around 22,000 vacancies. The notification carries complete details of the Track Maintainer, Pointsman, and Helper/Assistant posts, along with the eligibility criteria, age limit, application dates, fee, selection process (CBT, PET, Document Verification, and Medical Exam), exam pattern, syllabus, salary structure, and other important instructions for candidates applying under CEN 09/2025.

RRB Group D Recruitment 2026 Overview

Here is a quick overview of the RRB Group D Recruitment 2026 before we move on to the details:

RRB Group D Notification 2026 Release Date

RRB Group D Notification 2026 detailed advertisement was released on January 31, 2026, containing information on posts, zone-wise vacancies, eligibility, and syllabus on RRB websites. The notification was earlier expected on January 20, 2026, but a corrigendum issued on January 19, 2026, revised the release schedule to January 31, 2026. Before this, an indicative short notice under CEN 09/2025 was released in late December 2025 to alert candidates about upcoming vacancies. With the detailed PDF now available, aspirants can check all recruitment guidelines and eligibility requirements.

RRB Group D 2026 Important Dates

Candidates should keep track of all the important dates related to RRB Group D 2026. A summary of the key dates for the recruitment process is given below:

RRB Group D Vacancy 2026

RRB issued the RRB Group D Revised Vacancy 2026 through Corrigendum No. 2 under CEN 09/2025 on February 16, 2026. This update removed the OD (PwBD) category vacancies for SER, SCR, and NWR and revised the Metro Railway/Kolkata allocations without adding any new posts. It also corrected the category-wise distribution for Level-1 roles such as Track Maintainer-IV, Pointsman, and Assistant. The revised category-wise vacancies across the railway zones are shown in the table below:

RRB Group D Application Process 2026

The RRB Group D 2026 Application Process was held between January 31, 2026 and March 9, 2026. Within this period, applicants had to register, fill in the required details, upload the documents, and pay the application fee to complete their application for the recruitment. steps candidates followed for the RRB Group D Application Process 2026 are listed below:

1. Visit the Official RRB Application Portal: Go to the official Railway Recruitment Board online application website at rrbapply.gov.in.
2. Locate the Group D Apply Online Link: On the homepage or “Latest Updates” section, find and click on “RRB Group D Recruitment 2026 – Apply Online (CEN 09/2025)”.
3. New Registration: If you are a first-time applicant, click “Create an Account” and enter your name, mobile number, email ID, date of birth, and other basic details to register. Save your registration ID and password.
4. Login with Credentials: Use your registered email/mobile and password to log in to your RRB Candidate Login portal.
5. Fill the Application Form: Complete the online application by entering personal information, academic qualifications, contact details, and selecting preferred RRB zone and post(s).
6. Upload Required Documents: Upload scanned copies of your photograph, signature and other necessary certificates in the prescribed format and size.
7. Pay the Application Fee: Pay the required application fee online using debit/credit card, net banking, UPI or other accepted methods.
8. Review and Submit: Carefully review all details entered in the form, then submit the application.
9. Download Confirmation Page: After successful submission, download and print the confirmation page for future reference and documentation.
    

RRB Group D Application Fee 2026

To complete the application, candidates had to pay a non-refundable application fee, a part of which is later refunded to those who appear in the exam. The fee details for RRB Group D 2026 are as follows:

Document Required for RRB Group D Vacancy 2026

While filling out the RRB Group D 2026 application form, candidates had to upload and provide certain documents. Keeping these documents ready in the specified format made the application process smoother. A quick list of the essential documents that were required (in scanned copies, as applicable) is given below:

1. Photograph and Signature: A recent passport-size colour photograph and the candidate’s signature (scanned images) are required to be uploaded. Ensure the photo meets the size and background guidelines given by RRB.
2. Educational Certificate: Your 10th class mark sheet/certificate (matriculation proof) or ITI/NAC certificate as proof of meeting the educational qualification. This document also serves to verify your Date of Birth. The name and DOB on this certificate should match your other records (especially Aadhaar).
3. Identity Proof (Aadhaar Card): Aadhaar Card is mandatory for registration. The Aadhaar number will be used for verification, so ensure your details (name, DOB) on Aadhaar exactly match your 10th certificate to avoid discrepancies. (In exceptional cases, other government Photo ID like PAN, Passport, or Voter ID may be allowed if Aadhaar is not available, but Aadhaar is strongly advised and used for e-KYC.)
4. Category/Caste Certificate (if applicable): Candidates belonging to SC/ST/OBC-NCL/EWS categories should have their caste/community certificate ready (as per the prescribed format) to claim reservations. Similarly, Minority/Economically Backward applicants might need an income certificate if claiming exam fee refund on that basis (though for Group D, refund is standard for all reserved categories as noted).
5. PwBD Certificate (if applicable): Candidates claiming Persons with Benchmark Disability (PwBD) reservation must upload the disability certificate issued by a competent authority.
6. Ex-Serviceman Documents (if applicable): Ex-servicemen should have their discharge certificate and other relevant documents in support of their service record and eligibility for age relaxation, etc.
7. Apprentice Certificate (if applicable): If you are applying as a trained apprentice (CCAA – Course Completed Act Apprentice), keep your apprenticeship training certificate ready (since an update mentioned CCAA candidates are eligible for certain posts).

RRB Group D 2026 Salary Structure

The salary for Level 1 posts under the 7th CPC Pay Matrix is ₹18,000 per month. Additional allowances for housing, transport, and medical benefits are also provided, making it an attractive pay package for candidates.