RRB Group D 2026: 32438 Vacancies | Apply Online Now!

Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) has announced recruitment for 32,438 vacancies in various Group D positions under Level 1 of the 7th CPC Pay Matrix. Eligible candidates can apply online from January 23, 2025, to March 3, 2025. This is a great opportunity for job seekers looking to join the Indian Railways and contribute to the nation’s backbone of transportation. Read below for complete details on eligibility, salary, application process, and more.

Source: Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) Official Website

Published 4 December 2025 06:17 am

Last Updated 4 December 2025 06:19 am

Recruitment Overview

Vacancies

32438

Salary

Not disclosed

Start Date

23 Jan 2025

Last Date

3 Mar 2025

Job Type

Full Time

Post Name	Vacancies
Various Posts in Level 1 of 7th CPC Pay Matrix	32438
Total	32438

Eligibility & Requirements

Required Qualifications:

10th,ITI Certificate, CCAAs, NAC issued by NCVT only

Post Name	Educational Qualification
Various Posts in Level 1 of 7th CPC Pay Matrix	10th,ITI Certificate, CCAAs, NAC issued by NCVT only

Age Limit

Post Name	Age Limit
Various Posts in Level 1 of 7th CPC Pay Matrix	18-36 Years

Age Relaxation

Category	Relaxation
SC/ST Applicants	5
OBC Applicants	3
PwBD (Gen/EWS) Applicants	10
PwBD (SC/ST) Applicants	15
PwBD (OBC) Applicants	13
Candidates who are serving Group 'C' and erstwhile Group 'D' Railway Staff, Casual Labour and Substitutes and have put in minimum 3 years of service	45 Years of age
Candidates who are working in QuasiAdministrative offices of the Railway organization such as Railway Canteens, Cooperative Societies and Institutes.	Up to the length of service rendered or 5 years whichever is less
Course Completed Act Apprentices trained in Railway Establishments applying for the posts for which minimum qualification is ITI/Course Completed Act Apprenticeship.	Shall be relaxed to the extent of Apprentice Training undergone by them under the Apprentice Act 1961. (Maximum 3 years)

Railway RRB Group D Vacancy 2025 (Post wise Distribution)

Category	Vacancies
Pointsman-B	5058
Assistant (Track Machine)	799
Assistant (Bridge)	301
Track Maintainer Gr. IV	13187
Assistant P-Way	247
Assistant (C&W)	2587
Assistant TRD	1381
Assistant (S&T)	2012
Assistant Loco Shed (Diesel)	420
Assistant Loco Shed (Electrical)	950
Assistant Operations (Electrical)	744
Assistant TL & AC	1041
Assistant TL & AC (Workshop)	624
Assistant (Workshop) (Mech)	3077
Total	32438

List of RRBs/RRCs

The complete list of RRBs/RRCs participating in filling vacancies through RRB Group D 2025 is mentioned below.

Name of RRB and Railway	Website Address
Chennai (SR)	www.rrbchennai.gov.in

Fees & Salary

Application Fee

Category	Fee Amount
General/OBC	₹500 (400 after appearing in CBT-1)
SC/ST/EBC/Female/Transgender	₹250 (250 after appearing in CBT-1)

Fee can be paid via ONLINE

Post Name	Salary / Pay Scale
Various Posts in Level 1 of 7th CPC Pay Matrix	Rs. 18000

Selection Process

1CBT Exam
2Physical Test
3Document Verification
4Medical Examination

Medical Standards

Medical Standard	Visual Acuity
A-2	Distant vision: 6/9, 6/9 without glasses (No fogging test) Near vision: Sn. 0.6, 0.6 without glasses and must pass tests for colour vision, binocular vision, night vision, mesopic vision, etc
A-3	Distant vision: 6/9, 6/9 with or without glasses (power of lenses not to exceed 2D) Near vision: Sn: 0.6, 0.6 with or without glasses and must pass the test for colour vision, binocular vision, night vision, myopic vision, etc.
B-1	Distant vision: 6/9, 6/12 with or without glasses (power of lenses not to exceed 4D) Near vision: Sn. 0.6, 0.6 with or without glasses when reading or close work is required and must pass the test for colour vision, binocular vision, night vision, mesopic vision, etc.
B-2	Distant vision: 6/9, 6/12 with or without glasses (power of lenses not to exceed 4D) Near vision: Sn. 0.6, 0.6 with or without glasses when reading or close work is required and must pass the test for binocular vision, etc
C-1	Distant vision: 6/12, 6/18 with or without glasses Near vision: Sn. 0.6, 0.6 with or without glasses when reading or close work is required
C-2	Distant vision: 6/12 with or without glasses Near vision: Sn. 0.6 combined with or without glasses where reading or close work is required

Important Dates & Deadlines

Notification Date

22 Jan 2025

Application Start Date

23 Jan 2025

Application End Date

3 Mar 2025

Exam Date

27 Nov 2025

Admit Card Date

24 Nov 2025

RRB Group D 2025- Important Dates

RRB Group D Events	Dates
RRB Group D Application Status 2025	23rd September 2025
RRB Group D City Intimation 2025	18th November 2025
RRB Group D Admit Card 2025	24th November 2025
RRB Group D Exam Date 2025	27th, 28th November 2025 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th, 13th, 14th, 15th, 16th, 17th, 19th, 21st, 22nd, 23rd, 24th, 26th, 29th, 30th December 2025 8th, 9th, 12th, 13th, 14th, 15th, 16th January 2026

How to Apply

1Visit the official website
2Click on "Apply Online" or "Registration" link
3Register with valid email and mobile number
4Fill in the application form with required details
5Upload photograph, signature and required documents
6Pay the application fee through available payment modes
7Submit the application and take a printout for future reference

Important Links

Official Website

indianrailways.gov.in

RRB Group D (Level 1) 2025 Official Mock Test Link

cdn4.digialm.com

Notification No:CEN 08/2024

Frequently Asked Questions

How to apply for Group D 2026?

Candidates can apply online through the official Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) website. Visit the official notification link to complete the application process before the deadline.

What is the last date to apply for Group D 2026?

The last date to apply for Group D 2026 is 3 Mar 2025. Candidates are advised to apply well before the deadline to avoid any technical issues.

How many vacancies are available in Group D 2026?

A total of 32438 vacancies are available in Group D 2026 recruitment 2025.

What is the application fee for Group D 2026?

The application fee for Group D 2026 is: General/OBC: ₹500 (400 after appearing in CBT-1), SC/ST/EBC/Female/Transgender: ₹250 (250 after appearing in CBT-1). Fee payment can be made through the official portal.