The Railway Recruitment Board conducts the RRB Group D exam, and lakhs of candidates apply every year. The Railway RRB Group D Online Form 2026 has officially started for 22,195 vacancies across India. This is a golden opportunity for candidates looking to secure a government job in the Indian Railways. The recruitment is being conducted by the Railway Recruitment Board under the authority of Indian Railways.
Interested candidates can apply online through the official RRB regional websites before the last date.
| 📌 RRB Group D 2026 Overview | |
| Particular | Details |
| Exam Name | RRB Group D 2026 |
| Conducting Body | Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) |
| Post Name | Assistant (Track Machine), Assistant (Bridge), Track Maintainer (Group IV), Assistant (P-way), Assistant (TRD), Assistant Loco Shed (Electrical), Assistant Operations (Electrical), Assistant (TL & AC),Assistant (C & W), Pointsman B, and Assistant (S & T) |
| Total Posts | 22,195 |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Job Location | Across India |
| Category | Government Job |
| Application Fee | General, OBC, : ₹ 500/- SC/ ST/ EBC / Female / Transgender : ₹ 250/- |
| Online Application Start | Started |
| Online Apply Last Date | 02 March 2026 |
| Exam Date | To Be Notified |
| Eligibility Criteria | Class 10th (Matriculation) passed ORITI from NCVT/SCVT recognized institute ORNational Apprenticeship Certificate (NAC) |
| Salary | ₹22,500 to ₹25,380 |
| Selection Process | Computer Based Test Physical Efficiency Test (PET) Document Verification and Medical Examination |
| Exam Pattern | General Science: 25 Marks Maths: 25 Marks GK GS: 20 Marks Reasoning: 30 Marks |
| Apply | Link |
Candidates are advised to regularly check the official RRB website for updates.
🔹 Age Limit (Expected)
- Minimum Age: 18 Years
- Maximum Age: 33 Years
Age Relaxation
- OBC: 3 Years
- SC/ST: 5 Years
- PwD: 10 Years
- Ex-Servicemen: As per rules
📝 Selection Process
The selection process for RRB Group D 2026 includes:
1️⃣ Computer Based Test (CBT)
Subjects:
- Mathematics
- General Intelligence & Reasoning
- General Science
- General Awareness & Current Affairs
2️⃣ Physical Efficiency Test (PET)
- Male & Female candidates have different physical standards.
3️⃣ Document Verification
4️⃣ Medical Examination
| 📊 RRB Group D 2026 Exam Pattern (CBT) | |
| Subject | Questions |
| Mathematics | 25 |
| Reasoning | 30 |
| General Science | 25 |
| General Awareness | 20 |
| Total | 100 |
- Duration: 90 Minutes
- Negative Marking: 1/3 mark for each wrong answer
💼 Salary & Pay Scale
Selected candidates will get salary under Level 1 of 7th CPC Pay Matrix.
- Initial Pay: ₹18,000 per month
- Plus DA, HRA, TA and other allowances
RRB Group D New Vacancy 2026
The post-wise vacancies for RRB Group D Level 1 posts have been announced by the Railway Recruitment Board. This year, 22195 New Vacancy are announced for Pointsman, Assistant, Track Maintainer, Assistant Loco Shed, Assistant Operations, Assistant Operations, and Assistant TL & AC posts.
| Railway Zone | Total | UR | SC | ST | OBC | EWS |
| Western Railway (Mumbai) | 3148 | 1160 | 407 | 178 | 698 | 288 |
| North Western Railway (Jaipur) | 974 | 483 | 152 | 48 | 188 | 104 |
| North Central Railway (Prayagraj) | 1183 | 570 | 156 | 89 | 271 | 97 |
| South Western Railway (Hubli) | 90 | 51 | 14 | 05 | 14 | 06 |
| West Central Railway (WCR-Jabalpur) | 1147 | 581 | 174 | 89 | 157 | 145 |
| East Coast Railway (Bhubaneswar) | 803 | 329 | 120 | 57 | 206 | 91 |
| Northern Railway (New Delhi) | 3537 | 1437 | 530 | 266 | 956 | 348 |
| Southern Railway (Chennai) | 1036 | 430 | 155 | 96 | 247 | 108 |
| North Eastern Railway (Gorakhpur) | 1196 | 537 | 178 | 109 | 271 | 101 |
| Northeast Frontier Railway (Guwahati) | 1776 | 718 | 266 | 133 | 480 | 179 |
| Eastern Railway (Kolkata)/Metro Kolkata | 1173 | 471 | 155 | 114 | 296 | 137 |
| Central Railway (Mumbai) | 1979 | 894 | 295 | 177 | 411 | 202 |
| East Central Railway (Hajipur) | 993 | 405 | 148 | 76 | 266 | 98 |
| South Eastern Railway (Kolkata) | 949 | 364 | 158 | 84 | 240 | 103 |
| South Central Railway (Secunderabad) | 1012 | 376 | 148 | 129 | 258 | 101 |
| South East Central Railway (Bilaspur) | 1199 | 516 | 184 | 76 | 281 | 142 |
| Total | 22195 | 9322 | 3240 | 1726 | 5240 | 2250 |
Recommended Books for RRB Group D Exam
RRB Group D examination is a highly competitive exam for which lakhs of candidates appear each year. Candidates must therefore, refer to the best Railway Group D Books to ensure that their preparation is up to the mark. The candidates can follow the below-mentioned book lists to get themselves prepared for the RRB Group D Examination 2026.
| Books Name | Pinnacle Publications |
| Railway Group D 2025 : 6000+ TCS MCQ Chapter wise with detailed explanation & Short Tricks | English Medium Hindi Medium |
| Railway Group D 2025 Full Length Solved Papers | 50 Sets PYQ | With detailed explanation & Short Tricks | 1st Edition | English Medium Hindi Medium |
| Railway General Studies book 2026 | 7100+ MCQ Questions with Detailed Explanations | Chapter-wise PYQs | English Medium | 3rd Edition | English Medium Hindi Medium |
| Railway Maths Book 2026 | 6200+ MCQ (Previous Year Questions) | Covers All RRB Exams | Chapterwise Practice with Detailed Explanations & Short Tricks … till Oct 2025 | 3rd Edition | English Medium Hindi Medium |
| Railway reasoning book 2026 | 6300+ MCQ (PYQ) | for all railway exams | Chapterwise practice with detailed explanations & short tricks | latest questions till oct 2025 | 3rd Edition | English Medium Hindi Medium |
| Railway science book 2026 | 5300+ MCQ (Previous Year Questions) | Covers All RRB Exams | Chapterwise Practice with Detailed Explanations | Latest Questions till Oct 2025 | 2nd Edition | English Medium Hindi Medium |
✅ Conclusion
The RRB Group D 2026 recruitment for 22,195 posts is a massive opportunity for 10th pass and ITI candidates across India. Interested applicants should apply online as soon as possible and begin preparation for the CBT exam.