The Railway Recruitment Board RRB Group D Recruitment 2026 has announced a short notification. proposing approximately 22,000 vacancies across various railway zones. Candidates who have completed 10th standard or ITI are eligible to apply for these posts.
The online application process will begin on 20 January 2026 and will remain open until 20 February 2026. Interested applicants must submit their forms through the official RRB websites such as rrbchennai.gov.in or indianrailways.gov.in.
This article provides complete details regarding the RRB Group D 2026 recruitment, including vacancy distribution, eligibility conditions, age limit, pay scale, important dates, and application information.
RRB Group D Recruitment 2026 – Overview
- Organization Name: Railway Recruitment Board (RRB)
- Post Name: Group D
- Total Vacancies: 22,000 (Tentative)
- Notification Number: CEN 09/2025
- Pay Level: ₹18,000 per month
- Educational Qualification: 10th Pass / ITI
- Age Limit: 18 to 33 years
- Application Start Date: 20 January 2026
- Application Last Date: 20 February 2026
- Official Websites: rrbchennai.gov.in, indianrailways.gov.in
RRB Group D 2026 Vacancy Details (Tentative)
| Post Name | Number of Vacancies |
|---|---|
| Track Maintainer (Group IV) | 11,000 |
| Pointsman B | 5,000 |
| Assistant (S & T) | 1,500 |
| Assistant (C & W) | 1,000 |
| Assistant (TRD) | 800 |
| Assistant (Track Machine) | 600 |
| Assistant (Bridge) | 600 |
| Assistant Operations (Electrical) | 500 |
| Assistant (P-Way) | 300 |
| Assistant Loco Shed (Electrical) | 200 |
| Assistant (TL & AC) | 50 |
| Total Vacancies | 22,000 |
Eligibility Criteria
Educational Qualification
Applicants must have passed:
- 10th Standard, or
- ITI from a recognized institution
Age Limit (As on 01 January 2026)
- Minimum Age: 18 years
- Maximum Age: 33 years
- Age relaxation will be provided as per government and RRB rules.
Application Fee
- The application fee details have not yet been specified in the short notice.
Important Dates
- Short Notification Released: 23 December 2025
- Online Application Start Date: 20 January 2026
- Last Date to Apply Online: 20 February 2026
How to Apply
Eligible candidates can apply online by visiting the official RRB website and completing the registration process within the given dates.
