RRB Group D 2026
Railway Recruitment Board Group D (Level 1)
RRB Group D is the largest railway recruitment exam for Level 1 posts. Selection through CBT, PET (Physical Efficiency Test), and Document Verification.
Official WebsiteAge Limit
18-33 years (relaxation: SC/ST +5, OBC +3)
Fee
₹500
Salary Range
₹18,000 - ₹56,900
Pay Level
Pay Level 1
Salary Range (Monthly)
₹18,000 - ₹56,900
Key Posts
Track Maintainer, Helper, Pointsman, and other Group D posts in Indian Railways
Pay Levels & Salary
| Pay Level | Monthly Range |
|---|---|
| Pay Level-1 | ₹₹18,000 - ₹₹56,900 |
Application Fee
₹500
General/OBC
Free
SC/ST/Women
Free
PwBD/ESM
Tie-Breaking Rules
- Candidate obtaining higher normalized marks in CBT
- Candidate obtaining higher marks in Mathematics section of CBT
- Older candidate placed higher (earlier date of birth)
- Alphabetical order of candidate names
Eligibility
Educational Qualification
10th pass + ITI or NAC/SCVT certificate, or equivalent.
Age Limit
18-33 years (relaxation: SC/ST +5, OBC +3)
Age Relaxation by Category
| Category | Relaxation |
|---|---|
| General | No relaxation |
| SC/ST | +5 years |
| OBC (NCL) | +3 years |
| PwD | +10 years |
| Ex-Servicemen | +5 years |
Application Fee
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| General / OBC / EWS (Male) | ₹500 |
| SC / ST / PwD / Ex-Servicemen | ₹250 |
Exam Pattern
CBT (Computer Based Test)
| Section | Questions | Max Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mathematics | 25 | 25 | — |
| General Intelligence & Reasoning | 30 | 30 | — |
| General Science | 25 | 25 | — |
| General Awareness & Current Affairs | 20 | 20 | — |
Syllabus
- Number Systems
- BODMAS
- Percentage
- Ratio & Proportion
- Profit & Loss
- Time & Work
- Mensuration
Posts & Pay Levels
Vacancies
22,195
Tentative Total
Nationality & Citizenship
- ✓Citizen of India
- ✓Subject of Nepal
- ✓Subject of Bhutan
- ✓Person of Indian origin migrated from Pakistan, Burma, Sri Lanka, Kenya, Uganda, United Republic of Tanzania, Zambia, Malawi, Zaire, Ethiopia and Vietnam with intention of permanently settling in India
Certificate of Eligibility Required For
- • Subject of Nepal
- • Subject of Bhutan
- • Person of Indian origin from listed countries
⚠ Certificate of eligibility issued by Government of India required for categories other than Indian citizens.
Educational Qualification
All Posts (General)
10th Pass (Matriculation) from a recognized Board, OR ITI from institutions recognized by NCVT/SCVT, OR National Apprenticeship Certificate (NAC) granted by NCVT.
Must possess qualification by: Closing date of application as notified by RRCs/RRBs
⚠ Result of requisite qualification must have been declared by the cut-off date.
Age Limits & Relaxation
Age cutoff date: 2026-01-01
Age Bands
| Age Band | DOB Not Earlier Than | DOB Not Later Than |
|---|---|---|
| 18-33 years | 1993-01-02 | 2008-01-01 |
Age Relaxation by Category
| Category | Relaxation |
|---|---|
| SC/ST | 5 years |
| OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) | 3 years |
| PwBD (Unreserved) | 10 years |
| PwBD (OBC) | 13 years |
| PwBD (SC/ST) | 15 years |
| Ex-Servicemen | 3 years after deduction of military service rendered from actual age |
| Serving Railway Staff with 3 years regular service | Up to 40 years for UR, 43 for OBC, 45 for SC/ST |
| Candidates who had appeared in CBT of earlier CEN and whose candidature was not cancelled | Upper age relaxed by 3 years |
| Widows/Divorced Women/Women judicially separated and not remarried | Up to 35 years for UR, 38 for OBC, 40 for SC/ST |
Date of Birth as recorded in Matriculation/Secondary Examination Certificate will be accepted. No subsequent change will be allowed.
Ex-Servicemen (ESM) Rules
Category Certificate Rules
⚠ Debarment and cancellation of candidature; criminal prosecution may also be initiated
How to Apply
Photo Rules
- • Recent colour passport-size photograph with clear face
- • Light/white background preferred
- • No cap, mask or coloured glasses
- • Spectacles allowed if normally worn
Disability certificate in prescribed format to be uploaded during application
Application Fee
₹500
General
₹250
Women
₹250
SC/ST
₹250
PwBD
₹undefined
ESM
Payment: Online Payment Gateway, Net Banking, Debit Card, Credit Card, UPI
₹400 refunded to General/OBC/EWS candidates and ₹250 refunded to SC/ST/PwBD/Women/ExSM/Transgender/Minorities/EBC candidates after appearing in CBT (excluding bank charges)
Correction Window
2026-03-05
Opens
2026-03-14
Closes
₹
1st Correction
₹
2nd Correction
Max corrections allowed. Latest corrected application treated as valid.
Exam Centres
Admission Certificate & Exam Day
Accepted Photo IDs
CBT — Computer Based Test
| Section | Questions | Marks | Per Q |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mathematics | 25 | 25 | 1 |
| General Intelligence and Reasoning | 30 | 30 | 1 |
| General Science | 25 | 25 | 1 |
| General Awareness and Current Affairs | 20 | 20 | 1 |
| Total | 100 | 100 | 1 |
Answer Key Policy
Normalization & Re-evaluation
Minimum Qualifying Marks
| Stage | UR | OBC/EWS | SC/ST/Others |
|---|---|---|---|
| note | |||
| normalization | |||
| reserved Categories Relaxed |
Shortlisting & Merit Rules
Cbt To PET
Category-wise shortlisting from CBT based on normalized scores; candidates equal to 3 times the vacancy are shortlisted for PET (may vary)
Panel Generated By
Respective RRCs/RRBs zone-wise
Merit List Validity
As per extant Railway Board guidelines
Final Merit Prepared On
CBT normalized marks for candidates who qualify PET
Post Preference Rules
⚠ Candidate may not be considered for any post
Scribe & Compensatory Time
Auto-eligible for Scribe
- ✓PwBD blindness / low vision
- ✓PwBD locomotor disability (both arms affected)
- ✓PwBD cerebral palsy
Scribe Requirements
- • Scribe must register on the application portal during the designated window
- • Scribe cannot assist more than one candidate in the same examination
- • Candidate of the same examination cannot act as scribe for another candidate
- • Scribe qualification must be one step below the qualification prescribed for the post
- • Scribe must not be debarred by RRBs/RRCs
Additional Rules
- • Even eligible candidates not availing scribe still get compensatory time
- • No attendant other than scribe allowed inside examination hall
Physical & Medical Standards
Posts with Mandatory Physical/Medical Standards
Document Verification
Required Documents
- Original and self-attested photocopy of Matriculation/10th Certificate for date of birth proof
- Original and self-attested photocopy of 10th pass certificate / ITI Certificate / NAC Certificate
- Caste/Community Certificate in prescribed format (for SC/ST/OBC-NCL candidates)
- Income and Asset Certificate for EWS in prescribed format
- Disability Certificate for PwBD candidates in prescribed format
- Discharge Certificate for Ex-Servicemen
- No Objection Certificate if already employed in Government
- Passport-size colour photographs (as specified)
- Valid Photo ID proof (Aadhaar / Voter ID / Passport / PAN / Driving License)
- Any other document as specified in the call letter
⚠ Failure to produce original documents will lead to cancellation of candidature
Tie-Breaking Rules
- 1Candidate obtaining higher normalized marks in CBT
- 2Candidate obtaining higher marks in Mathematics section of CBT
- 3Older candidate placed higher (earlier date of birth)
- 4Alphabetical order of candidate names
Misconduct & Debarment
Post-exam Analysis Methods
| Offense | Debarment |
|---|---|
| Using unfair means of any kind / sending someone else to appear / attempt to impersonate | Lifetime debarment from all RRB and RRC exams |
| Possession of mobile phone, pager, bluetooth devices, watches, earphones, health bands, calculators inside test centre | Candidature cancelled + debarment |
| Carrying book, pen, paper, pencil, eraser, pouch, scale, writing-pad, belts, handbag, cap, purse, camera, water bottle, food items | Not allowed to enter / candidature cancelled |
| Applying with false information or fabricated documents | Permanent debarment + legal prosecution |
| Sharing examination content through any means | Lifetime debarment + legal prosecution under PUBLIC EXAMINATIONS (PREVENTION OF UNFAIR MEANS) ACT, 2024 |
| Submitting multiple applications against same CEN | Disqualification and debarment |
| Applying Henna on hands/feet obstructing biometric capture | May not be allowed to take exam |
| Not following instructions of invigilators/exam functionaries | Candidature cancelled |
| Creating disturbance at exam venue | Candidature cancelled + legal action |
| Any act that compromises integrity of the examination process | As decided by Railway Administration |
⚠ Cases may be referred to police or investigating agencies.
Public Disclosure Policy
Disqualification Rule
A person who has entered into or contracted a bigamous marriage, or who having a spouse living has entered into or contracted a marriage with any person, shall be disqualified unless exempted by the Central Government.
Important Warnings
2025 Cycle — Complete Timeline
⚠ All dates are tentative and subject to change.
Vacancies
Per-post breakdown not yet published.
Previous Year Cut-Offs
No cut-off data available yet.