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RRB Group D Recruitment 2026: Application Dates Deferred for 22,000 Level-1 Posts
New Delhi, January 20, 2026: The Railway Recruitment Boards (RRBs) have announced a revision in the application schedule for the much-anticipated RRB Group D Level-1 recruitment drive for 2026. The process to fill approximately 22,000 vacancies has been deferred by ten days.
Revised Application Dates
As per a corrigendum issued to the Centralised Employment Notice (CEN) No. 09/2025, the new dates are:
· Online Application Start Date: January 31, 2026 (previously January 21).
· Online Application Last Date: March 2, 2026, until 11:59 PM.
Candidates are advised to apply through the official portal: rrbapply.gov.in.
Recruitment at a Glance
The recruitment drive aims to fill Level-1 positions across various Indian Railway zones and production units. Key details include:
· Number of Vacancies: Around 22,000 posts.
· Pay Scale: Selected candidates will be placed in Pay Level-1 of the 7th Central Pay Commission (CPC) matrix, with an initial basic pay of Rs. 18,000 per month, plus other admissible allowances.
· Age Limit: Candidates must be between 18 and 33 years of age as of January 1, 2026. Age relaxation for reserved categories will be applicable as per government norms.
Eligibility Criteria
· Educational Qualification: Applicants must have passed Class 10 (High School) from a recognised board. For certain technical posts, candidates with relevant ITI certificates may also be eligible, as per specific post requirements.
· Application Fee:
· General, OBC, and EWS candidates: Rs. 500
· SC, ST, PwD candidates, and all female applicants: Rs. 250
Selection Process
The selection will be a multi-stage process, including:
- Computer-Based Test (CBT)
- Physical Efficiency Test (PET)
- Medical Examination
Candidates must qualify in each stage to proceed to the next and be considered for final appointment.
Important Note
Railway authorities have clarified that the current notice is indicative. A detailed notification, containing the post-wise and zone-wise vacancy breakdown, exact exam pattern, and syllabus, will be published separately on the official RRB websites.
Prospective applicants are encouraged to monitor the official RRB portals for the comprehensive notification and further updates.