RRB Group D 2025 · Notification & recruitment
RRB Group D Notification 2025: Recruitment, Vacancy, Dates, Fee and How to Apply
The latest RRB Group D notice is "CEN No. 09/2025 – Recruitment for Various Posts in Level 1 of 7th CPC Pay Matrix", published 31 January 2026. Applications closed on 9 March 2026.
Official notice: CEN No. 09/2025 – Recruitment for Various Posts in Level 1 of 7th CPC Pay Matrix →
Dates, vacancies, fee, eligibility and selection process, copied from the latest official notice. Nothing here is estimated; the official notice is the final word.
RRB Group D 2025 important dates
Applications closed on 9 March 2026.
| Indicative notice (Employment News) | 27 December 2025 |
|---|---|
| Online application opens | 31 January 2026 |
| Online application closes | 9 March 2026 (23:59 hrs, revised by Corrigendum-4) |
| Fee payment last date | 11 March 2026 (revised by Corrigendum-4) |
| Modification window (₹250 fee) | 12 March 2026 – 21 March 2026 (revised by Corrigendum-4) |
| Scribe details window | 22 March 2026 – 26 March 2026 (revised by Corrigendum-4) |
| CBT date | See the official notice |
Source: CEN No. 09/2025 – Recruitment for Various Posts in Level 1 of 7th CPC Pay Matrix (published 31 January 2026). Confirm in the official notice before applying.
RRB Group D vacancy 2025
Vacancies: 22,195 (provisional, CEN); 22,082 after Corrigendum-1 (further revised by Corrigendum-2)
- TRACKMAINTAINER-IV
- POINTSMAN B
- ASSISTANT (S and T)
- ASSISTANT CARRIAGE and WAGON
- ASSISTANT TRD ELECTRICAL
- ASSISTANT BRIDGE
- ASSISTANT TRACK MACHINE
- ASSISTANT TL AND AC
- ASSISTANT OPERATIONS (ELECTRICAL)
- ASSISTANT P.WAY
- ASSISTANT LOCO SHED (ELECTRICAL) – Electric Shed
- ASSISTANT LOCO SHED (ELECTRICAL) – Diesel Shed
- ASSISTANT OPERATIONS (ELECTRICAL) – Workshop
- ASSISTANT (S and T) – Workshop
- Level 1 of 7th CPC Pay Matrix, initial pay ₹18,000
Source: CEN No. 09/2025 – Recruitment for Various Posts in Level 1 of 7th CPC Pay Matrix (published 31 January 2026). Confirm in the official notice before applying.
RRB Group D posts and vacancies
All posts are in Level 1 with an initial basic pay of ₹18,000. The figures below are the post-wise totals printed in Corrigendum-1 (07.02.2026); Corrigendum-2 (16.02.2026) revised vacancies and categories, so check the latest corrigendum on your RRB's website before choosing preferences.
Post-wise vacancies (Corrigendum-1)
| Post | Vacancies |
|---|---|
| Track Maintainer Gr-IV | 11,032 |
| Pointsman B | 5,053 |
| Assistant (S&T) | 1,495 |
| Assistant Carriage & Wagon | 1,000 |
| Assistant TRD Electrical | 800 |
| Assistant Bridge | 600 |
| Assistant Track Machine | 597 |
| Assistant TL & AC | 500 |
| Assistant Operations (Electrical) | 487 |
| Assistant P.Way | 300 |
| Assistant Loco Shed (Electrical) — Electric Shed | 150 |
| Assistant Loco Shed (Electrical) — Diesel Shed | 50 |
| Assistant Operations (Electrical) — Workshop | 13 |
| Assistant (S&T) — Workshop | 5 |
| Total | 22,082 |
RRB Group D eligibility summary
Age limit: 18–33 years (as on 1 January 2026).
- Post-wise as per Annexure A of the notice
- Must be held on or before 2 March 2026; candidates awaiting results are not eligible
- Engineering diploma/degree not accepted in lieu of ITI/CCAA unless specified
RRB Group D application fee
₹500 (General); ₹250 (SC/ST/Ex-servicemen/PwBD/Women/Transgender/Minorities/EBC)
No category is exempt; ₹400 (General) or ₹250 (reduced-fee categories) is refunded after appearing in the CBT, less bank charges, to an Aadhaar-linked bank account.
Source: CEN No. 09/2025 – Recruitment for Various Posts in Level 1 of 7th CPC Pay Matrix (published 31 January 2026). Confirm in the official notice before applying.
RRB Group D selection process
- CBT: single-stage computer based test
- PET: qualifying physical efficiency test (3x vacancies shortlisted)
- Document Verification
- Medical Examination
Application dates and fee (CEN 09/2025)
- 1
Application window
Online applications opened on 31 January 2026 and closed on 9 March 2026 (11:59 pm), as revised by Corrigendum-4.
- 2
Fee payment
The last date for fee payment was 11 March 2026. The fee is ₹500 for general candidates (₹400 refunded after appearing in the CBT) and ₹250 for SC, ST, ex-servicemen, PwBD, women, transgender, minority and EBC candidates (refunded in full after the CBT), less bank charges, to an Aadhaar-linked bank account.
- 3
Modification and scribe windows
Corrections with a ₹250 fee were allowed from 12 to 21 March 2026, and scribe details from 22 to 26 March 2026.
- 4
Next steps
CBT dates and city intimation are published on the RRB websites; Niyookti checks them every hour and lists new notices on this page.
RRB Group D official links
- Official notice (PDF): CEN No. 09/2025 – Recruitment for Various Posts in Level 1 of 7th CPC Pay Matrix (published 31 January 2026)
- Official website: rrb.indianrailways.gov.in (the only place to apply)
Check the official notice before applying: https://www.rrbcdg.gov.in/uploads/2025/09-LVL1/092025-CEN.pdf
Frequently asked questions
When can I apply for RRB Group D?
Online application opens: 31 January 2026, as per the notice published on 31 January 2026. Applications are made only on rrb.indianrailways.gov.in.
How many vacancies are there in RRB Group D?
22,195 (provisional, CEN); 22,082 after Corrigendum-1 (further revised by Corrigendum-2), according to the CEN No. 09/2025 – Recruitment for Various Posts in Level 1 of 7th CPC Pay Matrix.
What is the application fee for RRB Group D?
₹500 (General); ₹250 (SC/ST/Ex-servicemen/PwBD/Women/Transgender/Minorities/EBC). No category is exempt; ₹400 (General) or ₹250 (reduced-fee categories) is refunded after appearing in the CBT, less bank charges, to an Aadhaar-linked bank account. (as per the CEN No. 09/2025 – Recruitment for Various Posts in Level 1 of 7th CPC Pay Matrix).
How many vacancies are there in RRB Group D?
CEN 09/2025 announced 22,195 provisional vacancies; Corrigendum-1 printed a post-wise total of 22,082, and Corrigendum-2 revised vacancies further.
Which RRB Group D post has the most vacancies?
Track Maintainer Gr-IV, with 11,032 posts in Corrigendum-1, followed by Pointsman B with 5,053.
Is the RRB Group D fee refunded?
Yes: ₹400 of the ₹500 general fee, and the full ₹250 reduced fee, are refunded after appearing in the CBT, less bank charges.
More on RRB Group D
- RRB Group D syllabus & exam pattern →
- RRB Group D salary & pay level →
- RRB Group D age limit & eligibility →
- Complete RRB Group D guide →
- Track Maintainer-IV: pay and eligibility →
- Pointsman B: pay and eligibility →
- Assistant (S&T): pay and eligibility →
- Assistant Carriage & Wagon: pay and eligibility →
- Assistant TRD Electrical: pay and eligibility →
- Assistant Bridge: pay and eligibility →
- Assistant Track Machine: pay and eligibility →
- Assistant TL & AC: pay and eligibility →
- Assistant Operations (Electrical): pay and eligibility →
- Assistant P.Way: pay and eligibility →
- Assistant Loco Shed (Electrical) – Electric Shed: pay and eligibility →
- Assistant Loco Shed (Electrical) – Diesel Shed: pay and eligibility →
- Assistant Operations (Electrical) – Workshop: pay and eligibility →
- Assistant (S&T) – Workshop: pay and eligibility →
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