The Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) has released a total of 22000 vacancies for Group D posts. The RRB Group D Apply Online 2026 link will be made available on the official website www.rrbapply.gov.in from 21st January 2026 onwards. Candidates should check their eligibility, age limit, and medical standards before submitting their applications online. They are also required to pay the required application fee and attach the necessary documents accurately.

RRB Group D Apply Online 2026

The board has announced the schedule for filling the RRB Group D Online Form 2026 along with the short RRB Group D 2026 Notification pdf. Candidates who are interested in the released vacancies can now submit their duly filled application forms with attached documents from 21st January 2026 onwards, and the last date to apply online is 20th February 2026. The complete schedule for RRB Group D Apply Online 2026 has been tabulated below as announced officially. 

RRB Group D Apply Online 2026
EventsDates
RRB Group D Short Notification 202623rd December 2025
Detailed Notification PDF21st January 2026
RRB Group D Apply Online Form Starts21st January 2026
Last Date to Apply Online20th February 2026 (11:59 pm)

RRB Group D 2026 Apply Online Form Link 

The link for submitting the online form for the RRB Group D Exam 2026 will be activated on 21st January 2026 at the official website www.rrbapply.gov.in. Candidates after completing their 10th education can apply for the RRB Group D Exam before 20th February 2026 (11:59 pm), the last date to apply online. For the ease of candidates we will also provide a direct link below to apply online onces it is started officially. 

RRB Group D Notification 2025 Out for 22000 Vacancies- Click to Check

Steps for RRB Group D Apply Online 2026?

Before applying for the RRB Group D posts, the candidates are advised to check whether they fulfil the required eligibility norms, including age, educational qualification and medical standard. The Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) has announced the recruitment process for Group D positions for the year 2026, for which the candidates need to follow the complete online application process and the detailed steps are outlined below:

Step 1- Registration 

  1. Navigate to the official website of the Railway Recruitment Board and select the RRB region corresponding to your state or area.
  2. Search and click on the link titled "CEN-09/2025 Group D (Level-1) Recruitment.
  3. Now begin with the registration process by providing essential details such as your name, date of birth, email address, and mobile number.
  4. Upon successful registration, you will receive a unique registration ID and password via email or SMS.

Step 2- Application Form Filling

  1. Using your registration ID and password log in to the railway application portal.
  2. Fill in the required personal, educational, and contact information correctly.
  3. Ensure all details are correct to avoid discrepancies during the selection process.

Step 3- Upload Documents

  1. Prepare scanned copies of photographs, and signature, educational certificate and category certificate as per the specified format and size and Upload each document in the designated sections of the application form.
DocumentsDetails
PhotographDimensions: 35mm x 45mm
Format: JPG/JPEG, scanned at 100 DPI
Size: 15-40 KB
SignatureClear scan of your signature in black ink on white paper
Format: JPG/JPEG
Size: 10-20 KB
Category CertificateScanned copies of SC/ST/OBC-NCL/EWS certificates
Format: JPG/JPEG
Size: 50-100 KB

Step 4- Submit Application Fee

Candidates applying for Railway Group D (Level 1) have to pay the prescribed application fee to be eligible to appear in the exam. The fee is to be paid through internet banking, debit card, credit card, or UPI.  

CategoriesFee
For candidates belonging to SC, ST, Ex-Servicemen, Female, Transgender, Minorities or Economically Backward Class (EBC). Rs. 250/-
Fo all other candidatesRs. 500/-

Note- Fo all other candidates, out of fee of Rs. 500, an amount of Rs 400 shall be refunded on appearing in the CBT. 
For candidates belonging to SC, ST, Ex-Servicemen, Female, Transgender, Minorities or Economically Backward Class (EBC), the complete fee of Rs. 250 will be refunded. 

After successful payment, note the transaction reference number for future reference.

Step 5- Review and Submit RRB Group D Online Form

  1. Thoroughly review all entered information and uploaded documents to ensure accuracy.
  2. Once confirmed, submit the RRB Group D Online Form before the last date, i.e. 20th February 2026 (11:59 pm).
  3. After submission, a confirmation page will be generated. Download and print the confirmation page for your records.

RRB Group D Eligibility Criteria 

Candidates must hold the minimum education qualification and fall in the required age limit to fill out RRB Group D Online Form 2026. 

  • Age Limit- 18 to 36 years 
  • Education Qualification- 10th pass
  • Nationality- Indian

RRB Group D Vacancy Details

RRB Group D Recruitment 2026 has been initiated to select candidates for filling 22000 vacancies for various posts (Pointsman-B, Assistant (Track Machine, Bridge, P-Way, TRD, Loco Shed, Operations), Assistant (TL & AC), Assistant (S & T), Assistant (C & W), and Track Maintainer (Group IV).) Candidates can check the post-wise and zone-wise vacancy details below.

PostsVacancies Approved
Assistant (Track Machine)600
Assistant (Bridge)600
Track Maintainer (Group IV)11,000
Assistant (P-Way)300
Assistant (TRD)800
Assistant Loco Shed (Electrical)200
Assistant Operations (Electrical)500
Assistant (TL & AC)50
Assistant (C & W)1,000
Pointsman-B5,000
Assistant (S & T)1,500
Total22,000
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FAQs

The dates for RRB Group D Apply Online 2026 are 21st January to 20th February 2026.

No, the candidates have to submit their RRB Group D Online Form at the official website through online mode only.

The link for RRB Group D Online Apply will be made available at www.rrbapply.gov.in for the ease of candidates we will also provide a direct link in this article to apply online once it is started officially.

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