The Railway Recruitment Boards (RRB) have officially activated the Group D (Level-1) Admit Card and Exam City Intimation for candidates appearing in the 2026 recruitment examination. This nationwide recruitment drive aims to fill 22,195 vacancies across multiple railway zones and departments. Candidates whose applications were successfully submitted can now log in to the official RRB portal using their Registration Number/Enrollment Number and Date of Birth to download their admit card and verify their allotted exam city.
The Computer-Based Test (CBT) is scheduled to be conducted on 3, 6, 9, 17, 21, and 25 August 2026. Applicants are advised to carefully check all details printed on their admit card, including the reporting time, examination centre, and exam instructions before appearing for the test.
| Particular | Details |
|---|---|
| Organization | Railway Recruitment Boards (RRB) |
| Recruitment | Group D (Level-1) |
| Advertisement No. | CEN 09/2025 |
| Total Vacancies | 22,195 |
| Exam Mode | Computer-Based Test (CBT) |
| Admit Card | Released |
| Exam City Slip | Available |
| Result | To Be Announced |
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification Released | 30 January 2026 |
| Online Application Started | 31 January 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply | 09 March 2026 (Extended) |
| Fee Payment Deadline | 11 March 2026 |
| Application Correction Window | 12–21 March 2026 |
| CBT Examination | 03–21 August 2026 |
| Revised Exam Dates | 03, 06, 09, 17, 21 & 25 August 2026 |
| Exam City Intimation | 24 July 2026 |
| Admit Card Release | 31 July 2026 |
| Result | To Be Announced |
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| General / OBC | ₹500 |
| SC / ST / EBC / Female / Transgender | ₹250 |
| Category | Refund |
|---|---|
| General / OBC | ₹400 |
| SC / ST / EBC / Female / Transgender | ₹250 |
| Criteria | Age |
|---|---|
| Minimum Age | 18 Years |
| Maximum Age | 33 Years |
Age relaxation is applicable for reserved categories according to Railway Recruitment Board recruitment rules.
Vacancy Details
| Post | Vacancies |
|---|---|
| Track Maintainer Grade IV | 11,032 |
| Pointsman-B | 5,053 |
| Assistant (S&T) | 1,509 |
| Assistant (C&W) | 1,000 |
| Assistant TRD | 800 |
| Assistant (Bridge) | 600 |
| Assistant Operations (Electrical) | 604 |
| Assistant (Track Machine) | 597 |
| Assistant TL & AC | 500 |
| Assistant P-Way | 300 |
| Assistant Loco Shed (Electrical) | 200 |
Summary
Candidates should verify all details on the admit card, including the exam date, reporting time, and examination centre, before appearing for the CBT.
The Railway Recruitment Boards (RRB) have released the Group D Admit Card 2026 and Exam City Intimation for eligible candidates.
The recruitment drive aims to fill 22,195 Group D (Level-1) vacancies across various railway zones in India.
Candidates can download their admit card by logging in with their Registration Number/Enrollment Number and Date of Birth.
The Computer-Based Test (CBT) is scheduled to be conducted on 3, 6, 9, 17, 21, and 25 August 2026.
Group D posts include Track Maintainer, Pointsman, Assistant (C&W), Assistant (S&T), Assistant TRD, Assistant (Bridge), Assistant TL & AC, Assistant Operations (Electrical), Assistant (Track Machine), Assistant P-Way, and Assistant Loco Shed (Electrical).
These positions offer an opportunity to join Indian Railways, one of the world’s largest employers, with stable government employment, attractive salary, allowances, career progression, and retirement benefits.
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