The Railway Recruitment Boards (RRB) have made the Group D Level-1 Exam City Information and Admit Card available for candidates appearing in the 2026 recruitment examination. The recruitment is being conducted for 22,195 Level-1 vacancies across different railway zones.
According to the revised schedule, the Computer Based Test (CBT) will be held on August 3, 6, 9, 17, 21 and 25, 2026. Candidates who successfully submitted their applications can download their admit card and check their allotted examination details through the respective RRB portal. To access the admit card, candidates may need their registration number, enrollment details or date of birth, along with other login information required by the portal.
| Particular | Details |
|---|---|
| Recruiting Organization | Railway Recruitment Boards (RRB) |
| Recruitment | Group D / Level-1 |
| Advertisement Number | CEN 09/2025 |
| Total Vacancies | 22,195 |
| Examination Mode | Computer Based Test (CBT) |
| Admit Card Status | Available |
| Exam City Information | Available |
| Revised Exam Dates | August 3, 6, 9, 17, 21 & 25, 2026 |
Important Dates
The original recruitment notification was issued on January 30, 2026, followed by the online application process from January 31. The application deadline was subsequently extended to March 9, 2026.
- Notification Released: January 30, 2026
- Application Begins: January 31, 2026
- Last Date to Apply: March 9, 2026 (Extended)
- Last Date for Fee Payment: March 11, 2026
- Correction Window: March 12–21, 2026
- Exam City Information: July 24, 2026
- Admit Card: July 31, 2026
- Revised CBT Schedule: August 3, 6, 9, 17, 21 & 25, 2026
- Result: To be announced
Application Fee and Refund
Candidates belonging to the General and OBC categories were required to pay an application fee of ₹500. The fee for SC, ST, EBC, female and transgender candidates was ₹250.
Candidates who appear for the CBT are eligible for the applicable refund:
- General/OBC: ₹400
- SC/ST/EBC/Female/Transgender: ₹250
The application fee could be paid through online methods such as debit card, credit card, internet banking, IMPS and mobile wallet or cash card facilities.
Age Limit
The prescribed age limit for the RRB Group D recruitment is calculated as of January 1, 2026.
- Minimum Age: 18 years
- Maximum Age: 33 years
RRB Group D Vacancy Details
The recruitment covers several Level-1 positions in different railway departments. The vacancy distribution is as follows:
| Post | Vacancies |
|---|---|
| Pointsman-B | 5,053 |
| Assistant (Track Machine) | 597 |
| Assistant (Bridge) | 600 |
| Track Maintainer Grade IV | 11,032 |
| Assistant P-Way | 300 |
| Assistant (C&W) | 1,000 |
| Assistant TRD | 800 |
| Assistant (S&T) | 1,509 |
| Assistant Loco Shed (Electrical) | 200 |
| Assistant Operations (Electrical) | 604 |
| Assistant TL & AC | 500 |
| Total | 22,195 |
Important Note
The RRB Group D CBT is being conducted in multiple shifts and on different dates. Therefore, candidates should not assume that all applicants will have the same examination date or centre. The date, shift and venue mentioned on the individual admit card will be applicable to that candidate.Candidates should keep their admit card safely until the completion of the examination process. Any future announcement regarding the answer key, result, cutoff or subsequent stages will be published through the official RRB channels.
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