What is RRB Group D selection process?

RRB Group D selection process comprises CBT, PET/PST, document verification and medical exam. The transgender candidates are given relaxation in the PET. CCAAs trained in railway establishment are given due weightage of marks obtained in their NCVT exam in preparation of final merit list after the conduct of CBT. Based on the performance of candidates in CBT subject to their qualifying in PER, candidates are called for document verification as per their merit and options. In case of two or more candidates secure same marks, their merit position is determined by age criteria i.e., older person is placed at higher merit and in case age is same, then alphabetical order (A to Z) of the name is taken into account to break the tie. Appointment of selected candidates is subject to their passing requisite Medical Fitness Test conducted by the Railway Administration, final verification of educational and community certificates and verification of antecedents/character of the candidates. All candidates clearing the DV are called for medical exam. RRBs/RRCs only recommend names of the empanelled candidates and appointment is offered only by the respective Railway Administrations.

How many candidates qualify RRB Group D exam?

RRB Group D exam is conducted for the level 1 posts in Indian Railways. The selection process includes Computer Based Test, Physical Efficiency Test (PET)/Physical Standard Test (PST), Document Verification and Medical Exam. The year-wise total recruitment done through RRB Group D is given below. Year Group ‘C’ Level 1 (Erstwhile Group D) Through RRCs 2016-2017 6731 2017-2018 5362 2018-2019 4766 2019-2020 55942 2020-2021 3327 Total 76128

Can I challenge RRB Group D question papers?

RRB Group question papers are released online four days after the exam is conducted. RRBs provide the facility to challenge RRB Group D question paper. Candidates need to submit the objections online only. Candidates are required to mention the question ID against which they want to raise objections.

In how many languages RRB Group D question paper will be framed?

RRB Group D CBT question paper will be available in 15 languages: Hindi, English, Urdu, Assamese, Bengali, Gujarati, Kannada, Konkani, Malayalam, Manipuri, Marathi, Odia, Punjabi, Tamil and Telugu. The language of the paper is based on the region or the specific exam. But the majority of Railway Recruitment Board papers will be in the official language of the state in which the exam is conducted. For example, if the exam is taking place in Tamil Nadu, the paper is likely to be in Tamil. Likewise, if the exam is taking place in Kolkata, the language of the question paper will be in Bengali. Candidates can choose the exam language while filling out the application form.

What is RRB Group D salary?

RRB Group D exam is conducted to select candidates for Level 1 posts in Indian Railways. RRB Group D salary for all posts ranges between INR 22,500 to 25,380 depending on the place they are posted. The basic pay of RRB Group D employees is INR 18,000 as per the Seventh pay matrix. RRB Group D salary serves as a motivation to lakhs of aspirants. The salary structure is tabulated as per the 7th pay commission. This structure help candidates to understand how their compensation is calculated. RRB Group D salary structure for different cities is given below: RRB Group D Salary Structure City - X City - Y City - Z Pay Scale INR 5,200-20,200 INR 5,200- 20,200 INR 5,200-20,200 Grade Pay 1800 1800 1800 Basic Pay INR 18,000 INR 18,000 INR 18,000 DA INR 3,060 INR 3,060 INR 3,060 HRA 24% 16% 8% Travel Allowance Depends upon the location RRB Group D Salary INR 27,920 INR 27,000 INR 25,560

What are the allowances offered in RRB Group D salary?

The perks and allowances offered in RRB Group D salary are given below: Dearness Allowance (DA) House Rent Allowance (HRA) Transport Allowance (TA) Allowance for Night Duty Overtime Allowance (OTA) Travel Allowance (distance covered beyond 8 km) Compensation in case of Holidays Fixed Conveyance Allowance Conveyance Allowance (for Railway Doctors) Special Compensatory Allowances (to employees from Tribal and Scheduled Area) Special Allowance to Railway School Teachers Special Allowance for employees child care Allowance for women with disabilities Medical Benefits Pension Scheme.

How many candidates apply for RRB Group D exam?

A large number of candidates apply for the RRB Group D exam conducted by RRBs. In 2022, a total of 1.15 crore candidates had applied for the exam against 1,03,769 vacancies. RRB Group D application form is released online by RRBs.

What details are required to be entered in RRB Group D registration form?

In RRB Group D registration form, candidates are required to enter basic details. The hard copy of the application form is not sent to candidates by post. Only online applications are accepted for the exam. Fee is paid online.

What is unique about the RRB Group D syllabus?

While preparing the syllabus of RRB Group D the topics given in the same have been framed keeping in mind the nature of the job profile. The educational qualification for RRB Group D exam is Class 10 pass. Therefore, the syllabus has been formulated based on the given educational qualification. RRB Group D syllabus is given below: Mathematics: Number System, Percentage, BODMAS, LCM-HCF, Simple and Compound Interest, Algebra, Profit and Loss, etc. General Intelligence and Reasoning: Analogies, Data Sufficiency, Syllogism, Coding-Decoding, Relationships, etc General Science: Physics, Chemistry, and Life Sciences of CBSE Class 10 level General Awareness: Current Affairs Science & Technology, Sports, Culture, Personalities, Economics, Politics

How tough is the Maths section of RRB Group D exam?

The Maths section of RRB Group D exam is usually moderate. Questions in the exam are asked from Number System, Percentage, BODMAS, LCM-HCF, Simple and Compound Interest, Algebra, Profit and Loss, etc. The standard of the Maths syllabus is of high school level. Candidates should practice previous years' question papers inorder to ace the exam.

Can a 12th pass apply for RRB Group D?

Candidates for RRB Group D exam should have passed Class 12. The age of candidates should be between 18 and 36 years.

What is RRB Group D salary?

RRB Group D exam is conducted to select candidates for Level 1 posts in Indian Railways. RRB Group D salary for all posts ranges between INR 22,500 to 25,380 depending on the place they are posted. The basic pay of RRB Group D employees is INR 18,000 as per the Seventh pay matrix. RRB Group D salary serves as a motivation to lakhs of aspirants. The salary structure is tabulated as per the 7th pay commission. This structure help candidates to understand how their compensation is calculated. RRB Group D salary structure for different cities is given below: RRB Group D Salary Structure City - X City - Y City - Z Pay Scale INR 5,200-20,200 INR 5,200- 20,200 INR 5,200-20,200 Grade Pay 1800 1800 1800 Basic Pay INR 18,000 INR 18,000 INR 18,000 DA INR 3,060 INR 3,060 INR 3,060 HRA 24% 16% 8% Travel Allowance Depends upon the location RRB Group D Salary INR 27,920 INR 27,000 INR 25,560

How many RRB Group D 2025 (category-wise) vacancies were announced?

The category-wise RRB Group D 2025 vacancy is given below. Railway Vacancies Central Railway 3244 CLW 42 PLW 86 ECR 1250 ECOR 964 ER 1775 ICF 445 MCF 38 NAIR - NCR 2020 NER 1332 NWR 1433 NFR 2048 NR 4586 RCF 112 RWF 13 RWP 01 SCR 1642 SECR 1337 SER 1044 SWR 490 SR 2249 WCR 1614 WR 4672 Total Vacancies 32438

Why RRB Group D notification is released?

RRB Group D notification is released to select eligible candidates for various Level 1 posts in Indian Railways such as Track Maintainer Grade-IV, Helper/Assistant in various technical departments (Electrical, Mechanical and S&T departments), Pointsman, etc. RRB Group D notification is released on the official website in PDF form. The notification comprises important details related to the exam such as important dates, application process, eligibility, exam pattern, syllabus and more information. Candidates must read the notification before applying to the exam to understand the overall structure of the exam. RRB Group D application form is released along with the notification. Candidates are required to apply online for the exam.

When RRB Group D notification 2025 was released?

RRB Group D notification 2025 was released by the Railway Recruitment Boards. The notification was released in PDF form and comprises the details related to the exam. The selection process of RRB Group D comprises Computer Based Test, Physical Efficiency Test (PET)/Physical Standard Test (PST), Document Verification and Medical Exam. CCAAs trained in railway establishment are given due weightage of marks obtained in NCVT for preparation of the final merit list. They are also exempted from PET/PST.

Will RRB Group D exam be conducted this year?

RRB Group D 2025 exam is conducted this year. RRB Group D notification 2025 has been released. The selection process comprises CBT, Physical Efficiency Test (PET), Document Verification, and Medical Examination. The recruitment is conducted to select candidates for the various posts in Level-1 of the seventh CPC pay matrix such as Track Maintainer Grade-IV, Helper/Assistant in various technical departments (Electrical, Mechanical, and S&T departments), Assistant Pointsman, and many more.

What is the physical efficiency test in the RRB Group D exam?

Once candidates qualify for the computer-based tests of RRB Group D exam, then they are called for Physical Efficiency. Passing Physical Efficiency Test (PET) is mandatory, and it is qualifying in nature. In PET, the male candidates should be to lift and carry 35 Kg of weight for a distance of 100 metres in 2 minutes in one chance without putting the weight down and should be able to run for a distance of 1000 metres in 4 minutes and 15 seconds in one chance. In PET, the female candidates should be able to lift and carry 20 Kg of weight for a distance of 100 metres in 2 minutes in one chance without putting the weight down and should be able to run for a distance of 1000 metres in 5 minutes and 40 seconds in one chance.

When RRB Group D application form 2025 was released?

RRB Group D application form 2025 was released on January 23, 2025 by the Railway Recruitment Boards. RRB Group D application form should be filled online only. The application fee is INR 500 (for all candidates except the fee concession categories). The fee for PwBD/Female /Transgender/ Ex-Servicemen/SC/ST/Minority Communities/ Economically Backward Class is INR 250. Candidates can pay the fee both online and offline. Candidates are not required to sent the hard copy of the application form.

What is the application fees for RRB Group D exam?

The application fees for RRB Group D exam are INR 500 for all candidates except the fee concession categories. For PwBD/Female/Transgender/ Ex-Servicemen/SC/ST/Minority Communities/Economically Backward Class, the application fees are INR 250. The application fee can be paid online. On appearing in CBT, candidates belonging to reserved categories are given full refund of application fee. Those belonging to unreserved categories are given partial refund of application fee. RRB Group D application fee can be paid online using Net Banking/ Credit Card/ Debit Card/UPI.

How to enter the preferences of posts for RRB Group D exam?

If the candidate is eligible for more than one post based on their educational qualifications, they must enter the post preferences as per priority. RRB Group D application form should be filled online only.

Can I change my state in the RRB group D form?

Yes, candidates can change their states in the RRB Group D exam. This can be done by first choosing 'Application Modification' which is available in the home page of the registration portal. After candidates have chosen the preferred state, they need to pay a non-refundable fee of INR 100 for modifying the application. Once candidates have successfully paid the application fee they can make the necessary changes and then submit it. Please note that candidates will not be able to edit your registration number, email id, mobile number, and your zone. Candidates are required to fill the application form online. The application fee is INR 500 (for all candidates except the fee concession categories). The fee for PwBD/Female /Transgender/ Ex-Servicemen/SC/ST/Minority Communities/ Economically Backward Class is INR 250.

What is the promotional policy of RRB Group D exam?

The promotional policy of RRB Group D is given below. RRB Group D Promotion Department RRB Group D Posts RRB Group D Promotion Mechanical Assistant Workshop Superintendent Assistant Loco Shed (Diesel) Section Engineer Assistant C&W (Carriage and Wagon) Superintendent Track Maintainer Grade IV Section Engineer Engineering Assistant Bridge Section Engineer Assistant Operations Section Engineer Assistant Track Machine Section Engineer Assistant Works Section Engineer Assistant Works (Workshop) Section Engineer Electrical Assistant Loco Shed Section Engineer Assistant TL & AC (Workshop) Assistant TL & AC (Train Lights & AC) Section Engineer Assistant TRD (Traction Distribution) Section Engineer Stores Assistant Depot Depot Material Superintendent Grade I Signal & Telecommunication Assistant Signal & Telecom Section Engineer Traffic Assistant Pointsman Superintendent Medical Hospital Assistant Superintendent

RRB Group D Notification 2026 (OUT): Download Official Notification PDF for 09/2025

558 Students Q&A

Exam On - 27 Nov '25 - 10 Feb '26

Updated on Jan 21, 2026 17:09 IST

By Anangsha Patra, Deputy Manager – Editorial

RRB Group D Notification 2026: Railway Recruitment Boards (RRBs) have delayed the release of RRB Group D 2026 notification for CEN No. 09/2025. The notification will be released on January 31, 2026 to fill up a total of 22000 vacancies. The detailed RRB Group D 2026 notification will be released in PDF form. It comprises the details related to the exam.

RRB Group D application form 2025 will be available from January 31. The last date to fill the application form is March 2. Earlier, the notification was scheduled to be released on January 21. However, the release was postponed by the examination authority. RRB Group D selection process comprises CBT, PET, and Medical/Document Verification. Read below for more details on RRB Group D notification 2026.

RRB Group D Notification (08/2024)

RRBs are conducting RRB Group D 2025 CBT exam till February 10, 2026. The overall difficulty level of the RRB Group D was moderate. RRB Group D admit card is being released phase-wise. RRB Group D notification was released on January 23, 2025 for 32,438 vacancies.

Download here RRB Group D 2025 detailed notification

Table of contents

RRB Group D Notification 2026: Application process
RRB Group D 2026 Exam Schedule
RRB Group D Salary
RRB Group D Selection Process 2026
RRB Group D 2026 Exam Pattern
RRB Group D Notification Syllabus
RRB Group D Notification 2026 FAQs

RRB Group D Notification 2026: Application process

DeskCalendar Registration: 31 Jan ' 26 - 02 Mar ' 26

RRB Group D 2026 Exam Schedule

Take a look at the table below for the complete schedule of RRB Group D 2025 exam

Dates	Upcoming Exam Dates
27 Nov ' 25 - 10 Feb ' 26	RRB Group D 2025 Exam (08/2024) ONGOING
31 Jan ' 26 - 02 Mar ' 26	RRB Group D Application Form 2026 (09/2025)
15 Feb ' 26	RRB Group D 2025 Answer Key

Dates	Past Exam Dates
24 Nov ' 25	RRB Group D Admit Card 2025
19 Nov ' 25	RRB Group D City Slip 2025
04 Mar ' 25	RRB Group D 2025 application form correction window
View More Past Events (38)