RRBCEN 09/2025 · CBT Completed
RRB Group D 2026
Railway Recruitment Board Level-1 Recruitment under CEN 09/2025 for various posts in Indian Railways
Conducting Body
Railway Recruitment Boards
CEN
09/2025
Vacancies
22,195
Initial Pay
₹18,000
Exam Mode
Computer Based Test
📢 Latest RRB Group D 2026 Update
RRB Group D recruitment is being conducted under CEN 09/2025 for 22,195 Level-1 vacancies. The CBT was conducted during August 2026, with the revised examination schedule extending through 25 August 2026.
The provisional answer key and candidate response sheets were released on 7 September 2026. Candidates should follow their respective regional RRB website for further result, PET and recruitment-stage updates.
View Official RRB Updates📊 RRB Group D 2026 Vacancy & Recruitment
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Total Vacancies
22,195
Tentative Level-1 vacancies under CEN 09/2025.
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Pay Level
Level 1
7th CPC Pay Matrix for notified Level-1 posts.
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Initial Pay
₹18,000
Initial pay specified in the official notification.
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Qualification
10th Pass
Prescribed qualification for the notified Level-1 posts.
📅 RRB Group D 2026 Important Dates
CEN 09/2025 Notification
27 December 2025Online Application Start
31 January 2026Application Last Date
2 March 2026Fee Payment Last Date
4 March 2026Application Modification Window
5 – 14 March 2026CBT Exam
3 – 25 August 2026Provisional Answer Key
7 September 2026CBT Result
To Be NotifiedPhysical Efficiency Test
To Be NotifiedDocument Verification
To Be Notified✅ RRB Group D 2026 Eligibility Criteria
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Educational Qualification
Candidates must have passed Class 10 / Matriculation or possess an equivalent qualification recognised by the applicable Railway authority.
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Age Limit
18–33 years as on 1 January 2026. Applicable age relaxation is provided to eligible reserved categories as per Government rules.
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Nationality
Eligibility includes Indian citizens and other categories of nationals specified in the official CEN.
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Medical Standards
Candidates must satisfy the prescribed medical standards applicable to the post allotted.
📋 RRB Group D CBT Syllabus & Exam Pattern
100 Questions|100 Marks|90 Minutes|1/3 Negative Marking
📝 RRB Group D CBT Exam Pattern
General Science
25 Questions
25 Marks
Mathematics
25 Questions
25 Marks
Reasoning
30 Questions
30 Marks
General Awareness
20 Questions
20 Marks
Marking Scheme: The CBT contains 100 questions for 100 marks. Candidates receive one mark for each correct answer and 1/3 mark is deducted for each incorrect answer. The examination duration is 90 minutes, subject to applicable provisions for eligible candidates.
🏃 RRB Group D Physical Efficiency Test (PET)
Candidates shortlisted for the Physical Efficiency Test must meet the prescribed physical requirements. The PET requirements differ for male and female candidates.
Weight Carrying
Male: Carry 35 kg for 100 metres within 2 minutes in one chance without putting the weight down.
Female: Carry 20 kg for 100 metres within 2 minutes in one chance without putting the weight down.
Running
Male: Run 1000 metres within 4 minutes 15 seconds in one chance.
Female: Run 1000 metres within 5 minutes 40 seconds in one chance.
🏆 RRB Group D 2026 Selection Process
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Computer Based Test
Objective examination covering Mathematics, General Intelligence & Reasoning, General Science and General Awareness.
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Physical Efficiency Test
Candidates shortlisted for PET must meet the prescribed running and weight-carrying requirements.
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Document Verification
Eligible candidates undergo verification of educational, identity, category and other required documents.
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Medical Examination
Candidates must satisfy the medical standards prescribed for the allotted Railway post.
💰 RRB Group D Salary & Posts
Track Maintainer Grade-IV
₹18,000 Initial Pay
Level 1 – 7th CPC
Pointsman
₹18,000 Initial Pay
Level 1 – 7th CPC
Assistant / Helper
₹18,000 Initial Pay
Level 1 – 7th CPC
Assistant Operations
₹18,000 Initial Pay
Level 1 – 7th CPC
Assistant Loco Shed
₹18,000 Initial Pay
Level 1 – 7th CPC
Assistant TL & AC
₹18,000 Initial Pay
Level 1 – 7th CPC
💳 RRB Group D Application Fee
General / OBC / EWS
₹500
Applicable fee as prescribed in CEN 09/2025, with refund provisions after appearing in CBT as per the notification.
SC / ST / Female / ExSM / PwBD / EBC
₹250
Reduced application fee category as specified in the recruitment notification, subject to applicable rules.
🔗 RRB Group D Important Links
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Official RRB Updates
Official Railway Recruitment Board updates
CEN 09/2025 Notification
Download the official Level-1 recruitment notification
Application Status
Check application and recruitment updates
Answer Key / Response Sheet
Check your provisional answer key and response sheet
Admit Card / E-Call Letter
Check your regional RRB website
Previous Year Papers
Practice RRB Group D previous year papers
Mock Tests
Attempt RRB Group D mock tests
Subject Practice
Practice questions subject-wise
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