Updated on: 24 Jan 2026
The Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) has officially announced the RRB Group D Recruitment 2026 under CEN 09/2025 to fill approximately 22,000 Level 1 vacancies including Pointsman, Track Maintainer, Assistant Loco Shed, Assistant Operations, and Assistant TL & AC posts.
Candidates preparing for the Railway Group D exam should closely track important dates such as notification release, application schedule, CBT exam date, and admit card updates to avoid missing any deadlines.
👉 Aspirants are advised to also check the RRB Group D notification 2026 and RRB Group D syllabus 2026 to understand eligibility, exam pattern, and subject-wise topics.
As per the revised schedule:
📌 RRB Group D 2026 detailed notification: 30 January 2026
📌 Online application start date: 31 January 2026
📌 Last date to apply: 2 March 2026
Candidates who have passed Class 10th, possess an ITI certificate, or hold a NAC issued by NCVT are eligible to apply for this recruitment.
🔗 Before applying, candidates should carefully read the RRB Group D official notification 2026 to confirm eligibility criteria, vacancy details, and selection process.
The RRB Group D Computer-Based Test (CBT 1) for the 2026 recruitment cycle is expected to be conducted later in 2026, after the completion of the application and scrutiny process.
The exact CBT exam dates will be announced separately
Updates will be published on official RRB regional websites
Candidates are strongly advised to regularly check official portals for updates related to:
CBT exam schedule
Exam city & shift details
Important recruitment announcements
📌 To strengthen preparation during this waiting period, candidates should practice RRB Group D previous year question papers (PYQs) and track previous year cut-off marks.
The RRB Group D city intimation slip 2026 will be released a few days before the CBT exam. This slip helps candidates know:
Exam city
Exam date
Shift timing
This early information allows aspirants to plan travel and accommodation in advance.
RRB Group D Admit Card 2026 – Download Details
The RRB Group D Admit Card 2026 will be released shortly after the city intimation slip on the respective RRB regional websites.
Candidate’s name & roll number
Exam date and shift
Reporting time
Examination centre address
Important exam-day instructions
📌 Important Note:
Candidates must carry:
A printed copy of the admit card
A valid photo ID proof
Entry to the examination centre will not be permitted without these documents.
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