Railway Recruitment Board has announced around 22,000 Level-1 vacancies. Short Notification released on 19th January. Online registration runs from 31st January to 2nd March at rrbapply.gov.in. Eligibility: 10th/ITI, age 18–33 years.
RRB Group D Vacancy 2026 Update
The Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) has released the short notification for RRB Group D Recruitment 2026, announcing nearly 22,000 Level-1 vacancies under the 7th CPC Pay Matrix. The notification was issued on 19 January 2026.
The online application schedule has been revised. While registrations were earlier planned to start on 21 January, candidates can now apply from 31 January to 2 March 2026 through the official website rrbapply.gov.in. Applicants must have passed Class 10 or ITI (for certain posts) and should be between 18 and 33 years of age to be eligible.
RRB Group D 2026 Short Notification (Released)
RRB has officially announced approximately 22,000 vacancies for various Group D posts at Level-1. The short notification, released on 19 January 2026, confirms the revised application timeline. The registration process will commence on 31 January 2026 and remain open until 2 March 2026. Interested candidates can submit their applications online at rrbapply.gov.in.
RRB Group D 2026 Short Notification – Revised Schedule (Active)
The revised short notification for RRB Group D 2026 is now active, reflecting updated registration dates and vacancy details
RRB Group D 2026 Short Notification Revised Download (Active)
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RRB Group D 2026 Online Form Important Dates
The notification clearly mentions the schedule for the online application process. Applications will be accepted only in online mode through the official RRB application portal, and no offline forms will be considered. Missing the last date means waiting for the next recruitment cycle, so plan your documents and Aadhaar details.
| RRB Group D 2026 Online Form Important Dates | |
| Event | Date / Timeline |
| Opening date of application | 31/01/2026 |
| Closing date of application | 02/03/2026 (up to 23:59 hrs) |
Check: RRB Group D Previous Year Question Paper
RRB Group D Vacancy 2026The Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) will announce the Group D 2026 vacancies on a zonal basis. This year, around 22,000 posts are expected, including Pointsman, Track Maintainer, Assistant Loco Shed, Assistant Operations, and Assistant TL & AC positions.
RRB Group D Eligibility Criteria 2026
Aadhaar, Documents and Application Guidelines for Group D 2026
The short notification instructs candidates to verify their primary details through Aadhaar before submitting the RRB Group D New Vacancy 2026 application form. This step helps prevent discrepancies in name or date of birth and minimizes issues during document verification. Applicants are advised to ensure that the name and date of birth mentioned on their Aadhaar card exactly match the details on their Class 10 certificate. They should also confirm that their Aadhaar is updated with the latest biometric information, including fingerprints and iris scans, to ensure smooth verification during the examination or document checking process.
The notice further states that this is a preliminary and indicative announcement issued to inform candidates about the upcoming CEN and to help them prepare the required documents and certificates in advance. The complete and final details regarding eligibility conditions, age relaxation, reservation policies, post-wise vacancies, and other terms will be published in the detailed notification under CEN No. 09/2025 on the official RRB websites. Any updates or corrigendum will also be released only through the official portals.