RRB Group D 2026 Notification: Eligibility, Age Limit, Vacancy & Apply Online
Group D combines the two things that matter most to candidates who feel shut out: a Class 10 qualification requirement and an age limit of 33. Nothing else in Indian recruitment offers that combination at this scale — typically over thirty thousand posts in a cycle.
RRB Group D 2026 at a glance
| Conducting body | Railway Recruitment Board |
|---|---|
| Examination | Level-1 Posts in Indian Railways |
| Total vacancies | 32,438 |
| Qualification | Class 10 pass or ITI or equivalent |
| Age limit | 18–33 years as on 01 Jul 2026 (relaxation below) |
| Application dates | 10 Sep 2026 – 08 Oct 2026 |
| Application fee | ₹500 (₹250 for SC, ST, women and ex-servicemen; largely refunded on appearing) |
| Exam date | Jan 2027 |
| Salary | ₹18,000 – ₹56,900 per month (Level 1) |
| Official website | rrbapply.gov.in ↗ |
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RRB Group D age limit and relaxation 2026
The age limit for RRB Group D 2026 is 18 to 33 years as on 01 Jul 2026. Your age is counted on that cutoff date, not on the day you apply — so a candidate who turns 34 after the cutoff date is still eligible.
| Category | Relaxation | Effective maximum age |
|---|---|---|
| General / EWS | None | 33 years |
| OBC-NCL | +3 years | 36 years |
| SC / ST | +5 years | 38 years |
| PwD (General) | +10 years | 43 years |
| PwD (OBC-NCL) | +10 +3 years | 46 years |
| PwD (SC / ST) | +10 +5 years | 48 years |
PwD relaxation is added on top of your category relaxation, not instead of it. A PwD OBC-NCL candidate for RRB Group D is eligible to 46, not 43. Full age relaxation rules →
RRB Group D posts and salary
| Post | Department | Pay level | Monthly pay |
|---|---|---|---|
| Track Maintainer Grade-IV | Indian Railways | Level-1 | ₹18,000–56,900 |
| Pointsman | Indian Railways | Level-1 | ₹18,000–56,900 |
| Assistant (various departments) | Indian Railways | Level-1 | ₹18,000–56,900 |
| Helper / Assistant Workshop | Indian Railways | Level-1 | ₹18,000–56,900 |
RRB Group D selection process
| Stage | Details |
|---|---|
| CBT | 100 questions, 90 minutes. Single computer based test. |
| PET | Physical efficiency test — lifting and carrying weight, plus running. |
| Document verification and medical | Medical standards vary by post category. |
Who should apply for RRB Group D
The most accessible large-scale government recruitment in the country. Suits Class 10 or ITI qualified candidates of any age up to 33, including people who have been out of education for years. Physical efficiency test is required but the standard is achievable with preparation.
- The physical efficiency test differs by gender: male candidates lift 35 kg for 100 metres, female candidates 20 kg.
- Age limit of 33 makes this accessible to candidates far outside the usual recruitment window.
- ITI holders are eligible alongside Class 10 pass candidates for most posts.
RRB Group D 2026 — आयु सीमा और योग्यता
रेलवे ग्रुप डी भर्ती (RRB Group D) 2026 के लिए आयु सीमा 01 Jul 2026 को 18 से 33 वर्ष है। OBC-NCL उम्मीदवारों को 3 वर्ष, SC/ST को 5 वर्ष और दिव्यांग (PwD) उम्मीदवारों को अपनी श्रेणी की छूट के अतिरिक्त 10 वर्ष की छूट मिलती है।
शैक्षणिक योग्यता: 10वीं पास या ITI। कुल 32,438 पद · वेतन ₹18,000 से ₹56,900 प्रति माह · आवेदन की अंतिम तिथि 08 Oct 2026।
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Vacancy figures, dates and salaries are compiled from official notifications and change between cycles. Age limits vary between posts within the same exam. Always confirm against the official notification on rrbapply.gov.in before applying.