Railway Group D Recruitment 2026 RRB 10th, 12th Pass Vacancy

Railway Group D Recruitment 2026

RRB Group D 2026 – Seems Like A dope Opportunity for 10th Pass Candidates

The Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) has declared one of the largest Group D Level 1 posts examinations (CEN 08/2025) for 10th pass or ITI certified individuals to enter the Indian Railways. As of now they have made 22,138  vacancies for numerous positions and across multiple railway zones. Railway Group D Recruitment 2026

Around 10.82 million (1.08 crore) applications have been submitted for this recruitment drive, one of the largest, if not the largest, in the history of the railway.

Railway / zone‑wise distribution is also available in the official notification.

Eligibility Criteria

Application Fee

• UR / OBC / EWS: ₹500
• SC / ST / PwBD / ₹250

Selection Process & Exam Pattern

The selection is divided into stages: CBT → PET (Physical Efficiency Test) → Document Verification / Medical Examination

CBT Stage 1 Pattern

 Duration

• The duration is set for 90 minutes.

Negative Marking

• ⅓ for each incorrect response.

Cut Off Scored for Qualifying Marks for Shortlisting

• UR / EWS: 40%
• OBC (non creamy): 30%
• SC / ST: 30%

PET (Physical Efficiency Test)

• Male: 1000 meters run in 4 minutes 15 seconds, lifting 35 kg for 100 meters, etc.
• Female: 1000 meters run in 5 minutes 40 seconds, lifting 20 kg for 100 meters, etc.
• Visual standards (A 2, A 3, B 1, B 2) for distance eyesight, near eyesight, and color vision apply.

Document Verification & Medical

• Candidates must provide documents for verification and undergo medical fitness tests.

Salary & Benefits

• Basic Pay: ₹ 18,000 per month (7th CPC Level 1)
• Estimate in-hand Salary: ₹ 22,500 to ₹ 25,380 per month (After Basic Pay & Allowances: DA, HRA, transport, and overtime).

Steps for How to Apply

• Go to the official website
• Register and provide personal details.
• Confirm your email/mobile by OTP.
• Complete the sections for education, zone preferences, and category, etc.
• Upload scanned photographs, signatures, and certificates.
• Make the application fee payment online ( debit/ credit card, UPI, net banking).
• Submit and confirm your application.
• Download the confirmation page for your records.
• More Details:  Check Now Coming Soon

Syllabus Overview

• Mathematics: Number System, Percentages, Ratio and Proportion, Time and Work, Speed and Distance, Algebra, Geometry, and Statistics.
• General Intelligence/ Reasoning: Series, Analogies, Coding/ Decoding, Directions, Venn Diagrams, Puzzles, and more.
• General Science: Basic 10th grade Science (Physics, Chemistry and Biology).
• General Awareness/ Current Affairs: National and International policies, Events, Economy and Culture, Sports etc.

Additional Notes and Updates.

• Candidates wit CC AA certification ( candidates who completed apprenticeship in Railway establishments) may be eligible under reserved provisions.
• The exam will be administered in English, Hindi and 13 regional languages.
• 2019 had the highest number of vacancies (approximately 103,769). In comparison, 2026  will have 22,138 vacancies.
• Admit cards are issued a few days before the exam. Check your city/exam center for updates.

Tips & Strategy

• Solve past papers to gauge the exam’s level of difficulty and to identify recurring question formats.
• Work on finishing the exam quickly and adding the correct answers to avoid problems with negative marking.
• For current affairs, especially national and railway events, practice note-taking drills.
• For the physical efficiency test, do cardio conditioning and strength training so that you have the necessary stamina.
• Have original educational and identity documents ready.