RRB Group D 2026 New Vacancy: The Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) has officially released the Vacancy Notice for the RRB Group D Recruitment 2026.
The Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) Recruitment 2026 for 22000 posts of Group D. Candidates with ITI, 10TH Can Apply Online. The online application opens on 20-01-2026, and closes on 20-02-2026. The candidate shall apply online through RRB website, rrbchennai.gov.in.
The notice, released on December 12, 2025, on the official Indian Railways website, confirms that the board has approved 22,000 Level-1 vacancies for the upcoming year. This is a massive opportunity for Class 10th pass candidates looking to join the government sector.
Key Recruitment Highlights
Exam Name: RRB Group D (Level 1) 2026
Total Vacancies: 22,000
Notice Release Date: 12th December 2025
Notification Expected: 4th Week of December 2025
Qualification: 10th Pass / ITI
Age Limit: 18 to 36 Years
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Vacancy Details & Post Breakdown
Check the Railway RRB Group D Vacancy 2026 Zone Wise distribution as given below:
| Railway RRB Group D Vacancy 2026 Zone Wise | ||||||||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Post Name | Total | CR | ECOR | ECR | ER | METRO | NCR | NER | NFR | NR | NWR | SCR | SECR | SER | SR | SWR | WCR | WR |
| Assistant Operations (Electrical) | 500 | 53 | 8 | 28 | 51 | 25 | 31 | 37 | 50 | 87 | 15 | 10 | 5 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 84 |
| Assistant Loco Shed (Electrical) | 200 | 41 | 5 | 0 | 18 | 0 | 7 | 18 | 0 | 60 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 13 | 0 | 21 | 12 |
| Assistant TL & AC | 500 | 95 | 7 | 0 | 26 | 0 | 0 | 22 | 43 | 126 | 26 | 20 | 17 | 18 | 37 | 0 | 5 | 58 |
| Assistant TRD | 800 | 150 | 42 | 12 | 30 | 0 | 50 | 41 | 50 | 97 | 21 | 35 | 57 | 7 | 43 | 0 | 69 | 96 |
| Assistant Bridge | 600 | 67 | 5 | 27 | 7 | 0 | 32 | 16 | 25 | 307 | 12 | 1 | 11 | 13 | 19 | 13 | 2 | 43 |
| Assistant P-Way | 300 | 6 | 5 | 22 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 35 | 5 | 85 | 6 | 39 | 4 | 18 | 8 | 0 | 42 | 23 |
| Assistant Track Machine | 600 | 133 | 77 | 105 | 33 | 0 | 22 | 13 | 33 | 17 | 13 | 29 | 24 | 15 | 24 | 0 | 32 | 30 |
| Track Maintainer Grade IV | 11000 | 681 | 400 | 500 | 393 | 0 | 600 | 628 | 884 | 1764 | 600 | 653 | 629 | 533 | 556 | 58 | 522 | 1599 |
| Assistant C & W | 1000 | 72 | 48 | 50 | 75 | 0 | 30 | 23 | 38 | 251 | 46 | 22 | 43 | 26 | 65 | 9 | 50 | 152 |
| Pointsman-B | 5000 | 543 | 163 | 225 | 208 | 0 | 300 | 300 | 500 | 524 | 200 | 128 | 338 | 266 | 241 | 10 | 303 | 751 |
| Assistant S & T | 1500 | 138 | 43 | 24 | 103 | 4 | 114 | 63 | 148 | 219 | 35 | 75 | 66 | 45 | 30 | 0 | 93 | 300 |
| Total | 22000 | 1979 | 803 | 993 | 946 | 29 | 1186 | 1196 | 1776 | 3537 | 974 | 1012 | 1199 | 949 | 1036 | 90 | 1147 | 3148 |
The 22,000 vacancies are distributed across 11 categories within the Engineering, Electrical, Mechanical, and S&T departments.
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Track Maintainer Grade IV: 11,000 posts (Highest)
Pointsman-B: 5,000 posts
Assistant (S & T): 1,500 posts
Assistant (C & W): 1,000 posts
Other Available Posts:
Assistant (Track Machine), Assistant (Bridge), Assistant (P-Way), Assistant (TRD), Assistant Loco Shed (Electrical), Assistant Operations (Electrical), and Assistant (TL & AC).
Eligibility Criteria (Expected)
Candidates must ensure they meet the following criteria before applying:
Educational Qualification: Candidates must have passed Class 10th (Matriculation) or hold a relevant ITI certificate from a recognized institution (NCVT/SCVT).
Age Limit: Generally 18 to 36 years. (Age relaxation is applicable for reserved categories as per government norms).
Medical Standards: Candidates must be medically fit for the specific post they are applying for.
Exam Pattern (CBT)
The selection process will primarily involve a Computer-Based Test (CBT). The expected pattern is as follows:
| Subject | No. of Questions | Marks | Duration |
| General Science | 25 | 25 | |
| Mathematics | 25 | 25 | 90 Minutes |
| General Intelligence & Reasoning | 30 | 30 | |
| General Awareness & Current Affairs | 20 | 20 | |
| Total | 100 | 100 |
What’s Next?
The detailed RRB Group D Notification 2026 (CEN) is expected to be released in the 4th week of December 2025. This document will contain zone-wise vacancy distribution, exact application dates, and the final syllabus.
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Candidates are advised to keep their documents (Aadhar, 10th Marksheet, Category Certificate) ready and monitor the official regional RRB websites.
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