Group D (Level 1) Recruitment 2026
Fresh applications are invited from eligible Indian Nationals for recruitment to various posts in Level-1 of 7th CPC Pay Matrix under Indian Railways through Railway Recruitment Boards (RRBs).
Those candidates who want to work in Indian Railways can apply online for RRB Group D (Level-1) posts. Selection will be done through CBT, PET, Document Verification and Medical Examination.
Here you get complete details about RRB Group D Recruitment 2026 including vacancy, salary, application process, age limit, educational qualification and selection process.
Recruitment Overview
| Particulars |
Details |
| Organization Name |
Indian Railways |
| Recruiting Body |
Railway Recruitment Boards (RRBs) |
| Notification No. |
CEN No. 09/2025 |
| Post Name |
Group D (Level-1) |
| Total Vacancies |
21,997 |
| Who can Apply |
All India Candidates |
IMPORTANT DATES
| Event |
Date |
| Application Start Date |
31/01/2026 |
| Last Date to Apply |
02/03/2026 |
| Correction Window |
05/03/2026 to 14/03/2026 |
| CBT Exam Date |
Available Soon |
AGE LIMIT (As on 01/01/2026)
| Category |
Age Limit |
| General / EWS |
18 – 33 Years |
| OBC |
18 – 36 Years |
| SC / ST |
18 – 38 Years |
APPLICATION FEES
| Category |
Fee |
| General / OBC / EWS |
Rs.500/- (Rs.400 refunded after CBT) |
| SC / ST / Female / PwBD |
Rs.250/- (Fully refunded after CBT) |
Educational Qualification
| 10th Pass or ITI from recognized Board / Institute |
SALARY DETAILS
| Pay Level-1 (7th CPC) |
| Initial Pay: Rs.18,000/- per month |
| Plus DA, HRA, TA & other allowances |
SELECTION PROCESS
| Computer Based Test (CBT) |
| Physical Efficiency Test (PET) |
| Document Verification |
| Medical Examination |
IMPORTANT LINKS