LATEST UPDATE

The Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) has opened the RRB Group D Apply Online 2026 (CEN 09/2025) process from 31st January on its official website. Candidates from across India can now apply online for over 22,195 Level-1 posts in Indian Railways under CEN No. 09/2025. According to the latest Group D recruitment schedule, the online registration window is open from 31st January and will remain available until 2nd March 2026. The Computer-Based Test (CBT) is tentatively scheduled for September – October 2026.

IMPORTANT DATES

All the important dates for the Railway RRB Group D Level-1 Exam 2026 have been announced through the official notification. The online application submission and correction window was activated on 31st January 2026 on the official website.

VACANCY DETAILS

The Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) has released the post-wise vacancy details for RRB Group D Level-1 posts. This year, a total of 22,195 vacancies have been announced for posts such as Pointsman, Assistant, Track Maintainer, Assistant Loco Shed, Assistant Operations, and Assistant TL & AC.

SALARY STRUCTURE

The posts in CEN No. 09/2025 (RRB/RRC Level-1 recruitment for various Group D posts like Track Maintainer-IV, Pointsman B, Assistant P.Way, Assistant Carriage & Wagon, Assistant (S&T), Assistant TRD, etc.) fall under Level-1 of the 7th Central Pay Commission (CPC) Pay Matrix.

Salary Structure (as per 7th CPC, current in 2026)

Pay Level: Level-1

Basic Pay (Starting/Initial): 18,000 per month (fixed entry point in the matrix)

Pay Scale Range (with increments): 18,000 to 56,900 (over years with annual increments and promotions)

Grade Pay: 1,800 (merged into the matrix under 7th CPC)

Allowances

Allowances vary by city classification (X, Y, Z), posting location, and current rates.

Additional Benefits

Free/Concessional Railway travel (Privilege Passes, PTOs)

Medical facilities (Railway Hospitals, CGHS/RELHS after retirement)

Pension under NPS (New Pension Scheme)

Job security, LTC, Leave encashment, etc.

HOW TO APPLY

Applications are submitted online only through the official centralized portal. The process is open from 31 January 2026 (00:00 hrs) to 2 March 2026 (23:59 hrs). Follow these steps carefully (as per official CEN Para 16.0 and reliable sources):

1. 
   Visit the Official Website: Go tohttps://rrbapply.gov.in(centralized RRB application portal). Do not use any other/fake sites to avoid fraud.
2. 
   Create an Account (if new): Click “Create an Account”. Enter your active mobile number, valid personal email ID, and basic details (name, DOB, etc.). Authenticate via Aadhaar/Digilocker (recommended for smoother process) or other ID. If you already have an account from previous CENs (2024/2025), use the same login credentials —no new account needed.
3. 
   Login and Select CEN: Log in with your credentials. SelectCEN 09/2025(Level-1 posts). Choose only one RRB/Railway Zone (e.g., RRB Allahabad/Prayagraj for NCR, since you’re in Lucknow). Indicate preferences for posts/categories you are eligible for (refer to Annexure-A & B in notification).
4. 
   Fill the Application Form: Complete personal details, educational qualifications, category (SC/ST/OBC/EWS/PwBD/ExSM), etc. Uploadlive photo(captured during application — follow guidelines in Para 16.4), scanned signature (running handwriting), and mandatory documents (as per Para 16.5).
5. 
   Pay Application Fee(if applicable):

General/OBC: 500 (400 refundable after appearing in CBT).

SC/ST/Female/Ex-Servicemen/PwBD/Minorities/EBC: 250 (fully refundable after CBT).

Pay online via net banking, card, UPI, etc. Last date for fee payment: 4 March 2026 (23:59 hrs).

6. 
   Preview & Submit: Review all details carefully. Submit the application. Download/print the confirmation page and fee receipt for records.
7. 
   Modification Window(if needed): Correct minor errors (except account details/Chosen RRB) from5 March to 14 March 2026 by paying 250 modification fee per attempt.
8. 
   Scribe Details(if eligible PwBD): Provide scribe info between15 March to 19 March 2026.

EXAM CENTERS

The RRB Group D CBT examination will be conducted at multiple exam centres across different cities. Candidates are required to choose their preferred exam city while filling out the application form. The list of exam cities corresponding to each RRB region is provided below.

ADMIT CARD

As per the official CEN 09/2025 notification, Admit cards (e-Call Letters) are not sent by post; candidates must download them from the official websites of the respective RRBs/RRCs. City and Date Intimations, e-Call Letters, and Travel Authority (if applicable) will be available via links on the official RRB websites (listed in Para 24.0 of the CEN). The CBT exam dates (and thus admit card release) will be intimated from time to time through the official RRB/RRC websites only.

How to Download Admit Card (When Released):

1. Visit your chosen RRB’s official website (e.g., rrbald.gov.in for Allahabad/Prayagraj, etc.).
2. Look for the link: “CEN 09/2025 – e-Call Letter / Admit Card for CBT” or similar.
3. Login with yourRegistration Number/ User ID and Password / Date of Birth.
4. Download and print the e-Call Letter (carry it to the exam with a valid photo ID).
5. Check for City Intimation Slip first (released ~10-15 days before CBT).

EXAM RESULT

The official date for the RRB Group D Result 2026 has not been announced yet. However, based on previous years’ trends, the result is usually declared 2–3 months after the CBT exam. Candidates are advised to regularly check the official RRB websites for updates, as information related to the result, cut-off, and PET schedule is published there first.

How to Download Result (When Released)

1. Visit the official RRB websiteof your respective region (e.g., rrbald.gov.in for Allahabad/Prayagraj, etc.).
2. On the homepage, look for the link that says“RRB Group D Result”or “CEN Group D Result”.
3. Click on the result linkfor the relevant exam cycle.
4. The result will usually open as aPDF filecontaining roll numbers or registration numbers of qualified candidates.
5. Download the PDFand save it on your device.
6. UseCtrl + Fto search for your roll number or registration number in the result PDF.
7. If your number is listed, you havequalified for the next stageof the selection process.