Railway Recruitment Boards (RRB) has released the Application Status Notice for the Group D (Level-1) posts recruitment across various railway zones in India under CEN 09/2025. The total number of vacancies is 22,195 posts. The online application process started on 31 January 2026 and the last date to apply was 09 March 2026. The Computer Based Test (CBT-1) exam will be held from 03 to 21 August 2026. Candidates can check their application status and exam date using their enrollment number or date of birth. Eligibility requires passing Class 10 or holding a National Apprenticeship Certificate. The selection process includes CBT-1, Physical Efficiency Test, Document Verification, and Medical Examination. Age limit is 18 to 33 years as on 01 January 2026 with applicable relaxations. Application fee is Rs. 500 for General/OBC and Rs. 250 for SC/ST/EBC/Female/Transgender with refund on appearing for CBT. All important dates, vacancy details, eligibility, and direct links are provided below for candidates.
Important Dates
Event
Date
Notification Date
30 January 2026
Online Apply Start Date
31 January 2026
Online Apply Last Date
09 March 2026 Extended
Last Date For Fee Payment
11 March 2026
Correction Date
12 – 21 March 2026
CBT-I Exam Date
03-21 August 2026
Admit Card
Available Soon
Result Date
Will Be Updated Here Soon
Application Fee
Category
Fee
General, OBC
₹ 500/-
SC/ ST/ EBC / Female / Transgender
₹ 250/-
Age Limit
Criteria
Age
Minimum Age
18 Years
Maximum Age
33 Years
Vacancy Details
Post Name
No. of Post
Pointsman-B
5053
Assistant (Track Machine)
597
Assistant (Bridge)
600
Track Maintainer Gr. IV
11032
Assistant P-Way
300
Assistant (C&W)
1000
Assistant TRD
800
Assistant (S&T)
1509
Assistant Loco Shed (Electrical)
200
Assistant Operations (Electrical)
604
Assistant TL & AC
500
Eligibility Criteria
Criteria
Details
Educational Qualification
Class 10 (High School) from NCVT/SCVT recognized school or National Apprenticeship Certificate (NAC) issued by NCVT
Selection Process
Stage
Description
Computer Based Test (CBT-1)
Written examination
Physical Efficiency Test
PET as per norms
Document Verification
Verification of documents
Medical Examination
Medical fitness test
How to Download/Check
Step
Action
1
Visit the official website of your respective Railway Recruitment Board (RRB).
2
Click on the “RRB Group-D CBT-I Exam Date 2026” or CEN 09/2025 Exam Schedule link.
3
Open the Exam Date Notice PDF.
4
Check the exam date, shift timings, reporting time, and important instructions carefully.
5
Verify all the details mentioned in the notification.
6
Download the Exam Date Notice PDF and save it for future reference.
7
Take a printout of the exam schedule for reference before the examination.
Q: When will the Railway RRB Group-D CBT-I Exam 2026 be conducted? A: The Railway RRB Group-D CBT-I Examination 2026 will be held from 03 August to 21 August 2026 in multiple shifts across the country.
Q: How can I check the Railway RRB Group-D CBT-I Exam Date 2026? A: Candidates can visit the official website of their respective RRB and download the Group-D CBT-I Exam Date Notice from the latest notifications section.
Q: When will the Railway RRB Group-D CBT-I Admit Card 2026 be released? A: The admit card will be released online a few days before the examination. Candidates should regularly check the official RRB website for the latest updates.
Q: What details are mentioned in the Railway RRB Group-D CBT-I Exam Date Notice? A: The exam date notice generally includes the exam dates, shift timings, reporting time, exam city information, and important instructions for candidates.
Q: What is the official website for RRB? A: The official website for RRB is https://indianrailways.gov.in/.
