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    RRB Group D 2026 - Notification (Out), Application (Released), Vacancy, Eligibility

    RRB Group D 2026 - Notification (Out), Application (Released), Vacancy, Eligibility

    Deshamena RachanaUpdated on 12 Mar 2026, 11:53 AM IST

    RRB Group D 2025-26: The Railway Recruitment Board has activated the RRB Group D 2026 application correction window from March 12 to 21, 2026 on the official regional websites. Earlier, the RRB Group D application form 2026 was released from January 31 to March 9, 2026 (extended date). The last day to pay the RRB Group D application fee 2026 is March 11, 2026. A short RRB Group D notification 2026 was released. The RRB Group D exam is conducted to recruit candidates for level 1 posts in various departments of Indian Railways.
    Latest: The board will soon release the RRB Group D CBT result 2025 on the official regional websites. |RRB Group D apply link 2026

    This Story also Contains

    1. RRB Group D 2026 Overview
    2. RRB Group D 2026 Important Dates
    3. RRB Group D Eligibility Criteria 2026
    4. RRB Group D 2026 Application Form
    5. RRB Group D 2026 Exam Pattern
    6. RRB Group D Admit Card 2026
    7. RRB Group D 2026 Exam Centres
    8. RRB Group D 2026 Answer Key
    9. RRB Group D Question Paper 2026
    10. RRB Group D Result 2026
    11. RRB Group D Cut off 2026
    12. RRB Group D 2026 Selection Process
    13. RRB Group D Salary 2026
    RRB Group D 2026 - Notification (Out), Application (Released), Vacancy, Eligibility
    RRB Group D 2026

    Candidates who want to apply for the RRB Group D exam are required to meet the requisite eligibility criteria. Qualified candidates can get job opportunities like Assistant Loco Shed, Assistant Operations, Pointsman, Assistant, Track Maintainer, Assistant Operations, and Assistant TL & AC. To know more about the RRB Group D recruitment, go through the article below.

    RRB Group D 2026 Overview

    Particulars

    Details

    Exam name

    Railway Recruitment Boards Group D Exam

    Short name

    RRB Group D

    Conducting body

    Railway Recruitment Board

    Frequency of conduct

    Once a year

    Fee

    General – Rs 500

    SC/ST – Rs 250

    Exam mode

    Online

    Vacancy

    22195

    Official website

    RRB Regional websites

    Level of exam

    Matriculate

    Languages

    Assamese, Bengali +13 More

    Application mode

    Online

    RRB Group D 2026 Important Dates

    The Board announces all the RRB Group D 2026 exam dates on the official website. The authority will also announce the RRB Group D exam dates separately in the RRB calendar. Candidates who applied for the exam can check the RRB Group D exam dates and prepare their study plan accordingly. Candidates can check the table below to know more about the RRB Group D 2026 exam dates.

    RRB Group D Important Dates 2026

    Events

    Exam Dates 2026

    RRB Group D 2026 Short notice

    December 27, 2025

    RRB Group D notification 2026 Date

    January 31, 2026

    RRB Group D Application Start Date 2026

    January 31, 2026

    RRB Group D application last date 2026

    March 9, 2026 (extended date)

    Last day to pay the RRB Group D 2026 fee

    March 11, 2026

    Application correction window dates

    March 12 to 21, 2026

    Admit card 2026

    TBA

    RRB Group D exam date 2026

    TBA

    RRB Group D Answer Key 2026

    TBA

    RRB Group D 2026 Vacancy22,195

    Result 2026

    TBA

    RRB Group D Eligibility Criteria 2026

    The conducting body clearly mentioned the RRB Group D eligibility criteria in the official notification. Candidates who meet the RRB Group D eligibility criteria will only be eligible for the exam. Aspirants who want to appear for the exam are required to check the RRB Group D eligibility criteria. A few important RRB Group D eligibility criteria points are mentioned below.

    • Candidates must be Indian citizens.

    • The age of the candidates is between 18 and 36 years old.

    • Candidates must pass a class 10+2 from a recognised board.

    RRB Group D 2026 Application Form

    The RRB Group D application correction window can be accessed from March 12 to 21, 2026. The board activated the RRB Group D application form 2026 on January 31, 2026 on the official regional website. Interested candidates can fill out the RRB Group D application form with both personal and academic details by March 9, 2026. Candidates can fill out the RRB application form only in online mode. The RRB Group D application form contains candidate details like registration number, date of birth, and captcha. Candidates can check the details below to fill out the RRB Group D application form.

    Steps to fill out the RRB Group D application form 2026

    • Visit the RRB regional website.

    • Find the RRB Group D apply link on the home page.

    • If the candidate is a new user, first register or else enter the login details.

    • Then upload the required scanned documents.

    • Pay the application fee shown on the portal.

    • Review and submit the RRB Group D application form for future reference.

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    RRB Group D 2026 Exam Pattern

    The RRB mentioned the exam pattern in the official notification. The stages in the RRB Group D exam are CBT, physical test, document verification, and medical examination. The RRB Group D exam will be conducted for 100 marks. There is also the negative marking scheme in the RRB Group D exam pattern 2026. Each correct answer carries one mark, and ⅓ marks will be deducted for every wrong answer.

    RRB Group D Exam Pattern 2026 – CBT

    Subjects

    No. of questions

    Duration

    Mathematics

    25

    90 Minutes

    General Intelligence and Reasoning

    30

    General Science

    25

    General awareness and Current Affairs

    30

    Total

    100

    Note: The exam duration will be 120 minutes for eligible PWBD candidates.

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    RRB Group D Admit Card 2026

    The RRB releases the RRB Group D 2026 admit card one week before the exam. Candidates who have applied for the exam before the last date of the application form can only download the admit card. RRB Group D admit card 2026 can be downloaded only in online mode at the RRB regional websites. Along with the RRB Group D admit card, candidates are advised to carry any identity proof, such as an Aadhar card, a driving licence and more.

    Steps to download the RRB Group D Admit Card

    • Visit the respective official website of the RRB

    • On the home page, click the “RRB Group D Admit Card' link

    • Candidates will be redirected to the login page

    • Enter the user ID and password.

    • The RRC Group D admit card appears on the screen

    • Download the RRB Group D admit card 2026 and take a printout.

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    RRB Group D 2026 Exam Centres

    The Railway Board allocates the RRB Group D 2026 exam centres for conducting the exam. The RRB Group D exam is conducted in more than 20 regions in India. The allotment of RRB Group D exam centres 2026 will be done based on the candidates' selection. While applying for the exam, candidates can select their nearest city. The selected city can not be changed again.

    RRB Group D 2026 Answer Key

    The RRB Group D answer key 2026 will be released a few days after the exam. Candidates who appeared for the exam can only download the RRB Group D answer key 2026 using their login credentials. Initially, the board will provide a provisional answer key, followed by the RRB Group D final answer key.

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    RRB Group D Question Paper 2026

    The RRB Group D question paper will be released along with the answer key on the official regional websites. Candidates can download the RRB Group D 2026 question paper by entering their login credentials. They can also download the previous year's question papers from various RRB websites. Candidates, before starting their exam preparation, can download the previous year's question papers to know about the exam pattern and syllabus.

    RRB Group D Result 2026

    The RRB will release the RRB Group D 2026 results on the official regional websites. Candidates can check their results using the RRB Group D result link shown on the home page. The RRB Group D result will be released in a PDF format. The RRB Group D result PDF contains the roll number of candidates, marks scored in the exam, and the percentage of qualified candidates.

    Steps to check the RRB Group D results 2026

    • Visit the respective regional websites of the RRB.

    • Find the result link on the RRB home page

    • Click on the RRB Group D result PDF.

    • Search roll number through Ctrl+f

    • Download and save the RRB Group D result PDF for future reference.

    RRB Group D Cut off 2026

    The RRB Group D 2026 cut off will be released along with the results. The RRB Group D 2026 cut off is the minimum marks required to be scored by candidates to get qualified for the CBT exam. The candidates who score more than the RRB Group D 2026 cut off will be qualified for the next rounds of the exam.

    Factors that influence the RRB Group D Cut off

    The RRB Group D 2026 cut off will vary by many factors. A few factors that influence the RRB Group D cut off are the number of candidates who appeared for the exam, the difficulty level of the exam, seats available for the specific post, reserved category seats, and more.

    RRB Group D 2026 Selection Process

    The RRB Group D exam is conducted in two different stages: CBT and the physical test. Candidates who clear the CBT exam will be qualified for the physical test. The final selected candidates will be called for document verification and the medical tests.

    RRB Group D Salary 2026

    The basic salary for the candidates selected in the RRB Group D exam is Rs 18,000. However, the candidates will also receive other allowances like house allowance, travel allowance, food allowance, and more. The total of the RRB Group D salary will be around Rs 28,000 per month. The RRB Group D salary may also vary depending on the role of the candidate that is given in the selection.

    Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

    Q: What is the railway vacancy coming in 2026?
    A:

    The railway vacancy in 2026 is 22195.

    Q: What is the salary of RRB Group D 2026?
    A:

    The basic salary of the RRB Group D 2026 is Rs. 18,000 plus other allowances.

    Q: What are the eligibility criteria for RRB Group D 2026?
    A:

    Candidates who want to apply for the RRB Group D exam must have completed class 10 from a recognised board.

    Q: What is the age limit for the RRB Group D exam 2026?
    A:

    Candidates must be between the ages of 18 and 36 years old.

    Q: What is the RRB Group D application fee?
    A:

    The RRB Group D application fee for the general category is Rs 500, and for SC/ST, it is Rs 250. 

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