RRB Group D 2026
RRB Group D (Level 1 Posts) — Complete Official Handbook: Notification, Syllabus, Age Eligibility, Salary Hierarchy & Cut-Off Analysis.
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RRB Group D 2026 Overview
RRB Group D (Level 1 Central Recruitment) is the mega employment drive conducted by 21 Railway Recruitment Boards to select Track Maintainers, Helpers, Electrical/Mechanical Assistants, Pointsmen, and Porters across all zones of Indian Railways.
RRB Group D 2026 is scheduled to recruit for approximately 32,000 Level 1 posts. The selection pathway comprises a single Computer-Based Test (CBT) covering Mathematics, General Intelligence & Reasoning, General Science, and Current Affairs, followed by a mandatory Physical Efficiency Test (PET), Document Verification, and stringent Railway Medical Examination.
Appointed candidates receive Pay Level 1 (₹18,000 basic pay) under the 7th CPC with monthly in-hand earnings between ₹22,000 and ₹30,000 along with government residential quarters, free Indian Railways travel passes for family members, comprehensive medical healthcare at Railway hospitals, and departmental promotional gateways.
RRB Group D 2026 Important Dates
| Notification Release | 1 October 2026 |
| Application Opens | 1 October 2026 |
| Application Last Date | 15 November 2026 |
| Tier 1 Exam Date | 15 January 2027 |
| Official Website | https://rrbcdg.gov.in |
RRB Group D Eligibility Criteria 2026
Educational Qualification
10th Pass (Matriculation) or ITI from NCVT/SCVT
Age Limit
18–33 years (as on 1st January 2026)
OBC: +3 years, SC/ST: +5 years, PwD: +10 years
Nationality
Indian Citizen
Check Your RRB Group D Eligibility
Official Norms: OBC: +3 years, SC/ST: +5 years, PwD: +10 years
RRB Group D Selection Process
CBT — Computer Based Test: 100 questions, 90 minutes
PET — Physical Efficiency Test (qualifying)
Document Verification
Medical Examination
RRB Group D Exam Pattern 2026
CBT
| Subject | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Mathematics | 25 | 25 |
| General Intelligence & Reasoning | 30 | 30 |
| General Science | 25 | 25 |
| General Awareness & Current Affairs | 20 | 20 |
| Total | 100 | 100 |
RRB Group D Syllabus 2026
Full Syllabus →Mathematics
General Intelligence
General Science
General Awareness
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RRB Group D Posts — Which is Best?
RRB Group D offers 3+ posts across different departments. Here's a comparison to help you decide your target post before filling the form.
| Post | Salary | Promotion |
|---|---|---|
Track Maintainer Grade IV Level 1 TOP PICK | ₹18,000 – ₹28,000 | slow |
Helper / Porter Level 1 | ₹18,000 – ₹28,000 | slow |
Pointsman Level 1 | ₹18,000 – ₹28,000 | slow |
RRB Group D Salary Structure
Salary varies based on post, city tier (X/Y/Z) for HRA, and DA rate. Figures above are indicative for 2026 DA rates.
RRB Group D Cut-off Marks & Predictor
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RRB Group D 2025 Tier 1 Cut-off
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RRB Group D Preparation Strategy
Phase 1: 10th Level Prep (Month 1–2)
- ›Revise NCERT Science Class 9–10
- ›Practice 10th-level Maths daily
- ›Study Lucent GK for static portion
- ›Start light jogging for PET preparation
Phase 2: CBT Mocks (Month 3)
- ›Attempt full CBT mocks under 90 minutes
- ›Focus on General Science — 25 marks
- ›Revise railway-specific GK
- ›Maintain PET fitness routine
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Mohit Verma
✓ Verified ExpertSSC, Railways & Technical Recruitment Specialist · 8+ Years in Central Recruitment & CBT Analytics
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