RRB Recruitment 2026: Notification Out for 22,000 Group 1 Vacancies – Check Eligibility
Railway Recruitment Board (Central Government) has released the RRB Recruitment 2026 Notification for 22000 Group D vacancies including Track Maintainer Grade IV, Assistant, Pointsman posts. Interested candidates can check eligibility, age limit, salary and apply online at from 31/01/2026 to 02/03/2026 through the official website https://www.rrbapply.gov.in/.

Contents
- 1 🔎 RRB Recruitment 2026 – Overview
- 2 📌 Vacancy Details
- 3 📘 Eligibility Criteria
- 4 RRB Group-D (Level 1) – Qualification Details:
- 4.1 Post-wise Qualification;
- 4.1.1 Assistant (Track Machine)
- 4.1.2 Assistant (Bridge)
- 4.1.3 Track Maintainer Grade IV
- 4.1.4 Assistant (P-Way – Permanent Way)
- 4.1.5 Assistant (TRD – Traction Distribution)
- 4.1.6 Assistant Loco Shed (Electrical)
- 4.1.7 Assistant Operations (Electrical)
- 4.1.8 Assistant (TL & AC – Train Lighting & Air Conditioning)
- 4.1.9 Assistant (C & W – Carriage & Wagon)
- 4.1.10 Pointsman-B
- 4.1.11 Assistant (S & T – Signal & Telecommunication)
- 4.1 Post-wise Qualification;
- 5 🎯 Age Limit (Post-wise)
- 6 💰 Salary Details (Post-wise)
- 7 💰 Application Fees
- 8 📝 Selection Process
- 9 📅 Important Dates
- 10 👉 How to Apply for RRB Recruitment 2026?
- 11 📌 Important Links
🔎 RRB Recruitment 2026 – Overview
| Organization | Details |
|---|---|
| Organization | RRB (Central Government) |
| Post Name | Level 1 (Group D) |
| Total Vacancies | 22000 |
| Apply Mode | Online |
| Salary | ₹18,000/- |
| Selection Process | Short List/ Interview |
| Official Website | https://www.rrbapply.gov.in/ |
📌 Vacancy Details
| Post Name | Vacancies |
|---|---|
| Assistant (Track Machine) | Nil |
| Assistant (Bridge) | Nil |
| Track Maintainer Gr. IV | Nil |
| Assistant (P-Way) | Nil |
| Assistant (TRD) | Nil |
| Assistant Loco Shed (Electrical) | Nil |
| Assistant Operations (Electrical) | Nil |
| Assistant (TL & AC) | Nil |
| Assistant (C& W) | Nil |
| Pointsman-B | Nil |
| Assistant (S & T) | Nil |
| Total | 22000 |
📘 Eligibility Criteria
RRB Group-D (Level 1) – Qualification Details:
Post-wise Qualification;
Assistant (Track Machine)
- 10th Pass / ITI / NAC
- No specific trade required
Assistant (Bridge)
- 10th Pass / ITI / NAC
- Civil-related ITI is helpful but not mandatory
Track Maintainer Grade IV
- 10th Pass / ITI / NAC
- Physically demanding outdoor job
Assistant (P-Way – Permanent Way)
- 10th Pass / ITI / NAC
- Track maintenance-related duties
Assistant (TRD – Traction Distribution)
- 10th Pass / ITI / NAC
- ITI Electrician / Wireman preferred
Assistant Loco Shed (Electrical)
- 10th Pass / ITI / NAC
- ITI Electrician / Electronics preferred
Assistant Operations (Electrical)
- 10th Pass / ITI / NAC
- Electrical trade advantageous
Assistant (TL & AC – Train Lighting & Air Conditioning)
- 10th Pass / ITI / NAC
- ITI Electrician / RAC / Electronics preferred
Assistant (C & W – Carriage & Wagon)
- 10th Pass / ITI / NAC
- ITI Fitter / Welder / Mechanic helpful
Pointsman-B
- Only 10th Pass required
- ITI not mandatory
- Must meet medical and vision standards
Assistant (S & T – Signal & Telecommunication)
- 10th Pass / ITI / NAC
- ITI Electronics / IT / Signal trade preferred
🎯 Age Limit (Post-wise)
| Post Name | Age Limit |
|---|---|
| Assistant (Track Machine) | Max 33 Years |
| Assistant (Bridge) | Max 33 Years |
| Track Maintainer Gr. IV | Max 33 Years |
| Assistant (P-Way) | Max 33 Years |
| Assistant (TRD) | Max 33 Years |
| Assistant Loco Shed (Electrical) | Max 33 Years |
| Assistant Operations (Electrical) | Max 33 Years |
| Assistant (TL & AC) | Max 33 Years |
| Assistant (C& W) | Max 33 Years |
| Pointsman-B | Max 33 Years |
| Assistant (S & T) | Max 33 Years |
Age Relaxation:
- SC/ST Candidate – 5 Years
- OBC Candidate – 3 Years
- PwD Candidate – 10 Years
💰 Salary Details (Post-wise)
| Post Name | Salary |
|---|---|
| Assistant (Track Machine) | Rs.18,000/- |
| Assistant (Bridge) | Rs.18,000/- |
| Track Maintainer Gr. IV | Rs.18,000/- |
| Assistant (P-Way) | Rs.18,000/- |
| Assistant (TRD) | Rs.18,000/- |
| Assistant Loco Shed (Electrical) | Rs.18,000/- |
| Assistant Operations (Electrical) | Rs.18,000/- |
| Assistant (TL & AC) | Rs.18,000/- |
| Assistant (C& W) | Rs.18,000/- |
| Pointsman-B | Rs.18,000/- |
| Assistant (S & T) | Rs.18,000/- |
💰 Application Fees
- General / OBC: ₹500 Fees (400 for Refundable)
- SC / ST / PwD: ₹250 Fees (250 for Refundable)
📝 Selection Process
- Computer Based Test
- Physical Efficiency Test (PET)
- Medical Examination
- Document Verification
📅 Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification Release | 15/01/2026 |
| Application Start | 31/01/2026 |
| Last Date | 02/03/2026 |
| Exam Date | Not Announced |
👉 How to Apply for RRB Recruitment 2026?
- Visit https://www.rrbapply.gov.in/
- Go to “Careers”
- Open “RRB Recruitment 2026”
- Fill the application form
- Upload documents and pay fees
- Submit and print the form
📌 Important Links
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Official Website | Click Here |
| Notification PDF | Read Now |
| Application Link | Apply Now |



