RRB Group D Recruitment 2026: The Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) has released a short notification for the recruitment of 22,000 Group D posts (CEN 09/2025). Candidates with ITI or 10th Pass can apply online. The application window opens on 20 January 2026 and closes on 20 February 2026.
This is a golden opportunity for candidates seeking government jobs in Indian Railways across India.
Total Posts: 22,000 (Tentative)
Post Name: Group D
Qualification: ITI / 10th Pass
Application Mode: Online
Official Websites: rrbchennai.gov.in, indianrailways.gov.in
RRB Group D Recruitment 2026 – Overview
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Organization | Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) |
| Post Name | Group D |
| Total Vacancies | 22,000 (Tentative) |
| Advt No | CEN 09/2025 |
| Starting Date to Apply | 20 January 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply | 20 February 2026 |
| Salary | Rs. 18,000/- per month (Approx.) |
| Minimum Qualification | ITI / 10th Pass |
| Age Limit | 18 – 33 Years |
| Official Website | rrbchennai.gov.in |
RRB Group D Vacancy Details (Tentative)
| Post Name | Vacancies |
|---|---|
| Assistant (Track Machine) | 600 |
| Assistant (Bridge) | 600 |
| Track Maintainer (Group IV) | 11,000 |
| Assistant (P-way) | 300 |
| Assistant (TRD) | 800 |
| Assistant Loco Shed (Electrical) | 200 |
| Assistant Operations (Electrical) | 500 |
| Assistant (TL & AC) | 50 |
| Assistant (C & W) | 1,000 |
| Pointsman B | 5,000 |
| Assistant (S & T) | 1,500 |
| Total | 22,000 |
Eligibility Criteria
Educational Qualification
- Candidates must have ITI certificate or 10th Pass from a recognized board/institute.
Age Limit (as on 01-01-2026)
- Minimum Age: 18 Years
- Maximum Age: 33 Years
- Age Relaxation: Applicable as per government rules.
Application Fee
- Not Mentioned in the short notification
- Fee details will be updated in the full notification.
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Short Notification Release | 23 December 2025 |
| Online Application Start | 20 January 2026 |
| Online Application End | 20 February 2026 |
How to Apply for RRB Group D Recruitment 2026
- Visit the official RRB website: rrbchennai.gov.in
- Click on “Apply Online – CEN 09/2025”
- Register with your personal details
- Fill the online application carefully
- Upload scanned documents (Photo, Signature, Educational Certificates)
- Pay the application fee (if applicable)
- Submit the form and download the confirmation/printout
Once submitted, the application cannot be edited.
Important Links
- Apply Online: Click Here
- Short Notification PDF: Click Here
- Official Website: rrbchennai.gov.in
- Sarkari Result Updates: Click Here
FAQs – RRB Group D Recruitment 2026
Q1. When does online application start?
A: 20 January 2026
Q2. Last date to apply online?
A: 20 February 2026
Q3. Eligibility criteria?
A: ITI or 10th Pass
Q4. Maximum age limit?
A: 33 Years
Q5. Total vacancies?
A: 22,000 (Tentative)
