RRB Group D (Level 1) Recruitment 2026: Apply Online for 32,450 Track Maintainer, Assistant and Pointsman Posts
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RRB Group D (Level 1) Recruitment 2026: Apply Online for 32,450 Track Maintainer, Assistant and Pointsman Posts
Railway Recruitment Boards (RRB)
Quick facts
About the role
Railway Recruitment Boards have initiated the centralised employment notice for Level 1 posts across seventeen railway zones. This recruitment drive covers 32,450 vacancies, distributing opportunities for Track Maintainer Grade IV, Assistant Pointsman, and technical workshop helpers in Electrical, Mechanical, and Signal departments. Candidates holding a high school pass certificate or an ITI qualification from an NCVT or SCVT approved institute can participate. These positions form the operational backbone of Indian Railways, involving track maintenance, station yards support, coach upkeep, and signalling depot assistance. Selection involves an all-India computer examination followed by ground physical fitness trials and railway medical fitness checks. Candidates looking for stable, pensionable central government employment with field-based responsibilities must register their basic details through the official railway portal before the closing deadline. Given the strict physical parameters for railway tracks and running lines, applicants should check the eye fitness standards specified for their chosen trade category prior to submission.
Highlights
- 32,450 Level 1 vacancies spanning engineering, mechanical, electrical, and traffic departments across all railway zones
- Open to Class 10th pass candidates, National Apprenticeship Certificate holders, and ITI trade passouts
- Basic pay starts at ₹18,000 under 7th CPC Level 1, supplemented by standard central allowances
- Standardised single-window application process through the unified railway recruitment portal
- Application fee refund mechanism active for candidates who appear in the first stage computer-based test
Selection process
- 1Computer Based Test (100 questions testing General Science, Mathematics, Reasoning, and General Awareness)
- 2Physical Efficiency Test (running and weight-carrying trials with separate parameters for male and female candidates)
- 3Document Verification of original educational certificates, community proofs, and identity papers
- 4Medical Fitness Examination by Railway Medical Officers matching the specific visual standard of each category
How to apply
- 1Visit the official portal at rrbapply.gov.in and create an account using your active mobile number and email ID.
- 2Complete your profile by entering basic personal details, address, community category, and Class 10th or ITI academic credentials.
- 3Upload clear digital copies of your passport photograph against a plain background and your signature following the file size rules.
- 4Select your preferred Railway zone, submit your trade preference, and pay the examination fee through net banking, debit card, or UPI.
- 5Download the confirmation slip and store your registration number safely for admit card access and exam day verification.
Important dates
- Notification Release Date26 Sep 2026
- Online Application Start Date28 Sep 2026
- Last Date to Submit Online Application04 Nov 2026
- Application Fee Payment Last Date05 Nov 2026
- Application Correction Window07 Nov to 16 Nov 2026
- Tentative Computer Based Test Date15 Dec 2026
Official source & verification
Application status tracker
- Registration opens28 Sept 2026
- Last date to apply04 Nov 2026
- Fee payment last date05 Nov 2026
- Correction window16 Nov 2026
Frequently asked questions
Can candidates with only a Class 10 certificate apply without ITI?
Yes. Candidates who have passed Class 10 from a recognised state or central board are eligible for various Level 1 posts. Certain technical workshop roles give preference or require ITI and National Apprenticeship Certificates, but standard open categories accept general matriculation. Check post-wise qualification tables before locking your choices.
What physical running standards are tested during the Group D Physical Efficiency Test?
Male candidates must lift and carry 35 kg of weight for 100 metres within two minutes without putting it down, plus run 1,000 metres within 4 minutes 15 seconds. Female candidates must carry 20 kg for 100 metres and finish 1,000 metres within 5 minutes 40 seconds.
How is the application fee refunded to candidates?
Candidates who take the computer-based test receive partial fee returns directly into the bank account specified during form submission. Unreserved candidates get ₹400 returned, while reserved category candidates receive their entire ₹250 fee, minus nominal bank processing deductions. Absentees forfeit this refund entirely.
What is the negative marking policy in the RRB Group D online test?
The computer test features 100 multiple-choice questions with a total duration of 90 minutes. One-third of the marks assigned to a question are deducted for every incorrect response. Unattempted questions incur no penalty, so guessing without strong elimination often harms raw merit scores.
Can I change my chosen railway zone after submitting the final form?
No, zone selection cannot be altered once the form is submitted, even during the correction window. The subsequent correction facility only permits edits to select demographic errors, photo uploads, and minor clerical fields against an additional non-refundable fee. Zone preferences remain permanently locked.