If you are dreaming of getting a government job in the Indian Railways, then RRB Group D 2026 can be a golden opportunity for you. Every year, lakhs of candidates apply for this exam because it offers job security, a good salary, and opportunities for 10th-pass candidates.
In this blog, we will cover all the important details about RRB Group D 2026 including eligibility, exam pattern, syllabus, selection process, salary, and preparation strategy.
🔔 What is RRB Group D?
The Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) conducts the Group D exam to recruit candidates for Level-1 posts in Indian Railways.
Some popular posts under Group D include:
- Track Maintainer
- Helper/Assistant
- Assistant Pointsman
- Porter
These are entry-level government jobs with stable career growth.
📅 RRB Group D 2026 Notification
The official notification for RRB Group D 2026 is expected in early 2026. The notification will include:
- Total vacancies
- Important dates
- Eligibility criteria
- Exam pattern & syllabus
- Application process
Candidates should regularly check the official RRB website for updates.
🎓 Eligibility Criteria
1️⃣ Educational Qualification
- Must have passed 10th (Matriculation) from a recognized board
- OR ITI certificate from NCVT/SCVT recognized institutions
2️⃣ Age Limit (Expected)
- Minimum Age: 18 years
- Maximum Age: 33 years
(Age relaxation applicable for reserved categories as per government rules.)
📝 RRB Group D 2026 Exam Pattern
The Computer Based Test (CBT) consists of 100 questions.
| Subject | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| General Science | 25 | 25 |
| Mathematics | 25 | 25 |
| General Intelligence & Reasoning | 30 | 30 |
| General Awareness & Current Affairs | 20 | 20 |
⏱ Duration: 90 Minutes
❌ Negative Marking: 1/3 mark deducted for each wrong answer
📚 RRB Group D 2026 Syllabus
🔹 Mathematics
- Number System
- Percentage
- Profit & Loss
- Time & Work
- Simple & Compound Interest
🔹 General Science
- Physics (10th level)
- Chemistry (10th level)
- Biology (10th level)
🔹 General Intelligence & Reasoning
- Analogies
- Coding-Decoding
- Blood Relations
- Syllogism
🔹 General Awareness
- Current Affairs
- Indian History
- Geography
- Indian Polity
🏃 Selection Process
The RRB Group D 2026 selection process includes three stages:
- Computer Based Test (CBT)
- Physical Efficiency Test (PET)
- Document Verification & Medical Examination
Male and female candidates have different PET standards.
💰 Salary & Benefits
RRB Group D employees receive salary under the 7th Pay Commission.
- Basic Pay: ₹18,000 per month
- Grade Pay + Allowances
- Medical Benefits
- Free/Concessional Railway Travel Pass
The total in-hand salary is approximately ₹22,000–₹25,000 per month depending on the posting location.
