The Railway Recruitment Boards (RRB) has officially released the notification for RRB Group-D (Level-1) Recruitment 2026 under Advt. No. CEN 09/2025. This is a golden opportunity for candidates seeking a government job in Indian Railways. A total of 22,195 vacancies have been announced across various railway zones in India.

Interested and eligible candidates can apply online through the official website of the Railway Recruitment Boards from 31 January 2026 to 02 March 2026.

Important Dates

• Notification Release Date: January 2026
• Application Start Date: 31 January 2026
• Last Date to Apply: 02 March 2026
• Advt. No.: CEN 09/2025
• Age Calculation Date: 01 January 2026

Candidates are advised to complete the application process well before the last date to avoid last-minute technical issues.

Total Vacancies

A total of 22,195 Group-D (Level-1) posts are available in various railway zones across India. The detailed zone-wise vacancy distribution will be available in the official notification.

Eligibility Criteria

🔹 Age Limit (As on 01 January 2026)

• Minimum Age: 18 Years
• Maximum Age: 33 Years

Age relaxation is applicable as per government norms for SC/ST/OBC/PwBD/Ex-Servicemen candidates.