The Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) has released a short notification for RRB Recruitment Group D (Level-1) announcing around 22,000 vacancies across Indian Railways. This recruitment is a golden opportunity for candidates who want a government job in Railways after 10th pass.
Candidates should note that this is a short notice, and the detailed notification will be released soon on the official RRB websites.
RRB Recruitment Group D Short Notification Overview
• Recruitment Authority: Railway Recruitment Board (RRB)
• Post Name: Group D (Level-1)
• Total Vacancies: Approx. 22,000
• Pay Level: Level-1 (7th Pay Commission)
• Mode of Application: Online
• Notification Type: Short Notification
RRB Recruitment Group D Vacancies Details (Short Notice)
As per the short notification, the recruitment is for Level-1 Group D posts, which generally include:
• Track Maintainer Grade IV
• Pointsman
• Assistant (Electrical / Mechanical / Engineering / S&T)
• Other Level-1 Railway posts
Exact post-wise and zone-wise vacancy details will be mentioned in the detailed notification.
RRB Recruitment Group D Educational Qualification
As mentioned in the RRB Group D short notification:
• Candidates must have passed 10th (Matriculation)
• OR
• ITI certificate from a recognized institute
• OR
• National Apprenticeship Certificate (NAC) granted by NCVT
Final qualification requirements will be confirmed in the detailed notification.
RRB Recruitment Group D Age Limit (As per Short Notification)
• Minimum Age: 18 Years
• Maximum Age: 33 Years
Age will be calculated as per the date mentioned in the detailed notification.
RRB Recruitment Group D Age Relaxation
Age relaxation will be applicable as per Government of India rules:
• SC / ST: 5 Years
• OBC (Non-Creamy Layer): 3 Years
• PwBD: 10 Years
• Ex-Servicemen: As per Railway rules
• Other categories: As notified in the detailed notification
RRB Recruitment Group D Application Fees
According to previous RRB Group D patterns (to be confirmed in detail notification):
• General / OBC: ₹500
• SC / ST / PwBD / Female / Ex-Servicemen: ₹250
Fee refund rules (after CBT appearance) will be clearly mentioned in the detailed notification.
RRB Recruitment Group D Selection Process
As per the short notification, the selection process will include:
1. Computer Based Test (CBT)
2. Physical Efficiency Test (PET)
3. Document Verification
4. Medical Examination
Exam pattern and PET standards will be released with the full notification.
RRB Recruitment Group D Salary (Pay Level-1)
• Pay Level: Level-1 of 7th CPC
• Initial Pay: ₹18,000 per month
• Plus DA, HRA, TA and other Railway allowances
RRB Recruitment Group D Online Application Process
• Application will be accepted online only
• Candidates must apply through the official RRB application portal
• One candidate can apply for only one RRB
Official Websites:
https://www.rrbcdg.gov.in
https://www.rrbapply.gov.in
RRB Recruitment Group D Short Notification PDF
• The short notification PDF is available on the official RRB websites
• Detailed notification (CEN) with complete information will be released soon
Important Note for Candidates
This article is based on the RRB Group D short notification only.
All candidates are advised to:
• Regularly visit the official RRB website
• Wait for the detailed notification before applying
• Avoid fake websites and unofficial sources