RRB Group D 2026: Preparations underway for recruitment to 30,000 posts; notification likely in September-October..
Big news has emerged for the lakhs of young people preparing for government jobs in the Railways. The Railway Recruitment Board has initiated preparations for the new Group D recruitment drive for the year 2026. As part of this process, data regarding vacant posts across railway zones and production units nationwide is being collected. According to reports, once the assessment of vacancies is complete, a recruitment notification for approximately 30,000 Level-1 posts may be issued. It is anticipated that the notification could be released in September or October 2026, with the application process likely to begin before December.
The Railways has instructed all zonal railways to compile information on anticipated vacancies up to December 31, 2027. The 'Indent Management Module' of the HRMS (Human Resource Management System) will be utilized for this purpose. Data concerning vacant posts must be entered at the divisional and unit levels by August 14. Subsequently, zonal headquarters will verify this data and grant final approval between August 10 and August 20, 2026.
**Potential Posts for Recruitment**
The new Group D recruitment drive may include posts such as Track Maintainer-4, Pointsman-B, Assistant (Signal & Telecom), Assistant (Carriage & Wagon), Assistant (Loco Shed), Assistant (P-Way), Assistant (Track Machine), and Assistant (Bridge). However, the final number of posts and detailed information will only become clear once the official notification is released.
**Updates Available on New Common Website**
The Railway Recruitment Board has integrated the websites of all individual RRBs into a single common website. Recruitment-related notices and essential updates will now be published on the official RRB website. Candidates are advised to rely solely on official information and to remain cautious of intermediaries or fraudulent job rackets.
**53 Lakh Applications in Previous Recruitment**
For the Group D recruitment drive covering 22,195 posts, approximately 53 lakh candidates had applied. The selection process comprises a Computer-Based Test (CBT), a Physical Efficiency Test (PET), document verification, and a medical examination. The CBT will consist of 100 questions, with a negative marking of one-third of a mark for each incorrect answer.
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