Overview
The Railway Recruitment Boards have activated the revised RRB Group D Application Status 2026 link for candidates who applied under Centralised Employment Notice CEN 08/2024. The recruitment drive aims to fill 32,438 Level 1 vacancies across various railway zones and production units. Applicants can log in at rrbapply.gov.in to check whether their application has been provisionally accepted, conditionally accepted or rejected.
Key Highlights
| Particulars | Details |
|---|
| Organization | Railway Recruitment Boards (RRBs) |
| Post Name | Group D / Various Level 1 Posts |
| Total Vacancies | 32,438 |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Official Website | rrbapply.gov.in |
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|
| Application Start | January 23, 2025 |
| Last Date | March 1, 2025 |
| Exam Date | TBA |
| Result Date | TBA |
Candidates should note that the application window is already closed. The current facility is intended for checking the revised application status. Details regarding the Computer-Based Test schedule, city intimation slip and admit card will be issued separately by the respective RRBs.
Eligibility Criteria
Educational Qualification
- Candidates must have passed Class 10 or an equivalent examination from a recognised board.
- Applicants possessing an ITI certificate from an institution recognised by the National Council for Vocational Training or State Council for Vocational Training are also eligible, subject to the post requirements.
- Candidates holding a National Apprenticeship Certificate granted by NCVT may apply for applicable Level 1 posts.
- The required qualification must have been completed by the eligibility cut-off date specified in the detailed notification.
Age Limit
- Minimum age: 18 years.
- Maximum age: 36 years, including the applicable one-time relaxation provided for this recruitment cycle.
- Age is generally calculated as of January 1, 2025, as specified in the recruitment notification.
- Relaxation in the upper age limit is available to SC, ST, OBC-NCL, PwBD, ex-servicemen and other eligible categories under Government of India rules.
Fees
- General, OBC and EWS candidates: Rs. 500.
- SC, ST, PwBD, ex-servicemen, female, transgender, minority and economically backward class candidates: Rs. 250.
- Candidates appearing in the first-stage CBT are eligible for a refund after deduction of applicable bank charges. For candidates who paid Rs. 500, Rs. 400 is refundable; reduced-fee candidates are eligible for a refund of Rs. 250.
Selection Process
- Computer-Based Test: Eligible candidates will take an objective examination covering mathematics, general intelligence and reasoning, general science, and general awareness/current affairs.
- Physical Efficiency Test: Candidates shortlisted through the CBT will be required to meet the prescribed weight-carrying and running standards. PET requirements vary for male and female candidates.
- Document Verification and Medical Examination: PET-qualified applicants will undergo verification of original certificates followed by the mandatory railway medical fitness examination before final appointment.
How to Apply
- Visit the official RRB recruitment portal at rrbapply.gov.in. Since the application period has ended, applicants should use the portal primarily to check their current status.
- Select the login or application-status option for CEN 08/2024 Group D recruitment.
- Enter the registered mobile number or email address and the account password. Complete OTP verification if requested.
- Open the submitted application to view the revised status. The portal may display the application as provisionally accepted, accepted with conditions or rejected with a reason.
- Carefully review all remarks. Candidates whose forms are conditionally accepted should comply with any further instructions issued by the concerned RRB.
- Download or take a screenshot of the status page for future reference. Applicants should also ensure that their registered mobile number and email remain active for examination updates.
- Monitor the regional RRB website for the exam date, city intimation notice, e-call letter and instructions for the CBT.
Important Links
FAQs
1. Is the RRB Group D Application Status 2026 link active?
Yes. Candidates can use their registered credentials at rrbapply.gov.in to view the revised status of applications submitted under CEN 08/2024.
2. How many vacancies are available in RRB Group D recruitment?
The recruitment process covers 32,438 vacancies in various Level 1 categories across Indian Railways.
3. Does an accepted application guarantee permission to appear in the exam?
No. Acceptance is provisional and remains subject to eligibility verification. A candidate may be disqualified later if the information or document
