RRBAll-India Central CircularRailways
Announced

Railway RRB Group D (Level-1 Track Maintainer & Pointsman) 1,03,769 Posts

Official Commission / Board: Railway Recruitment Boards

Recruitment Lifecycle Progress

Stage 01

Official Notification

Gazetted & Published

Stage 02

Online Application

Till 2026-12-10

Stage 03

Admit Card

Announcing Soon

Stage 04

Written Exam

March - April 2027

Stage 05

Final Result & Cutoff

Post-Exam Verification

Age Reckoning Date
As on 01 July 2026Base: 18 to 33 YearsBetween 02-08-1993 and 01-08-2008 (both dates inclusive)
Application Deadline
56d left
10 Dec 2026Opened: 1 Nov 2026
Total Vacancies
1,03,769 Posts4 Distinct CadresAll-India Central Drive
Pay Scale & In-Hand
₹18,000 Basic₹28,000 - ₹34,000 / month (includes Risk / Hardship allowances)7th CPC 53% DA + HRA
Official Examination & Recruitment Schedule
Gazette Verified
Applications Open1 Nov 2026
Last Date to Apply10 Dec 2026
Admit Card ReleaseTo be released on portal
Exam Date / WindowMarch - April 2027

Post-Wise Vacancy & Educational Qualification Breakdown

Official mapping of which degree, diploma, or certificate qualifies for which designated post

4 Distinct Cadres
Designated Post NameDepartment / CadreEligible Qualification RequirementsVacanciesAge BracketPay Level
Track Maintainer Grade-IVCivil Engineering Department10th Pass (Matriculation) OR ITI from NCVT/SCVT42,15018 to 33 YearsLevel 1 (₹18,000 Basic + Risk Allowance)
Pointsman / Shunting MasterTraffic & Operating10th Pass from recognized board (A2 Medical Standard)24,80018 to 33 YearsLevel 1 (₹18,000 Basic + Night Allowance)
Assistant Workshop & Carriage/Wagon (C&W)Mechanical Department10th Pass OR ITI in Fitter / Welder / Machinist28,50018 to 33 YearsLevel 1 (₹18,000 Basic)
Assistant Signal & Telecommunication (S&T)Signal & Telecom Department10th Pass OR ITI in Electrical / Wireman / Electronics8,31918 to 33 YearsLevel 1 (₹18,000 Basic)

Category-Wise Statutory Fees & Age Relaxation Matrix

Government prescribed fees, age concessions, and certificate verification requirements

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CategoryCodeStatutory FeeUpper Age RelaxationMaximum AgeStatutory Concession Note
General / UnreservedUR / GEN₹500No Age Relaxation33 YearsStandard fee applies
Economically Weaker SectionsEWS₹500No Age Relaxation (Merit Quota 10%)33 YearsValid Income & Asset Certificate required
Other Backward Classes (Non-Creamy)OBC-NCL₹500+3 Years Upper Age Concession36 YearsCentral Government format certificate required
Scheduled Castes & Scheduled TribesSC / ST₹250+5 Years Upper Age Concession38 YearsSubsidized / Refundable Fee
Persons with Benchmark DisabilitiesPwBD / Divyang₹250+10 Years (PwBD-UR) / +13y (OBC) / +15y (SC/ST)43 to 48 YearsDisability Certificate (>40%) required
Female Candidates (All Categories)Female₹250As per Category33 to 38 YearsStandard Subsidized Fee

Official Selection Process Stages

Sequential evaluation hurdles from initial screening to final gazette appointment

1Computer Based Test (CBT 100 Marks)
Mandatory Screening
2Physical Efficiency Test (PET)
Qualifying Stage
3Document Verification & Medical Examination
Final Merit Stage
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Official Scheme of Examination

Detailed Exam Pattern, Syllabus & Standards

Stage-wise marks breakdown, negative marking rules, topic list, physical efficiency criteria, and historical cut-offs.

1

Stage 1: Computer Based Test (CBT 100 Marks)

Mode: Online (CBT)Duration: 90 Minutes (120 minutes for PwBD)
Negative Marking:1/3rd (0.33 mark) deducted for each incorrect answer
Criteria:Shortlisting 3 times vacancy for Physical Efficiency Test (PET)
Subject / SectionQuestionsMaximum MarksTiming
General Science (Physics, Chemistry, Life Sciences up to 10th CBSE)2525Composite
Mathematics (Arithmetic, Algebra, Geometry, Stats)2525Composite
General Intelligence and Reasoning3030Composite
General Awareness and Current Affairs2020Composite
Total Scheme100 Qs100 Marks90 Minutes (120 minutes for PwBD)
2

Stage 2: Physical Efficiency Test (PET - Mandatory Qualifying)

Mode: Field Athletics TestDuration: Standard timing on race ground
Criteria:Must qualify both weight-carry and running events without setting down weight
Subject / SectionQuestionsMaximum MarksTiming
Male Weight Carry: 35 kg weight for a distance of 100 meters in 2 minutes1QualifyingComposite
Male Running: 1,000 meters in 4 minutes 15 seconds in one single chance1QualifyingComposite
Female Weight Carry: 20 kg weight for a distance of 100 meters in 2 minutes1QualifyingComposite
Female Running: 1,000 meters in 5 minutes 40 seconds in one single chance1QualifyingComposite
3

Stage 3: Document Verification (DV) and Medical Examination

Mode: Railway Hospital Medical BoardDuration: As per Railway norms
Criteria:Medical Standards A-2, A-3, B-1, B-2, C-1 and C-2 depending on post assignment

Official Commission Directives & Candidate Instructions

Crucial conditions, verification rules, and examination hall mandates published in the official circular:

✓1,03,769 Vacancies across 16 Railway Zonal divisions in India
✓PET Male: Carry 35 kg weight for 100m in 2 minutes + 1000m run in 4 min 15 sec
✓Fee Refund: ₹400 refunded to general candidates on appearing in CBT

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