RRB Group D 2026: Level 1 posts in Indian Railways — Track Maintainer, Helper, Porter, and Gateman for 10th pass candidates with ITI preferred.Education: 10th Pass (+ITI for some). Vacancies: ~1,00,000+. Salary: ₹18–21K/mo. Age: 18–33 years.RRB Group D is one of the largest recruitment drives in India — typically offering 1,00,000+ vacancies for Level 1 posts in Indian Railways. Posts include Track Maintainer Grade-IV, Helper in various railway workshops, Porter, Pointsman, Gateman, and other operational roles that keep India's vast railway network running.
Registration OpenUpdated: March 2026
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RRB Group D 2026
Level 1 posts in Indian Railways — Track Maintainer, Helper, Porter, and Gateman for 10th pass candidates with ITI preferred
Education
10th Pass (+ITI for some)
Vacancies
~1,00,000+
Salary
₹18–21K/mo
Age
18–33 years
📋Key Details
Education10th pass from recognized board. ITI in relevant trade preferred (gives advantage in selection).
Age Limit18-33 years (General). OBC: 36, SC/ST: 38.
Physical Test (Male)35 kg weight lift + carry 100m in 2 min. Run 1000m in 4 min 15 sec.
Physical Test (Female)20 kg weight lift + carry 100m in 2 min. Run 1000m in 5 min 40 sec.
MedicalDistant vision 6/9 (without glasses), adequate color vision, good hearing.
SelectionCBT → Physical Efficiency Test (PET) → Document Verification → Medical
📝Computer Based Test (CBT) — 90 minutes
100 MCQs across 4 sections at 10th class difficulty level. No sectional time limit. Bilingual (English + Hindi).
Mathematics25 Qs · 25 marks
General Intelligence & Reasoning30 Qs · 30 marks
General Science25 Qs · 25 marks
General Awareness & Current Affairs20 Qs · 20 marks
Total100 Qs · 100 marks · 90 minutes
⚠️ Negative marking: 1/3rd of marks per wrong answer
💰Posts & Salary
Track Maintainer Grade-IV(Indian Railways — Track maintenance)
₹18,000–21,000/monthHelper/Assistant in workshops(Indian Railways — Various workshops)
₹18,000–21,000/monthPorter(Indian Railways — Stations)
₹18,000–21,000/month🏋️Physical Efficiency Test — Detailed Requirements
The PET is the stage where maximum candidates get eliminated. Prepare physically from day one of your preparation:
Male candidates: (1) Must lift and carry 35 kg weight for 100 meters in 2 minutes without putting it down. (2) Must run 1000 meters (1 km) in 4 minutes 15 seconds on flat ground.
Female candidates: (1) Must lift and carry 20 kg weight for 100 meters in 2 minutes without putting it down. (2) Must run 1000 meters (1 km) in 5 minutes 40 seconds.
PwBD candidates: Exempted from PET based on the nature of disability.
Training tips: Start running daily — begin with 2 km and build up to 3 km in under 12 minutes. Practice weight carrying with a sandbag or heavy bag at home. The weight carry is more about technique than strength — practice walking fast (not running) with the weight on your shoulder/back. Build endurance with daily practice for at least 2-3 months before PET date.
📅Important Dates
NotificationCheck rrbcdg.gov.in for latest Group D notification
CBTAs per RRB schedule
PETAfter CBT results
ApplicationOnline only through respective RRB zone website
📚Preparation Strategy
1.Focus on General Science — it carries 25% weightage and questions come from NCERT Class 6-10 Science. Revise basic physics (motion, force, energy, light, electricity), chemistry (acids-bases, metals, carbon compounds), and biology (human body, diseases, nutrition, ecology).
2.Mathematics is at 10th class level. Master: number system, BODMAS, percentage, ratio-proportion, profit-loss, simple-compound interest, time-work, time-distance, and basic geometry. 30 minutes of daily math practice is sufficient.
3.Physical preparation is as important as written exam preparation. Start running and weight-carrying practice 3 months before the PET date. Many candidates clear the written exam but fail PET.
4.Previous year papers (2018-19 and 2022 cycles) are freely available — solve at least 20 papers. The pattern and difficulty remain consistent across cycles.
❓Frequently Asked Questions
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