RRB Group D 2026 Short Notice Released for 22,000+ Vacancies

Railway Recruitment Boards have officially released the RRB Group D short notice 2026 under Centralised Employment Notice (CEN) No. 09/2025. This recruitment drive is aimed at filling a large number of Level-1 posts across different Railway Zones in India. For candidates who have been waiting for a stable government job in Indian Railways, this is an important opportunity. In this blog, we have explained the RRB Group D 2026 short notice in simple language, covering vacancies, important dates, eligibility, salary, and application details.

RRB Group D 2026 Short Notice Overview

The Government of India, Ministry of Railways, has published an indicative notice (CEN No. 09/2025) to let students know that applications will open soon.

Important Dates to Remember

RRB Group D application process will start from January 21, 2026, and it will end on February 20, 2026. Interested candidates are strongly advised to first check their eligibility and be ready with their required documents that are to be used during the application process. Also, they are strongly advised to stay updated with us for the latest updates.

Note: The application process will be Online Only through the official website: https://www.rrbapply.gov.in.

Check Eligibility Criteria and Be Ready with your Required Documents

While the detailed notification will come later, the short notice gives us the basic age limit:

• Age Limit: You must be between 18 and 33 years old as of 01.01.2026.
• Education: The specific educational qualifications will be mentioned in the detailed CEN, but usually, Level-1 posts require a 10th Pass or ITI qualification.

Check Detailed RRB Group D Eligibility Criteria

Very Important: Update Your Aadhaar Card Now

The official notice has a special warning for all candidates regarding Aadhaar Verification. To make sure your application process goes smoothly, please follow these steps immediately:

1. Check Your Details: Your Name and Date of Birth on your Aadhaar card must match 100% with your 10th Class (Matriculation) Certificate.
2. Update if Needed: If there is even a small spelling mistake or date difference, get it corrected in your Aadhaar right now.
3. Biometrics & Photo: Ensure your Aadhaar is updated with your latest photograph and biometrics (Fingerprint & Iris) before you fill out the form.

Doing this now will save you from issues during the application and verification stages later.

Conclusion

This notice is just a “heads-up” to keep you ready with your documents. The detailed notification with the exact syllabus and rules will be published soon.

So, start preparing your documents (especially Aadhaar) and get back to your studies. 2026 could be the year you join the Indian Railways!

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