The Ministry of Railways has officially announced the recruitment of 22,000 Group D level posts under Indian Railways. This recruitment is for various Level 1 positions including Assistant Track Machine, Assistant (Bridge), Track Maintainer Grade IV, Assistant (TRD), Pointsman, and more. Candidates who have completed 10th standard or hold an NCVT-recognized National Apprenticeship Certificate are eligible to apply.

Total Vacancies

A total of 22,000 vacancies have been released across multiple departments within Indian Railways. The post-wise distribution is as follows:

• Assistant (Track Machine) - Engineering: 600
• Assistant (Bridge) - Engineering: 600
• Track Maintainer Grade IV - Engineering: 11,000
• Assistant (P-Way) - Engineering: 300
• Assistant (TRD) - Electrical: 800
• Assistant Loco Shed - Electrical: 200
• Assistant Operations - Electrical: 500
• Assistant (TL & AC) - Electrical: 500
• Assistant (C&W) - Mechanical: 1,000
• Pointsman-B - Traffic: 5,000
• Assistant (S&T) - S&T: 1,500

Educational Qualification

Eligibility criteria for Indian Railway Group D recruitment:

• 10th pass from a recognized board OR
• National Apprenticeship Certificate (NAC) from an NCVT-recognized institute

Age Limit

• Minimum: 18 years
• Maximum: 36 years

Relaxation in upper age limit will be provided as per government rules for SC, ST, OBC, EWS, women, and transgender candidates.

Application Fee

• General, OBC, EWS: Rs 500
• SC, ST, EBC, Women, Transgender: Rs 250

Salary

Selected candidates will receive a monthly salary ranging from Rs 22,500 to Rs 25,380 along with applicable allowances as per government norms.

Selection Process

The recruitment process for Indian Railway Group D posts involves multiple stages:

• Computer Based Test (CBT)
• Physical Efficiency Test (PET)
• Document Verification
• Medical Examination

Exam Pattern

The CBT will have questions in multiple subjects and languages including Assamese, Bengali, Gujarati, Kannada, Konkani, Malayalam, Manipuri, Marathi, Odia, Punjabi, Tamil, Telugu, and Urdu. The pattern is as follows:

How to Apply Online

1. Visit the official website: rrbapply.gov.in
2. Click on the “Apply Online” link for Group D recruitment
3. Complete new registration and fill in the required details
4. Log in using credentials after registration
5. Pay the application fee if applicable
6. Submit the application form and download the printout for future reference

FAQs

1. How many vacancies are there in Indian Railway Group D recruitment?

There are 22,000 vacancies across multiple departments.

2. What is the educational qualification required?

10th pass or NCVT-recognized National Apprenticeship Certificate.

3. What is the age limit for applicants?

18 to 36 years, with age relaxation for reserved categories.

4. What is the selection process?

Computer-based test, physical efficiency test, document verification, and medical examination.

5. Where can I apply online?

Candidates can apply through the official website rrbapply.gov.in.