RRB Group D Recruitment 2026 – Complete Job Details

The Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) Group D (Level-1) recruitment covers a wide range of essential technical and non-technical posts under Indian Railways. These posts play a crucial role in railway operations, maintenance, and passenger safety across Howrah, West Bengal - India.

Organization: Railway Recruitment Boards (RRBs) - Under Indian Railways, Government of India

Post Name: Group D – Level-1 Posts

Posts Included

• Track Maintainer Grade-IV
• Assistant / Helper (Engineering, Mechanical, Electrical, S&T)
• Assistant Pointsman
• Assistant Loco Shed (Diesel / Electrical)
• Assistant Carriage & Wagon (C&W)
• Assistant Workshop
• Hospital Assistant
• Assistant Depot (Stores)
• Other notified Level-1 railway posts

Total Vacancies:  Vacancies are released zone-wise by individual RRBs. As per CEN 09/2025, around 22,000 vacancies are expected. West Bengal Railway jobs and detailed notification is likely to be released on 21 January 2026.

Educational Qualification: Candidates must possess any one of the following qualifications:

• 10th Pass (Matriculation)
• ITI from NCVT / SCVT
• National Apprenticeship Certificate (NAC)

The qualification must be from a recognized board or institute.

Age Limit : 18 to 33 Years

Age Relaxation

• SC / ST: 5 Years
• OBC (Non-Creamy Layer): 3 Years
• PwBD: 10 Years
• Ex-Servicemen: As per government rules

Salary Structure (7th Pay Commission)

All Group D posts fall under Pay Level-1 of the 7th Central Pay Commission.

Additional Allowances and Benefits

• Night Duty Allowance
• Overtime Allowance
• Daily Allowance for official travel
• Free railway passes
• Medical facilities for employee and family
• Pension benefits under NPS

Job Profiles and Responsibilities for West Bengal Railway Recruitment 2026 

Selection Process for Railway jobs in Howrah

1. Computer Based Test (CBT)
2. Physical Efficiency Test (PET)
3. Document Verification
4. Medical Examination

CBT Exam Pattern

• General Science
• Mathematics
• General Intelligence and Reasoning
• General Awareness and Current Affairs

Objective-type questions

Physical Efficiency Test (PET)

Male Candidates

• Lift and carry 35 kg for 100 meters in 2 minutes
• Run 1000 meters in 4 minutes 15 seconds

Female Candidates

• Lift and carry 20 kg for 100 meters in 2 minutes
• Run 1000 meters in 5 minutes 40 seconds

Medical Standards

Safety category posts such as Track Maintainer and Pointsman require high medical fitness. Vision standards for certain posts may require 6/9 or 6/12 without glasses. Candidates must carefully check post-wise medical standards before selecting preferences.

Application Fee

• General / OBC / EWS: ₹500
• SC / ST / PwBD / Female / Ex-Servicemen: ₹250

Partial refund is applicable after appearing in the CBT.

How to Apply

1. To apply Railway jobs from Howrah West Bengal Visit the official RRB website (rrbapply.gov.in) or the respective regional RRB portal
2. Open the RRB Group D recruitment notification
3. Register and fill out the online application form
4. Upload photograph and signature
5. Pay the application fee
6. Submit the form and keep a printout for future reference

Career Growth and Promotion

Indian Railways provides a structured promotion system.

• Seniority-based promotions within Group D
• Departmental examinations (LDCE / GDCE) after completion of three years of service
• Promotion to Group C posts such as Technician, Clerk, or Station Master

Promotion Hierarchy

Level-1 (Group D) → Level-2 / Level-3 (Technician / Clerk) → Level-6 (Junior Engineer / Section Engineer)

Important Notes

• Only one application is allowed per candidate per recruitment cycle
• Selection is RRB and zone-wise
• Final appointment is subject to medical fitness
• Indian Railways jobs are permanent Central Government jobs