The Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) is all set to release the detailed RRB Group D Notification for the 2026 recruitment on 30th January 2026. Earlier the board issued a short notice for application dates. To apply for RRB Group D Recruitment 2026, candidates must be between 18 and 33 years old. It is to be noted that the minimum educational qualification required for RRB Group D is 10th pass, ITI, or an equivalent qualification.

Candidates can also apply if they have a National Apprenticeship Certificate (NAC) issued by NCVT, as per RRB's official guidelines (Letter No. E(NG)II/2017/RR-II/12 dated 14.06.2019). Candidates who have have successfully passed 10th or ITI or equivalent or National Apprenticeship Certificate (NAC) granted by NCVT are considered eligible.

• The RRB Group D age limit is 18-33 years.
• Candidates must present original documents at the time of RRB Group D document verification.
• These documents will be checked by the authorities to ensure the fulfilment of the required RRB Group D eligibility by the candidates.

RRB Group D Eligibility Criteria 2026 PDF Download Link 

All those candidates who are willing to take the upcoming RRB Group D Recruitment examination 2026 must make sure they carefully go through the detailed eligibility criteria. The notice will consist of all essential details along with the detailed eligibility criteria. As having a proper knowledge about it, will help candidates know whether they are eligible or not for the examination and plan their next step accordingly. Along with the official notice the RRB also updates the RRB Group D eligibility Criteria 2026 at its official website. They can also check the same by simply clicking on the direct link shared below: 

RRB Group D Eligibility 2026

The RRB Group D Eligibility Criteria include several requirements that applicants must meet to be considered for selection. These include factors like age limit, education qualification, nationality, and physical standards. More details are provided below. 

Factors Included in the RRB Group D Eligibility Criteria 2026

The RRB Group D eligibility Criteria 2026 includes various factors that an applicant must meet to be eligible for the examination.

• Nationality: An applicant must be an Indian citizen.
• Age Limit: He/she must fall within the prescribed minimum and maximum
• age limit set by RRB.
• Educational Qualification: Minimum qualification is usually 10th pass or ITI from a recognized board or institute.
• Medical Standards: Candidates must meet the required medical and physical fitness standards.
• Physical Efficiency Test (PET): Candidates must qualify PET as part of the selection process.
• Number of Attempts: There is no limit on the number of attempts, as long as eligibility conditions are met.

RRB Group D Nationality/Citizenship

 As  per the RRB Group D eligibility, a candidate must be either:

1. A citizen of India, or
2. A subject of Nepal, or
3. A subject of Bhutan, or
4. A Tibetan refugee who came over to India, before the 1st January 1962 with the intention of permanently settling in India, or
5. A person of Indian origin who has migrated from Pakistan, Burma, Sri Lanka, East African Countries of Kenya, Uganda, the United Republic of Tanzania, Zambia, Malawi, Zaire, Ethiopia, and Vietnam with the intention of permanently settling in India.

Note- The candidates belonging to categories (b), (c), (d), and (e) above shall be a person in whose favor a certificate of eligibility has been issued by the Government of India.

RRB Group D Age Limit

RRB Group D exam age limit is decided by the candidate’s category. For UR and EWS candidates, the date of birth should be between 02 January 1989 and 01 January 2007. For OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) candidates, the date of birth should be between 02 January 1986 and 01 January 2007. For SC and ST candidates, the date of birth should be between 02 January 1984 and 01 January 2007. The minimum age required to apply is 18 years. The maximum age limit is 33 years for general category candidates, while age relaxation is given to reserved categories as per government rules.

Important Details Mentioned in RRB Group D Trade Notice

Here are the few highlights mentioned by the Railway Recruitment Board regarding trade certificate eligibility.

• CCAAs from any trade trained in Railway establishments are eligible.
• Only those with a National Apprenticeship Certificate (NAC) issued by NCVT (National Council for Vocational Training) can apply.
• Certificates from any other board, institute, or organization will not be accepted.
• Eligible CCAAs must carefully enter their training duration, certificate details, and marks in the online application.
• If a candidate has appeared for the NCV  T exam before the last date of application but has not yet received the results, they should enter the date of their last exam in the application.

This notice ensures that only properly trained apprentices with a valid NCVT certification apply for the recruitment process.

Download RRB Group D Trade Notice PDF

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Candidates can check the steps to download the RRB Group D Admit Card here.

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