RRB Group D Eligibility 2026

RRB Group D Eligibility

Nationality

Indian citizens, or candidates in the other categories allowed in the CEN (such as subjects of Nepal and Bhutan, under conditions).

Educational qualification

• 10th pass (Matriculation / SSLC), or ITI from an NCVT/SCVT-recognised institute, or National Apprenticeship Certificate (NAC) from NCVT, as listed for each post in Annexure A of the CEN.
• The qualification must be held by the closing date of application. Candidates awaiting results are not eligible.
• An engineering diploma or degree is not accepted in place of ITI or NAC unless the CEN says so.

Age limit – CEN 09/2025

18 to 33 years as on 01.01.2026.

• Ex-Servicemen, serving railway Group C/D staff, Course Completed Act Apprentices, and widowed, divorced or judicially separated women get the specific limits listed in the CEN.
• Relaxations are not cumulative. SC, ST and OBC candidates applying against unreserved posts get no relaxation.

Medical standards

Each post has a medical category (for example A-2, A-3, B-1, C-1). Candidates who have had LASIK or similar eye surgery are not eligible for A-2 and A-3 posts. For B-1 and C-1 posts they may be eligible under Railway Board conditions. Choose post preferences carefully.

Physical fitness

You must also pass the PET (weight carrying and running) unless you are in an exempt category. See the Exam Pattern tab.

Source: CEN 09/2025 detailed notice (RRB Chandigarh), AglaSem – RRB Group D