ExamChowkRailway Group D 2026 (CEN 09/2025) me Indian Railways ke Level-1 ke 22,195 posts hain — Track Maintainer Grade-IV, Assistant Pointsman aur alag-alag departments ke Assistant posts. Iske saath RRB NTPC ke 8,868 posts hain: 5,810 graduate posts (CEN 06/2025) aur 3,058 undergraduate yaani 12th-pass posts (CEN 07/2025). Group D ka CBT 3 se 21 August 2026 tak teen shifts me hoga; NTPC Graduate CBT-2 10 July 2026 ko ho chuka hai, aur Undergraduate CBT-2 17 September 2026 ko hai. Eligibility: Group D ke liye 10th pass ya ITI/NAC (age 18–33), NTPC UG ke liye 12th pass (18–30), NTPC Graduate ke liye kisi bhi stream ki degree (18–33). In-hand salary Group D me lagbhag ₹28,500–33,400 milti hai aur NTPC me post aur city ke hisaab se ₹31,000 se ₹67,000 tak.
Railway Bharti 2026: Aaj Ki Date Me Kya Chal Raha Hai
Seedha status, bina ghuma-phira ke: Group D (CEN 09/2025) ki application window 9 March 2026 ko band ho chuki hai, aur ab CBT phase hai — exam 3 se 21 August 2026 tak teen shifts me hoga. NTPC Graduate (CEN 06/2025) ka CBT-2 10 July 2026 ko ho chuka hai, jisme reports ke mutabik 87,337 candidates baithe. NTPC Undergraduate (CEN 07/2025) ka CBT-2 17 September 2026 ko scheduled hai. Neeche wala card hamare system se live update hota hai:
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Agar aapne Group D ya NTPC ka form miss kar diya tha, toh ek darwaza abhi bhi khula hai: RRB Technician 2026 (6,557 posts) ki application chal rahi hai — last date 29 July 2026, sirf rrbapply.gov.in se. RRC NCR Prayagraj Apprentice (last date 7 August 2026) aur RRB Section Controller (last date 14 August 2026) bhi active hain.
Group D walon ke liye agla milestone: exam city intimation slip 25 July 2026 ke aas-paas expected hai (yeh date reported hai, official notice ke saath hi pakki hogi), aur admit card aapke exam date se lagbhag 4 din pehle aayega. Download steps, documents aur exam-day checklist ke liye hamari alag post padhein: RRB Group D Admit Card 2026 — kab, kahan, kaise.
Ek baat saaf: koi "direct railway bharti" ya paid Telegram group naukri nahi dilata. Application sirf rrbapply.gov.in par hoti hai, aur is page ka har external link official portal par hi jaata hai.
NTPC vs Group D: Ek Table Me Decide Karein
Short answer: 10th ya ITI wale Group D ke liye eligible hain, 12th pass NTPC UG ke liye, aur graduate NTPC Graduate + Group D dono ke liye. Agar aap eligible hain toh dono me apply karna allowed hai — serious candidates aksar yahi karte hain, kyunki syllabus ka bada hissa common hai.
| Point | Group D (Level-1) | NTPC UG | NTPC Graduate |
|---|---|---|---|
| CEN | 09/2025 | 07/2025 | 06/2025 |
| Qualification | 10th ya ITI ya NAC | 12th pass | Koi bhi degree |
| Age (01.01.2026 par) | 18–33 | 18–30 | 18–33 |
| Total posts | 22,195 | 3,058 | 5,810 |
| Selection | 1 CBT + PET + DV + Medical | 2 CBT + typing test (typist posts) + DV + Medical | 2 CBT + CBAT/typing (post ke hisaab se) + DV + Medical |
| Pay level (basic) | L1 (₹18,000) | L2–L3 (₹19,900–21,700) | L4–L6 (₹25,500–35,400) |
| In-hand approx | ₹28,500–33,400 | ₹31,000–43,000 | ₹47,000–67,000 |
Graduate hain aur options tol rahe hain? NTPC ke saath-saath SSC CGL ka guide aur graduation ke baad ki sarkari naukriyon ki poori list bhi dekh lein — maths-reasoning-GA ka overlap 70% se zyada hai, ek tayyari se teen exams cover hote hain.
Eligibility 2026: Age Aur Qualification Ke Saare Doubts
Direct answer: Group D ke liye 10th pass YA ITI (NCVT/SCVT) YA National Apprenticeship Certificate — teeno me se koi ek kaafi hai, age 18–33. NTPC UG ke liye 12th pass, age 18–30. NTPC Graduate ke liye kisi bhi stream ki university degree, age 18–33. Teeno me age 1 January 2026 ke hisaab se count hoti hai.
- Age relaxation: OBC-NCL ko +3 saal, SC/ST ko +5 saal; PwBD, ex-servicemen aur kuch aur categories ko government rules ke hisaab se alag relaxation.
- Attempts ki limit: koi nahi. Railway me sirf age limit hai — jitni baar cycle aaye, utni baar form bhar sakte hain.
- Application ka rasta: sirf rrbapply.gov.in. Group D ki window 31 January se 9 March 2026 tak thi — ab band hai, agla mauka agle CEN me.
ITI holders ke liye Group D ke alawa bhi kaafi darwaze hain — poori list yahan: ITI ke baad govt job. Aur agar confusion hai ki aapki qualification se kaun se exams bante hain, toh hamara course-to-exam map 2 minute me clear kar dega.
Vacancy Breakdown: Kaunsi Post, Kitni Seats
Group D (CEN 09/2025) me 22,195 posts hain: sabse zyada Track Maintainer Grade-IV ki, uske baad Assistant Pointsman aur Electrical, Mechanical, S&T, TRD, Carriage & Wagon, Bridge, Track Machine aur Workshop departments ke Assistant posts. NTPC me total 8,868 posts hain — neeche exact post-wise numbers hain, jo official CENs ke post tables se liye gaye hain.
NTPC Graduate (CEN 06/2025) — 5,810 posts
| Post | Level | Basic pay | Vacancies |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goods Train Manager | 5 | ₹29,200 | 3,416 |
| Junior Accounts Assistant cum Typist | 5 | ₹29,200 | 921 |
| Senior Clerk cum Typist | 5 | ₹29,200 | 638 |
| Station Master | 6 | ₹35,400 | 615 |
| Chief Commercial cum Ticket Supervisor | 6 | ₹35,400 | 161 |
| Traffic Assistant | 4 | ₹25,500 | 59 |
NTPC Undergraduate (CEN 07/2025) — 3,058 posts
| Post | Level | Basic pay | Vacancies |
|---|---|---|---|
| Commercial cum Ticket Clerk | 3 | ₹21,700 | 2,424 |
| Accounts Clerk cum Typist | 2 | ₹19,900 | 394 |
| Junior Clerk cum Typist | 2 | ₹19,900 | 163 |
| Trains Clerk | 2 | ₹19,900 | 77 |
Ek honest warning: internet par kai sites purane CENs ki post list (jaise Junior Time Keeper ya Senior Time Keeper) is cycle me bhi chipka deti hain. Woh posts CEN 06/2025 aur 07/2025 me notified nahi hain — upar wali lists hi complete hain.
Selection Process: CBT Se Joining Tak
Direct answer: NTPC me do CBT + (post ke hisaab se) aptitude ya typing test + document verification + medical. Group D me ek CBT + qualifying PET + DV + medical. Kahin bhi interview nahi hai — merit sirf exam se banti hai.
NTPC ka flow
- CBT-1 — screening exam hai, normalized score par shortlisting hoti hai; iske marks final merit me nahi judte.
- CBT-2 — main scoring exam. Graduate posts ka CBT-2 10 July 2026 ko ho chuka hai; UG ka 17 September 2026 ko hai.
- CBAT (sirf Station Master aur Traffic Assistant): computer-based aptitude test — har test battery me minimum T-score 42 chahiye, koi negative marking nahi, aur final merit 70% CBT-2 + 30% CBAT se banti hai. CBAT ke waqt vision certificate (Annexure VII) zaroori hai.
- Typing Skill Test (typist posts): 30 wpm English ya 25 wpm Hindi — qualifying only.
- DV + Medical — documents ka verification aur post ke hisaab se medical standards.
Group D ka flow
- CBT (3–21 August 2026) — single exam, iske normalized marks se hi merit banti hai.
- PET — qualifying only; vacancies ke 3 gune candidates bulaye jaate hain. Male: 35 kg wazan 100 metre tak 2 minute me bina neeche rakhe + 1,000 metre daud 4 minute 15 second me. Female: 20 kg 100 metre 2 minute me + 1,000 metre 5 minute 40 second me. Course Completed Act Apprentices aur ex-servicemen ko CEN ke rules ke hisaab se PET se exemption hai.
- DV + Medical — post ke hisaab se vision standards samet medical fitness zaroori hai.
PET ko halke me mat lena, lekin darna bhi mat — yeh pass/fail hai, race nahi. 6 hafte ki regular practice (daud + wazan carry) me dono events comfortably nikal jaate hain. Aur haan, PET ki tayyari CBT result ka wait karke shuru mat karna — dono saath chalao.
Syllabus Aur Exam Pattern (CBT-Wise Table)
Direct answer: teeno CBT 90 minute ke objective exams hain, 1/3 negative marking ke saath, 15 languages me available. Level Class-10 se zyada nahi jaata — depth aur speed ka khel hai.
| Exam | Questions | Section split | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| NTPC CBT-1 | 100 | GA 40, Maths 30, Reasoning 30 | 90 min |
| NTPC CBT-2 | 120 | GA 50, Maths 35, Reasoning 35 | 90 min |
| Group D CBT | 100 | Gen Science 25, Maths 25, Reasoning 30, GA & Current Affairs 20 | 90 min |
Mathematics (dono exams)
Number system, BODMAS, fractions-decimals, LCM-HCF, ratio-proportion, percentage, time & work, time-speed-distance, simple & compound interest, profit-loss, basic algebra, geometry, mensuration, elementary statistics/DI. Sab Class-10 level — NCERT + practice kaafi hai.
General Intelligence & Reasoning
Analogies, number/alphabet series, coding-decoding, puzzles, syllogism, Venn diagrams, seating arrangement, statement-conclusion, direction sense, calendar. Group D me is section ke 30 questions hain — scoring section hai, isse strong banao.
General Awareness
Last 12 months ke current affairs, Indian history-polity-geography-economy, science & technology, sports, culture, aur railways se juda GK. NTPC CBT-2 me GA ke 50 questions hain — yahi section rank decide karta hai.
General Science (sirf Group D)
Class-10 level Physics, Chemistry aur Life Sciences. NCERT Science (Class 6–10) is section ka sabse bharosemand source hai — iska bada hissa seedha wahi se aata hai.
Official syllabus har CEN ke annexure me hai — apne zone RRB site (jaise rrbcdg.gov.in) se PDF download karke ek baar zaroor milaa lein.
Salary Ka Poora Sach: In-Hand Kitna Milega (DA 60% Par)
Direct answer: Group D me in-hand lagbhag ₹28,500–33,400 per month, aur NTPC me ₹31,000 (Junior Clerk, chhota sheher) se ₹67,000 (Station Master, metro) tak. Yeh figures 1 January 2026 se lagoo DA 60% aur HRA 30/20/10% (X/Y/Z city) par calculate kiye gaye hain. Internet par jo ₹22,000–25,000 wale Group D figures ghoom rahe hain, woh 2021 ke purane DA/HRA rates par bane the — unhe ignore karein.
Group D (basic ₹18,000) ka hisaab, city-wise
| Component | Z city (chhota sheher) | Y city | X city (metro) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Basic pay | ₹18,000 | ₹18,000 | ₹18,000 |
| DA (60%) | ₹10,800 | ₹10,800 | ₹10,800 |
| HRA (10/20/30%) | ₹1,800 | ₹3,600 | ₹5,400 |
| Transport allowance (approx, DA samet) | ≈₹1,400 | ≈₹1,400–2,200 | ≈₹2,200 |
| Gross (approx) | ≈₹32,000 | ≈₹34,000 | ≈₹36,400 |
| In-hand (NPS ≈₹2,880 + deductions ke baad) | ≈₹28,500 | ≈₹30,700 | ≈₹33,400 |
NTPC posts ki in-hand range (DA 60%, city ke hisaab se)
| Level (basic) | Posts | In-hand approx |
|---|---|---|
| L2 (₹19,900) | Jr Clerk, Accounts Clerk, Trains Clerk | ≈₹31,500–36,500 |
| L3 (₹21,700) | Commercial cum Ticket Clerk | ≈₹35,500–43,000 |
| L4 (₹25,500) | Traffic Assistant | ≈₹40,000–46,000 |
| L5 (₹29,200) | Goods Train Manager, JAA, Sr Clerk | ≈₹47,000–56,000 |
| L6 (₹35,400) | Station Master, Chief Commercial Supervisor | ≈₹56,000–67,000 |
Salary ke upar jo cheezein koi count nahi karta: aapke aur family ke liye free rail passes, railway hospitals ki medical facility, NPS/UPS pension, aur job security jo private sector me is level par milti hi nahi. Group D me eligible duties par night duty allowance aur OT bhi milta hai — lekin running allowance Group D posts ko nahi milta, woh sirf running staff (jaise NTPC ka Goods Train Manager) ke liye hai; jo site aapko Group D salary me running allowance jod kar dikhaye, wahan se nikal lijiye.
Do aur honest notes: July 2026 ka agla DA installment (~63% expected) aam taur par October me announce hota hai — tab in-hand thoda aur badhega. Aur 8th Pay Commission abhi consultation stage me hai; naya pay structure 2027 tak hi expected hai, isliye upar ke saare figures 7th CPC ke hain.
Career Growth: Track Maintainer Se Aage Ka Raasta
Group D dead-end nahi hai — yeh entry point hai. Track Maintainer Grade-IV se III, II aur I tak grade promotion hota hai, aur ~3 saal regular service ke baad departmental exams aur GDCE (General Departmental Competitive Examination) ke through Group C posts — technician, clerk, even station-side roles — ka rasta khulta hai.
NTPC side ki ladder: Level 2 (Junior Clerk) se Level 5 (Senior Clerk, JAA) aur Level 6 tak; Station Master aage operations aur supervisory grades me promote hota hai. Departmental exams railway ki sabse underrated cheez hain — ek baar andar aa gaye, toh upar jaane ke exams har kuch saal me milte rehte hain.
Cut Off Ki Honest Baat: Normalization Aur Safe Score
Honest answer pehle: is cycle ka cutoff aaj koi nahi jaanta — jo site aapko abhi "confirmed cutoff" bata rahi hai, woh guess bech rahi hai. Cutoff zone-wise, category-wise aur post-wise alag hota hai, result ke saath official PDF me aata hai, aur normalized marks par banta hai.
Normalization ka simple matlab: exam kai shifts me hota hai, aur agar aapki shift tough thi toh aapke raw marks upar adjust hote hain (easy shift ke neeche). Isliye "meri shift me paper mushkil aaya, main gaya" wali panic bekaar hai. Aapka kaam sirf apni accuracy maximize karna hai.
Practical funda: 1/3 negative marking me 3 galat answers ek sahi ka fayda kha jaate hain. Group D me 100 me se 85+ attempt tabhi karein jab accuracy 90% ke aas-paas ho; warna 75–80 solid attempts zyada score dete hain. Blind guessing statistically loss ka sauda hai — educated elimination (2 options kaat kar) hi karein.
Preparation: Coaching Ke Bina, 3 Hafte Aur 2 Mahine Dono Ka Plan
Group D CBT me ab 3 hafte bache hain (pehli shift 3 August ko hai), aur NTPC UG CBT-2 me 2 mahine (17 September). Dono ke liye coaching ki zaroorat nahi hai — yeh exams content ke nahi, consistency ke exams hain.
- Group D — last 3 weeks: naya topic ab mat kholo. Roz 1 PYQ set (CEN 08/2024 aur RRC 01/2019 cycles ke papers official answer keys ke saath), alternate days full mock apni exam shift ke time par, aur har mock ke baad error log — kaunsa question kyun galat hua.
- General Science revision: NCERT Class 6–10 ke science chapters is section ka sabse bada hissa cover karte hain — formula sheets aur diagrams par focus karo.
- NTPC UG CBT-2 — 2 months: GA ke 50 questions rank banate hain. Last 12 months ke current affairs ka monthly capsule + static GK (polity, geography, railways GK) roz 45 minute. Maths me speed target: 30 minute me 25+ correct.
- PET prep (Group D): hafte me 4 din — 1,000 metre ki timed daud + wazan carry practice. CBT ke baad shuru karoge toh time kam pad sakta hai; abhi se 20 minute roz kaafi hai.
- Budget: NCERTs free (ncert.nic.in), official PYQs free, ek mock series ₹500 se kam — total kharcha ek coaching ke admission form se bhi kam.
Aapki qualification se aur kaun se exams isi tayyari me cover ho jaate hain, yeh dekhne ke liye course-to-exam map kaam aayega.
Important Dates Aur Official Links (Bookmark Karein)
| Event | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| NTPC Graduate CBT-2 | 10 July 2026 | Ho chuka (87,337 candidates, reported) |
| Group D exam city slip | ~25 July 2026 | Expected (reported — official notice ka wait) |
| Group D admit card | Exam date se ~4 din pehle | Expected pattern |
| Group D CBT | 3–21 August 2026 | Official schedule |
| NTPC UG CBT-2 city slip / admit card | ~7 Sep / ~14 Sep 2026 | Expected pattern |
| NTPC UG CBT-2 | 17 September 2026 | Official |
| Group D result | Sep–Oct 2026 | Expected — official date abhi nahi aayi |
Official links jo save karke rakhne hain: application ke liye rrbapply.gov.in, exam city slip aur admit card ke liye rrb.digialm.com (RRB ka official exam portal), aur notices ke liye aapka zone RRB site (jaise rrbcdg.gov.in). Admit card ka step-by-step process yahan hai: RRB Group D Admit Card 2026 guide.
FAQ: RRB NTPC Aur Group D 2026 Ke Common Sawaal
Railway Group D 2026 me kitni vacancy hai?
CEN 09/2025 me 22,195 Level-1 posts hain — Track Maintainer Grade-IV, Assistant Pointsman aur Electrical, Mechanical, S&T jaise departments ke Assistant posts. Yeh number official notification ka hai; iske upar koi naya expansion announce nahi hua hai.
RRB Group D exam kab hai?
Group D CBT 3 August se 21 August 2026 tak teen shifts me hoga. Exam city intimation slip 25 July 2026 ke aas-paas expected hai (reported), aur admit card aapke exam date se lagbhag 4 din pehle official portal par aayega.
RRB NTPC salary in hand kitni hai?
DA 60% (January 2026 se) par: 12th-pass (UG) posts me in-hand lagbhag ₹31,000–43,000 aur graduate posts me ₹47,000–67,000 per month, posting city ke hisaab se. Station Master ki in-hand lagbhag ₹56,000–66,000 hai. Basic pay ₹19,900 (Level 2) se ₹35,400 (Level 6) tak hai.
Railway Group D ki salary kitni hai per month?
Basic ₹18,000 + DA 60% + HRA (city ke hisaab se 10/20/30%) milakar gross lagbhag ₹32,000–36,400 banti hai. NPS aur choti deductions ke baad in-hand lagbhag ₹28,500–33,400 aati hai. Saath me free rail passes, railway medical aur eligible duties par night duty allowance jaise extras hain.
Kya Group D ke liye ITI zaroori hai?
Nahi. CEN 09/2025 ke hisaab se 10th pass YA ITI (NCVT/SCVT) YA National Apprenticeship Certificate (NAC) — teeno me se koi ek qualification kaafi hai. ITI hona extra advantage nahi deta, bas eligibility ka ek rasta hai.
Group D physical test (PET) me kya hota hai?
PET qualifying only hai — iske marks merit me nahi judte. Male: 35 kg wazan 100 metre tak 2 minute me (bina neeche rakhe) uthana + 1,000 metre daud 4 minute 15 second me. Female: 20 kg wazan 100 metre 2 minute me + 1,000 metre daud 5 minute 40 second me. PET ke liye vacancies ke 3 gune candidates bulaye jaate hain.
Railway exam kitni baar de sakte hain?
Attempt ki koi limit nahi hai — sirf age limit hai. Jab tak aap age bracket me hain (OBC-NCL ko +3 saal, SC/ST ko +5 saal relaxation), aap har recruitment cycle me apply kar sakte hain.
Kya Group D se Station Master ban sakte hain?
Seedha nahi, lekin raasta hai. Group D se departmental exams aur GDCE ke through Group C me promotion hota hai (aam taur par ~3 saal regular service ke baad), aur wahan se aage. Doosra raasta: graduation complete karke NTPC ke Station Master post (Level 6) ka exam alag se dena.
RRB Group D result kab aayega?
Official result date abhi announce nahi hui hai. CBT 21 August 2026 ko khatam hoga; pichle cycles ke pattern par result September–October 2026 ke beech expected hai. Result sirf zone RRB websites par aayega — kisi Telegram/WhatsApp "leak" par bharosa na karein.
Facts verified against official sources on 2026-07-13.