Railway Group D Recruitment 2027: Around 30,000 Posts, Announcement Possible Before Diwali, Applications Targeted for November-December
Good news for youngsters preparing for railway jobs. The Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) is reportedly preparing a new Group D (Level-1) drive for around 30,000 posts. According to a Dainik Jagran report, a short notice may be issued before Diwali, while the detailed advertisement and official notification are likely to follow after the festival.
As per the report, the board aims to complete the online application process between November and December 2026, with the first-stage exam (CBT) possible in the first quarter of next year. Please note: no official RRB notification for this drive has been released yet, so all dates and vacancy numbers are tentative.
Railway Group D Recruitment 2027: Key Details
| Point | Detail |
|---|---|
| Board | Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) |
| Post category | Group D / Level-1 |
| Expected posts | About 30,000 (unconfirmed) |
| Application mode | Online |
| Official status | Reportedly in preparation; notification not yet released |
When Will the Notification Come? Expected Timeline
As per the report, the process will run in two steps. First a short notice will give a rough idea of posts and the likely application window. A detailed advertisement will follow.
| Stage | Expected time |
|---|---|
| Short notice | Before Diwali |
| Detailed notification | After Diwali, in November |
| Online applications | November to December 2026 |
| First-stage CBT | First quarter of 2027 |
Note: These timings are report-based. Treat dates as final only after RRB publishes an official notice.
Which Posts Are Likely
The report says the drive will cover Track Maintainer, Pointsman and other technical and non-technical posts. Group D drives usually include Level-1 posts in engineering, mechanical, electrical and S&T departments. Post-wise and zone-wise numbers will be known only in the detailed notification.
- Track Maintainer
- Pointsman
- Other technical Level-1 posts
- Other non-technical Level-1 posts
Eligibility and Age Limit: What to Expect
In the previous Group D drive, the minimum qualification was 10th pass, and for some posts an ITI or NAC (National Apprenticeship Certificate) was accepted. The age limit last time was 18 to 33 years (as on 1 January 2026). The age cut-off date and eligibility for this drive will be fixed in the official notification, so treat these as expectations for now.
Comparison With the Previous Group D Drive
The previous drive (CEN 09/2025) is a useful guide. It announced 22,195 Level-1 posts, with the detailed notification arriving at the end of January 2026, and its CBT was scheduled in several phases from August 2026.
| Point | Previous drive (CEN 09/2025) | New drive (2027, expected) |
|---|---|---|
| Posts | 22,195 | About 30,000 (unconfirmed) |
| Notification | End of January 2026 | After Diwali, in November (expected) |
| Exam (CBT) | From August 2026 | First quarter of 2027 (expected) |
What Candidates Should Prepare Now
- Check the RRB official website and your regional RRB portal daily for notices.
- Keep Class 10 marksheet, ITI/NAC certificate (if any), caste and domicile certificates ready.
- Keep your Aadhaar linked and updated with your mobile number.
- Keep scanned passport-size photo and signature ready.
- Beware of fake recruitment claims and anyone asking for money.
Why This Recruitment Matters
As per the report, if the advertisement comes on time, the railway's annual recruitment calendar will stay on track and the Group D cycle will keep running on schedule. This directly benefits Class 10 and ITI pass candidates who wait for the next drive every year.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
How many posts are expected in Railway Group D 2027?
Around 30,000 posts are expected as per the report, but the official number will be known only from the notification.
When will the notification come?
As per the report, a short notice is likely before Diwali and the detailed notification after Diwali in November.
When will applications start?
The target is to complete the application process between November and December 2026.
What is the minimum qualification?
Based on the last drive, 10th pass and for some posts ITI/NAC is expected. Confirmed details will come in the notification.
When will the first exam be held?
As per the report, the first-stage CBT is likely in the first quarter of 2027.
Note: This story has been written in our own words by the Emitrawala.com team, based on a Dainik Jagran report and publicly available information. No official RRB notification for this drive has been released yet, so dates and vacancy numbers are tentative. Please verify with the official notification before applying.
