RRB Group D age limit is an important eligibility condition for candidates applying for Level-1 posts in Indian Railways. Under the latest available Level-1 recruitment criteria, candidates had to be between 18 and 33 years, with additional relaxation for eligible reserved categories. The recruitment also required prescribed educational qualifications and physical efficiency standards.
RRB Group D Age Limit 2026
Under CEN 09/2025, the age was calculated as on 1 January 2026.
- Minimum age: 18 years
- Maximum age for UR/EWS: 33 years
- Maximum age for OBC-NCL: 36 years
- Maximum age for SC/ST: 38 years
The applicable age limit and crucial date for any future recruitment will be determined by the official RRB notification.
RRB Group D Age Limit for General
For General/UR candidates, the prescribed age range was 18 to 33 years under the latest Level-1 recruitment.
RRB Group D Age Limit for OBC
Eligible OBC-NCL candidates received 3 years of upper-age relaxation. Therefore, the maximum age was 36 years under CEN 09/2025.
Age Relaxation
Additional relaxation was provided to eligible categories according to Railway recruitment rules.
| Category | Upper-age relaxation |
|---|---|
| OBC-NCL | 3 years |
| SC/ST | 5 years |
| PwBD – UR/EWS | 10 years |
| PwBD – OBC-NCL | 13 years |
| PwBD – SC/ST | 15 years |
Separate provisions also applied to eligible ex-servicemen, Railway employees and certain other categories.
RRB Group D Qualification
The RRB Group D qualification requirements under CEN 09/2025 included any one of the following:
Candidates awaiting the final results of the required qualification were not eligible under the recruitment conditions.
The required qualification had to be acquired by the relevant date specified in the official notification.
RRB Group D Physical Eligibility
RRB Group D physical eligibility includes the Physical Efficiency Test (PET), which candidates shortlisted after the CBT must qualify.
Under CEN 09/2025, the PET requirements were:
The weight must be carried without dropping it. The PET is qualifying in nature and does not contribute marks to CBT merit.
Eligible PwBD candidates are exempted from the PET as specified in the applicable recruitment rules.
Who Is Eligible for RRB Group D?
Candidates generally need to satisfy all applicable conditions relating to age, educational qualification and physical requirements. They must also meet the category-specific requirements and provide valid supporting documents during the recruitment process.
The exact eligibility conditions should always be checked against the applicable CEN because the age reference date, qualification requirements and other conditions can vary between recruitment cycles.
Documents Required
Candidates may need documents supporting:
FAQs
Under CEN 09/2025, the age limit was 18 to 33 years for UR/EWS candidates, with applicable relaxation for reserved categories.
Candidates could meet the educational requirement through 10th Standard, ITI or National Apprenticeship Certificate (NAC), subject to the conditions specified in the notification.
Male candidates had to carry 35 kg for 100 metres in 2 minutes and run 1000 metres in 4 minutes 15 seconds. Female candidates had to carry 20 kg for 100 metres in 2 minutes and run 1000 metres in 5 minutes 40 seconds.
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