RRB Group D Age Calculator (2026)

RRC Group D – Level-1 Posts • Conducted by Railway Recruitment Cell

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Enter your details to calculate exact age for RRB Group D.

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Enter your date of birth and category to see if you are eligible for this exam.

Category-wise Age Limits Table

Official age boundaries and relaxation rules for RRB Group D.

CategoryMin AgeMax Age
General / UR18 Yrs33 Yrs
OBC (NCL)18 Yrs36 Yrs
SC / ST18 Yrs38 Yrs
Ex-Servicemen18 Yrs38 Yrs
PwD18 Yrs43 Yrs

Eligibility Criteria

Educational Qualification

Class 10 (Matriculation) pass from a recognised board, OR ITI certificate issued by NCVT/SCVT in relevant trades.

Category-wise Age Relaxation

CategoryRelaxationMax AgeAttempts
General / UR33 YrsUnlimited
OBC (NCL)+3 Years36 YrsUnlimited
SC / ST+5 Years38 YrsUnlimited
Ex-ServicemenActual service + 3 Yrs38 YrsUnlimited
PwD+10 Years43 YrsUnlimited

General / UR: Age as of July 1st of the notification year.

Special / Additional Relaxations

  • Candidates domiciled in J&K from Jan 1, 1980 to Dec 31, 1989: 5 years relaxation.
  • Persons affected by 1984 riots: 5 years relaxation.
  • Railway Group C & D employees and ex-apprentices: relaxation as per Railway Board circular.

Important Notes

  • Age is calculated as of July 1st of the notification year.
  • Physical Efficiency Test (PET): Males must carry 35 kg for 100m in 2 minutes; Females must carry 20 kg for 100m in 2 minutes.
  • Medical examination is mandatory after PET.

Eligibility data above is based on standard official rules. Rules can change — always verify the latest official Railway Recruitment Cell notification before applying.

Frequently Asked Questions

Common queries regarding RRB Group D age limits, cutoff date, and attempts.

Candidates must have passed Class 10 / Matriculation from a recognised board OR hold an ITI certificate issued by NCVT / SCVT in relevant trades. Class 10 pass alone is sufficient for some posts, but ITI makes a candidate eligible for more technical roles.
The selection involves: (1) Computer Based Test (CBT) – 100 questions covering Mathematics, General Intelligence & Reasoning, General Science, and General Awareness; (2) Physical Efficiency Test (PET); (3) Document Verification; and (4) Medical Examination.
The Physical Efficiency Test (PET) includes: Males – Should be able to lift and carry 35 kg for a distance of 100 metres in 2 minutes; Females – Should be able to lift and carry 20 kg for a distance of 100 metres in 2 minutes.
RRB Group D is one of the largest recruitments in India. The 2022 cycle had 1,03,769 vacancies. Recent cycles typically see 50,000–1,00,000+ vacancies.
Group D (Level 1) employees have a Pay Matrix starting at Rs. 18,000/- per month (7th CPC Level 1 Pay). With allowances, the gross salary ranges from Rs. 21,000 to Rs. 26,000 per month at entry level.
Yes. There is a negative marking of 1/3rd of the marks allotted to each question for each wrong answer in the CBT.