New Delhi:
The Employment News (17–23 January 2026) edition has officially kicked off the massive recruitment season. The headline is the RBI Office Attendant drive (572 Posts) and the confirmed timeline for the RRB Group D (Level-1) cycle starting this week.
Updated on: 17 January 2026 | Source: Employment News Vol-42 & RBI Notification.
Employment News 17-23 Jan 2026: RRB Group D & RBI Vacancies
Quick Answer: Top 3 Jobs This Week
• RBI Office Attendant: 572 Posts. 10th Pass Only. Apply by Feb 4, 2026.
• RRB Group D (Level 1): 22,000 Posts. Application starts Jan 21, 2026.
• Indian Army SSC Tech: 66th Course. Applications open till Feb 2026.
Why This Matters for 8th Pay Commission?
The RRB Group D posts are “Level 1” jobs (Basic Pay ₹18,000). New entrants joining in 2026 will be the primary beneficiaries of the upcoming Minimum Wage Revision (Fitment Factor) expected under the 8th Pay Commission.
1. RBI Office Attendant 2026 (Banking)
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has released the notification for 572 “Office Attendant” posts. Note that Graduates are NOT eligible to apply.
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Vacancies | 572 (Highest in Kanpur/Lucknow: 125). |
| Qualification | 10th Pass (Matriculation) from the same state/UT. |
| Age Limit | 18 to 25 Years (as on 01.01.2026). |
| Last Date | 04 February 2026. |
| Exam Date | Feb 28 – March 1, 2026 (Tentative). |
2. RRB Group D (Level 1) 2026
The Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) CEN 09/2025 is the biggest drive of the year. The “Detailed Notification” is expected by Jan 20, with the link active from Jan 21.
- Total Posts: 22,000 (Approx).
- Major Post: Track Maintainer Gr. IV (11,000 Posts).
- Other Posts: Assistant Pointsman, Assistant Bridge, Assistant Works.
- Qualification: 10th Pass OR ITI (NCVT/SCVT).
- Selection: CBT (Computer Based Test) + PET (Physical Efficiency Test).
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I apply for RRB Group D without ITI?
Yes, for specific non-technical departments like Traffic (Pointsman) and Medical, 10th Pass is usually sufficient. However, for Civil/Mechanical/Electrical posts, ITI is mandatory. Check the detailed notification on Jan 20 for the final post-wise eligibility.
Is there an age relaxation for RBI Office Attendant?
Yes. The upper age limit is relaxable by 3 years for OBC (up to 28 years) and 5 years for SC/ST (up to 30 years). The base limit is 18-25 years as on Jan 1, 2026.
🇮🇳 हिंदी में सारांश (Summary in Hindi)
रोजगार समाचार (17-23 जनवरी 2026)
1. RBI भर्ती: 572 ‘ऑफिस अटेंडेंट’ पदों के लिए आवेदन शुरू हो गए हैं। अंतिम तारीख 4 फरवरी 2026 है। केवल 10वीं पास (जो ग्रेजुएट न हों) अप्लाई कर सकते हैं。
2. रेलवे ग्रुप D: 22,000 पदों के लिए नोटिफिकेशन आ गया है। इसमें सबसे ज्यादा 11,000 पद ‘ट्रैक मेंटेनर’ के हैं। ऑनलाइन फॉर्म 21 जनवरी से भरे जाएंगे。