RRB Group D 2026 Exam Date — CBT Schedule, Vacancy & Selection Process

RRB Group D 2026 recruitment, notified under Centralised Employment Notice (CEN) No. 09/2025, is one of the largest Railway recruitment drives of the year, offering 22,195 Level-1 posts across Track Maintainer, Helper/Assistant (various Railway departments), Pointsman and other technical support roles. Here's everything confirmed so far — exam dates, eligibility, fee, exam pattern and selection process.

RRB Group D 2026 (CEN 09/2025) Overview

Detail	Information
Conducting Body	Railway Recruitment Boards (RRB)
Notification	CEN No. 09/2025
Total Vacancies	22,195 (Level-1 posts)
Application Window	31 January – 9 March 2026 (extended)
CBT Exam Dates	3 to 21 August 2026
City Intimation Slip	From 25 July 2026
Admit Card	Released 4 days before each exam date
Official Website	rrbcdg.gov.in / respective zonal RRB sites

RRB Group D 2026 Eligibility Criteria

Educational Qualification

Candidates must have passed Class 10th (Matriculation) or hold an ITI certificate from a recognised institution, or an equivalent qualification as specified in the CEN.

Age Limit

• Minimum age: 18 years
• Maximum age: 33 years
• Age relaxation applies for SC/ST (5 years), OBC (3 years), PwBD and other categories as per government norms.

RRB Group D 2026 Application Fee

Category	Fee
General/OBC/EWS	₹500
SC/ST/Ex-Servicemen/PwBD/Women/Third Gender/Minorities/EBC	₹250

RRB Group D 2026 Exam Pattern (CBT)

The Computer Based Test consists of 100 questions covering four sections:

• Mathematics
• General Intelligence and Reasoning
• General Science
• General Awareness and Current Affairs

Negative marking of 1/3 mark applies for each wrong answer, in line with standard RRB CBT rules.

RRB Group D 2026 Selection Process

Selection happens in four stages:

1. Computer Based Test (CBT) — screening stage; a fixed number of candidates per vacancy (based on category) qualify for PET.
2. Physical Efficiency Test (PET) — qualifying stage for both male and female candidates, involving running and load-carrying/lifting standards depending on the post.
3. Document Verification (DV)
4. Medical Examination — candidates must meet the medical standards prescribed for the specific Group D post.

How to Prepare for RRB Group D 2026

• Focus on Class 10-level Mathematics and Science, since the CBT syllabus stays close to that level.
• Practice daily current affairs for the General Awareness section — FreePrep's subject-wise quizzes are updated regularly.
• Build PET readiness early — running and carrying-load standards need consistent physical training over months, not weeks.
• Attempt full-length free mock tests to get familiar with the CBT interface and time pressure.

RRB Group D 2026 — Quick FAQs

Q: When is the RRB Group D 2026 CBT exam?
A: The CBT is scheduled from 3 to 21 August 2026 across multiple shifts and cities.

Q: How many vacancies are there in RRB Group D 2026?
A: 22,195 Level-1 vacancies under CEN 09/2025, with Northern Railway (3,537), Western Railway (3,148) and Central Railway (1,979) among the zones with the highest allocation.

Q: What is the minimum qualification for RRB Group D 2026?
A: Class 10th pass or an ITI certificate from a recognised institution.

Q: Is there negative marking in RRB Group D CBT?
A: Yes, 1/3 mark is deducted for each wrong answer.

Note: Exam-day details can change per official RRB notices — always cross-check your city, date and shift on your admit card from the official RRB regional website.