Railway RRB Group D Exam Date 2026 Out for CEN 09/2025, Check Complete Schedule and Official Notice

The Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) has officially announced the Railway RRB Group D Exam Date 2026 for CEN 09/2025. As per the official notice released on 3 July 2026, the Computer Based Test (CBT) for 22,195 Level-1 vacancies will be conducted from 3 August to 21 August 2026 across multiple examination centres throughout the country.

Candidates who applied for 22,195 vacancies can now check the official Exam Schedule and wait for the city intimation slip and admit card release. In this article, check the official notice, exam city slip, and hall ticket release schedule.

Railway RRB Group D Exam Date 2026 Released

The exam date announcement has brought relief for lakhs of candidates who have been waiting for this update. The CBT Exam starts from 3rd August 2026, and the last exam is scheduled for 21st August 2026. Candidates can now check their individual exam date through the city intimation slip, which will be released 10 days before each exam date. Check the official Notice here.

With the CBT schedule now confirmed, candidates should intensify their preparation and keep checking the official RRB website for the release of the City Intimation Slip and Admit Card.

RRB Group D Exam Date: Highlights

Particulars	Details
Recruitment Authority	Railway Recruitment Board (RRB)
Advertisement Number	CEN 09/2025
Post	Group D (Level 1)
Total Vacancies	22,195
Exam Mode	Computer Based Test (CBT)
RRB Group D Exam Date	3 August to 21 August 2026
City Intimation Slip	10 days before exam date
Admit Card	4 days before exam date
Selection Process	CBT, PET, Document Verification, Medical Examination
Official Website	rrb.indianrailways.gov.in

RRB Group D Exam Schedule 2026

Events	Dates/Status
RRB Group D Application Dates	Over
Exam City Intimation Slip	24th July 2026
Admit Card	31st July 2026
CBT Exam Date	3rd to 21st August 2026
Answer key	September 2026
Result	TBA

RRB Group D City Intimation 2026

As per the official notice provided above, the city intimation slip will be released 10 days before each exam date, so the first slip will be made available on 24th July 2026 on all regional RRB websites. The city information slip carries the exam city/date/shift details of applicants.

RRB Group D Admit Card 2026

The admit card will be released 4 days before the exam date and it carries important details like exam centre location, documents to carry, centre code, full details of the candidates, and important instructions related to the exam. Unlike city intimation slip, candidates need to carry this to the exam centre otherwise they will not be permitted to enter the hall.

RRB Group D CBT Exam Pattern

The RRB Group D CBT is an online examination comprising 100 multiple-choice questions for a total of 100 marks. The exam duration is 90 minutes, and a negative marking of 1/3 mark is applicable for each incorrect answer. Candidates who clear the CBT will be shortlisted for the Physical Efficiency Test (PET).

Section	No. of Questions	Total Marks	Duration
General Intelligence and Reasoning	30	30	90 Minutes
General Science	25	25
General Awareness & Current Affairs	20	20
Mathematics	25	25
Total	100	100	1 Hr 30 Min.

RRB Group D CBT Minimum Qualifying Marks

Candidates must secure the minimum qualifying marks prescribed by RRB. Meeting the qualifying marks does not guarantee selection since the final cut-off depends on vacancies, normalization, and candidates’ performance.

Category	Minimum Percentage
UR	40%
EWS	40%
OBC	30%
SC	30%
ST	30%

RRB Group D 2026 Exam Centres

The RRB Group D Computer-Based Test (CBT) will be held at multiple examination centres across the country. Before the exam, candidates will be able to view their assigned exam city, exam date, and shift details through the City Intimation Slip released by the Railway Recruitment Board.

RRB Group D Exam Centres 2026– Click to Check

Documents Required at the Exam Centre

Candidates should carry the following documents:

Mandatory Documents

Printed Admit Card

Original Photo ID

Aadhaar Card (Preferred)

Passport-size Photograph

RRB Group D Exam Day Guidelines

Candidates should carefully follow the instructions issued by RRB.

Reach the exam centre well before reporting time.
Carry only permitted items.
Complete biometric verification.
Do not carry electronic gadgets.
Follow invigilator instructions.
Maintain discipline throughout the examination.

FAQs

Is RRB Group D Exam Date 2026 Out?

Yes, the exam date for RRB Group D 2026 has been released today, 3rd July 2026. The CBT has been scheduled from 3rd to 21st August 2026.

What is the RRB Group D Exam Date 2026?

The Computer Based Test will be held from 3 August to 21 August 2026 across various centres.

When will the RRB Group D City Intimation Slip 2026 be released?

The City Intimation Slip will be released 10 days before the candidate's examination date.

When will the RRB Group D Admit Card 2026 be released?

The admit card will be available 4 days before the scheduled examination date.

How many vacancies are announced under CEN 09/2025?

A total of 22,195 Group D (Level-1) vacancies have been announced.

Is there negative marking in the RRB Group D CBT?

Yes. One-third (1/3) mark will be deducted for every incorrect answer.

What is the duration of the RRB Group D CBT?

The examination will be conducted for 90 minutes.

What is the selection process for RRB Group D Recruitment 2026?

The selection process includes Computer Based Test (CBT), Physical Efficiency Test (PET), Document Verification, and Medical Examination.

What documents are mandatory on the exam day?

Candidates must carry the printed admit card, a valid original photo ID, Aadhaar (preferred for biometric verification), and passport-size photographs if required.