RRB Group D Exam Date 2026 has been announced. Check CBT exam schedule, shift timings, city intimation slip, admit card release date, exam pattern, and important instructions.
RRB Group D Exam Date 2026 Out CBT Schedule, Exam Dates, Admit Card & City Slip
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The Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) has announced the RRB Group D Exam Date 2026 for the Level-1 recruitment under CEN 09/2025. According to the official notification of RRB, the examination will be conducted from August 3 to August 21, 2026, across different exam centres in India. The RRB Group D examination will be held in multiple shifts each day for 22,195 vacancies.
RRB has scheduled the Group D examination over nearly three weeks to accommodate the large number of applicants across the country.
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Conducting Body | Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) |
| Advertisement Number | CEN 09/2025 |
| Total Number of Vacancies | 22,195 posts |
| CBT Exam Starts | 3 August 2026 |
| CBT Exam Ends | 21 August 2026 |
| Exam Format | Single-stage Computer-Based Test |
| City Intimation Slip | Around 10 days before the exam |
| Admit Card | Around 4 days before the respective exam date |
| Official Website | Regional RRB portals |
According to the official schedule, the RRB Group D Exam 2026 will be held nearly three weeks. The examination will be conducted in multiple shifts across various railway zones such as Mumbai, Kolkata, Chennai, Patna, and others. This Computer-Based Test (CBT) will determine the shortlist for 22,195 Level-1 posts in Indian Railways.
| Event / Activity | Important Dates & Timelines |
| Official Exam Notification Date | January 30, 2026 |
| Online Application Window | January 31, 2026 – March 9, 2026 |
| Official CBT Exam Dates | August 3, 2026 – August 21, 2026 |
| Exam City & Date Intimation Slip | ~10 Days before the exam date |
| SC/ST Travel Authority Download | ~10 Days before the exam date |
| E-Call Letter / Admit Card Download | 4 Days before the exam date |
The RRB Group D CBT is tentatively expected to follow a three-shift structure. Candidates must reach the exam centres ahead of the gate-closure time specified on their admit card.
The RRB Group D 2026 CBT is designed to test the candidate’s analytical ability, general knowledge, and basic scientific aptitude.
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Mode | Computer Based Test (CBT) |
| Duration | 90 Minutes |
| Total Questions | 100 (Objective Type/MCQ) |
| Subjects | Mathematics, General Intelligence & Reasoning, General Science, General Awareness & Current Affairs |
| Negative Marking | 1/3rd mark deducted per wrong answer |
RRB is expected to release the admit card around 4 days before the candidate’s scheduled RRB Group D CBT examination. The admit card contains the candidate’s roll number, exam venue, shift timings, and reporting time.
A total of 22,195 vacancies have been announced for Level‑1 posts under CEN 09/2025, including
The basic starting pay for these Level‑1 posts is ₹18,000.
Candidates can check the official exam schedule and latest updates by visiting the official RRB website.
