Railway Recruitment Board has announced the Railway RRB Group D Recruitment 2026 for 22,195 Level 1 vacancies across various railway zones in India. Candidates who have applied for the Railway Group D Vacancy 2026 will be selected through a Computer-Based Test (CBT) followed by the further stages of the selection process.
RRB Group D Exam Date 2026 is scheduled from 3 August 2026 to 21 August 2026, with the CBT being conducted in three shifts each day across the country. The RRB Group D City Intimation Slip 2026 will be released around 10 days before the respective exam date, while the RRB Group D Admit Card 2026 will be available around 4 days before the exam. Candidates can download their Railway Group D Hall Ticket, Exam City Slip, Exam Schedule, and Admit Card through the official RRB website.
Railway RRB Group D (Level 1) Admit Card 2026 Overview
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Organization | Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) |
| Post Name | Group D (Level 1) |
| Advertisement No. | CEN 09/2025 |
| Total Vacancies | 22,195 |
| Post Category | Admit Card |
| Official Website | rrb.indianrailways.gov.in |
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification Release | 31 January 2026 |
| Online Application Start | 31 January 2026 |
| Last Date for Fee Payment | 11 March 2026 |
| Correction Date | 12 – 21 March 2026 |
| Application Correction | 12 – 21 March 2026 |
| Application Status | 9 July 2026 |
| CBT-I Exam Date | 2026-08-03 to 2026-08-21 |
| Admit Card | Available Soon |
| Result | To Be Announced |
| City Intimation Slip release | 10 days before each exam date (first release 2026-07-25) |
| Admit Card release | 4 days before each exam date (first release 2026-07-31) |
Railway RRB Group D (Level 1) Exam Schedule
| Exam Date | City Intimation Release Schedule | Admit Card Release Schedule |
|---|---|---|
| 3rd August 2026 | 25th July 2026 | 31st July 2026 |
| 4th August 2026 | 26th July 2026 | 1st August 2026 |
| 5th August 2026 | 27th July 2026 | 2nd August 2026 |
| 6th August 2026 | 28th July 2026 | 3rd August 2026 |
| 7th August 2026 | 29th July 2026 | 4th August 2026 |
| 8th August 2026 | 30th July 2026 | 5th August 2026 |
| 10th August 2026 | 1st August 2026 | 7th August 2026 |
| 11th August 2026 | 2nd August 2026 | 8th August 2026 |
| 12th August 2026 | 3rd August 2026 | 9th August 2026 |
| 13th August 2026 | 4th August 2026 | 10th August 2026 |
| 14th August 2026 | 5th August 2026 | 11th August 2026 |
| 15th August 2026 | 6th August 2026 | 12th August 2026 |
| 17th August 2026 | 8th August 2026 | 14th August 2026 |
| 18th August 2026 | 9th August 2026 | 15th August 2026 |
| 19th August 2026 | 10th August 2026 | 16th August 2026 |
| 20th August 2026 | 11th August 2026 | 17th August 2026 |
| 21st August 2026 | 12th August 2026 | 18th August 2026 |
How to Download Railway RRB Group D (Level 1) Admit Card?
- Visit the RRB website where you applied.
- Go to the latest updates section and click on the E‑Call Letter Download link for RRB Group D Level 1 CEN 09/2025.
- Enter your Registration Number and Password, then solve the captcha.
- Click the Login button, view your call letter and download it.
- Print the downloaded admit card for the exam.
Exam Day Instructions
- Reach the exam centre well before reporting time.
- Carry only permitted items and your printed admit card.
- Complete biometric verification as instructed.
- Do not carry electronic gadgets inside the exam hall.
- Follow all invigilator instructions.
- Maintain discipline throughout the examination.
Documents to Carry to the Exam Centre
- Printed Admit Card
Exam Pattern
The CBT contains 100 objective‑type questions divided into General Intelligence & Reasoning (30), General Science (25), General Awareness & Current Affairs (20) and Mathematics (25). Each correct answer earns one mark, and one‑third mark is deducted for every wrong answer.
Shift Timings
Three daily shifts are scheduled: Shift 1 – Reporting at 7:30 AM, exam 9:00 AM‑10:30 AM; Shift 2 – Reporting at 11:15 AM, exam 12:45 PM‑2:15 PM; Shift 3 – Reporting at 3:00 PM, exam 4:30 PM‑6:00 PM.
Minimum Qualifying Marks
Candidates must achieve at least 40% (UR, EWS) or 30% (OBC, SC, ST) in the CBT to qualify for the next stages.
Important Links
Railway RRB Group D (Level 1) Admit Card 2026 FAQs
The recruitment offers 22,195 Level 1 vacancies.
The Computer‑Based Test will be held from 3 August 2026 to 21 August 2026.
The City Intimation Slip is released 10 days before each exam date, with the first slip available on 25 July 2026.
The admit card is released 4 days before each exam date, with the first admit card available on 31 July 2026.
The selection consists of a Computer‑Based Test, Physical Efficiency Test, Document Verification, and Medical Examination.
The CBT comprises 100 objective‑type questions to be answered in 90 minutes.