RRB Group D CEN 09/2025 Exam Date 2026 — CBT Schedule
Various Posts in Level-1 of 7th CPC Pay Matrix · Computer Based Test · Railway Recruitment Boards
RRB Group D CEN 09/2025 — CBT schedule at a glance
| Notification (CEN) | CEN 09/2025 — Various Posts in Level-1 of 7th CPC Pay Matrix ✓ official |
| CBT exam dates | 3 August 2026 to 21 August 2026 (tentative) ✓ |
| Exam City & Date link | ~10 days before the exam, on official RRB websites ✓ |
| Travel Authority (SC/ST) | Downloadable with the Exam City & Date link (~10 days prior) ✓ |
| e-Call letter (admit card) | ~4 days before the exam date ✓ |
| Biometric | Aadhaar-linked biometric authentication at the centre ✓ |
| Total vacancies | 22,195 Level-1 posts (across 21 RRBs) ✓ |
| Pay Level | Level-1, 7th CPC — initial pay ₹18,000/month ✓ |
Source: Railway Recruitment Boards notice dated 03.07.2026 (tentative CBT schedule under CEN 09/2025). Notice says candidates should refer only to official RRB websites for updates.
What the RRB notice says (CEN 09/2025 CBT schedule)
- Tentative exam schedule: the single-stage Computer Based Test (CBT) for Level-1 posts under CEN 09/2025 is scheduled from 3 August 2026 to 21 August 2026.
- Exam City & Date link: the link to view your exam city & date, and to download the Travel Authority for SC/ST candidates, goes live ~10 days before the exam date on all RRBs' official websites.
- e-Call letter: download of e-Call letters (admit cards) starts ~4 days before the exam date mentioned in your Exam City & Date intimation.
- Aadhaar biometric: Aadhaar-linked biometric authentication is done at the centre before entry. Carry your original Aadhaar (or e-verified Aadhaar printout). Authenticate via rrbapply.gov.in if not already done, and keep your Aadhaar in unlocked condition in UIDAI before the exam.
- Refer only to official RRB websites for updates. Beware of touts — RRB selection is purely on CBT merit.
RRB Group D CEN 09/2025 — recruitment overview
| Total vacancies | 22,195 Level-1 posts (across 21 RRBs) ✓ |
| Posts covered | Track Maintainer Grade-IV, Pointsman-B, and various Assistant / Helper & Porter-category Level-1 posts ✓ |
| Pay level | Level-1 of 7th CPC — initial basic pay ₹18,000/month ✓ |
| Application window | 31 January 2026 – 9 March 2026 (closed); correction window 12–21 March 2026 ✓ |
| Age limit (as on 01-01-2026) | 18–33 years; category relaxations apply (SC/ST +5, OBC +3, PwBD +10/13/15) ✓ |
| Qualification | 10th (Matric) pass, OR ITI from NCVT/SCVT, OR National Apprenticeship Certificate (NAC) ✓ |
| Application fee | ₹500 (Gen/OBC/EWS — ₹400 refunded on appearing in CBT); ₹250 (SC/ST/PwBD/Female/Ex-SM — fully refunded) ✓ |
Confirm the exact post-wise / zone-wise vacancy break-up from the official CEN 09/2025 detailed notification (updated 30.01.2026) on your RRB website.
RRB Group D (Level-1) exam pattern — single-stage CBT
Level-1 recruitment uses a single Computer Based Test, followed by Physical Efficiency Test (PET), Document Verification and Medical Examination.
| Section | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| General Science | 25 | 25 |
| Mathematics | 25 | 25 |
| General Intelligence & Reasoning | 30 | 30 |
| General Awareness & Current Affairs | 20 | 20 |
| Total | 100 | 100 |
Duration 90 minutes (120 minutes for eligible PwBD with scribe). Negative marking: 1/3 mark per wrong answer. Minimum qualifying: UR/EWS 40%, OBC-NCL/SC/ST 30%. Normalised marks are used when the CBT runs across multiple shifts. ✓ as per CEN 09/2025
Physical Efficiency Test (PET) & selection stages
| Candidate | Weight-carrying | Running |
|---|---|---|
| Male | Carry 35 kg for 100 m in 2 min (one chance, without putting it down) | Run 1000 m in 4 min 15 sec (one chance) |
| Female | Carry 20 kg for 100 m in 2 min (one chance) | Run 1000 m in 5 min 40 sec (one chance) |
PET is qualifying in nature. Selection stages: CBT → PET → Document Verification → Medical Examination. CCAA, Ex-Servicemen and PwBD candidates are exempted from PET.
How to check your RRB Group D exam city & date (CEN 09/2025)
- Wait for the Exam City & Date link (~10 days before your exam) on your RRB / RRC official website (e.g. rrbcdg.gov.in, rrbbbs.gov.in) or via rrbapply.gov.in.
- Log in with your Registration Number and Date of Birth / password.
- View your allotted exam city and exam date; SC/ST candidates can download the Travel Authority from the same link.
- ~4 days before the exam, download your e-Call letter (admit card) from the same portal.
- Ensure your Aadhaar is verified and in unlocked condition in UIDAI before exam day.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the RRB Group D CEN 09/2025 exam date?
As per the RRB notice dated 03.07.2026, the Computer Based Test (CBT) for Level-1 posts under CEN 09/2025 is tentatively scheduled from 3 August 2026 to 21 August 2026. The exact day & shift for each candidate will be in the Exam City & Date intimation.
When will the RRB Group D exam city & date link open?
The Exam City & Date link (and SC/ST Travel Authority) goes live around 10 days before the exam date on the official RRB websites.
When can I download the RRB Group D admit card / e-Call letter?
e-Call letters (admit cards) can be downloaded around 4 days before your exam date, from the official RRB website using your Registration Number and Date of Birth.
Is Aadhaar mandatory for the RRB Group D CBT?
Aadhaar-linked biometric authentication is done at the exam centre. Carry your original Aadhaar (or e-verified printout), authenticate via rrbapply.gov.in if not done, and keep your Aadhaar in unlocked condition in UIDAI before the exam.
What is the exam pattern for RRB Group D CEN 09/2025?
A single-stage CBT of 100 questions / 100 marks in 90 minutes — General Science (25), Mathematics (25), General Intelligence & Reasoning (30), General Awareness & Current Affairs (20), with 1/3 negative marking — followed by PET, Document Verification and Medical. (Confirm details against the official CEN 09/2025 notification.)