Is RRB Group D Exam Date 2026 Official?

Yes, the RRB Group D CBT is officially scheduled from August 3, 2026, to August 21, 2026.

RRB Group D Exam Date 2026 Out (Official): CBT Schedule, Admit Card Date & PDF

The Railway Recruitment Board has announced the RRB Group D 2026 examination schedule. Exams start from August 3, 2026 till 21st August 2026. Candidates can check the CBT exam dates, admit card release schedule, city intimation slip dates, official notification PDF, and important instructions below.

By ExamRankCheck Editorial•Last Updated: July 17, 2026•Source: CEN 09/2025 Notice

Latest Updates & Timeline

CBT Exam Date: Scheduled from 3rd August to 21st August 2026.
City Intimation Link: Activates 10 days before the exam (Starting 25th July 2026).
Admit Card Release: Available 4 days prior to the respective exam date (Starting 31st July 2026).
PET Schedule: Tentatively scheduled for September 2026.

RRB Group D Exam Date 2026 Official Schedule Screenshot

View Official RRB Exam Date 2026 Notice

Cross-check schedule on the official Indian Railways Portal

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RRB Group D CBT Exam Date 2026

Under the centralized employment notice CEN 09/2025, RRB is conducting the Level-1 computer-based test for 22,195 vacancies.

Exam Date	City Intimation Slip	Admit Card Date
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
... till 21st August 2026	10 days prior	4 days prior

RRB Group D Shift Timing

The examination will be conducted daily in three shifts. Candidates must complete Aadhaar-linked biometric verification before entry.

Shift	Reporting Time	Exam Starts	Duration
Shift 1	7:30 AM	9:00 AM	90 Minutes
Shift 2	11:15 AM	12:45 PM	90 Minutes
Shift 3	3:00 PM	4:30 PM	90 Minutes

Official Normalization Formula

Because the CBT is conducted across multiple shifts from August 3 to 21, the Railway Recruitment Board applies statistical normalization to calculate final scores, ensuring fairness across varying difficulty levels.

M_{ij} = \frac{M_t^g - M_q^g}{M_{ti} - M_{iq}} (M_{ij} - M_{iq}) + M_q^{gm}

$M_{ij}$ : Normalized marks of the $j^{th}$ candidate in the $i^{th}$ shift.

$M_t^g$ : Average marks of the top 0.1% candidates across all shifts.

$M_q^g$ : Sum of mean and standard deviation of marks across all shifts.

Selection Process, PET & Salary

Selection Process

Computer-Based Test (CBT)
Physical Efficiency Test (PET)
Document Verification (DV)
Medical Examination

Physical Efficiency Test (PET)

Shortlisted candidates from the CBT must pass the PET, tentatively scheduled for September 2026. Tasks include weight carrying and a timed sprint.

Salary

Level-1 posts under the 7th CPC Pay Matrix offer an initial basic pay of ₹18,000 per month, plus applicable allowances including DA, HRA, and Transport Allowance.

Official Notice PDF & Zone Links

Candidates must download their RRB Group D Admit Card and City Intimation Slip exclusively from their respective regional RRB portals.

Official Indian Railways Portal→RRB Chandigarh→

Frequently Asked Questions

Is RRB Group D Exam Date Official?

Yes, the Railway Recruitment Board has officially scheduled the CEN 09/2025 CBT from 3rd August to 21st August 2026.

When will the RRB Group D City Intimation Slip release?

The city intimation link will be activated 10 days prior to your specific exam date. For the first day (Aug 3), it releases on July 25, 2026.

Is there negative marking in the RRB Group D CBT?

Yes, a 1/3 mark penalty applies for every incorrect answer during the 90-minute CBT.