RRB Group D
Conducted by Railway Recruitment Boards (RRBs) / Railway Recruitment Cells, Ministry of Railways
Railway (RRB) Exams8 series56 testsFree starter includedExam Date · 30 November 2026 (Estimated)
About this exam
RRB Group D (Level 1) is a national railway recruitment exam by the Railway Recruitment Boards for Level 1 posts such as Track Maintainer Grade IV, Helper/Assistant in Electrical, Mechanical, S&T and Stores departments, and Assistant Pointsman. Selection is via a single Computer Based Test of 100 questions in 90 minutes covering General Science, Mathematics, General Intelligence & Reasoning, and General Awareness & Current Affairs, with 1/3 negative marking, followed by a qualifying Physical Efficiency Test (PET), Document Verification and Medical Examination. Eligibility is 10th pass or ITI.
Eligibility
10th (Matriculation) pass OR ITI from a recognised institution (or equivalent). Age limits per the CEN with standard relaxations. Confirm against the current RRB CEN notification.
Important Dates
- 30 November 2026Exam DateEstimatedRRB Group D 2025 Physical Efficiency Test (expected)The RRB Group D CBT was held 3 to 25 August 2026 and the answer key came on 7 September; the result and PET schedule are awaited, so the PET is expected after the results.Official link
Recently
- 31 January 2026NotificationRRB Group D 2025 NotificationCEN 09/2025 detailed notification released on 31 January 2026 (short notice 23 December 2025) for 22,195 Level-1 posts on rrbapply.gov.in.
- 31 July 2026Admit CardRRB Group D 2025 CBT Admit CardAdmit cards for the CEN 09/2025 CBT released in phases from 31 July 2026, about four days before each candidate slot, on the RRB regional websites.
- 3 August 2026Exam DateRRB Group D 2025 CBT ExamSingle-stage computer-based test for CEN 09/2025, held across 3 to 25 August 2026 (16 exam days). The exact date and shift appear on the admit card.
Dates follow the official notification or the published calendar of the conducting body. A date marked Estimated is our expectation from past cycles, not an announcement. Always confirm on the official website.
Exam Pattern
CBT
| Section | Qs | Marks | Negative | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Science | 25 | 25 | 0.33 | 90 min |
| Quantitative Aptitude | 25 | 25 | 0.33 | 90 min |
| Reasoning Ability | 30 | 30 | 0.33 | 90 min |
| General Awareness | 20 | 20 | 0.33 | 90 min |
| Total | 100 | 100 | 90 min |
One timer for the whole paper.
Pattern as configured for our mock tests. Always confirm against the official notification.
Exam Tiers
CBT
