RRB Group D 27 Nov 2025 Shift 1
2025
Government Recruitment — Indian Railways
Railway Recruitment Board Group D (Level-1) Examination
RRB Group D is a nationwide, centralised recruitment exam conducted by the 21 Railway Recruitment Boards for Level-1 posts (Track Maintainer, Pointsman, Assistant — Bridge/S&T/P.Way/C&W/TRD/TL&AC/Operations/Track Machine/Loco Shed) in Indian Railways. The ongoing cycle, CEN No. 09/2025, covers 22,195 vacancies; its Computer Based Test is scheduled from 3 to 21 August 2026.
22,195Vacancies
Level-1 (₹18,000)Pay Level
18–33 yrsAge Limit
CBTExam Mode
Free Practice Tests & Papers
2 availableImportant Dates
- CEN 09/2025 Notification Released
- Online Application Window
Originally due 2 March 2026; extended to 9 March 2026.
- Application Correction Window
Modification fee: ₹250 per occasion.
- Application Status Released
Check acceptance status via candidate login before the CBT.
- Exam Schedule Notice Published
- City Intimation Slip
Released roughly 9-10 days before each candidate's exam date.
- Admit Card Release
Released about 4 days before each candidate's exam date.
- CBT Exam Window
Multiple shifts across 200+ centres; individual date/shift shown on the City Intimation Slip.
- Physical Efficiency Test (PET)
For CBT-qualified candidates; schedule released separately by regional RRBs.
- Document Verification & Medical Examination
Exam Details & Pattern
Eligibility Criteria
- Indian citizen, or a citizen of Nepal/Bhutan, or a Tibetan refugee (pre-1962), or a person of Indian origin migrated from specified countries with intent to permanently settle in India
- Educational qualification: Class 10th (Matriculation) pass, OR ITI (NCVT/SCVT), OR National Apprenticeship Certificate (NAC) granted by NCVT, OR Course Completed Act Apprentices
- Candidates awaiting their final qualifying-exam result are NOT eligible to apply — the qualification must be held on or before the application closing date
- Age: 18 to 33 years as on 01.01.2026 (the notified crucial date)
- Age relaxation: 3 years for OBC (Non-Creamy Layer), 5 years for SC/ST, additional relaxation for PwBD, Ex-Servicemen and other categories notified by the Government of India
- CCAA (Course Completed Act Apprentices)-certified candidates are separately eligible under the CCAA quota
Marking Scheme & Pattern
StagesCBT → Physical Efficiency Test (PET, qualifying) → Document Verification → Medical Examination
CBT StructureSingle stage (Railway Administration reserves the right to hold it in single or multiple stages)
General Science25 questions
Mathematics25 questions
General Intelligence & Reasoning30 questions
General Awareness & Current Affairs20 questions
Marking Scheme+1 for each correct answer
Negative Marking-1/3 mark for each wrong answer; no penalty for unattempted questions
Minimum Qualifying MarksUR/EWS: 40% | OBC-NCL/SC/ST: 30% (subject to final notified normalisation)
Syllabus Overview
General Science
- Class 10-level Physics (motion
- force
- work/energy/power
- sound
- light
- electricity
- magnetism)
- Chemistry (matter
- atomic structure
- chemical reactions
- metals & non-metals
- carbon compounds
- acids/bases/salts)
- Life Sciences (cell biology
- human body systems
- nutrition
- diseases
- plants
- ecology)
Mathematics
- Number System
- BODMAS
- Decimals & Fractions
- LCM & HCF
- Ratio & Proportion
- Percentages
- Mensuration
- Time & Work
- Time & Distance
- Simple & Compound Interest
- Profit & Loss
- Algebra
- Geometry & Trigonometry
- Elementary Statistics
- Square Roots
- Age Calculations
- Calendar & Clock
- Pipes & Cisterns
General Intelligence & Reasoning
- Analogies
- Alphabetical & Number Series
- Coding-Decoding
- Mathematical Operations
- Relationships
- Syllogism
- Jumbling
- Venn Diagrams
- Data Interpretation & Sufficiency
- Conclusions & Decision Making
- Similarities & Differences
- Analytical Reasoning
- Classification
- Directions & Distances
- Statement & Arguments
General Awareness & Current Affairs
- Current events of national/international importance
- Science & technology developments
- Indian history
- culture & geography
- Indian polity
- economy and general administration
- Sports
- and Railway-related general knowledge
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the RRB Group D exam date for 2026?
Under CEN 09/2025, the CBT is scheduled from 3 August to 21 August 2026 across multiple shifts and 200+ centres nationwide, as per the official notice dated 3 July 2026. Individual candidates get their exact date/shift via the City Intimation Slip.
How many vacancies are there in RRB Group D 2026 (CEN 09/2025)?
A total of 22,195 Level-1 vacancies are notified across posts such as Track Maintainer Grade-IV, Pointsman, and various Assistant (Bridge/S&T/P.Way/C&W/TRD/TL&AC/Operations/Track Machine/Loco Shed) roles.
What is the eligibility for RRB Group D?
Candidates need a Class 10 pass, ITI (NCVT/SCVT), or National Apprenticeship Certificate, and must be 18-33 years old as on 1 January 2026, with standard age relaxation for OBC-NCL, SC/ST, PwBD and other notified categories.
Is there negative marking in the RRB Group D CBT?
Yes. One-third (1/3) of a mark is deducted for every incorrect answer in the 100-question, 90-minute CBT. Unattempted questions carry no penalty.
What is the RRB Group D selection process?
Selection has four stages: the Computer Based Test (CBT), a qualifying Physical Efficiency Test (PET), Document Verification, and a Medical Examination. Only the CBT score is used for the merit list; PET is qualifying in nature.
What is the starting salary for RRB Group D posts?
Selected candidates start at Level-1 of the 7th CPC Pay Matrix with an initial basic pay of ₹18,000 per month, plus HRA, DA, TA and other allowances admissible to central government employees.
