RRB Group D Shift Timings 2026- Check Reporting Time & Exam Day Instructions

Every year, lakhs of candidates appear in the exam and to make the examination process smooth, RRB conducts the exam in multiple shifts. For this year, Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) has scheduled the RRB Group D CBT Exam from 3rd August to 21st August 2026, and on each day, the exam will be held in 3 shifts (morning, afternoon, and evening). Although the reported exam timing has been mentioned on the candidate’s exam city slips and admit cards, we have also discussed the shift timings for all three shifts in this article.

RRB Group D Shift Timings 2026

The computer-based test for RRB Group D 2026 is of 90 minutes (1.5 hours) and on each day, the exam is to be held in 3 shifts. The first shift begins at 9 am, the second shift at 12:45 pm and the last shift is from 4:30 pm. Check the shift timings for the exam from the table below.

RRB Group D City Intimation Slip 2026 Out- Click to Check

RRB Group D Admit Card 2026- Click to Download

RRB Group D Reporting Time

The reporting time for each shift is different, and is the time when the candidates have to reach their respective exam centre. The entry to the exam hall closes 30 minutes before the exam starts. The reporting time and gate closing time for each shift is as follows-

Exam Day Instructions To Be Followed

The guidelines for the RRB Group D exam day that are mandatory to be followed are given below:

• Candidates need to carry the printed copy of RRB Group D admit card along with one photo-identity to the exam centre
• They should carry an Aadhaar card to the exam centre for Aadhaar-linked biometric verification
• Electronic items or any study material is not allowed inside the exam centre
• Candidates must arrive at their respective exam centres at least 30 minutes before their reporting time.
• Candidates must follow the instructions of the invigiator strictly and don’t leave the exam hall before the exam time.