Railway RRB Group D Exam Date 2026 Out, CBT Exam Starts From 3rd August

The Railway Recruitment Boards have released an official notice for the RRB Group D 2026 CBT exam for various Level-1 posts under CEN No. 09/2025. As per the notice, the CBT will be conducted from 3rd to 21st August 2026.

RRB Group D Exam Date 2026 Official Notice

The official notice released on all regional websites includes the exam dates, exam city intimation, admit card timeline, mandatory Aadhaar authentication process, and other details. Check the attachment below.

Important Pointers

The Railway Recruitment Board has officially released the tentative CBT schedule of CEN 09/2025.
The link for viewing the Exam City & Date and downloading the Travel Authority for SC/ST candidates will be activated about 10 days before the date of the exam of each candidate on the official websites of all RRBs.
Downloading of E-Call Letters (admit cards) will commence approximately 4 days before the date of examination as mentioned in the Exam City and Date intimation link.
At the exam centre, you will have to undergo Aadhaar-linked biometric authentication to enter the exam hall.
Candidates are advised to refer to updates only on official RRB websites and beware of misinformation on social media.

RRB Group D Exam Details

Particular	Details
Mode of Exam	Online (Computer-Based)
Duration of Exam	90 minutes
Exam Date	3rd August 2026 to 21st August 2026
Admit Card	4 days before exam date
City Intimation	10 days before exam date
Exam Language	Available in English, Hindi, and 13 regional languages
Qualifying Marks	UR – 40%, EWS – 40%, OBC-NCL – 30%, SC – 30%, ST – 30%

RRB Group D Exam City Slip & Admit Card 2026

Along with the release of the official exam date notice, the board has also announced the release date for RRB Group D Exam City Slip & Admit Card 2026. The exam city slips have been released, notifying the candidates of their scheduled exam date, city and shift timings. Further details on the exam centre address are shared along with admit cards.

Related Links
RRB Group D Previous Year Question Papers	RRB Group Exam Pattern
RRB Group D Mock Test	RRB Group D Syllabus

FAQs

When will the Railway Group D CBT exam be conducted in 2026?

3rd August 2026 to 21st August 2026.

Is Aadhaar authentication compulsory for the Railway Group D exam?

Yes. Aadhaar-linked biometric authentication will be conducted at the exam centre before entry. Candidates must carry their original Aadhaar card or a printout of e-verified Aadhaar and ensure their Aadhaar is unlocked in the UIDAI system before exam day.