RRB Group D 2026 (CEN 09/2025): Exam Status, Pattern, Syllabus, PET and Mock Tests
RRB Group D recruits staff for Level 1 posts of the 7th CPC Pay Matrix across Indian Railways, such as Track Maintainer Grade IV, Pointsman and Assistant posts in various departments. CEN 09/2025 notified 22,195 vacancies at an initial pay of Rs 18,000.
Selection is a single computer-based test, a qualifying Physical Efficiency Test, then document verification and medical examination. The CBT for CEN 09/2025 was held from 3 to 25 August 2026.
- Recruiting body
- Railway Recruitment Boards
- Vacancies (CEN 09/2025)
- 22,195
- Initial pay
- Rs 18,000 (Level 1)
- Age limit
- 18-33 years as on 01.01.2026
- Qualification
- Class 10 pass, or ITI / National Apprenticeship Certificate, as per the post
- Selection
- CBT → PET → document verification and medical
Latest RRB Group D notification and updates
The CEN 09/2025 Level 1 CBT was held in phases from 3 to 25 August 2026 (RRB revised schedule notice of 30.07.2026). The result and PET schedule are awaited on the regional RRB websites.
Source: RRB notice: revised tentative CBT schedule, CEN 09/2025 (30.07.2026)
Official website: rrb.indianrailways.gov.in. Always confirm dates and eligibility in the official notice before applying.
RRB Group D key dates (official)
Only dates published by Railway Recruitment Boards. Anything not yet announced is marked "Awaited".
- Online applicationDone31 January to 2 March 2026
- CBTDone3 to 25 August 2026
- CBT resultAwaitedAwaitedNot announced
- PETAwaitedAwaitedNot announced
- Document verification and medicalAwaitedAwaitedNot announced
| Event | Date | Status | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Online application | 31 January to 2 March 2026 | Done | RRB CEN 09/2025 (Level 1), Para 14 |
| CBT | 3 to 25 August 2026 | Done | RRB notice: revised tentative CBT schedule, CEN 09/2025 (30.07.2026) |
| CBT result | Awaited | Awaited | Not announced |
| PET | Awaited | Awaited | Not announced |
| Document verification and medical | Awaited | Awaited | Not announced |
RRB Group D exam pattern
RRB Group D CBT Exam Pattern (CEN 09/2025)
| Subject | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| General Science | 25 | 25 |
| Mathematics | 25 | 25 |
| General Intelligence and Reasoning | 30 | 30 |
| General Awareness and Current Affairs | 20 | 20 |
| Total | 100 | 100 |
- 90 minutes (120 minutes for scribe-eligible candidates); each question carries 1 mark and 1/3 mark is deducted per wrong answer.
- The section split is indicative and the actual paper may vary slightly. General Science is at 10th standard (CBSE) level.
- Minimum marks for shortlisting: UR and EWS 40%, OBC (NCL), SC and ST 30% (may be relaxed by 2 marks for PwBD in case of shortage).
RRB Group D Physical Efficiency Test (PET)
| Test | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Weight carrying | 35 kg for 100 m in 2 minutes, in one chance | 20 kg for 100 m in 2 minutes, in one chance |
| Running | 1,000 m in 4 minutes 15 seconds, in one chance | 1,000 m in 5 minutes 40 seconds, in one chance |
- PET is qualifying. Candidates are shortlisted for PET at three times the vacancies, Railway-wise, on CBT merit; then DV and medical at 1:1.
- Course Completed Act Apprentices are exempt from the PET.
RRB Group D free mock tests
116 tests: 24 full mocks, 13 sectional, 59 topic-wise, 15 mini mocks and 5 previous year papers.
Full mocks (24)
- RRB Group D 2026 Mock Test (New Pattern) 01100 Qs•90 min•MediumStart
- RRB Group D 2026 Mock Test (New Pattern) 02100 Qs•90 min•MediumStart
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- RRB Group D 2026 Mock Test (New Pattern) 10100 Qs•90 min•MediumStart
- RRB Group D Full Mock Test 01100 Qs•90 min•MediumStart
- RRB Group D Full Mock Test 02100 Qs•90 min•MediumStart
- RRB Group D Full Mock Test 03100 Qs•90 min•MediumStart
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Sectional tests (13)
- RRB Group D GK Mock Test 01Start
- RRB Group D GK Mock Test 02Start
- RRB Group D GK Mock Test 03Start
- RRB Group D Science Mock Test 01Start
- RRB Group D Maths Mock Test 01Start
- RRB Group D Maths Mock Test 02Start
- RRB Group D Maths Mock Test 03Start
- RRB Group D Maths Mock Test 04Start
- RRB Group D Maths Mock Test 05Start
- RRB Group D Reasoning Mock Test 01Start
- RRB Group D Reasoning Mock Test 02Start
- RRB Group D Reasoning Mock Test 03Start
- RRB Group D Reasoning Mock Test 04Start
RRB Group D previous year papers
- RRB Group D 2025 General Awareness Question Paper 27 November Shift 1 (Official Answer Key)20 Qs•18 min•27 Nov 2025•Official Paper•MediumStart
- RRB Group D 2025 General Science Question Paper 27 November Shift 1 (Official Answer Key)25 Qs•23 min•27 Nov 2025•Official Paper•MediumStart
- RRB Group D 2025 Maths Question Paper 27 November Shift 1 (Official Answer Key)25 Qs•23 min•27 Nov 2025•Official Paper•MediumStart
- RRB Group D 2025 Question Paper 27 November Shift 1 (Official Answer Key)100 Qs•90 min•27 Nov 2025•Official Paper•MediumStart
- RRB Group D 2025 Reasoning Question Paper 27 November Shift 1 (Official Answer Key)30 Qs•27 min•27 Nov 2025•Official Paper•MediumStart
RRB Group D 2026: FAQs
How many vacancies are there in RRB Group D (CEN 09/2025)?
22,195 vacancies in various Level 1 posts, distributed Railway zone-wise as in Annexure B of the CEN.
When was the RRB Group D 2026 exam held?
The CBT for CEN 09/2025 was held in phases from 3 to 25 August 2026, as per RRB's revised schedule notice dated 30.07.2026.
What is the age limit for RRB Group D?
18 to 33 years as on 01.01.2026 under CEN 09/2025, with relaxation for reserved categories.
What is the RRB Group D exam pattern?
100 questions in 90 minutes: General Science 25, Mathematics 25, General Intelligence and Reasoning 30, General Awareness and Current Affairs 20, with 1/3 negative marking.
What are the qualifying marks for RRB Group D?
UR and EWS 40%; OBC (NCL), SC and ST 30%. These may be relaxed by 2 marks for PwBD candidates if there is a shortage.
How many candidates are called for the Group D PET?
Three times the vacancies, Railway-wise, based on CBT merit (normalised for multi-shift CBTs). The ratio may change as per requirement.
What is the starting pay for RRB Group D posts?
The initial pay in Level 1 of the 7th CPC Pay Matrix is Rs 18,000, plus allowances as admissible.
Are Act Apprentices exempt from the Group D PET?
Yes. Course Completed Act Apprentices trained in Railways are exempt from the PET, as per CEN 09/2025.
