RRB Group D Exam Date 2026 Out: CBT from Aug 3 to 21, Check Shift Timings, Admit Card & City Slip Schedule

The wait is finally over for railway aspirants. The Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) has officially announced the RRB Group D Exam Date 2026 for the Computer-Based Test (CBT 1). As per the schedule released through the official notice, the examination will be held from 3 August to 21 August 2026 in three shifts at centres across the country. The Railway Recruitment Board officially announced the RRB Group D Exam Date 2026 on 3 July 2026 for the Group D Level 1 Computer Based Examination under CEN 09/2025.

Lakhs of candidates who applied for the 22,195 Group D vacancies can now lock in their final phase of preparation. Around one crore candidates have applied for the 22,195 vacancies across different railway zones, so the CBT is being conducted over multiple days and shifts. The CBT 1 will be conducted at multiple examination centres nationwide, and candidates will be able to view their allotted city, date and shift through the city intimation slip before the exam.

Key Highlights — RRB Group D 2026 at a Glance

RRB Group D Exam Date 2026 — Confirmed CBT Schedule

The Railway Group D CBT 1 will be conducted over multiple days from 3 August to 21 August 2026. This staggered, multi-day format allows the Board to accommodate the enormous applicant pool smoothly. Candidates should note their individual exam date only from the city intimation slip and admit card, as the specific date differs from candidate to candidate.

RRB Group D Shift Timings 2026

The RRB Group D CBT 1 will be held in three shifts every day. Candidates must reach the examination centre before the reporting time, as entry will not be allowed once the gates close.

Each shift runs for 90 minutes, so plan your travel to reach well ahead of the reporting time. Late arrivals are not permitted under any circumstances.

RRB Group D City Intimation Slip 2026

Along with the exam date, RRB has confirmed the expected release window for the city intimation slip. For candidates appearing on 3 August 2026, the slip is expected from 25 July 2026, with similar timelines for later exam dates. The RRB Group D city intimation slip is released approximately 10 days before the exam date, and it is not an admit card — it cannot be used for entry into the examination centre.

The city slip tells you your allotted exam city, exam date and shift so you can arrange travel and accommodation in advance. SC/ST candidates can also access their travel authority through the same link.

RRB Group D Admit Card 2026 (Hall Ticket)

The Railway Group D Admit Card 2026 is expected to be released from 31 July 2026 onwards for candidates scheduled on 3 August, with the hall ticket for later dates following the same pattern. The admit card is released about 4 days before the exam date and carries the exam centre location, centre code, documents to carry, candidate details and exam-day instructions.

The admit card is mandatory for entry into the examination hall — no candidate is allowed in without it. Download it early and check every detail carefully.

How to Download RRB Group D Admit Card 2026

1. Visit your regional RRB website (linked from rrbcdg.gov.in).

2. Click the "RRB Group D Admit Card 2026 / CEN 09/2025" link.

3. Log in using your Registration Number and Date of Birth / Password.

4. Your hall ticket appears on screen — verify name, photo, exam date, shift and centre.

5. Download and print the admit card, and carry it with a valid photo ID on exam day.

RRB Group D Exam Pattern 2026

The RRB Group D CBT is an online exam of 100 multiple-choice questions for 100 marks, with a duration of 90 minutes and a negative marking of 1/3 mark for each wrong answer. The paper covers General Science, Mathematics, General Intelligence & Reasoning, and General Awareness & Current Affairs, and is available in English, Hindi and 13 regional languages.

RRB Group D Selection Process 2026

RRB has confirmed that Group D 2026 is a single-stage exam — there is no CBT 2 for Level 1 selection. Candidates who clear the CBT move on to the Physical Efficiency Test (PET), which is qualifying in nature, followed by Document Verification and a Medical Examination. The basic salary for selected Group D candidates is ₹18,000 per month as per the Level 1 of the 7th CPC pay matrix.

Documents to Carry on Exam Day

• Printed RRB Group D Admit Card 2026

• A valid original photo ID (Aadhaar, PAN, Voter ID, Passport or Driving Licence)

• Recent passport-size photographs as specified on the admit card

• Category/PwBD certificate if claimed (for verification stages)

RRB Group D 2026 — Important Dates