RRB Group D 2026: Can You Apply If Your Result Is Awaited?

The RRB Group D Recruitment 2026, notified under CEN No. 09/2025, has attracted lakhs of candidates across India. One of the most frequently misunderstood eligibility conditions relates to candidates whose educational result is awaited. Every recruitment cycle, thousands of aspirants apply, assuming their result will be declared before document verification—only to face rejection later.

If you are wondering, “Can I apply for RRB Group D 2026 if my result is awaited?”, this detailed guide explains the rule clearly, based strictly on the official notification updated on January 30, 2026.

Are Result-Awaited Candidates Eligible for RRB Group D 2026?

No. Candidates whose results are awaited are not eligible to apply for RRB Group D 2026.

As per the official notification, candidates must have completed the prescribed educational qualification on or before the closing date of online application submission, i.e., 02 March 2026. Those who are awaiting final results, mark sheets, or certificates do not meet the eligibility criteria.

What Is the Required Educational Qualification for RRB Group D 2026?

For RRB Group D (Level 1) posts, candidates must possess:

• 10th Pass, or

• ITI, or

• National Apprenticeship Certificate (NAC) granted by NCVT

This qualification must be:

• Fully passed

• Declared officially

• Supported by valid documents

Merely appearing in the exam or expecting the result does not count.

What Does “Qualification Must Be Completed” Actually Mean?

“Completed” means:

• Your result is declared

• You have passed the examination

• The passing date is on or before 02 March 2026

• You can produce proof during Document Verification

The following are not acceptable:

• “Result awaited” status

• Provisional appearance slips

• College-issued letters stating “result expected”

• Mark sheets issued after the cut-off date

RRB strictly follows cut-off-date-based eligibility, not future outcomes.

Why Does RRB Not Allow Result-Awaited Candidates?

RRB recruitment involves:

• CBT

• Physical Efficiency Test (PET)

• Document Verification (DV)

• Medical Examination (ME)

Eligibility is verified during DV, and RRB clearly states that:

• Passing CBT or PET does not guarantee an appointment

• If the eligibility conditions are not met, the candidature is cancelled immediately

Allowing result-awaited candidates would create legal and administrative complications, which is why RRB enforces this rule strictly.

What Happens If a Result-Awaited Candidate Still Applies?

Many candidates take a risk and apply anyway. Here’s what usually happens:

• The application may be accepted initially

• The candidate may even clear CBT and PET

• During Document Verification, required qualification proof is checked

• If the result date is after 02 March 2026, the candidature is cancelled

• The application fee is not refunded

• No request or appeal is entertained

Rejection can happen even at the final stage, wasting months of preparation.

Common Misconceptions Among Candidates

• “My result will come before DV, so it’s fine”

•  “I have appeared in the exam, that should count”

•   “Other exams allow result-awaited candidates”

All of the above assumptions are incorrect for RRB Group D. The eligibility date is fixed and non-negotiable.

Who Can Safely Apply for RRB Group D 2026?

You can apply if:

• Your result is already declared

• You have passed the qualifying exam

• The passing date is on or before 02 March 2026

• Your application details match your certificates

If your result is expected after the cut-off date, you should wait for the next recruitment cycle.

Important Warning from RRB

RRB reserves the right to:

• Cancel candidature at any stage

• Reject applications with incorrect eligibility claims

• Take action against candidates providing false information

This applies even after the appointment, if discrepancies are found later.

Final Advice for Aspirants

• Do not apply if your result is awaited

• Read the full CEN No. 09/2025 notification carefully

• Apply only when you are 100% eligible

• Avoid losing time, money, and opportunity due to assumptions

A single eligibility mistake can cost you a career in Indian Railways.