The Railway Recruitment Board was earlier expected to release the result soon; however, the Telangana High Court case has now been disposed of, allowing the result process to move forward. The RRB Group D Result 2026 is now expected in the third week of June 2026, with 15 posts reserved for the petitioners who filed the case.
Result: Third week of June 2026
Exam Dates: Nov 27, 2025 – Feb 10, 2026
Answer Key: Released on Feb 17, 2026
Vacancies: 32,438 posts
Posts include Track Maintainer, Helper, and Assistant Pointsman.
The stay was imposed due to a legal dispute raised by apprenticeship (CCA) candidates.
Changes in rules by Skill Development Ministry (2022)
Earlier exemption for apprenticeship candidates removed
Increased weightage to practical marks
Concerns over lack of transparency in practical exams
Petitioners demanded the old selection system be restored.
The court has also questioned the role of:
Directorate General of Training (DGT)
Ministry of Railways
The key concern is whether DGT has authority to modify recruitment rules.
This is not the first issue. Earlier:
Dispute over 10th vs ITI eligibility
Recruitment process delayed by nearly 1 year
Current case adds another layer of delay.
The result now depends on court proceedings:
The court matter currently pending before Telangana High Court.
Ministry of Railways has indicated a tentative result timeline of June 2026.
Based on the latest developments, the result is likely in the last week of June or July 2026.
PET scheduling will be announced only after the result declaration and court clearance.
Final timeline depends entirely on court decision.
PET will NOT start until stay is lifted
Once cleared, PET process will begin quickly
Candidates should stay prepared.
Continue PET preparation (running, lifting, stamina)
Follow only official updates from Railway Recruitment Board
Avoid fake news and rumors
Keep documents ready
The process may resume quickly after court clearance.
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