RRB Group D Exam Date 2026 Announced: CBT Starts August 3rd for 22,195 Vacancies

The Railway Recruitment Boards (RRBs) have officially published the tentative schedule for the RRB Group D Computer-Based Test (CBT) regarding the 22,195 vacancies under CEN No. 09/2025. According to the notice issued on 3rd July 2026, the CBT is scheduled to be held from 3rd August to 21st August 2026. This critical examination is the gateway for candidates aspiring to secure Level-1 positions within Indian Railways.

Railway RRB Group D Exam Date 2026 Out

The formal exam schedule for CEN 09/2025 Level 1 applicants has been confirmed via an official RRB notification. The CBT will take place in multiple daily shifts between 3rd August 2026 and 21st August 2026. Candidates will be able to access their specific exam city, date, and shift timing via a dedicated login portal approximately 10 days before their scheduled test date.

RRB Group D Exam Date 2026 Official Notice

The official notification, released on 3rd July 2026 across all regional RRB websites, details the exam timeline, city intimation procedures, admit card issuance, and mandatory Aadhaar authentication requirements. Please refer to the documentation provided below for complete details.

Key Points From the Railway Group D Exam Date Official Notice

1. The Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) has officially released the tentative CBT schedule of CEN 09/2025.
2. 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.
3. 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.
4. At the exam centre, you will have to undergo Aadhaar-linked biometric authentication to enter the exam hall.
5. Candidates are advised to refer to updates only on official RRB websites and beware of misinformation on social media.

RRB Group D Exam Details

RRB Group D Exam City Slip & Admit Card 2026

Alongside the release of the RRB Group D exam dates, the board has outlined the distribution schedule for the Exam City Slip and Admit Card 2026. These slips are currently being released to inform candidates of their specific exam venue and shift details, with precise center addresses provided on the final admit cards.

Aadhaar-Linked Biometric Authentication

Strict biometric authentication will be enforced at the exam center entry point. It is mandatory for all candidates to complete this process; failure to comply will result in disqualification from appearing for the examination.

• Carry the original Aadhaar card or printout of e-verified Aadhaar with you to enter the exam centre.
• Candidates are advised to complete the Aadhaar authentication if not done already by logging in with their credentials at www.rrbapply.gov.in to ensure smooth entry in the examination centre.
• Candidates who have verified their Aadhaar at the time of application submission are also advised to ensure that their Aadhaar remains unlocked in the UIDAI system before reaching the exam centre as a locked Aadhaar may result in avoidable delays or complications on the day of exam.