The Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) oversees massive recruitment campaigns for Level-1 positions under notifications such as CEN 09/2025 and earlier cycles like CEN 02/2018. Understanding the cut-off trends is vital for aspirants tracking their progression to subsequent stages like the Physical Efficiency Test (PET). With past Computer-Based Examinations (CBT) drawing over 1.8 crore candidates competing annually, analyzing trends across different recruitment windows provides a clear picture of competition dynamics.
Overview of RRB Group D Recruitment & Cut-Off Mechanics
The RRB Group D Computer-Based Examination under CEN 09/2025 was conducted from 17th November 2025 to 10th February 2026, featuring a total of 32,438 Level-1 vacancies. Shortlisted candidates exceeding cut-off benchmarks advance to the Physical Efficiency Test (PET). Official RRB Group D Cut Off marks are released alongside the final result declaration on July 1, 2026. Because selection parameters vary by region, RRB Group D cut-off marks are released separately for each individual zone.
Several vital factors shape these benchmarks every recruitment cycle:
- Total number of available vacancies
- Candidate categories (UR, SC, ST, OBC, EWS)
- Overall exam difficulty level
- Total volume of test-takers participating in the CBT
Essential Candidate Resources & Quick Links
To help applicants stay updated with crucial exam events, use the following tracking resources:
- RRB Group D Exam Date 2026 Out (CEN 09/2025)- Click to Check
- RRB Group D Exam City Intimation 2026- Click To Check
- RRB Group D Admit Card 2026 Out- Click To Download
- RRB Launches Single Portal For All Railway Recruitment- Click to Check
RRB Group D Level 1 Cut Off Breakdown
Reviewing zone-wise parameters gives candidates insight into regional competition levels. Below are the structured summaries and zone-wise distributions for recent cycles.
RRB Group D 2026 Lowest & Highest Cut Off Summary
- UR: Lowest Cut Off 70.28633, Highest Cut Off 79.70181, Average 75.39
- SC: Lowest Cut Off 58.9389, Highest Cut Off 73.6582, Average 67.60
- ST: Lowest Cut Off 58.1891, Highest Cut Off 73.51425, Average 63.45
- OBC: Lowest Cut Off 64.87319, Highest Cut Off 77.13178, Average 73.09
- EWS: Lowest Cut Off 60.40044, Highest Cut Off 75.07329, Average 68.49
RRB Group D Level 1 Cut Off 2025 (Zone-wise)
| Zones | UR | SC | ST | OBC | EWS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kolkata | 80.22615 | 73.57685 | 63.27346 | 76.97864 | 72.02378 |
| Secunderabad | 76.99514 | 68.9346 | 65.79706 | 76.94165 | 69.42617 |
| Mumbai | 73.65824 | 71.31083 | 65.23729 | 77.13178 | 74.09858 |
| Chandigarh | 72.21081 | 65.85513 | 60.69532 | 70.29683 | 66.68571 |
| Gorakhpur | 76.49047 | 68.70157 | 61.26073 | 75.74535 | 70.00963 |
| Ajmer | 79.70181 | 71.49931 | 73.51425 | - | 70.90495 |
| Ahmedabad | 72.1634 | 66.06265 | 62.13333 | 71.14374 | 67.665 |
| Bengaluru | 70.28633 | 62.2806 | 60.4321 | 64.87319 | 60.40044 |
| Bhubaneswar | 76.68726 | 67.15071 | 58.1891 | 75.43104 | 69.81246 |
| Bilaspur | 76.14274 | 67.53247 | 62.23323 | 75.04462 | 69.90945 |
| Bhopal | 77.73449 | 73.6582 | 67.6709 | 77.41022 | 75.07329 |
| Chennai | 78.00694 | 70.63490 | 63.00000 | 76.65663 | 71.11270 |
| Prayagraj | 78.12573 | 72.40928 | 66.6584 | 77.31772 | 74.14863 |
| Ranchi | 72.85726 | 58.9389 | 61.96082 | 71.82013 | 61.63636 |
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| Malda | |||||
| Muzaffarpur | |||||
| Guwahati | 77.62741 | 73.86369 | 60.06071 | 76.96997 | 74.73309 |
| Jammu & Kashmir | |||||
| Thiruvananthapuram | |||||
| Patna | 78.45459 | 67.6003 | 61.40324 | 78.28360 | 75.19343 |
Historical Cut-Off References (2022 & 2018-19)
Looking back at prior examinations such as 2022 and 2018-19 assists candidates in gauging score variations across different regions:
RRB Group D Cut Off 2022 for Chandigarh
| Category | UR | SC | ST | OBC | EWS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 98.35 | 94.53 | 89.09 | 96.49 | 93.47 |
| Normalised Marks | 70.98 | 60.08 | 50.18 | 64.77 | 57.75 |
| Ex-SM | 80.83 | 72.43 | -- | 69.71 | 81.00 |
| Normalised Marks | 40.03 | 32.44 | -- | 30.18 | 40.21 |
Next Steps for Qualified Candidates
Once you verify that your score meets or exceeds your specific zone's cut-off benchmark, prepare promptly for the upcoming Physical Efficiency Test (PET). Ensure you monitor official announcements for exact reporting dates, required identity documentation, and physical stamina guidelines.
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- RRB Group D 2026 CBT Exam Dates Announced Under CEN 09/2025 – Check Schedule
- RRB Group D Physical Test Schedule 2026: PET Dates, Admit Card & CEN Details
- RRB Group D Result 2026 Declared: Check CEN 08/2024 Scorecards & PET Schedule
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