RRB Group D Admit Card 2026 – Download CEN 09/2025 Hall Ticket
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The Railway Recruitment Boards have released the RRB Group D Level-1 Admit Card 2026 for candidates appearing under CEN No. 09/2025. The recruitment is being conducted for 22,195 Level-1 vacancies, and the admit card is available through the relevant regional RRB website and authorised candidate login portal. [web:270][web:271]
Recruitment Overview
Recruiting Authority
Railway Recruitment Boards
Exam Name
RRB Group D Level-1 CBT
Centralised Employment Notification
CEN No. 09/2025
Total Vacancies
22,195
Pay Level
Level 1 of the 7th CPC
Initial Basic Pay
₹18,000 plus applicable allowances
Admit Card Status
Released region-wise
Exam Mode
Computer-Based Test
Official Website
rrb.indianrailways.gov.in
Important Dates
Event
Date
Official Notification
30/01/2026
Online Application Begin
31/01/2026
Last Date to Submit Application
09/03/2026
Last Date for Fee Payment
11/03/2026
Correction Window
12/03/2026 to 21/03/2026
Application Status
From 09/07/2026
Exam City Intimation
Approximately 10 days before the examination
Admit Card
Approximately 4 days before the candidate’s examination date
CBT Examination
03–06, 09–14, 17–21 and 25 August 2026
Answer Key
To Be Announced
CBT Result
To Be Announced
PET
To Be Announced
Final Result
To Be Announced
The CBT schedule was announced for multiple dates in August 2026, covering 16 examination days for the Level-1 recruitment. [web:277][web:278]
Vacancy Details
The recruitment covers various Level-1 posts in different railway zones and production units. The total advertised vacancies are 22,195. Zone-wise and community-wise vacancy distribution must be checked in the official CEN 09/2025 notification. [web:270][web:277]
Category and Reservation
Category
Reservation / Benefit
UR
Unreserved vacancies according to the zone-wise vacancy table
OBC-NCL
Reservation for eligible non-creamy-layer candidates
SC
Reservation according to government rules
ST
Reservation according to government rules
EWS
Reservation for candidates holding a valid EWS certificate
PwBD
Applicable horizontal reservation and examination support, where permitted
Ex-Servicemen
Applicable reservation or relaxation according to railway rules
Reservation is applied according to the Central Government and Railway recruitment rules.
OBC candidates must possess a valid OBC Non-Creamy Layer certificate in the prescribed format.
EWS candidates must produce a valid income-and-asset certificate for the relevant financial year.
SC/ST candidates must provide valid caste certificates during document verification.
PwBD candidates receive benefits only for posts identified as suitable under the notification.
Reservation and age relaxation are subject to the conditions stated in CEN 09/2025.
Eligibility Criteria
Educational Qualification
Passed Class 10 or an equivalent qualification from a recognised board.
ITI qualification from an NCVT/SCVT-recognised institution may also be accepted.
National Apprenticeship Certificate issued by NCVT may be accepted wherever specified.
Candidates must possess the required qualification by the closing date of the application.
Age Limit
Particular
Age
Minimum age
18 years
Maximum age for UR/EWS
33 years
OBC-NCL relaxation
As per applicable rules
SC/ST relaxation
As per applicable rules
Other relaxations
Applicable to eligible categories under railway rules
The recruitment information lists the general age range as 18 to 33 years, with relaxation for reserved and other eligible categories. [web:273][web:277]
Selection Process
Computer-Based Test.
Physical Efficiency Test.
Document Verification.
Medical Examination.
Final empanelment and appointment.
The official notification specifies CBT, PET, document verification and medical examination as the recruitment stages. [web:270]
CBT Exam Pattern
Subject
Questions
Marks
General Science
25
25
Mathematics
25
25
General Intelligence and Reasoning
30
30
General Awareness and Current Affairs
20
20
Total
100
100
Exam duration: 90 minutes.
PwBD candidates using a scribe receive the applicable additional time.
Negative marking: one-third mark is deducted for each incorrect answer.
Questions are generally based on the prescribed Class 10 level syllabus.
Physical Efficiency Test
Candidate
Weight Carrying
Running
Male candidates
Carry 35 kg for 100 metres within 2 minutes without putting it down
Run 1,000 metres within 4 minutes 15 seconds
Female candidates
Carry 20 kg for 100 metres within 2 minutes without putting it down
Run 1,000 metres within 5 minutes 40 seconds
PET is qualifying in nature. Candidates who fail to meet the prescribed standard are not considered for the subsequent recruitment stages. [web:274][web:276]
Admit Card Details
Candidate name and photograph.
Registration number and roll number.
Exam date and shift.
Reporting time and gate-closing time.
Exact examination centre address.
Candidate’s signature and barcode/QR code, where applicable.
Q1. Is the RRB Group D Admit Card 2026 released? Yes. The e-call letter has been released region-wise for CEN 09/2025 candidates.
Q2. How many vacancies are available? The recruitment includes 22,195 Level-1 vacancies.
Q3. What is the RRB Group D exam date? The CBT is scheduled on 3–6, 9–14, 17–21 and 25 August 2026.
Q4. What is the required qualification? Candidates generally require Class 10, ITI or an accepted NCVT National Apprenticeship Certificate.
Q5. What is the selection process? Selection consists of CBT, PET, document verification and medical examination.
Q6. Is the city slip the same as the admit card? No. The city slip provides advance city information, while the admit card contains the exact centre details.
