Railway Recruitment Board — Ministry of Railways
| Exam Date | 27 Nov 2025 |
|---|---|
| Result Date | 01 Jul 2026 |
| Post Name | Group D (Level-1) |
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| Total Vacancies | 32438 |
| Qualification | 10th pass or ITI/National Apprentice Certificate (NAC) |
| Age Limit | 18-33 years (with category-wise relaxation) |
| Salary | Pay Level 1 as per 7th CPC |
| Application Fee | General: 500 INR, Reserved/Female/PwBD: 250 INR |
| Selection Process | CBT -> PET -> Document Verification -> Medical Examination |
The Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) released the cut off marks for the Group D (Level-1) recruitment under CEN 08/2024 on 2026-07-01. Candidates who participated in the Computer Based Test (CBT) held between 2025-11-27 and 2026-02-10 can now verify their selection status for the Physical Efficiency Test (PET). The cut off marks represent the minimum score required in the normalized CBT to qualify for the next recruitment stage.
The RRB Group D cut off is determined by multiple variables, including the number of candidates per zone, category-specific reservation, and the difficulty level of shifts. To ensure transparency across different test dates, RRB employs a normalization process. The following table illustrates the qualifying thresholds across various categories:
| Category | Minimum Qualifying Percentage |
|---|---|
| Unreserved (UR) | 40% |
| EWS | 40% |
| OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) | 30% |
| SC | 30% |
| ST | 30% |
Note: PwBD candidates are entitled to a 2% relaxation on these minimum qualifying percentages.
Normalized scores vary by region based on localized performance and vacancy count. Key region cut-offs include:
| Region | UR | OBC | SC | ST | EWS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bhubaneswar | 76.69 | 75.43 | 67.15 | 58.19 | 69.81 |
| Prayagraj | 78.13 | 77.32 | 72.41 | 66.66 | 74.15 |
| Chennai | 78.01 | 76.66 | 70.63 | 63.00 | 71.11 |
| Bhopal | 77.73 | 77.41 | 73.66 | 67.67 | 75.07 |
| Ahmedabad | 72.16 | 71.14 | 66.06 | 62.13 | 67.67 |
Shortlisted candidates must prepare for the subsequent stages of the recruitment process:
Candidates are advised to use the unified portal rrb.indianrailways.gov.in or their specific regional RRB website to download official documents. Avoid third-party websites for result verification to ensure data security. Always keep your registration number and password ready to view individual scorecards.
Securing a government position under Railway Recruitment Board requires a disciplined and strategic approach. Candidates with 10th pass or ITI/National Apprentice Certificate (NAC) qualifications should focus on the following:
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