Every cycle of news + important dates we've captured for Railway Group D (Level 1), oldest cycles at the bottom. Live information is on the main exam page; this archive preserves what each previous cycle officially announced.
<cite index="9-3">The Railway Recruitment Board has released the admit card for Computer Based Test scheduled till 25th August 2026 for RRB Group D Level 1 CEN 09/2025 recruitment.</cite> Candidates can download their hall tickets from the official RRB portal using their registration number and password.
Archived 27 Aug 2026
Railway Recruitment Board has released the admit card for candidates appearing on 25th August 2026, the final day of the CBT exam window. Around 58 lakh candidates are appearing across 16 exam days for 22,195 Level-1 vacancies under CEN 09/2025.
Archived 26 Aug 2026
RRB has revised the Group D exam dates for CEN 09/2025. The CBT will now be conducted on 16 days: 3rd-6th, 9th-14th, 17th-21st, and 25th August 2026 in three shifts daily at 200+ centres.
Archived 26 Aug 2026
Railway Recruitment Board began releasing admit cards from July 31, 2026 for the CEN 09/2025 Computer-Based Test. Hall tickets are available in phases approximately 4 days before each candidate's scheduled exam date through the official portal at rrb.digialm.com.
Archived 23 Aug 2026
<cite index="28-2,28-3">The Railway Recruitment Board revised the RRB Group D Exam Date 2026-27 via official notice released on 30th July at www.rrbcdg.gov.in/, with the CBT Exam now held from 3rd August 2026 to 25th August 2026 in three shifts.</cite> The exam was earlier scheduled to end on August 21.
Archived 27 Aug 2026
The Railway Recruitment Board revised the CBT exam schedule on July 30, 2026, extending the examination period through August 25. The exam will now be conducted over 16 days on August 3-6, 9-14, 17-21, and 25 across multiple shifts.
Archived 23 Aug 2026
Candidates can now download their exam city intimation slips from 24th July 2026 onwards for exam dates from 3rd to 25th August 2026. The admit cards are being released 4 days before each exam date.
Archived 26 Aug 2026
<cite index="4-7">RRB Group D city intimation slip has been released on 24th July 2026 onwards.</cite> Candidates can check their exam city, date and shift details by logging into the official portal 10 days before their scheduled exam.
Archived 27 Aug 2026
RRB activated the exam city and date intimation facility from July 24, 2026 onwards, allowing candidates to check their assigned exam centres and scheduled dates. SC/ST candidates can also download their travel authority through the same portal.
Archived 23 Aug 2026
RRB released the detailed notification for CEN 09/2025 on 30th January 2026 for Level-1 posts including Track Maintainer, Pointsman, and Assistant roles. Application window closed on 9th March 2026.
Archived 26 Aug 2026
RRB has activated the application status checking facility on the official portal. Candidates who applied for Group D Level-1 posts can now verify whether their applications have been accepted or rejected by logging in with their registration credentials.
Archived 13 Aug 2026
Railway Recruitment Board announced the CBT exam dates on 3rd July 2026. The Computer-Based Test for 22,195 Level-1 vacancies will be conducted from 3rd August to 21st August 2026 across multiple centres nationwide.
Archived 23 Jul 2026
Candidates appearing for the August 2026 CBT can download their city intimation slip from 25th July onwards. Admit cards will be available from 31st July 2026 at the candidate login portal.
Archived 23 Jul 2026
Railway Recruitment Board has officially announced the Computer-Based Test schedule for RRB Group D (CEN 09/2025). The CBT will be conducted from August 3 to August 21, 2026 in multiple shifts across exam centres nationwide for 22,195 Level-1 vacancies.
Archived 13 Aug 2026
As per the official exam schedule notice, candidates will receive their Exam City Intimation Slip approximately 10 days before their respective exam date, while admit cards will be available 4 days prior to the scheduled CBT date.
Archived 13 Aug 2026
The Physical Efficiency Test for candidates who cleared the CEN 08/2024 CBT is expected to be held in the last week of July 2026. Candidates must prepare for physical requirements as specified by RRB.
Archived 23 Jul 2026
The Railway Recruitment Board released the zone-wise merit list and scorecard for CEN 08/2024 on 1st July 2026. Out of over 1 crore candidates who appeared, about 63,295 candidates qualified for the Physical Efficiency Test.
Archived 23 Jul 2026
The Railway Recruitment Board released the CBT result for the previous cycle (CEN 08/2024) on July 1, 2026. A total of 63,295 candidates have been provisionally shortlisted for the Physical Efficiency Test scheduled from July 29 to August 1, 2026.
Archived 13 Aug 2026
<cite index="30-7,30-10">RRB Group D Notification 2026 for Level-1 railway posts was released on January 31, 2026, containing information on posts, zone-wise vacancies, eligibility, and syllabus on RRB websites.</cite> The recruitment covers Track Maintainer, Pointsman, and Assistant posts.
Archived 27 Aug 2026
The Railway Recruitment Board issued the official notification on January 30, 2026 for recruitment to posts including Track Maintainer, Pointsman, Assistant, and other Level 1 positions. The online application window opened on January 31 and closed on March 9, 2026.
Archived 23 Aug 2026
Railway Recruitment Boards have extended the application deadline for Group D Level 1 posts by one week following technical difficulties reported on the official portal. Candidates can now submit applications until the revised closing date.
Archived 5 Jul 2026
The Railway Recruitment Boards have clarified the CBT examination structure for the current recruitment cycle. The exam will continue to feature 100 questions covering Mathematics, General Intelligence, General Science, and General Awareness, with negative marking of 1/3 per incorrect answer.
Archived 5 Jul 2026
Railway boards have issued revised guidelines for the Physical Efficiency Test (PET) phase. The document clarifies medical standards and measurement protocols that will be followed at RRB centers nationwide during this cycle's recruitment process.
Archived 5 Jul 2026
Railway Recruitment Boards have published comprehensive instructions regarding document verification procedures. Candidates qualifying CBT and PET stages will need to carry original certificates including educational qualifications, community certificates where applicable, and valid photo identification.
Archived 5 Jul 2026
Physical Efficiency Test (expected)
Sun, 15 Nov, 2026PET for shortlisted candidates, typically 1-2 months after result
Archived 27 Aug 2026
CEN 09/2025 CBT Result expected
Mon, 2 Nov, 2026Result typically released 2-3 months after exam completion
Archived 23 Jul 2026
CBT Result (expected)
Thu, 15 Oct, 2026Expected in October 2026 with zone-wise merit list
Archived 27 Aug 2026
CBT result (expected)
Thu, 15 Oct, 2026Expected October 2026; followed by PET
Archived 26 Aug 2026
Physical Efficiency Test (PET) phase expected to commence
Sat, 3 Oct, 2026Region-wise PET schedule to be conducted; candidates must check zonal RRB websites
Archived 5 Jul 2026
CBT results and PET shortlist announcement expected
Sun, 13 Sept, 2026Qualified candidates for Physical Efficiency Test to be notified with schedule
Archived 5 Jul 2026
Answer key release (expected)
Mon, 7 Sept, 2026Expected 1st week of September 2026 per sources
Archived 26 Aug 2026
Answer key release (expected)
Sat, 5 Sept, 2026Expected in 1st week of September 2026
Archived 27 Aug 2026
🇮🇳CBT Exam concludes
Tue, 25 Aug, 2026Final exam date: August 25, 2026
Archived 23 Aug 2026
🇮🇳CBT Exam (Final day: Aug 25)
Tue, 25 Aug, 2026Last exam day added in revised schedule
Archived 27 Aug 2026
🇮🇳CBT exam ends
Tue, 25 Aug, 2026Exams on 3-6, 9-14, 17-21, 25 Aug; 3 shifts/day
Archived 26 Aug 2026
🇮🇳CEN 09/2025 CBT Exam ends
Fri, 21 Aug, 2026Last day of CBT examination on 21st August 2026
Archived 23 Jul 2026
🇮🇳RRB Group D CBT concludes
Fri, 21 Aug, 2026Last date of CBT examination - August 21, 2026
Archived 13 Aug 2026
🇮🇳CBT Exam (Phase 3: Aug 17-21)
Mon, 17 Aug, 2026Revised schedule includes additional days
Archived 27 Aug 2026
CBT provisional answer key release expected
Sat, 15 Aug, 2026Candidates can raise objections with prescribed fee during specified period
Archived 5 Jul 2026
🇮🇳CBT Exam (mid-cycle)
Mon, 10 Aug, 2026Exams conducted on multiple dates through August
Archived 23 Aug 2026
🇮🇳CBT Exam (Phase 2: Aug 9-14)
Sun, 9 Aug, 2026Multiple shifts per day at centres nationwide
Archived 27 Aug 2026
🇮🇳Computer Based Test (CBT) Phase 1 concludes
Sat, 8 Aug, 2026Final date of CBT examination window across all RRB zones
Archived 5 Jul 2026
🇮🇳CEN 09/2025 CBT Exam begins
Mon, 3 Aug, 2026Computer-Based Test starts 3rd August 2026; conducted in three shifts daily
Archived 23 Jul 2026
🇮🇳RRB Group D CBT begins (CEN 09/2025)
Mon, 3 Aug, 2026Computer-Based Test starts August 3, 2026 in multiple shifts
Archived 13 Aug 2026
🇮🇳CBT Exam begins (Day 1)
Mon, 3 Aug, 2026Computer-Based Test starts August 3, 2026
Archived 23 Aug 2026
🇮🇳CBT Exam (Phase 1: Aug 3-6)
Mon, 3 Aug, 2026Computer Based Test conducted over 16 days total
Archived 27 Aug 2026
🇮🇳CBT exam starts
Mon, 3 Aug, 2026First day of 16-day exam window
Archived 26 Aug 2026
Admit Card release for CEN 09/2025 CBT
Fri, 31 Jul, 2026Available 4 days before exam at rrbapply.gov.in
Archived 23 Jul 2026
Admit Card release (first batch)
Fri, 31 Jul, 2026Hall tickets available 4 days before exam start date
Archived 13 Aug 2026
Admit card release begins
Fri, 31 Jul, 2026Phase-wise release starting July 31, 2026
Archived 23 Aug 2026
Admit card released (phase-wise)
Fri, 31 Jul, 2026Released 4 days before each candidate's exam date
Archived 27 Aug 2026
Admit card download started
Fri, 31 Jul, 2026Released in phases, 4 days before each exam date
Archived 26 Aug 2026
PET for CEN 08/2024 begins
Wed, 29 Jul, 2026Physical Efficiency Test for previous cycle shortlisted candidates
Archived 13 Aug 2026
🇮🇳CEN 08/2024 Physical Efficiency Test (PET)
Sun, 26 Jul, 2026Expected last week of July for candidates who cleared CEN 08/2024 CBT
Archived 23 Jul 2026
City Intimation Slip release for CEN 09/2025 CBT
Sat, 25 Jul, 2026Download from candidate login portal; contains exam city, date, and shift details
Archived 23 Jul 2026
City Intimation Slip release (first batch)
Sat, 25 Jul, 2026Exam city details for early August exam dates
Archived 13 Aug 2026
City intimation slip released
Fri, 24 Jul, 2026Exam city and date available from July 24, 2026
Archived 23 Aug 2026
City intimation slip released
Fri, 24 Jul, 2026Exam city and date information available
Archived 27 Aug 2026
🇮🇳Computer Based Test (CBT) Phase 1 begins
Sun, 12 Jul, 2026Multi-day examination window opens; exact date and shift assigned on admit card
Archived 5 Jul 2026
Application Status checking opens
Thu, 9 Jul, 2026Candidates can verify acceptance/rejection status from July 9, 2026
Archived 13 Aug 2026
Application status released
Thu, 9 Jul, 2026Candidates can check if application accepted/rejected
Archived 27 Aug 2026
CEN 08/2024 CBT Result released
Wed, 1 Jul, 2026Zone-wise merit list and scorecard available at regional RRB websites
Archived 23 Jul 2026
CBT admit card release expected
Thu, 25 Jun, 2026Computer Based Test e-call letters to be available on regional RRB websites
Archived 5 Jul 2026
Last date for application correction window
Tue, 2 Jun, 2026Candidates can modify application details except core registration information
Archived 5 Jul 2026
Application portal closes
Tue, 19 May, 2026Final date for online registration and fee payment for Group D Level 1 posts
Archived 5 Jul 2026
Notification released (CEN 09/2025)
Wed, 15 Apr, 2026Official notification published on January 30, 2026
Archived 23 Aug 2026
Application portal opens
Wed, 15 Apr, 2026Online registration began January 31, 2026
Archived 23 Aug 2026
Application deadline
Wed, 15 Apr, 2026Last date to submit application: March 9, 2026
Archived 23 Aug 2026
Notification release (CEN 09/2025)
Wed, 25 Mar, 2026Detailed notification PDF released on January 30, 2026
Archived 13 Aug 2026
Application window opening
Wed, 25 Mar, 2026Online applications started from January 31, 2026
Archived 13 Aug 2026
Application deadline (extended)
Wed, 25 Mar, 2026Last date to submit applications was March 9, 2026
Archived 13 Aug 2026
Application deadline (extended)
Mon, 9 Mar, 2026Last date extended till 9th March 2026, 11:59 PM
Archived 27 Aug 2026
Application deadline (extended)
Mon, 9 Mar, 2026Deadline extended from original date
Archived 26 Aug 2026
Application window opened
Sat, 31 Jan, 2026Online applications started at rrbapply.gov.in
Archived 27 Aug 2026
Online application started
Sat, 31 Jan, 2026Archived 26 Aug 2026
Notification released (CEN 09/2025)
Fri, 30 Jan, 202622,195 Level-1 vacancies announced
Archived 27 Aug 2026
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