RRB Group D · Cutoff
RRB Group D Cutoff 2026 — expected score & rank bands
What does your score in Railway Group D (Level 1) actually get you? These bands map a mock/exam percentage to the rank window and outcomes that score range has typically achieved.
AI-curated from historic cutoff patterns — indicative, not official. Always verify with the latest official notification.
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Category-wise expected cutoff (indicative)
| Category | Expected Cutoff (indicative) |
|---|---|
| General (UR) | 55-65 marks out of 100 |
| EWS | 52-62 marks out of 100 |
| OBC-NCL | 48-58 marks out of 100 |
| SC | 42-52 marks out of 100 |
| ST | 38-48 marks out of 100 |
| PwD (UR) | 38-48 marks out of 100 |
| PwD (OBC) | 35-45 marks out of 100 |
| PwD (SC/ST) | 32-42 marks out of 100 |
- The typical gap between General and OBC cutoffs ranges 7-10 marks, while SC/ST cutoffs are typically 12-18 marks below General category cutoffs.
- Cutoffs fluctuate based on vacancy numbers, total applicants, exam difficulty level, and zonal variations (different RRBs may have slightly different cutoffs based on regional competition).
- ExServicemen and other special categories typically follow their parent category cutoff with minor relaxations; actual selection depends on normalization scores across multiple exam sessions and PET/document verification clearance.
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Exceptional — top 1-2% scorers
92–100%
- Guaranteed selection in preferred zone and division — pay level 1, ₹18,000-56,900
- Track Maintainer Grade IV (choice postings: home zone, metro cities)
- Strong candidacy for internal railway promotions and skill upgradation programs
- Eligible for fast-track consideration in departmental exams for Group C posts
- Workshop Helper positions (Production Units) — Integral Coach Factory Chennai, Modern Coach Factory Raebareli
- Priority allocation during joining formalities and training centers
Top tier — all zones accessible
85–92%
- Track Maintainer Grade IV (any zone/division of choice) — General category, all locations
- Assistant Loco Pilot trainee pathway positions — some zones consider Group D toppers
- Technician Grade III Helper (workshop) — Metro Railway Kolkata, Delhi Metro feeder roles
- Priority in PwBD (Persons with Benchmark Disabilities) sports quota vacancies where applicable
- First preference in zonal allocation during document verification
- Helper positions in prestigious Production Units — CLW, DLW, ICF
Strong General category range
75–85%
- Track Maintainer Grade IV (all zones including high-demand NCR, Mumbai divisions) — General category
- Assistant C&W (Carriage & Wagon) — Workshop positions, pay level 1
- Welder Helper — Production Units, Integral Coach Factory candidates
- Technician Helper positions — Modern Coach Factory, Rail Coach Factory
- Porter (premium stations) — New Delhi, Mumbai Central, Howrah
- Good prospects across all 21 Railway Recruitment Boards
Competitive OBC/EWS range
65–75%
- Track Maintainer Grade IV (preferred zones like Mumbai, Delhi NCR) — pay level 1, ₹18,000 starting
- Assistant in Electrical/Mechanical workshops — South Central/Eastern Railways
- Lever Porter — major junction zones
- Hospital Attendant (preferred locations) — Railway hospitals in metro cities
- Fitter Helper positions — Diesel/Electric Loco Sheds
General category threshold range
50–65%
- Track Maintainer Grade IV (General category in most zones) — pay level 1
- Helper positions (Electrical, Mechanical, S&T departments) — all railway zones
- Assistant Pointsman — Northern/Western Railways
- Hospital Attendant — Railway Health Units, pay level 1
- Gateman (General category) — cut-offs vary by zone, typically 50-60% for General
Borderline — reserved category range
35–50%
- Track Maintainer Grade IV (SC/ST/OBC candidates, depending on zonal cut-offs)
- Helper/Assistant positions in Electrical/Mechanical departments — pay level 1, ₹18,000-56,900
- Gateman positions (reserved categories) — various railway zones
- Porter/Hamal positions — Eastern/Central/Southern Railways
- Chances improve significantly with EWS/OBC-NCL certificate
Below qualifying threshold
0–35%
- Unlikely to meet minimum cut-off marks
- Score typically falls short of general category qualifying percentage
- Recommend thorough revision of basic concepts
- Focus on Mathematics and General Awareness sections
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