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RRB Group D (2027)

Active
Application StartAI Forecast
8 Oct 2026
Official NotificationAI Forecast
8 Oct 2026
Application EndAI Forecast
12 Nov 2026
Computer Based TestAI Forecast
12 Mar 2027
CBT ResultAI Forecast
8 Jun 2027
Physical Efficiency TestAI Forecast
12 Aug 2027
PET ResultAI Forecast
22 Sept 2027
DV & Medical ExamAI Forecast
5 Nov 2027
Final Merit List / PanelAI Forecast
22 Dec 2027
Final AppointmentAI Forecast
10 Mar 2028
26

RRB Group D (2026)

Active
Application Start
10 Oct 2025
Official Notification
10 Oct 2025
Application End
15 Nov 2025
Computer Based Test
15 Mar 2026
CBT Result
10 Jun 2026
Physical Efficiency Test
15 Aug 2026
PET ResultAI Forecast
25 Sept 2026
DV & Medical ExamAI Forecast
10 Nov 2026
Final Merit List / PanelAI Forecast
28 Dec 2026
Final AppointmentAI Forecast
15 Mar 2027
25

RRB Group D (2025)

Active
Application Start
15 Jan 2025
Official Notification
15 Jan 2025
Application End
28 Feb 2025
Computer Based Test (CBT)
10 Aug 2025
CBT Result
20 Nov 2025
Physical Efficiency Test (PET)
15 Jan 2026
PET Result
10 Mar 2026
Document Verification & Medical
20 Apr 2026
Final Merit List & Panel
15 Jun 2026
Final Appointment / JoiningAI Forecast
30 Aug 2026
24

RRB Group D (2024)

Completed
Notification
1 Mar 2024
Application Start
1 Mar 2024
Application End
1 Apr 2024
CBT Exam
1 Jul 2024
23

RRB Group D (2023)

Completed
Notification
1 Mar 2023
Application Start
1 Mar 2023
Application End
1 Apr 2023
CBT Exam
1 Jul 2023
22

RRB Group D (2022)

Completed
Notification
1 Mar 2022
Application Start
1 Mar 2022
Application End
1 Apr 2022
CBT Exam
1 Jul 2022
21

RRB Group D (2021)

Completed
Notification
1 Mar 2021
Application Start
1 Mar 2021
Application End
1 Apr 2021
CBT Exam
1 Jul 2021
20

RRB Group D (2020)

Completed
Notification
1 Mar 2020
Application Start
1 Mar 2020
Application End
1 Apr 2020
CBT Exam
1 Jul 2020
19

RRB Group D (2019)

Completed
Notification
12 Mar 2019
Application Start
12 Mar 2019
Application End
12 Apr 2019
CBT Exam
1 Jul 2019
Exam
17 Aug 2022
Result
22 Dec 2022
Final Selection List
15 Jan 2023
Final Appointment/Certificate
1 Apr 2023
AI Overview • Direct Answer Summary
Verified via Official Gazette & Railway Recruitment Board (RRB)

RRB Group D (Railway Recruitment Board Group D Examination) is a national competitive recruitment examination conducted by the Railway Recruitment Board (RRB). Candidates appointed receive an estimated in-hand monthly salary of ₹24,000 - ₹28,000 / month (Level 1 of 7th CPC Pay Matrix), with general eligibility requiring ages between 18 - 33 years (10th Pass or ITI from NCVT/SCVT).

Conducting BodyRailway Recruitment Board (RRB)
Monthly In-Hand₹24,000 - ₹28,000 / month
Age Limit18 - 33 years
Official Sourceindianrailways.gov.in

About RRB Group D (Railway Recruitment Board Group D Examination)

RRB Group D recruits candidates for Track Maintainer, Helper, Porter and similar posts across Indian Railways.

Conducting Body: Railway Recruitment Board (RRB)Official Portal: https://indianrailways.gov.in

💡 Why Prepare for RRB Group D?

  • ✓Largest number of vacancies among railway exams
  • ✓Entry-level job with minimal qualification
  • ✓Stable career with railway perks
💰 In-Hand Monthly Salary & 7th CPC

₹24,000 - ₹28,000 / month (Level 1 of 7th CPC Pay Matrix)

🎯 Age Limit & Eligibility

18 - 33 years (10th Pass or ITI from NCVT/SCVT)

🎫 Admit Card & City Allotment

City intimation slip & travel pass live 10 days before CBT; Hall ticket live 4 days prior.

📋 RRB Group D Exam Pattern & Selection Stages

StageModeSubjects / ModulesDurationTotal MarksNegative MarkingDifficulty
CBTCBT (Objective (MCQ))Maths, GI & Reasoning, GS, General Science90 Minutes1000.33 per wrong answerEasy
PETPhysical Test (Qualifying)Running and weight-lifting tasks-0Not applicableModerate
Document Verification & MedicalVerification (Qualifying)Document check and medical fitness test-0Not applicableEasy

🎯 Who Should Apply / Target Audience

10th pass candidates seeking railway jobs

Physically fit youth for field-based roles

First-time govt job aspirants

🚀 How to Start Preparing for RRB Group D

  1. 1Verify eligibility, age limits and qualification for RRB Group D
  2. 2Review the latest exam pattern and detailed syllabus
  3. 3Collect standard books and solve previous 5-year papers
  4. 4Take section-wise and full-length mock tests regularly
  5. 5Analyze mock test scorecards and revise weak topics

❓ Frequently Asked Questions (RRB Group D)

Q: Who conducts RRB Group D?

A: RRB Group D is conducted by the Railway Recruitment Board.

Q: Is RRB Group D conducted every year?

A: Yes, RRB Group D is generally held annually as per the official recruitment calendar.

Q: Is there negative marking in RRB Group D?

A: Most objective stages carry negative marking; check the official notification for exact deduction.