RRB Group D Exam Date 2026 - CEN 09/2025 Level 1 CBT Schedule Released

The Railway Recruitment Boards (RRBs) have announced that the Computer Based Test (CBT) for CEN 09/2025, covering various posts in Level 1 of the 7th CPC Pay Matrix (commonly known as RRB Group D), will be held from 3rd August 2026 to 21st August 2026. This tentative schedule was released via an official notice dated 3rd July 2026, signed by the Chairpersons of the Railway Recruitment Boards. Candidates who registered under CEN 09/2025 can use this page to track the exam window, city/date intimation link, e-call letter download, and Aadhaar-related exam day requirements.

RRB Group D Exam Date 2026 - Quick Overview

RRB Group D (CEN 09/2025, Level 1) CBT exam dates: 3rd August 2026 to 21st August 2026. The notice was issued on 3rd July 2026. This is a tentative schedule; RRBs have stated that the exact city, date, and shift for each candidate will be intimated separately closer to the exam.

Important Dates for RRB Group D CEN 09/2025

As per the official notice, the RRB Group D CBT will run for close to three weeks, from 3rd August to 21st August 2026, with related downloads opening in a fixed window before each candidate's exam date.

How to Download the RRB Group D Exam City Slip and E-Call Letter

The official notice confirms that both the city/date intimation link and the e-call letter will be published on the official websites of all RRBs, not on this or any third-party platform.

1. Visit the official website of your respective Railway Recruitment Board (or www.rrbapply.gov.in).
2. Look for the CEN 09/2025 (Level 1) link on the homepage once it is activated around 10 days before your exam date for the city/date intimation, and around 4 days before for the e-call letter.
3. Log in using your registration credentials (registration number and password/date of birth).
4. View or download your allotted exam city and date, and later your e-call letter, once each link goes live.
5. Keep a printed and digital copy of the e-call letter for exam day.

Is Aadhaar Mandatory for the RRB Group D Exam?

Yes. Aadhaar-linked biometric authentication is mandatory at the exam centre before entry into the exam hall. Candidates must carry their original Aadhaar card or a printout of an e-verified Aadhaar. If a candidate has not already completed Aadhaar authentication, this should be done by logging in at www.rrbapply.gov.in.

What Should Candidates Check Regarding Aadhaar Before Exam Day?

Even candidates who already verified their Aadhaar during the application stage are advised to ensure their Aadhaar remains in an unlocked condition in the UIDAI system before arriving at the exam centre, to avoid delays during registration and entry.

Important Instructions from the Official RRB Notice

• This is a tentative schedule; candidates should keep checking official RRB websites for updates.
• Candidates should refer only to official RRB websites for recruitment updates and avoid unauthenticated third-party sources for critical decisions.
• RRBs have specifically cautioned candidates to beware of touts making fake promises of appointment in exchange for illegal consideration. Selection is based purely on CBT performance and merit, with no role for unofficial intermediaries.
• SC/ST candidates can download their Travel Authority from the same city/date intimation link once it is live.

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Source Verification Note

This article is based primarily on the official RRB notice titled "Notice Regarding Tentative Schedule of Computer Based Test (CBT) for Various Posts in Level 1 of 7th CPC Pay Matrix under CEN 09/2025," dated 3rd July 2026. Facts not present in that notice such as the exact vacancy count, shift timings, exam pattern, and exact city-slip/admit-card dates have been explicitly marked above as unconfirmed or sourced from secondary reporting, and readers are advised to verify these directly on the official RRB website before relying on them.

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