Lakhs of railway job aspirants are counting down to July 31, 2026 — the day the RRB Group D Admit Card 2026 goes live. The Railway Recruitment Boards will issue the e-Call Letter for Centralised Employment Notice (CEN) No. 09/2025 roughly four days before each candidate’s allotted Computer Based Test date, and the first CBT slot falls on August 3, 2026. With 22,195 Level-1 vacancies at stake and close to 87 lakh applicants in the fray, this is the biggest single recruitment drive Indian Railways is running this year.
The exam city intimation slip — a separate document — has already been released in phases from July 23-25, 2026 onwards. That slip tells you only your allotted city, exam date and shift so you can book travel. It is not a hall ticket. Only the e-Call Letter, that is the RRB Group D Admit Card 2026, gets you inside the examination centre.
RRB Group D Admit Card 2026 – Important Dates at a Glance
Here is the full CEN 09/2025 timeline, including the RRB Group D Admit Card 2026 release date, as notified by the Railway Recruitment Boards.
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| CEN 09/2025 notification released | January 30, 2026 |
| Online application window | January 31 to March 9, 2026 |
| Application status link | July 9, 2026 |
| Exam city intimation slip | July 23-25, 2026 onwards (10 days before each exam date) |
| Admit card / e-Call Letter release | July 31, 2026 onwards (4 days before each exam date) |
| CBT exam dates | August 3 to August 21, 2026 |
| Total vacancies | 22,195 (Level-1, 7th CPC) |
| Official portal | Respective zonal RRB websites and rrb.digialm.com |
How To Download RRB Group D Admit Card 2026 at Your Zonal RRB Website
The RRB Group D Admit Card 2026 is not hosted on a single national portal. You must download it from the website of the RRB you applied to. Follow these steps.
- Visit the official website of the Railway Recruitment Board you applied to — for example, rrbcdg.gov.in for RRB Chandigarh or rrbbbs.gov.in for RRB Bhubaneswar.
- Open the Notice or Latest Updates section and click the E-Call Letter download link for CEN 09/2025 (Level-1 posts).
- You will be redirected to the Digialm candidate login page.
- Enter your Registration Number and Password or Date of Birth, then complete the captcha.
- The hall ticket will open on screen. Verify every detail carefully.
- Download the PDF and take two printouts on A4 paper.
The exam city and date link, along with the Travel Authority download for SC/ST candidates, is available at the official CEN 09/2025 login page. Candidates who need to check or correct their application details can also log in at rrbapply.gov.in.
Details Printed on the RRB Group D Admit Card 2026
- Candidate name, roll number and registration number
- Photograph and signature
- Post and category applied for
- Exam date, shift and reporting time
- Complete examination centre address
- Exam day instructions and prohibited items list
If you spot a spelling error, a wrong photograph or an incorrect category on the RRB Group D Admit Card 2026, contact your RRB immediately through the official helpdesk listed on its website. Do not wait until exam day.
RRB Group D Exam Date 2026 – Full CBT Schedule
The Computer Based Test will be held on 17 dates spread across August 2026, in three shifts each day, at more than 200 centres nationwide. The confirmed dates are August 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 17, 18, 19, 20 and 21. Because the exam runs across so many shifts, RRB will apply normalisation while computing final marks, so a slightly tougher shift does not disadvantage you. Since the release of the RRB Group D Admit Card 2026 is staggered exam-date-wise, candidates with later slots should not panic if their link is inactive on July 31 — it will open four days before their own date.
You can follow every notification, answer key and result announcement in this cycle on our RRB Group D news updates page.
RRB Group D Exam Pattern 2026 for CEN 09/2025
Level-1 recruitment uses a single-stage CBT. The question paper carries 100 objective-type questions for 100 marks in 90 minutes, with 120 minutes allowed for eligible PwBD candidates using a scribe. Questions are set at Class 10 standard and are available in English, Hindi and 13 regional languages.
| Section | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| General Science | 25 | 25 |
| Mathematics | 25 | 25 |
| General Intelligence & Reasoning | 30 | 30 |
| General Awareness & Current Affairs | 20 | 20 |
| Total | 100 | 100 |
The pattern is also printed in brief on the RRB Group D Admit Card 2026. One-third of a mark is deducted for every wrong answer. Minimum qualifying marks are 40% for UR and EWS, and 30% for OBC-NCL, SC and ST candidates. The section-wise split above is indicative and may vary slightly in the actual paper.
With the paper pitched at Class 10 level, the fastest revision route in the last few days is school study material. Brush up formulas and concepts using Class 10 Science notes, then test yourself with a free RRB Group D mock test and work through previous year question papers and sample papers to get used to the 90-minute pressure.
Exam Day Rules and Aadhaar Biometric Verification
- Report strictly at the time printed on your hall ticket. Late entry is not permitted under any circumstance.
- Carry the printed RRB Group D Admit Card 2026 plus one original valid photo ID.
- RRB conducts Aadhaar-linked biometric authentication at the centre. Keep your Aadhaar unlocked in the UIDAI system before exam day and carry the original or an e-verified printout.
- Electronic gadgets, smart watches, calculators and study material are strictly prohibited.
- Biometric and document checks happen before you enter the hall, so allow extra time.
What Happens After the CBT
Clearing the CBT is only the first hurdle. Shortlisted candidates move to the Physical Efficiency Test, which is qualifying in nature, followed by Document Verification and a Medical Examination. Only marks scored in the CBT count towards the final merit list. Vacancies span posts such as Track Maintainer Grade IV, Pointsman, Assistant (S&T), Assistant (TL & AC), Assistant Loco Shed and Assistant Operations across 21 Railway Recruitment Boards.
A word of caution: RRB has repeatedly warned candidates to rely only on official RRB websites and to ignore notices circulating on social media. Fake websites and touts are active around every railway recruitment cycle. Verify anything you read against Indian Railways or your zonal RRB portal before acting on it.
FAQ – RRB Group D Admit Card 2026
When will the RRB Group D Admit Card 2026 be released?
The RRB Group D Admit Card 2026 will be released from July 31, 2026 onwards. RRB issues the e-Call Letter roughly four days before each candidate’s own exam date, so candidates with later CBT slots in August will get their link later.
Where can I download the RRB Group D hall ticket for CEN 09/2025?
Download the RRB Group D Admit Card 2026 from the official website of the Railway Recruitment Board you applied to, such as rrbcdg.gov.in or rrbbbs.gov.in. The link redirects to the Digialm candidate login, where you enter your registration number and password or date of birth.
Is the city intimation slip the same as the admit card?
No. The city intimation slip only shows your exam city, date and shift so you can plan travel. It cannot be used to enter the exam centre. Only the e-Call Letter is a valid hall ticket.
What are the RRB Group D exam dates in August 2026?
The Computer Based Test is scheduled on 17 dates between August 3 and August 21, 2026, specifically August 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 17, 18, 19, 20 and 21, in three shifts each day.
What documents should I carry along with the admit card?
Carry a printed copy of the RRB Group D Admit Card 2026 and one original valid photo identity proof. Aadhaar-linked biometric authentication is done at the centre, so keep your Aadhaar unlocked in the UIDAI system and carry the original or an e-verified printout.
How many vacancies are there under CEN 09/2025?
There are 22,195 Level-1 vacancies under CEN 09/2025 across 21 Railway Recruitment Boards, covering posts including Track Maintainer Grade IV, Pointsman, Assistant (S&T) and Assistant (TL & AC).
Bookmark this page — we will update it the moment the RRB Group D Admit Card 2026 download link goes live on July 31, and again as links open for each subsequent exam date through August 21, 2026.
