RRB Group D (Level-1) Revised CBT Schedule — Exam Begins 3 August 2026
16 Exam Days · 3 to 25 August 2026 · Revised from the 3 July 2026 Notice
The notice is explicit: candidates must bring two identity documents in original, and one of them must be the same photo identity document you named in your application. Candidates who fail this check are not allowed to attend the CBT. Check now which photo ID you entered in your application form — not on exam morning.
- Revised CBT schedule for CEN 09/2025 (Level-1): 16 exam days between 3 and 25 August 2026
- Exam City & Date link goes live 10 days before your own exam date — not one shared date for everyone
- E-call letter download opens about 4 days before your exam date
- This revises the earlier notice dated 3 July 2026 — check your dates again even if you saw the previous schedule
Your exam date is individual — check your own region's RRB website
Overview
The Railway Recruitment Boards (RRBs), under the Ministry of Railways, have issued a revised tentative CBT schedule for CEN No. 09/2025 — recruitment to various Level-1 posts of the 7th CPC, commonly known as RRB Group D. The notice, dated 30 July 2026, is issued in partial modification to the earlier notice dated 3 July 2026.
The Computer Based Test will now be conducted across 16 days between 3 August and 25 August 2026.
Revised Tentative Exam Schedule
| CEN No. | Post | Tentative Exam Schedule |
|---|---|---|
| 09/2025 | Various posts of Level-1 | August 3 to 6, 9 to 14, 17 to 21 & 25 (Total 16 days) |
Exam Days, Broken Down
| Date Block | Number of Days |
|---|---|
| 3 – 6 August 2026 | 4 days |
| 9 – 14 August 2026 | 6 days |
| 17 – 21 August 2026 | 5 days |
| 25 August 2026 | 1 day |
| Total | 16 days |
We independently counted the date blocks — 4 + 6 + 5 + 1 = 16, matching the total stated in the official notice.
How to Find Your Own Exam Date
Your exam date is individual — not everyone sits on the same day. The schedule above is the overall window across which the CBT will run. Here's the sequence:
- 10 days before your exam date: the link for viewing your Exam City & Date (and for downloading Travel Authority for SC/ST candidates) goes live on the official website of your respective RRB.
- About 4 days before your exam date: download of your E-Call Letter opens, based on the date shown in your Exam City & Date intimation.
- On exam day: carry two original ID documents as described above.
Important Instructions for Candidates
- Two original ID documents required — one must be the same photo ID mentioned in your application. Without these, you will not be allowed to attend the CBT.
- Keep your Aadhaar unlocked: candidates (including those who verified Aadhaar at application stage) are advised to ensure their Aadhaar account remains in unlocked condition in the UIDAI system before coming to the exam centre, to avoid trouble during registration on exam day.
- Use only official RRB websites for updates, to avoid being misled by unauthenticated sources.
- Beware of touts: RRB selections are based solely on the Computer Based Test and candidate merit. Anyone promising an appointment in exchange for money or favours is a fraud.
Important Links
| Link | URL |
|---|---|
| Download Revised Schedule Notice (PDF) | CEN 09/2025 Revised CBT Schedule |
| RRB Ranchi (example regional portal) | rrbranchi.gov.in |
Note: the notice states that links will appear "on the official websites of all RRBs" without naming a single portal — there are 21 regional Railway Recruitment Boards. Candidates should visit the website of the RRB region they applied under. We've linked RRB Ranchi above because that's where this notice is hosted; it is not necessarily your region's board.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q1. When is the RRB Group D (CEN 09/2025) CBT scheduled?
As per the revised schedule, the Computer Based Test for CEN 09/2025 Level-1 posts will be held across 16 days: 3 to 6 August, 9 to 14 August, 17 to 21 August, and 25 August 2026.
Q2. When will the RRB Group D exam city and date link be available?
The link for viewing Exam City and Date, and for downloading Travel Authority for SC/ST candidates, will go live 10 days prior to the candidate's own final exam date, on the official websites of the respective RRBs.
Q3. When can candidates download the RRB Group D e-call letter?
Downloading of e-call letters will start about 4 days prior to the exam date mentioned in the Exam City and Date intimation link.
Q4. What identity documents must candidates bring to the RRB Group D CBT?
Candidates must bring two identity documents in original, one of which must be the same photo identity document mentioned in their application. Candidates who fail to bring these will not be allowed to attend the CBT.
Q5. Do candidates need to unlock their Aadhaar before the RRB Group D exam?
Candidates, including those who verified their Aadhaar during application submission, are advised to ensure their Aadhaar account remains in unlocked condition in the UIDAI system before coming to the exam centre, to avoid inconvenience during registration on exam day.
Q6. Is this a new RRB Group D exam schedule or a revision?
This is a revision. The notice states it is issued in partial modification to the earlier notice dated 3 July 2026, revising the tentative exam schedule for CEN 09/2025 Level-1 posts.
Disclaimer
This post is based on the official notice "CEN No. 09/2025 for Recruitment for the Various posts of Level 1 of 7th CPC — Revised Tentative CBT Schedule", dated 30.07.2026, issued by the Chairpersons, Railway Recruitment Boards, Ministry of Railways, Government of India. The schedule is described as tentative in the notice itself and remains subject to change. Candidates should refer only to the official website of their own RRB region for their individual exam city, date, and e-call letter.