The Railway Recruitment Boards (RRBs) have announced a sudden revision in the Computer-Based Test (CBT) schedule for candidates applying under the massive Group D recruitment drive. This change specifically impacts aspirants assigned to two designated exam centres in the national capital, New Delhi.
Which Exam Centres and Dates Are Affected?
The official notice, referencing CEN 08/2024, states that exams at two locations have been postponed. The CBT sessions originally planned at the M. A. Global Online Exam Center in New Delhi on December 21 and 22, 2025, will no longer be held on those dates.
Furthermore, the tests scheduled at the DS IT Solution Exam Centre, also in New Delhi, across five days have been rescheduled. The affected dates at this centre are December 21, 22, 23, 24, and 26, 2025.
Official Communication and Next Steps for Candidates
The RRBs attributed this decision to "unavoidable circumstances." The boards are proactively informing all impacted candidates through SMS and email sent to their registered contact details.
As a consequence, the City Intimation Slips that were previously active on the official portal for these candidates have now been withdrawn. Those whose exams are rescheduled can download a fresh City Intimation Slip ten days before their new exam date.
The crucial E-Call Letter will be available for download four days prior to the revised examination date via the official RRB websites. It is important to note that for all other candidates not affected by this change, the CBT will proceed as originally planned, with E-Call Letters also following the four-day rule.
Recruitment Drive Overview and Key Details
This Computer-Based Test is part of the extensive Group D (Level 1) recruitment under notification CEN 08/2024. The examination window is set from November 27, 2025, to January 16, 2026, conducted in multiple shifts.
This recruitment aims to fill a substantial 32,438 vacancies for posts that offer an approximate monthly pay of Rs. 23,500. The eligibility criteria mandate that applicants must be between 18 and 36 years of age as of January 1, 2025. The educational qualification required is a pass in Class 10 or an ITI certificate.
The complete selection process involves multiple stages:
- Computer-Based Test (CBT)
- Physical Efficiency Test (PET)
- Physical Standards Test (PST)
- Document Verification
- Medical Examination
Candidates are strongly advised to rely solely on official communications from the RRBs and the authorized website, indianrailways.gov.in, for all updates regarding exam centres, shifts, and document downloads. Details concerning the PET and PST stages will be announced separately after the CBT results are officially declared by the recruitment boards.
