The Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) Group D Result 2026 is one of the most awaited announcements for candidates who appeared in the Indian Railways Level-1 recruitment examination. Under this drive, Indian Railways invited online applications for various Group D posts, including Helper, Assistant Pointsman, Track Maintainer, and other Level-1 vacancies across all Railway Recruitment Boards in India, from 23 January 2025 to 22 February 2025. The fee payment window remained open till 23-24 February 2025, and candidates were allowed to make corrections in their application forms from 25 February to 6 March 2025.
Important Dates
- Forms release date: 31 January 2026
- Form submission last date: 09 March 2026
- Last Date for fees submission: 11 March 2026
- Form correction date: 12 to 21 March 2026
- Exam date: 27 November 2025 to 16 January 2026
- Revised exam dates: 08, 09 January 2026 and 02, 03, 04, 05, 06, 09 & 10 February 2026
- Exam city details: 19 November 2025
- Admit card release: 24 November 2025
- Answer key release: 17 February 2026 (Available Now)
- Result announcement: May 2026
Result Release and Format
The Railway Group D Result 2026 is expected to be released by the end of May 2026 on the regional official websites of the Railway Recruitment Boards or the Sarkari result official website sarkariresult.com.cm. The result will be published in PDF format containing the roll numbers of shortlisted candidates. Candidates whose roll numbers appear in the result PDF will become eligible for the next stages of the selection process, including the Physical Efficiency Test (PET) and Document Verification (DV).
Online Application Fees
- General / OBC / EWS: Rs.500/-
- SC / ST / Female: Rs.250/-
- PH Candidates: Rs.250/-
- Fee refund after appearing the Stage I examination: UR/OBC/EWS Refund: Rs.400/-, SC / ST / PH / Female Refund: Rs.250/-
- Payment modes: Debit/Credit Card, UPI, Internet Banking
Exam Pattern and Selection Process
The Railway Recruitment Board conducts the Group D examination in multiple stages for recruitment to various Level-1 posts. The first stage is a Computer Based Test (CBT) conducted at different examination centres across India. This online examination is the most important stage as candidates are shortlisted for further rounds based on their performance.
The CBT consists of 100 multiple-choice questions carrying a total of 100 marks. Candidates are given 90 minutes to complete the examination, while PwBD candidates using a scribe receive 120 minutes. The exam includes negative marking, with 1/3 mark deducted for every wrong answer. The question paper is divided into four sections: General Science (25 questions), Mathematics (25 questions), General Intelligence & Reasoning (30 questions), and General Awareness & Current Affairs (20 questions).
Candidates who qualify in the CBT are called for the Physical Efficiency Test (PET), which is qualifying in nature. After clearing PET, candidates have to appear for Document Verification and Medical Examination. The final selection and merit list are mainly prepared based on CBT marks for candidates who successfully qualify all other stages.
Next Steps After Result
Post declaration of RRB Group D results, candidates who clear the CBT are shortlisted for further stages. The next steps include:
- Physical Efficiency Test (PET): Qualifying in nature, with separate requirements for males and females.
- Document Verification (DV): Candidates must carry original educational certificates, identity proof, category certificates, etc.
- Medical Examination: To assess medical fitness as per Indian Railways requirements.
Finally, after all selection rounds, the final merit list is drawn and appointment orders are issued to successful candidates by their concerned Regional RRB.
How to Download the Result
- Visit the official website of the recruitment board for your particular region.
- Go to the “Results/Latest Notification” section on the homepage.
- Look for the “RRB Group D Result 2026 / CEN 08/2024” link.
- Click the result link to download the merit list in PDF format.
- Save the PDF file on your system.
- Use Ctrl+F to search for your roll/registration number.
- Make a copy of the results and note further steps regarding PET, document verification, etc.
FAQs
- Will the RRB Group D result be released in PDF form? Yes, usually the result is released in PDF format on regional sites, containing roll numbers of qualified candidates.
- Do I need a login ID to check the result? In most cases, no login ID is required; you download the PDF and search for your roll number.
- Will the cutoff be the same in all Railway zones? No, the cutoff marks vary for each RRB zone and category due to differences in vacancies and competition.
- Can I attend the PET if my roll number is not in the PDF? No, only candidates whose roll numbers appear in the result list are eligible for PET.
- What do I do after downloading the PDF? Search your roll number and follow instructions for PET, document verification, and medical examination.
- If I qualify the result, will I be selected in the final merit? Only if you pass all subsequent tests including PET, DV, and medical fitness.
- What is the official website to check the result? The official website is sarkariresult.com.cm.
Sources: https://rrbranchi.gov.in/upload/files/pdf/12_13_58pm56fb7f704dde86a4423a1d97824dd277.pdf
Disclaimer: This article has been produced on behalf of Sarkari Result by Times Internet's Spotlight team.
