Short Detail:
The Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) has released the Group-D Answer Key 2026 for the Level-1 CBT held under CEN 09/2025. The recruitment covers 22,195 vacancies. Candidates can view their questions, responses and provisional answers from 07/09/2026 at 8:00 PM and raise objections up to 17/09/2026 at 11:55 PM. The login links and complete vacancy details are provided below.
Railway Recruitment Board (RRB)
RRB Group-D (Level-1) Answer Key 2026
Advt No.: CEN 09/2025
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Indicative Notice Date | 27/12/2025 |
| Application Start Date | 31/01/2026 |
| Last Date To Apply | 09/03/2026 |
| Last Date Of Fee Payment | 11/03/2026 |
| Form Correction Window | 12/03/2026 to 21/03/2026 |
| Exam City Details | 24/07/2026 |
| Admit Card Date | 4 days before the individual exam date |
| CBT Exam Date | 03/08/2026 to 25/08/2026 |
| Answer Key Release Date | 07/09/2026 (8:00 PM) |
| Last Date To Raise Objection | 17/09/2026 (11:55 PM) |
Application Fees
| Category | Application Fees |
|---|---|
| Gen / OBC / EWS | ₹500/- |
| SC / ST / ExSM / PwBD / Female / Transgender / Minority / EBC | ₹250/- |
| Refund After Appearing in CBT | ₹400/- for ₹500 fee and ₹250/- for concessional fee, after bank charges |
Note: The application fee was accepted online through Debit/Credit Card, Net Banking or UPI.
RRB Group-D Vacancy 2026 Age Limit
Age As On Date: 01/01/2026
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Minimum Age | 18 Years |
| Maximum Age | 33 Years |
| Remarks | Eligible reserved categories receive upper-age relaxation under CEN 09/2025 rules. |
Age Relaxation
| Category | Upper-Age Relaxation |
|---|---|
| OBC-NCL | 3 Years |
| SC / ST | 5 Years |
| PwBD – UR / EWS | 10 Years |
| PwBD – OBC-NCL | 13 Years |
| PwBD – SC / ST | 15 Years |
| Railway Group C / former Group D staff with 3 years of service | Up to 40 years (UR/EWS), 43 years (OBC-NCL), 45 years (SC/ST) |
| Widowed / divorced / judicially separated women not remarried | Up to 35 years (UR), 38 years (OBC-NCL), 40 years (SC/ST) |
RRB Group-D Level-1 Vacancy 2026
Total Posts: 22,195
| Post Name | No. of Posts |
|---|---|
| Pointsman B | 5,053 |
| Assistant Track Machine | 597 |
| Assistant Bridge | 600 |
| Trackmaintainer-IV | 11,032 |
| Assistant P.Way | 300 |
| Assistant Carriage and Wagon | 1,000 |
| Assistant TRD | 800 |
| Assistant (S&T) | 1,509 |
| Assistant Loco Shed (Electrical) | 200 |
| Assistant Operations (Electrical) | 604 |
| Assistant TL & AC | 500 |
| Total | 22,195 |
Eligibility Details
| Qualification | Eligibility Requirement |
|---|---|
| Class 10 / ITI / NAC | Candidates must have passed Class 10, ITI or an equivalent qualification. A National Apprenticeship Certificate issued by NCVT is also accepted. |
| Important Condition | The required qualification had to be completed by the application closing date. Candidates waiting for their final result were not eligible. |
Physical Efficiency Test (PET) Details
| Candidate | Weight Carrying Test | Running Test |
|---|---|---|
| Male | Carry 35 kg for 100 metres within 2 minutes without putting it down | Run 1,000 metres within 4 minutes 15 seconds |
| Female / Transgender | Carry 20 kg for 100 metres within 2 minutes without putting it down | Run 1,000 metres within 5 minutes 40 seconds |
PET exemption: PwBD candidates, Course Completed Act Apprentices trained in Railways and Ex-Servicemen are exempt under the stated conditions.
RRB Group-D Level-1: Salary Details
| Pay Level | Initial Pay | Other Benefits |
|---|---|---|
| Level 1 of 7th CPC Pay Matrix | ₹18,000 per month | Applicable Railway allowances and benefits under government rules |
Important Links
| Download Answer Key / Response Sheet | Link-1 || Link-2 |
| Download Answer Key Notice | Click Here |
| Download Detailed Notification | Click Here |
| Official Website | Click Here |
| Join Youtube Channel | Click Here |
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| Latest Update | Sarkari Result |
RRB Group-D Vacancy 2026: Selection Procedure & Exam Pattern
Answer Key and Objection Details
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Available Records | CBT questions, candidate responses and provisional answer keys |
| Objection Period | 07/09/2026 at 8:00 PM to 17/09/2026 at 11:55 PM |
| Objection Fee | ₹50 plus bank service charges per question |
| Refund Rule | Fee for a valid objection will be refunded after deducting applicable bank charges |
| Payment Modes | Debit Card, Credit Card, UPI, UPI QR, Net Banking or Mobile Banking |
Selection Stages
- Computer Based Test (CBT)
- Physical Efficiency Test (PET)
- Document Verification (DV)
- Medical Examination
CBT Exam Pattern
| Subject | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| General Science | 25 | 25 |
| Mathematics | 25 | 25 |
| General Intelligence and Reasoning | 30 | 30 |
| General Awareness and Current Affairs | 20 | 20 |
| Total | 100 | 100 |
| Exam Rule | Details |
|---|---|
| Duration | 90 minutes; 120 minutes for eligible scribe candidates |
| Question Type | Objective Multiple Choice Questions |
| Negative Marking | 1/3 mark deducted for each wrong answer |
| Minimum Shortlisting Marks | UR/EWS: 40%; OBC-NCL/SC/ST: 30% |
CBT Syllabus
- Mathematics: Number system, BODMAS, fractions, ratio, percentage, mensuration, time and work, interest, profit and loss, algebra, geometry and basic statistics.
- Reasoning: Analogy, series, coding-decoding, relationships, syllogism, Venn diagram, data interpretation, classification and directions.
- General Science: Class 10 level Physics, Chemistry and Life Science.
- General Awareness: Current affairs, science and technology, sports, culture, personalities, economics and politics.
RRB Group-D Answer Key 2026: Important Questions & Answer
When was the RRB Group-D Answer Key 2026 released?
The provisional answer key, question paper and recorded responses became available on 07/09/2026 at 8:00 PM. Candidates who attended the CBT can open the login portal and compare their marked responses with the official answers.
What is the RRB Group-D Answer Key 2026 objection last date?
Objections can be submitted up to 17/09/2026 at 11:55 PM. Candidates should complete the challenge and online payment before the deadline because requests sent after the closing time will not be accepted.
What is the RRB Group-D Answer Key 2026 objection fee?
The fee is ₹50 plus applicable bank service charges for each challenged question. If an objection is accepted as correct, the paid amount will be refunded after deducting the applicable bank charges.
How many posts are in the RRB Group-D Vacancy 2026?
This Level-1 selection covers 22,195 vacancies in different Railway zones and production units. The posts include Pointsman B, Trackmaintainer-IV and several Assistant categories in engineering, electrical, mechanical and signal departments.
What qualification is needed for RRB Group-D Vacancy 2026?
Applicants must have passed Class 10, ITI or an equivalent qualification. A National Apprenticeship Certificate issued by NCVT is also accepted. The required qualification had to be completed by the application closing date.
What is the age limit for RRB Group-D Vacancy 2026?
The basic age range is 18 to 33 years as on 01/01/2026. OBC-NCL candidates receive 3 years and SC/ST candidates receive 5 years of upper-age relaxation. Other eligible groups get relaxation under Railway rules.
What is the RRB Group-D Vacancy 2026 selection process?
Selection includes a Computer Based Test, Physical Efficiency Test, Document Verification and Medical Examination. The CBT has 100 questions for 100 marks with 90 minutes. One-third mark is deducted for each incorrect answer.