Every cycle of news + important dates we've captured for Railway Group D (Level 1), oldest cycles at the bottom. Live information is on the main exam page; this archive preserves what each previous cycle officially announced.
Railway Recruitment Boards have extended the application deadline for Group D Level 1 posts by one week following technical difficulties reported on the official portal. Candidates can now submit applications until the revised closing date.
Archived 5 Jul 2026
The Railway Recruitment Boards have clarified the CBT examination structure for the current recruitment cycle. The exam will continue to feature 100 questions covering Mathematics, General Intelligence, General Science, and General Awareness, with negative marking of 1/3 per incorrect answer.
Archived 5 Jul 2026
Railway boards have issued revised guidelines for the Physical Efficiency Test (PET) phase. The document clarifies medical standards and measurement protocols that will be followed at RRB centers nationwide during this cycle's recruitment process.
Archived 5 Jul 2026
Railway Recruitment Boards have published comprehensive instructions regarding document verification procedures. Candidates qualifying CBT and PET stages will need to carry original certificates including educational qualifications, community certificates where applicable, and valid photo identification.
Archived 5 Jul 2026
Physical Efficiency Test (PET) phase expected to commence
Sat, 3 Oct, 2026Region-wise PET schedule to be conducted; candidates must check zonal RRB websites
Archived 5 Jul 2026
CBT results and PET shortlist announcement expected
Sun, 13 Sept, 2026Qualified candidates for Physical Efficiency Test to be notified with schedule
Archived 5 Jul 2026
CBT provisional answer key release expected
Sat, 15 Aug, 2026Candidates can raise objections with prescribed fee during specified period
Archived 5 Jul 2026
🇮🇳Computer Based Test (CBT) Phase 1 concludes
Sat, 8 Aug, 2026Final date of CBT examination window across all RRB zones
Archived 5 Jul 2026
🇮🇳Computer Based Test (CBT) Phase 1 begins
Sun, 12 Jul, 2026Multi-day examination window opens; exact date and shift assigned on admit card
Archived 5 Jul 2026
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CBT admit card release expected
Thu, 25 Jun, 2026Computer Based Test e-call letters to be available on regional RRB websites
Archived 5 Jul 2026
Last date for application correction window
Tue, 2 Jun, 2026Candidates can modify application details except core registration information
Archived 5 Jul 2026
Application portal closes
Tue, 19 May, 2026Final date for online registration and fee payment for Group D Level 1 posts
Archived 5 Jul 2026