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The RRB Group D cutoff is the minimum normalised CBT score a candidate must achieve to be shortlisted for the Physical Efficiency Test (PET). Unlike RRB NTPC where the CBT 1 cutoff is qualifying only, in Group D the same CBT score that determines PET shortlisting also forms the final merit list. Candidates who clear the cutoff but rank lower in the merit list may receive a less preferred post or zone allocation. Every mark above the cutoff directly translates into a better merit position.
The RRB Group D cut-off is the minimum score required to qualify for the next stage of the selection process, such as the Physical Efficiency Test (PET). The cut off marks are released category-wise and zone-wise along with the result on the official RRB website.
This page covers the official 2022 zone-wise cutoff data (the most recent cycle with published official cutoffs), the structure of how RRB releases cutoffs, factors that determine cutoff variation across zones, the 2025 cycle (CEN 08/2024) expected cutoff, safe score targets for the 2026 cycle (CEN 09/2025), and how to download the official cutoff PDF.
The CBT for CEN 09/2025 is expected in June 2026. The official cutoff will be released along with the CBT result, expected August to September 2026. Candidates can check the cut-off scores on the RRBs official websites.
For the concurrent CEN 08/2024 cycle (CBT conducted November 2025 to February 2026), the result was released on May 5, 2026, along with zone-wise cutoff marks.
This page will be updated with the official CEN 09/2025 cutoff as soon as it is released on regional RRB websites.
| Feature Detail | |
| Who releases the cutoff | Each regional RRB independently; 21 separate cutoff PDFs |
| When it is released | Along with the CBT result PDF |
| What it shows | Normalised CBT marks required per category per zone |
| Is there a sectional cutoff | No. Only overall cutoff applies |
| Minimum qualifying marks | UR/EWS: 40%; OBC/SC: 30%; ST: 25% (baseline; actual cutoff is much higher) |
| PET shortlisting ratio | 3 times the number of vacancies from CBT |
| Final merit basis | Normalised CBT score (same score that determines PET shortlisting) |
| Normalisation applied | Yes; across all shifts and dates |
Since there is no sectional cutoff, the full 100 marks from all four sections contribute to one aggregate normalised score. A candidate strong in Reasoning and Science but weak in Mathematics still qualifies if the aggregate exceeds the zone-wise cutoff.
The RRB Group D Result 2022 was released on December 24, 2022. The following zone-wise cutoffs are from the official regional RRB cutoff PDFs. Note that these are normalised scores out of 100.
| RRB Zone UR Cutoff (Normalised, Out of 100) | |
| RRB Chandigarh | 98.35 |
| RRB Mumbai | 96.76876 |
| RRB Bengaluru | 96.88 |
| RRB Kolkata (Highest UR) | 80.57238 (PYQ source data) |
| RRB Bengaluru (Lowest UR) | 62.01964 (PYQ source data per different report) |
Note: The 2022 cycle had over 1.03 lakh vacancies, which compressed competition and produced lower cutoffs than cycles with fewer vacancies. The 2026 cycle (CEN 09/2025) with 22,195 vacancies will have higher cutoffs than 2022 given fewer posts and significant candidate overlap.
RRB Chandigarh (Northern Railway)
| Category Cutoff (Normalised, Out of 100) | |
| UR (Open) | 98.35 |
| OBC | 96.49 |
| SC | 94.53 |
| ST | 89.09 |
| EWS | 93.47 |
RRB Mumbai (Western + Central Railway)
| Category Cutoff (Normalised, Out of 100) | |
| UR (Open) | 96.76876 |
| OBC | 94.56106 |
| SC | 91.14303 |
| ST | 85.68447 |
| EWS | 81.77030 |
RRB Bengaluru (South Western Railway)
| Category Cutoff (Normalised, Out of 100) | |
| UR | 96.88 |
| OBC | 94.05 |
| SC | 89.05 |
| ST | 85.77 |
| EWS | 86.99 |
These 2022 cutoffs reflect the mega-recruitment cycle (1,03,769 vacancies). The 2026 cycle with fewer vacancies (22,195) will produce higher cutoffs.
| RRB Zone UR Cutoff (Out of 100) | |
| RRB Secunderabad | 62.00 |
| RRB Chennai | 60.00 |
| RRB Mumbai | 64.00 |
| RRB Bhopal | 58.00 |
| RRB Patna | 65.00 |
The 2018-19 cycle also had a large vacancy count. The cutoffs were lower than 2022 because fewer candidates appeared and the exam was slightly harder.
The CBT for CEN 08/2024 was conducted November 27, 2025 to February 10, 2026, for 32,438 vacancies. The result was released on May 5, 2026. The expected cut-off for RRB Group D 2025 may range between 40 to 80 marks, depending on the zone and category of the candidate.
Based on the vacancies (32,438), the candidate pool, and the difficulty level observed in November 2025 to February 2026 shifts (Easy to Moderate), the expected UR cutoff for CEN 08/2024 is:
| Zone Type Expected UR Cutoff (CEN 08/2024) | |
| High-competition zones (Patna, Chandigarh) | 72 to 80 |
| Moderate zones (Bhopal, Ahmedabad) | 65 to 74 |
| Lower-competition zones (Malda, Bilaspur) | 58 to 66 |
The official cutoff PDFs are available on regional RRB websites along with the May 5, 2026 result.
The RRB Group D cut-off is different for different zones. Candidates shortlisted for the PET also depend on the factors like the number of vacancies available for each category in the zone, the total number of applications, candidates who appeared for the exam, and the difficulty level of the questions.
| Factor High-competition Zones Lower-competition Zones | ||
| Population density | Very high (Bihar, UP, Punjab) | Lower (Northeast, tribal areas) |
| Candidates per vacancy | Very high | Lower |
| UR Cutoff | 75 to 99 | 58 to 70 |
| Example zones | Patna, Chandigarh, Prayagraj | Malda, Bilaspur, Siliguri |
A candidate scoring 74 would comfortably clear the CBT cutoff in Malda or Bilaspur but would fail to qualify in Chandigarh or Patna. This is why zone selection is a strategic decision that directly affects selection probability at a given preparation level.
| Cycle Vacancies UR Cutoff Range (Competitive Zones) Trend | |||
| 2018-19 | 1,03,769 | 55 to 65 | Low; large vacancy count |
| 2022 (CEN 02/2019) | 1,03,769 | 80 to 99 | High; more candidates appeared |
| 2025 (CEN 08/2024) | 32,438 | 65 to 80 (expected) | Moderate; fewer vacancies than 2022 |
| 2026 (CEN 09/2025) | 22,195 | 72 to 85 (projected) | Higher than 2025 due to fewer vacancies |
The inverse relationship between vacancy count and cutoff is the most reliable trend in RRB Group D history. When vacancies fall, the same candidate pool competes for fewer seats, concentrating competition and pushing the cutoff up.
Number of Candidates Appeared in the Exam: The total number of candidates significantly impacts the cut-off scores.
| Factor Effect on Cutoff | |
| Fewer vacancies | Higher cutoff; more candidates compete per post |
| More candidates per zone | Higher cutoff; denser competition near the threshold |
| Easier exam | Higher cutoff; more candidates score above baseline |
| Harder exam | Lower cutoff; overall scores drop |
| Normalisation | Adjusts raw scores; can move individual scores 2 to 5 marks |
| PET shortlisting ratio (3x) | Determines exactly how many are shortlisted; affects where the cutoff lands |
| Category-wise reservation | Separate cutoffs per category; ST always lowest |
There is no sectional cutoff in RRB Group D exam. The total normalised score across all four sections is the only cutoff criteria. This means a candidate who scores very well in Reasoning and Science but poorly in Mathematics can still clear the overall cutoff if their total is above the threshold. However, since every mark in the CBT goes directly into the final merit list, neglecting any section reduces the merit rank even if the cutoff is cleared.
Since the CBT marks form the final merit list, the target should not be the minimum cutoff but a competitively high score.
| Category Projected Cutoff (CEN 09/2025, Competitive Zones) Safe Score Target Competitive Score | |||
| UR | 72 to 85 | 88 to 92 | 93 or above |
| OBC | 67 to 80 | 83 to 87 | 89 or above |
| EWS | 68 to 81 | 84 to 88 | 90 or above |
| SC | 60 to 73 | 76 to 81 | 84 or above |
| ST | 54 to 66 | 70 to 75 | 78 or above |
These are targets for competitive zones (Chandigarh, Patna, Mumbai, Prayagraj). Candidates applying to lower-competition zones (Malda, Bilaspur) can reduce these targets by 7 to 10 marks.
| Step Action | |
| 1 | Visit the regional RRB website for the zone you applied to |
| 2 | Navigate to "Results" or "CEN 09/2025" section |
| 3 | Find the "CBT Result" link for Group D Level 1 |
| 4 | Download the result PDF |
| 5 | The cutoff marks for each category are listed within the result PDF |
| 6 | Verify your normalised score against the cutoff for your category |
Visit the official website of your respective RRB region. On the homepage, find and click on the RRB Group D CEN 09/2025 Result/Cut Off link. Open the PDF file containing the roll numbers of shortlisted candidates along with category-wise cut-off marks.
Candidates sometimes confuse the minimum qualifying percentage with the competitive cutoff. They are very different.
| Category Minimum Qualifying % Minimum Qualifying Marks (out of 100) Actual Competitive Cutoff | |||
| UR / EWS | 40% | 40 marks | 72 to 99 (zone-dependent) |
| OBC (NCL) | 30% | 30 marks | 67 to 96 |
| SC | 30% | 30 marks | 60 to 94 |
| ST | 25% | 25 marks | 54 to 89 |
| PwBD | 2% below category standard | Varies | Below category standard |
The minimum qualifying marks (40 marks for UR) is the baseline that RRB uses to determine eligibility for consideration. The actual cutoff (the score that determines PET shortlisting from the 3x merit list) is far higher in competitive zones.
Understanding the two-step merit system prevents confusion after the result.
| Step Process | |
| After CBT result | Candidates scoring above zone-wise cutoff AND in top 3x vacancies are shortlisted for PET |
| After PET | All PET-qualified candidates are invited for Document Verification |
| Final merit list | Based entirely on normalised CBT score, subject to PET passing |
If 22,195 Group D vacancies exist across all zones, approximately 66,585 candidates (3 times the vacancies) are shortlisted from the CBT nationally for PET. The CBT score determines both who gets shortlisted for PET and the final merit ranking within those shortlisted candidates.
When will the RRB Group D CEN 09/2025 cutoff be released? The cutoff will be released along with the CBT result, expected August to September 2026 (approximately 2 to 3 months after the June 2026 exam).
Is the cutoff the same for all zones? No. RRB releases a different cutoff for different zones based on vacancies, difficulty of exam, and number of candidates who appeared. Chandigarh and Patna consistently have the highest cutoffs; Malda and Bilaspur have the lowest.
Is there a sectional cutoff in RRB Group D? No. There is no sectional cutoff in RRB Group D exam. Only the overall total matters.
Does the Group D cutoff go into the merit list? The same CBT score used for PET shortlisting also forms the final merit list. Candidates who just clear the cutoff rank at the bottom of the merit list. Scoring significantly above the cutoff improves post and zone allocation.
What were the official 2022 cutoffs? The highest UR cutoffs in 2022 were RRB Chandigarh (98.35), RRB Bengaluru (96.88), and RRB Mumbai (96.77). The 2022 cycle had 1.03 lakh vacancies. The 2026 cycle with 22,195 vacancies will likely see higher cutoffs.
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