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The RRB Group D Result is the announcement through which the Railway Recruitment Board declares which candidates have cleared the CBT and are shortlisted for the Physical Efficiency Test (PET). Unlike RRB NTPC where the CBT 1 result only determines Tier 2 eligibility, the Group D CBT result is doubly significant: it determines both PET shortlisting and the final merit list. A candidate with a higher CBT score who passes PET will rank above a lower-scoring candidate who also passes PET, because the CBT score is the sole merit-determining factor.
For the CEN 09/2025 cycle (CBT expected June 2026), the result is expected in August to September 2026. For reference, the CEN 08/2024 CBT was conducted November 27, 2025 to February 10, 2026, and the RRB Group D Result 2026 (CEN 08/2024) was released on May 5, 2026.
| Stage Expected Date | |
| CBT Exam | June 2026 |
| Provisional Answer Key | Within 1 to 2 weeks of last exam date |
| Answer Key Objection Window | Approximately 1 week after provisional key |
| Final Answer Key | 2 to 3 weeks after objection window closes |
| CBT Result and Cutoff | August to September 2026 (expected) |
| PET Notification | Shortly after CBT result |
| PET Date | October to November 2026 (expected) |
| Document Verification | After PET |
| Medical Examination | After DV |
| Final Selection List | Late 2026 to Early 2027 (expected) |
The most recent Group D CBT result, released on May 5, 2026, provides the best reference for what to expect from the CEN 09/2025 result cycle.
| Detail Official Data | |
| Cycle | CEN 08/2024 |
| Total Vacancies | 32,438 |
| CBT Conducted | November 27, 2025 to February 10, 2026 |
| Result Released | May 5, 2026 |
| Gap (Last Exam Date to Result) | Approximately 84 days |
Based on this pattern, the CEN 09/2025 result (with CBT expected to conclude in June 2026) is expected approximately 2.5 to 3 months after the last CBT date, placing the result in August to September 2026.
The RRB Group D result is released in PDF format on regional RRB websites. It is not a single national result; each zone publishes its own result PDF. The result PDF contains:
| Component Detail | |
| Roll Numbers of Qualified Candidates | Listed zone-wise and category-wise |
| Category-wise Cutoff Marks | The normalised CBT score required per category to be shortlisted for PET |
| PET Shortlisting Information | Instructions for PET-shortlisted candidates |
| Number of Candidates Shortlisted | Total count per category per zone |
| Zone-wise Vacancy-based Shortlisting | 3 times the vacancies shortlisted per category |
| Step Action | |
| 1 | Visit the official regional RRB website for the zone you applied to |
| 2 | On the homepage, find the "CEN 09/2025" or "Group D Level 1 Result" link |
| 3 | Click the result link to open the PDF |
| 4 | Use Ctrl+F (Find) to search for your roll number |
| 5 | If your roll number appears, you are shortlisted for PET |
| 6 | If your roll number does not appear, you have not cleared the cutoff |
Check the cut-off marks category-wise and download the PDF for future reference. Your CBT scores will be used to determine the final merit list.
The scorecard shows the individual normalised CBT marks, section-wise breakdown, and total score. It is released separately from the result PDF through the candidate login portal.
| Step Action | |
| 1 | Visit rrbapply.gov.in or the regional RRB website |
| 2 | Click on "Candidate Login" or the CEN 09/2025 result section |
| 3 | Enter Registration Number and Date of Birth |
| 4 | Enter the captcha code |
| 5 | The scorecard PDF appears on screen |
| 6 | Download and save immediately within the active window |
The scorecard is available for download only within a limited period after the result. Download it as soon as it becomes available. The section-wise normalised marks on the scorecard reveal which section pulled the total score down, which is critical information for candidates who did not qualify and plan to attempt the next cycle.
| Field Detail | |
| Candidate Name | As registered |
| Registration Number | OTR/Application registration |
| Roll Number | Exam-specific roll number |
| Zone | Applied RRB zone |
| Category | As declared in application |
| Mathematics Score | Normalised marks out of 25 |
| Reasoning Score | Normalised marks out of 30 |
| General Science Score | Normalised marks out of 25 |
| General Awareness Score | Normalised marks out of 20 |
| Total Normalised Score | Sum of all four sections (out of 100) |
| Shortlisting Status | Shortlisted for PET / Not Shortlisted |
The CBT is conducted in multiple shifts over several days. Each shift may have a slightly different difficulty level. The RRB Group D normalization process implements a system that adjusts candidate scores according to the comparative level of difficulty in their particular exam shift.
| Step Process | |
| 1 | Raw scores from all shifts are collected |
| 2 | The mean and standard deviation of marks for each shift are calculated |
| 3 | Each candidate's raw score is mapped to a normalised score using the overall mean and standard deviation |
| 4 | Candidates in harder shifts receive upward adjustment; candidates in easier shifts may see slight downward adjustment |
| 5 | All cutoffs and merit decisions use normalised scores |
The RRB Group D normalization process establishes a system to make scores fair by accounting for different exam shift difficulties. Through this procedure, institutions eliminate biases in scoring that may develop due to varying test difficulty levels across different shift periods.
In practice, the normalisation adjustment is typically 2 to 5 marks. A raw score of 80 in a hard shift may normalise to 83 or 84. A raw score of 80 in an easy shift may normalise to 77 or 78. Targeting a comfortable margin above the expected cutoff accounts for this variation.
Not all candidates who clear the CBT cutoff are shortlisted for PET. The shortlisting is done in a fixed ratio.
Based on the merit of candidates in the CBT, candidates three times the community-wise total vacancy are called for PET.
For CEN 09/2025 with 22,195 total vacancies:
| Category Approximate Vacancies PET Shortlisting (3x) | ||
| UR | ~8,878 | ~26,634 |
| OBC | ~5,993 | ~17,979 |
| SC | ~3,329 | ~9,987 |
| ST | ~1,665 | ~4,995 |
| EWS | ~2,220 | ~6,660 |
| Total | 22,195 | ~66,255 |
Candidates whose normalised CBT score places them within the top 3x for their category in their zone are shortlisted for PET. Candidates who clear the minimum cutoff but fall outside the top 3x are not shortlisted despite qualifying the exam.
This is why scoring significantly above the minimum cutoff matters: the actual PET shortlisting line is higher than the minimum qualifying score in most competitive zones.
After PET, a second merit-based shortlisting determines who goes for Document Verification.
Based on the performance of candidates in CBT subject to their qualifying in PET, candidates twice the number of vacancies will be called for Document Verification as per their merit and options.
For CEN 09/2025 with 22,195 vacancies, approximately 44,390 candidates (2x) are called for DV after passing PET. Since approximately 66,585 are called for PET (3x), roughly 22,195 candidates (one-third of PET attendees) who pass PET will not be called for DV due to lower CBT merit.
This three-stage merit filtering (CBT 3x for PET, 2x for DV, 1x for final panel) means the CBT score is used not once but three times: to determine PET eligibility, to determine DV eligibility after PET, and to determine the final appointment merit rank.
| Document Content When Released Access | |||
| CBT Result PDF | Roll numbers shortlisted for PET | With CBT result | Open download from RRB website |
| Scorecard | Individual section-wise normalised marks | 1 to 2 weeks after result | Login-based; limited window |
| PET Call Letter | Shortlisted candidate PET schedule | After result | Login-based |
| Final Panel / Selection List | Finally selected candidates for appointment | After all stages | Open download |
| Action Priority Timing | ||
| Download the result PDF and save page with your roll number | High | Within 24 hours |
| Download your scorecard | High | Within the active download window |
| Begin intensive physical training immediately | Critical | Immediately |
| Ensure Aadhaar and all documents are updated | High | Within 1 week |
| Monitor rrbapply.gov.in for PET admit card | High | Weekly |
| Download PET admit card when released | Critical | Immediately on release |
The gap between the CBT result (expected August to September 2026) and the PET (expected October to November 2026) is typically 4 to 8 weeks. Candidates who have been training in parallel with CBT preparation will be far more ready for PET than those who begin physical training only after the result.
| Action Purpose | |
| Download your scorecard | Identify which section(s) produced the lowest normalised score |
| Analyse section-wise breakdown | If one section is weak, that is the remediation priority |
| Compare score against zone cutoff | Understand the gap: 3 marks or 15 marks? |
| Begin preparation for the 2027 cycle | The next Group D notification is expected in late 2026 or early 2027 |
| Investigate whether another zone had a lower cutoff | May guide zone selection for the next cycle |
The RRB Group D Result 2022 (CEN 02/2019) was released on December 24, 2022. It remains the most data-rich result reference for Group D candidates.
| Detail CEN 02/2019 (2022) | |
| Total Vacancies | 1,03,769 |
| CBT Conducted | August to October 2022 |
| Result Released | December 24, 2022 |
| Zone-wise Cutoffs Released | Simultaneously with result |
| Highest UR Cutoff Zone | RRB Chandigarh (98.35) |
| Lowest UR Cutoff Zone | RRB Bengaluru (62.02, per some reports) |
The significant difference in cutoffs between zones in the same cycle illustrates the zone-specific competition effect. Chandigarh's cutoff was 98.35 while other zones were 15 to 35 marks lower, despite all using the same normalised scoring method.
When will the RRB Group D CEN 09/2025 result be released? Based on the CEN 08/2024 result (released May 5, 2026, approximately 84 days after the last exam date), the CEN 09/2025 result is expected approximately 2.5 to 3 months after the June 2026 CBT concludes, placing it in August to September 2026.
Where can I check the RRB Group D result? Visit the official regional RRB website for the zone you applied to. On the homepage, find and click on the CEN 09/2025 result link. The result PDF contains roll numbers of all shortlisted candidates along with category-wise cutoff marks.
Does the Group D CBT score appear on my appointment letter? The CBT normalised score forms the merit rank. The appointment letter references the merit list position and the post allocated. The scorecard serves as the official individual score document.
What if I pass PET but am not called for DV? Based on performance in CBT (subject to qualifying PET), candidates twice the number of vacancies are called for DV by merit. If your CBT rank falls outside the 2x limit after PET, you are not called for DV despite passing PET. The CBT score is the determinant throughout.
Is the result the same for all zones? No. Each zone releases its own result PDF with zone-specific cutoffs. A candidate applies to one zone and checks the result from that zone's official website.
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