The Railway Recruitment Boards (RRBs) have not yet released the official cut-off marks for Group D 2026. At this stage, candidates are still waiting for the Computer Based Test (CBT) evaluation to be completed and the result notice to be published on the regional RRB websites. As with previous cycles, the cut-off will only be declared along with or after the result. Until then, students are closely tracking official updates, refreshing portals, and checking notices for any confirmed timelines.
This report explains what is known so far, how the cut-off is usually decided, and what candidates can realistically expect based on past recruitment trends.
Result timeline: Has any official date been announced?
No official result date has been announced yet for Railway Group D 2026. The RRBs typically release results only after answer key challenges are reviewed and normalized scores are prepared across shifts. This process takes several weeks after the CBT concludes.
Candidates should watch for:
- Official notices on their regional RRB websites
- Updates in the “CEN” (Central Employment Notice) section
- Result links published zone-wise
Until a formal notice is issued, any date circulating on social media should be treated as unverified.
What has the Railway Recruitment Board said so far?
The Railway Recruitment Boards have not issued any public statement regarding cut-off marks or result timelines for Group D 2026. The only official communication so far relates to examination conduct, answer key release, and objection windows where applicable.
As per standard procedure, the RRBs will:
- Finalize normalized CBT scores
- Prepare category-wise merit lists
- Declare results region-wise
- Release cut-off marks alongside or shortly after the result
No separate cut-off notice is released before the result.
How to check Railway Group D 2026 result once released
Once the result is declared, candidates can check it using the official RRB portal of their region. The standard steps are:
Visit the official website of your respective RRB (for example, rrbcdg.gov.in, rrbbhopal.gov.in, etc.).
- Look for the “Results” or “CEN Group D” section on the homepage.
- Click on the result link related to Group D 2026.
- Download the PDF file containing the roll numbers of shortlisted candidates.
- Use the search function (Ctrl + F) to find your roll number.
- If shortlisted, follow the instructions mentioned for the next stage.
No result is sent by post or SMS. Only the official website notification is valid.
Railway Group D 2026 expected cut off (category-wise estimate)
The official cut-off has not been released yet. However, based on previous Group D recruitment cycles, exam difficulty, and vacancy trends, the following ranges offer a realistic estimate.
These figures are indicative and not confirmed.
Expected cut-off range (out of 100):
- General (UR): 72 to 78
- OBC: 68 to 74
- SC: 62 to 68
- ST: 58 to 64
- EWS: 70 to 75
- PwBD: 45 to 55 (varies by disability category)
Why these ranges are expected:
- Group D cut-offs historically remain in the 70s for General category when vacancies are moderate to high.
- Normalization across multiple shifts tends to narrow score variations.
- Reservation categories receive lower qualifying thresholds as per government norms.
- Physical Efficiency Test (PET) is qualifying in nature and does not affect CBT cut-off, but only CBT-qualified candidates proceed further.
These estimates will be revised once the official cut-off data is published by RRB.
What happens after the Group D result is declared?
After the CBT result is announced, shortlisted candidates are called for the next stages in a fixed sequence.
Typical post-result process:
- Shortlisting for Physical Efficiency Test (PET)
- Conduct of PET as per railway standards (running, lifting weight, etc.)
- Document Verification (DV) for educational and category certificates
- Medical Examination as per railway medical standards
- Final merit list and appointment letters issued zone-wise
Failing any of these stages can lead to disqualification, even if the CBT score is high.
Student FAQs on Railway Group D 2026 cut off and result
1. Is the Railway Group D 2026 cut-off officially released?
No. The cut-off will be released only along with or after the result by the RRBs.
2. Will cut-off be the same for all zones?
No. Cut-off marks vary by RRB zone, category, and sometimes by post due to vacancy distribution.
3. Does PET affect the cut-off score?
No. PET is qualifying in nature. Only CBT scores determine cut-off, but PET clearance is mandatory for final selection.
4. Can cut-off change after result declaration?
No. Once officially published, the cut-off remains final unless corrected by the board due to an administrative error.
5. Will answer key marks match the final score?
Not always. Final scores are based on normalized marks after objection review and statistical adjustment across shifts.
6. How will I know if I am selected for PET?
Your roll number will appear in the CBT result PDF, and a separate PET notice will be published on the same RRB website.