The wait is finally over for lakhs of railway job aspirants. The Railway Recruitment Boards have declared the RRB Group D Result 2026 for CEN 09/2025 on 12 November 2026, and the zone-wise merit list PDFs are now live on the official regional RRB websites. Over 52 lakh candidates had appeared for the computer based test, and those who made it to the shortlist will now move to the Physical Efficiency Test.
The drive covers 22,195 Level 1 posts across Indian Railways, from Track Maintainer Grade-IV to Pointsman-B and various Assistant posts. With more than 52 lakh candidates in the fray, only about three times the community-wise vacancies have been shortlisted for the next stage.
RRB Group D Result 2026: Key Highlights
The result has been released as a zone-wise merit list. Each regional RRB has published a PDF carrying the roll numbers of candidates shortlisted for the Physical Efficiency Test. The roll numbers appear in ascending order, not in merit order, so a candidate’s position in the list says nothing about their rank.
- Exam: RRB Group D Level 1 CBT, CEN 09/2025
- Result date: 12 November 2026
- Total vacancies: 22,195
- Candidates who appeared: 52,39,760
- CBT dates: 3 to 25 August 2026, in three shifts
- Scorecard: available from 16 November 2026, 5 PM
- Next stage: Physical Efficiency Test, expected in December 2026
- Official website: rrb.indianrailways.gov.in
Zone-Wise Merit Lists Released So Far
The boards are releasing the lists zone by zone. As of the early hours of 13 November, merit list PDFs are out for Ahmedabad, Bhopal, Ranchi, Prayagraj, Gorakhpur and Patna, with the remaining zones to follow on their regional websites.
The numbers released so far show how tight the shortlisting is. Ahmedabad has shortlisted 5,952 candidates against 3,148 vacancies, Bhopal 2,294 against 1,147, Gorakhpur 2,333 against 1,196, Prayagraj 2,238 against 1,183, Ranchi 1,989 against 949, and Patna 1,621 against 993.
Cut-Off Marks Released Along With the Result
Along with the merit lists, the boards have also published zone-wise and category-wise cut-off marks. These are the minimum normalized scores needed to reach the PET stage, and they vary sharply by zone and category. For example, the general category cut-off stands at 82.51 for Patna, 81.46 for Gorakhpur, 80.52 for Ranchi, 79.82 for Bhopal, 77.69 for Prayagraj and 77.29 for Ahmedabad.
How to Check the RRB Group D Result 2026
Checking the result takes only a few minutes. The merit list is a PDF, so candidates need to search for their roll number inside it.
- Visit the official website of your regional RRB, or rrb.indianrailways.gov.in.
- On the homepage, look for the link “CEN 09/2025 – List of Candidates Shortlisted for PET”.
- Open the PDF for your RRB region.
- Press Ctrl + F and type your roll number to search for it.
- Download the PDF and keep a copy for future use.
Candidates who find their roll number in the list are through to the PET. Those who do not should wait for the scorecard, which will show their marks and whether they cleared the cut-off.
Scorecard From 16 November: What It Will Show
The scorecard goes live on 16 November 2026 at 5 PM and stays available till 1 December 2026, 11:55 PM. It will carry the candidate’s marks in each section, percentile score and normalized marks, along with the qualifying status. Candidates need their registration number and date of birth to download it.
What Happens Next: PET, Document Verification and Medical Test
Shortlisted candidates now enter the second phase of selection. The Physical Efficiency Test is expected in December 2026, with exact dates to be announced by the zonal Railway Recruitment Cells. PwBD, ExSM and CCAA candidates are exempted from the PET and move directly to the later stages.
Those who qualify in the PET will be called for document verification, followed by a medical examination. The final panel for the Level 1 posts will then be published by the zonal RRCs. The posts on offer include Track Maintainer Grade-IV, the single largest group with 9,350 vacancies, Pointsman-B with 4,843, and Assistant posts in track machine, bridge, loco shed, operations, TL and AC, signal and telecom, and carriage and wagon departments.
FAQs
When was the RRB Group D Result 2026 declared?
The result was declared on 12 November 2026 for CEN 09/2025, and zone-wise merit list PDFs are being released on the regional RRB websites.
How many vacancies are there in RRB Group D CEN 09/2025?
There are 22,195 Level 1 vacancies, including Track Maintainer Grade-IV, Pointsman-B and various Assistant posts.
When will the RRB Group D scorecard 2026 be available?
The scorecard link goes live on 16 November 2026 at 5 PM and stays available till 1 December 2026, 11:55 PM. Candidates need their registration number and date of birth to download it.
What is the next stage after the RRB Group D result?
Shortlisted candidates will appear for the Physical Efficiency Test, expected in December 2026, followed by document verification and a medical examination.
Where can I check the RRB Group D result?
On your regional RRB website or at rrb.indianrailways.gov.in. Open the zone-wise merit list PDF and search for your roll number with Ctrl + F.
Candidates are advised to rely only on the official RRB websites for result links, cut-offs and PET dates, and to ignore unofficial lists circulating on social media.
