The wait is over for thousands of railway aspirants. The Railway Recruitment Cell of Northern Railway has released the DV merit list for Group D (Level-1) posts under Centralised Employment Notice (CEN) No. 08/2024. Published on 20 October 2026 as Notice No. 7, the list shortlists 4,749 candidates for Document Verification and the medical examination, the final two hurdles before appointment.
The notice breaks the shortlist into four groups: 3,343 general candidates, 953 Course Completed Act Apprentices (CCAA), 289 ex-servicemen and 164 Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD). Northern Railway has also published the category-wise cut-off marks as Notice No. 8, so candidates know exactly where the line was drawn.
What the notice means for shortlisted candidates
Making this list does not mean appointment. The selection is provisional: every candidate must clear document verification and a railway medical fitness test. Anyone whose certificates do not match the claimed category, or who is found medically unfit, will lose the seat. Northern Railway has not announced any final panel (empanelment) date for CEN 08/2024 yet, and no RRC has, as of today.
Cut-off marks for the DV merit list
Northern Railway has released separate cut-offs for each candidate group. The general shortlist closed at roughly 75.83 for UR, 73.39 for OBC, 69.13 for SC, 64.99 for ST and 71.22 for EWS candidates. CCAA cut-offs hovered around 68.3 across categories, while ex-servicemen cut-offs ranged from about 30.17 to 44.45. These are normalised marks, so they reflect performance relative to the difficulty of each exam shift.
DV dates and venues
Document verification begins on 2 November 2026 and runs through 30 November 2026, with each candidate allotted a specific date and venue in the roll-number-wise PDF. Verification will be held at five Northern Railway divisional offices: Ambala, Delhi, Firozpur, Lucknow and Moradabad.
Candidates who miss their allotted slot get one more chance: a supplementary block date on 3 December 2026 has been reserved for absentees. But treating the first slot as optional is risky, so report on time.
How to check the RRC NR Group D DV merit list
- Visit the official RRC Northern Railway website at rrcnr.org.
- Look for Notice No. 7 (DV merit list) and Notice No. 8 (cut-off) of CEN 08/2024.
- Download the roll-number-wise PDF and press Ctrl+F to search your roll number.
- Note your allotted DV date and venue carefully.
- Download the DV call letter when the link goes live on the portal, at least a week before the first date.
Documents to keep ready
Northern Railway will verify every claim on the application form. Keep these ready now so there is no last-minute scramble:
- Matriculation (10th) certificate as proof of date of birth
- Educational qualification certificates, including ITI for CCAA candidates
- Category certificate (SC/ST/OBC/EWS) in the prescribed format, with a valid date
- Ex-servicemen discharge book and service certificates, where applicable
- PwBD disability certificate from a competent authority
- Photo identity proof and recent passport-size photographs
- Downloaded application form and the DV call letter
The exact document list is in the official notice, so match your set against it before travelling to the venue.
FAQs
Q1. Is the RRC NR Group D DV merit list the final result?
No. It is a provisional shortlist of 4,749 candidates for document verification and medical examination. Final appointment happens only after both stages are cleared.
Q2. When does document verification start?
DV starts on 2 November 2026 and runs till 30 November 2026 at Ambala, Delhi, Firozpur, Lucknow and Moradabad, with a supplementary date on 3 December 2026.
Q3. Where can I download the merit list PDF?
From the official RRC Northern Railway website, rrcnr.org, under Notice No. 7 for CEN 08/2024. The cut-off is published as Notice No. 8.
Q4. What happens if I miss my DV date?
A supplementary block date on 3 December 2026 is reserved for absentees, but candidates should attend their allotted slot to avoid complications.
Q5. Has Northern Railway announced the final appointment list?
Not yet. No RRC has announced a final panel date for CEN 08/2024. The final list will come only after DV and medicals are completed.
For the 4,749 shortlisted candidates, the finish line is close but the checks are strict. Keep your documents in order, check the official notice for the exact requirements, and report at the venue on time. Good luck.
