RRB Group D Cut Off 2026: Check Zone wise and Category Wise Previous Year Cutoff Marks

The RRB Group D Cut Off 2026 for CEN 09/2025 (22,195 Level 1 vacancies) was released on 12 November 2026 along with the CBT result. The Computer-Based Test (CBT) was conducted from 3 to 25 August 2026, and the provisional answer key was released on 7 September 2026. The Railway Recruitment Boards have published separate zone-wise and category-wise normalised cut-off marks for General, OBC-NCL, EWS, SC and ST candidates.

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RRB Group D Cut Off 2026: Overview

The cut off is the normalised score of the last candidate shortlisted for PET in each RRB and category. It is not a fixed pass mark, so it changes with vacancies, competition and paper difficulty every cycle.

The full CEN 09/2025 timeline, eligibility and application details are on the RRB Group D notification 2026 page.

RRB Group D Cut Off 2026 Zone Wise

The RRB Group D CEN 09/2025 cut-off marks were released on 12 November 2026 along with the result. The Railway Recruitment Boards (RRBs) have published separate cut-off marks for each region and category. Candidates can check the zone-wise qualifying marks for General, OBC-NCL, EWS, SC and ST categories in the table below. Aspirants should refer to the cut-off marks of their respective RRB region to check their qualifying status.

RRB Group D Cut Off 2026 Zone Wise (CEN 08/2024)

Normalised CBT cut off marks for each RRB, as published with the 1 July 2026 result:

*Ajmer OBC/EWS: one source lists OBC as 70.90495 and EWS as blank. Confirm on the RRB Ajmer cut off PDF before publishing.

What the zone-wise numbers tell you

Kolkata (80.23), Ajmer (79.70) and Patna (78.45) had the highest UR cut offs, while Bengaluru (70.29), Ahmedabad (72.16) and Chandigarh (72.21) were the lowest. The gap of about 10 marks between RRBs is far larger than the gap between UR and OBC within most RRBs, so your RRB choice matters as much as your category.

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RRB Group D Category Wise Cut Off 2026

Across the 16 RRBs, the CEN 08/2024 cut offs for each community fell in the ranges below. Use them as a quick reference if you have not picked an RRB yet.

RRB Group D Previous Year Cut Off (CEN RRC 01/2019)

CEN RRC 01/2019 (CBT held in 2022) was shortlisted for PET in December 2022. RRBs published a percentile row and a normalised-marks row; the percentile row (97 to 98 for UR) is not marks. The table below uses normalised marks, so it compares directly with CEN 08/2024.

Ahmedabad is checked against the official RRB Ahmedabad notice dated 22.12.2022; other rows are from secondary compilations that match each other. *Chandigarh appears in only one source. Bilaspur, Gorakhpur and Secunderabad are to be added from the official PDFs.

How the cut off moved from RRC 01/2019 to CEN 08/2024

The UR cut off rose in every RRB between the two cycles, mainly because Level 1 vacancies fell from about 1.03 lakh in RRC 01/2019 to 32,438 in CEN 08/2024 while applications stayed huge.

When posts fall sharply, the cut off climbs sharply, and RRBs that were low last time (Guwahati, Chennai) can turn high the next.

RRB Group D Minimum Qualifying Marks 2026

Before any cut off applies, a candidate must clear the minimum percentage set in para 14.1 of CEN 08/2024. Only those above this floor are considered for the 3x PET merit list.

The ST floor is 30% in CEN 08/2024, not 25% as older articles say.

RRB Group D Cut Off for Male and Female Candidates

There is no separate CBT cut off for men and women. Both are ranked on the same RRB-wise, community-wise normalised list. Gender only matters at the PET, where the standards differ, and transgender candidates follow the female standards.

How to Calculate Your RRB Group D Normalised Score

The CBT runs in many shifts, so RRB converts raw marks into normalised marks with a percentile method, and shortlisting (para 15.0) uses only normalised marks. An illustrative example:

1. Raw score: +1 for each correct answer and minus 1/3 for each wrong answer. Say you get 62 right and 18 wrong: 62 minus 6 = 56 raw marks.
2. Shift percentile: RRB finds what percentage of candidates in your shift scored 56 or less. Say it is 92.0.
3. Base shift: RRB picks a base shift, generally the shift with the highest average marks among shifts with adequate attendance.
4. Mapping: your percentile is mapped to the raw mark at the same percentile in the base shift. If 92.0 percentile in the base shift sits at 59.40, your normalised score becomes 59.40.

A tougher shift lifts your normalised score above your raw score, and an easier shift pulls it down, so two candidates with the same raw 56 can end up 3 to 4 marks apart. Compare the normalised score on your scorecard with the cut off, never the raw score from the answer key.

The topics that decide your raw score are listed on the RRB Group D syllabus and exam pattern page.

RRB Group D Cut Off vs PET Merit List vs DV Merit List

"Cut off" is used for three different stages, and mixing them up is the most common reason students misread their status.

For example, RRC NFR's DV notice for CEN 08/2024 (15 October 2026) put the UR DV cut off at 78.258*, above RRB Guwahati's UR CBT cut off of 77.63. So being called for PET is a strong result, but not a selection.

RRB Group D PET Standards and Status

PET for CEN 08/2024 started on 25 July 2026 and ran RRC-wise through August and September, with each RRC publishing its own PET result and DV schedule. The standards below are from CEN 08/2024 and apply to CEN 09/2025 as well unless RRB changes them.

PwBD candidates, Course Completed Act Apprentices and Ex-Servicemen are exempt from PET. Candidates who clear DV and the medical move to the Level 1 pay of Rs 18,000; the full pay and allowances are on the RRB Group D salary page.

Factors Affecting RRB Group D Cut Off

Five things decide where the cut off lands in each RRB.

1. Vacancies in that RRB and community: the single biggest factor, as the 01/2019 to 08/2024 jump shows.
2. Number of candidates who appear in that RRB.
3. Shift difficulty, absorbed through normalisation.
4. The 3x PET shortlisting ratio, which RRB can change.
5. Reservation rules for each community, PwBD, Ex-SM and CCAA.

How to Check RRB Group D Cut Off 2026

The cut off is published as a PDF on each regional RRB website, not on a single portal.

1. Open the official website of the RRB you applied to.
2. Go to the CEN 08/2024 (or, later, CEN 09/2025) section.
3. Open the result notice and cut off PDF.
4. Find your community row, including the Ex-SM, PwBD or CCAA table if it applies to you.
5. Compare it with the normalised marks on your scorecard.

To push your score above the safe line, work through the RRB Group D previous year question papers under timed conditions.

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FAQs on RRB Group D Cut Off 2026

Q1. What is the RRB Group D Cut Off 2026?

The RRB Group D Cut Off 2026 is the minimum normalised score required to qualify for the next selection stage. The CEN 09/2025 cut-off was released on 12 November 2026 along with the CBT result and varies by RRB region and category.

Q2. Where can I check the RRB Group D zone-wise cut off?

Candidates can check the zone-wise RRB Group D cut-off PDF on their respective regional RRB websites under the CEN 09/2025 recruitment section.

Q3. What are the minimum qualifying marks for RRB Group D?

The minimum qualifying marks are 40% for General and EWS candidates and 30% for OBC-NCL, SC and ST candidates. Actual shortlisting depends on the regional and category-wise cut-off.

Q4. Is the RRB Group D cut off different for each railway zone?

Yes, the cut-off varies across RRB regions and categories because of differences in vacancies and competition. For CEN 09/2025, the General category cut-off ranges from 77.28827 (Ahmedabad) to 84.16794 (Kolkata) among the listed regions.

Q5. What is the RRB Group D cut off for SC, ST, OBC and EWS candidates?

For CEN 09/2025, the cut-off ranges among the listed RRBs are 76.45039–82.51135 for OBC-NCL, 71.47350–77.91513 for EWS, 70.35536–77.44996 for SC and 64.24585–73.98527 for ST candidates.

Q6. How are normalised marks calculated in RRB Group D?

RRB uses a normalisation process to adjust candidates' scores for differences in examination difficulty across shifts. These normalised marks are considered while preparing the merit list and shortlisting candidates.

Q7. Is there a separate cut off for male and female candidates?

No, the CBT cut-off is based on RRB region and category, not gender. However, male candidates must carry 35 kg for 100 metres in 2 minutes and run 1,000 metres in 4 minutes 15 seconds, while female candidates must carry 20 kg for 100 metres in 2 minutes and run 1,000 metres in 5 minutes 40 seconds during PET.

Q8. Is the RRB Group D CEN 09/2025 cut off released?

Yes, the CEN 09/2025 cut-off was released on 12 November 2026 along with the CBT result. Candidates can check their regional and category-wise marks on their respective RRB websites.

Q9. What happens after qualifying the RRB Group D CBT cut off?

Candidates who clear the CBT cut-off are shortlisted for the Physical Efficiency Test (PET). Those who qualify in PET proceed to document verification (DV) and the medical examination.

Q10. How does the previous year cut off help in preparation?

Previous-year cut-off marks help candidates understand competition levels and set realistic preparation targets. Candidates should compare the latest cut-off with previous recruitment cycles while considering changes in vacancies, exam difficulty and competition.