Railway Recruitment Boards (RRB) have published the Group D examination answer key for recruitment under CEN 08/2024 on their official website. The computer-based test was conducted from 27 November 2025 to 10 February 2026, while the application process concluded on 01 March 2025. Candidates who appeared in the examination can access their answer key by logging into the portal with their enrollment number, registration number, or date of birth. A direct access link has been provided for convenience.
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Important Dates
Event
Date
Notification release
28 Dec 2024
Online application start
23 Jan 2025
Last date to apply
01 Mar 2025
Fee payment deadline
03 Mar 2025
Application correction
04–13 Mar 2025
Exam city info
19 Nov 2025
Admit card release
24 Nov 2025
CBT exam phase 1
27 Nov 2025 – 16 Jan 2026
Revised exam dates
08–09 Jan & 02–10 Feb 2026
Answer key released
17 Feb 2026
Result
To be announced
Application Fees
Category
Fee
Refund after CBT
General / OBC
₹500
₹400
SC / ST / EBC / Female / Transgender
₹250
₹250
Total Posts
Category
Posts
Group D Level-1 posts
32,438
Vacancy Distribution
Post
Vacancies
Pointsman-B
5,058
Assistant (Track Machine)
799
Assistant (Bridge)
301
Track Maintainer Grade IV
13,187
Assistant P-Way
247
Assistant (C&W)
2,587
Assistant TRD
1,381
Assistant (S&T)
2,012
Assistant Loco Shed (Diesel)
420
Assistant Loco Shed (Electrical)
950
Assistant Operations (Electrical)
744
Assistant TL & AC
1,041
Assistant TL & AC (Workshop)
624
Assistant (Workshop) Mechanical
3,077
Age Limit (as on 01 Jul 2025)
Criteria
Age
Minimum
18 years
Maximum
36 years
Relaxation
As per RRB rules
Selection Process
Stage
Details
CBT-1
Written computer test
PET
Physical efficiency test
Document verification
Certificates check
Medical exam
Fitness test
Eligibility Criteria
Requirement
Details
Education
Class 10 pass OR ITI/NAC certificate from NCVT/SCVT
