After months of waiting, legal hurdles, and endless refreshing of websites, the Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) has officially announced the schedule for the Group D (Level 1) exams.
If you have been feeling anxious about when this day would come, take a deep breath. The dates are locked, the City Intimation Slips are live, and it’s time to shift from “waiting mode” to “action mode.”
Here is everything you need to know, broken down simply.
📅 The Critical Dates You Need
Mark these on your calendar immediately. The exam window is long, but your specific day is what matters.
- Exam Start Date: November 27, 2025
- Exam End Date: January 16, 2026
- City Intimation Slip: RELEASED (Available as of Nov 18/19)
- Admit Card Release: 4 days before your specific exam date.
- Example: If your exam is on Nov 27, your admit card unlocks on Nov 23.
Note: The exam will be held in multiple shifts daily.8 Your specific shift timing will be on your City Slip and Admit Card.9
🎟️ How to Check Your City & Date (Do This Now!)
Don’t wait for the Admit Card to book your travel tickets. The City Intimation Slip is designed to tell you where and when your exam is, so you can plan your journey.
- Visit the Official Site: Go to the RRB website you applied to (e.g., rrbcdg.gov.in, rrbsecunderabad.gov.in).
- Find the Link: Look for the flashing link: “CEN RRC 08/2024 Exam City & Date Intimation”.
- Login: Enter your Registration Number and Date of Birth (DDMMYYYY).
- Download: Save the PDF instantly.
📥 When Can I Download My Hall Ticket?
You cannot download the actual Admit Card (Hall Ticket) right now.
The “4-Day Rule”:
The RRB releases the full Hall Ticket strictly 4 days before your exam.
- Why? To prevent malpractice.
- What will it have? The exact name and address of your exam center (which is hidden on the City Slip).
🤔 “Help! I Forgot My Registration Number”
Panic happens, but there is a fix.
- Go to the login page on the official RRB website.
- Look for a link that says “Forgot Registration Number” (usually at the bottom).
- Enter your Mobile Number and Email ID used during application.
- The system will send your Registration Number via SMS/Email.
📝 Quick Exam Refresher (CBT 1)
Since it’s been a while, here is a quick reminder of what you are walking into. You have 90 minutes to answer 100 questions.
| Subject | Questions |
| General Science | 25 |
| Mathematics | 25 |
| Reasoning | 30 |
| General Awareness | 20 |
- Negative Marking: Yes, 1/3rd of a mark is deducted for every wrong answer. Accuracy is more important than speed!
🚀 Final Motivation
The legal delays regarding the 10th Pass vs. ITI eligibility are over (the court ruled in favor of the students!). The path is clear. You have likely spent the last year studying on and off—now is the time to consolidate that knowledge.
Avoid new topics. Focus on revising your strong areas and taking one mock test every alternate day until your exam.
