RRB Group D Cut Off 2026 – Zone-Wise and Category-Wise Cut Off Marks Released
The RRB Group D Cut Off 2026 has been officially released alongside the CBT result on 1 July 2026. Candidates who appeared for the exam under CEN 08/2024 can now check their zone-wise and category-wise cut off marks on the respective regional RRB websites, including rrbcdg.gov.in and the new unified portal rrb.indianrailways.gov.in. Those who scored equal to or above the prescribed cut off have been shortlisted for the Physical Efficiency Test (PET), the next stage in the recruitment process for 32,438 Level-1 posts.
RRB Group D Cut Off 2026 – Quick Overview
This section summarizes the key details of the RRB Group D 2025-26 recruitment cycle so candidates get a snapshot before diving into zone-wise numbers.
The exam saw massive participation, with more than 1.08 crore candidates applying and nearly 60 lakh candidates actually appearing for the CBT across multiple shifts and centres.
Also Read: RRB Group D Result 2026
What Is the RRB Group D Cut Off?
Before checking the numbers, it helps to understand what this cut off actually represents and why it differs across regions and categories.
The RRB Group D Cut Off is the minimum score a candidate must secure in the Computer Based Test (CBT) to qualify for the next stage of selection the Physical Efficiency Test (PET). It is not a fixed number; it is decided by each Railway Recruitment Board zone based on the number of vacancies in that zone, the difficulty level of the exam, and how candidates performed overall. Because RRB conducts the exam across multiple shifts and days, scores are normalized before the final cut off is calculated, ensuring fairness across different sets of question papers.
RRB Group D Cut Off 2026: Zone-Wise Marks
This section lists the category-wise cut off marks released for select RRB zones so far under CEN 08/2024.
Note: These marks are normalized scores out of 100. Additional zones will be updated as their official cut off PDFs are released.
RRB Group D Cutoff 2026 PDF Download Link
RRB Group D Minimum Qualifying Marks 2026
Every candidate must clear a baseline percentage in the CBT regardless of the zone-wise cut off. This section covers those minimum thresholds.
These are only the baseline eligibility marks and are lower than the actual, higher zone-wise cut off. PwBD (Persons with Benchmark Disability) candidates get a 2% relaxation on these minimum qualifying marks.
Factors Affecting RRB Group D Cut Off 2026
Cut off marks change every recruitment cycle. This section explains the main reasons why the 2026 cut off differs from previous years and across zones.
- Number of vacancies: More vacancies in a zone generally lead to a lower cut off, while fewer vacancies push competition and the cut off higher.
- Number of candidates appearing: Zones with a larger applicant pool tend to see a tougher, higher cut off.
- Difficulty level of the exam: Easier shifts result in higher scores overall, which raises the cut off; tougher shifts have the opposite effect.
- Zone-wise competition: Cut off marks vary from zone to zone since each RRB region has its own applicant base and vacancy count.
- Category-wise reservation: Separate cut offs are released for UR, EWS, OBC, SC, and ST as per the reservation policy.
- Score normalization: Since the CBT runs across multiple shifts and days, RRB normalizes scores to keep the process fair before deciding the final cut off.
- Previous year’s trends: Historical cut off data gives a reference point, though the final number always depends on the current cycle’s specific vacancy and performance data.
How to Check RRB Group D Cut Off 2026
Follow these steps to view and download your zone’s official cut off marks.
- Visit the official website of your respective RRB zone (for example, rrbcdg.gov.in) or the unified portal rrb.indianrailways.gov.in.
- Look for the “RRB Group D CEN 08/2024 Result/Cut Off” notification link.
- Click to open the cut off PDF.
- Check the category-wise and zone-wise marks listed in the PDF.
- Download or save the PDF for future reference.
What’s Next After the RRB Group D 2026 Cut Off?
Clearing the cut off is not the final step in selection. This section explains what happens after the CBT result and cut off are declared.
Candidates who score equal to or above the official cut off are shortlisted for the following stages:
- Physical Efficiency Test (PET) – A qualifying-only stage; marks scored here are not added to the final merit list.
- Document Verification (DV) – Verification of educational, category, and identity documents.
- Medical Examination – A fitness test as per the medical standards applicable to the specific post.
- Final Merit List – Prepared after successful completion of all the above stages.
RRB Group D Cut Off: 2022 vs 2018 Trends
Comparing past cycles helps candidates gauge how competitive the exam typically is, though each cycle’s cut off depends on that year’s specific vacancies and applicant numbers.
In the 2022 cycle, the CBT was conducted from 17 August to 11 October 2022, and cut off marks varied significantly by zone for instance, the UR normalised cut off ranged from around 60 to 70 marks depending on the region. In the 2018 cycle, cut off marks (on the older marking pattern) ranged roughly between 62 and 80 for the UR category across zones. Both cycles confirm that cut off marks fluctuate zone-to-zone based on vacancy count and competition level, a pattern that continues in 2026.