RRB Group D Cut Off 2026: Previous Year Marks and Trends

The RRB Group D cut off is the lowest normalised score needed in the CBT to be shortlisted for the Physical Efficiency Test (PET) in a particular RRB zone and category. For CEN 09/2025, the cut-off will be released with the result, which is still awaited after the answer key objection window closed on 15 September 2026. Until then, previous year cut-offs are the best guide.

Minimum Qualifying Marks vs Cut Off

These two are different. The qualifying marks only make you eligible. The cut-off decides who is actually called for the PET.

PwBD candidates may get a relaxation of up to 2 marks if enough qualified candidates are not available against reserved vacancies.

RRB Group D Cut Off (CEN 08/2024)

The CEN 08/2024 CBT result and cut-offs were released on 1 July 2026 on the regional RRB websites. Below are UR cut-offs (normalised marks out of 100) for zones where published figures match across sources:

In these zones, UR candidates needed close to 77 to 78 marks out of 100 to reach the PET stage. Reserved category cut-offs were lower. For your zone and category, download the official cut-off PDF from the website of the RRB you applied to.

Factors That Will Decide the CEN 09/2025 Cut Off

• Fewer vacancies: 22,195 posts, down from 32,438 in CEN 08/2024.

• Heavy competition: Over 52 lakh applications, or about 236 per post.

• Paper difficulty: Harder shifts usually push cut-offs down, and normalisation balances shifts.

• Zone-wise vacancies: Zones with fewer posts, such as South Western Railway (Hubli) with 90 posts, can see tighter competition.

• PET shortlist ratio: Candidates are called at three times the community-wise vacancies, so the cut-off is set by the score of the last candidate in that list.

What Score Should You Target?

Based on the CEN 08/2024 figures above, UR candidates should aim for a normalised score of around 80 or more to stay on the safer side, especially since this cycle has fewer posts. Reserved category candidates can work with a lower target, but the safest approach is to aim high, because the exact cut-off is known only after the result.

How to Check the RRB Group D Cut Off

1. Visit the official website of the RRB you applied to.

2. Open the CEN 09/2025 result section once it is released.

3. Download the cut-off PDF and find your category.

4. Compare it with the normalised score on your scorecard.