RRB Group D 2026 CBT-I Application Status Check

RRB Group D CBT-I Application Status 2026: How to Check, Important Details, and What Candidates Should Do Next

New Delhi | July 2026

The Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) is expected to release the RRB Group D CBT-I Application Status 2026 for candidates who have applied for the Level-1 (Group D) Recruitment under CEN 09/2025. The application status is an important stage in the recruitment process, as it informs candidates whether their application has been provisionally accepted, conditionally accepted, or rejected before the Computer-Based Test (CBT-I).

Candidates whose applications are accepted will be eligible to appear for the CBT-I examination, while those whose applications are rejected should carefully check the reason mentioned by the RRB. Applicants are advised to regularly visit the official RRB recruitment portal for the latest updates regarding the application status, exam schedule, city intimation slip, and admit card.

What is the RRB Group D Application Status?

The application status allows candidates to verify whether their online application has been successfully accepted by the Railway Recruitment Board after scrutiny of the submitted details and documents.

Generally, candidates may see one of the following statuses:

• Application Accepted – The candidate is eligible to appear for the CBT-I examination.

• Conditionally Accepted – The application has been accepted subject to certain conditions specified by the RRB.

• Application Rejected – The application has been rejected due to errors or non-compliance with the recruitment guidelines.

Checking the application status is essential because only accepted candidates will be able to download the exam city slip and admit card.

How to Check RRB Group D CBT-I Application Status 2026

Candidates can follow these simple steps to check their application status once the link is activated:

1. Visit the official RRB recruitment portal.

2. Click on the RRB Group D CBT-I Application Status 2026 link.

3. Enter your Registration Number and Password or Date of Birth.

4. Complete the security verification (Captcha).

5. Click on Login or Submit.

6. Your application status will appear on the screen.

7. Download or print the page for future reference.

Details Available in the Application Status

The application status page generally includes:

• Candidate's Name

• Registration Number

• Roll/Application Number

• Recruitment Notification (CEN 09/2025)

• RRB Zone

• Application Status (Accepted/Rejected/Conditionally Accepted)

• Reason for Rejection, if applicable.

Candidates should carefully verify all the information displayed.

Common Reasons for Application Rejection

The Railway Recruitment Board may reject applications for several reasons, including:

• Incorrect personal information

• Incomplete application form

• Invalid educational qualification

• Failure to pay the application fee

• Improper or unclear photograph/signature

• Multiple applications for the same recruitment

• Mismatch in uploaded documents

• Failure to meet eligibility criteria

Candidates are advised to carefully read the rejection reason, if any, displayed in their application status.

Selection Process for RRB Group D Recruitment 2026

The recruitment process consists of multiple stages:

• Computer-Based Test (CBT-I)

• Physical Efficiency Test (PET)

• Document Verification (DV)

• Medical Examination

Only candidates who successfully qualify at each stage will proceed to the next phase of the recruitment process.

What Happens After the Application Status?

After the application status is released, the Railway Recruitment Board will issue the following updates:

• Exam Date Notification

• Exam City Intimation Slip

• Travel Authority for eligible SC/ST candidates

• CBT-I Admit Card (E-Call Letter)

The exam city intimation slip is generally released around 10 days before the examination, while the admit card becomes available about 4 days before the exam date.

Important Advice for Candidates

Candidates should:

• Regularly check the official RRB website for the latest announcements.

• Keep their registration number and password safe.

• Ensure their Aadhaar details are updated, as biometric verification may be conducted at the examination centre.

• Download the admit card immediately after its release.

• Read all examination instructions carefully before appearing for the CBT-I.

Conclusion

The RRB Group D CBT-I Application Status 2026 is a crucial milestone in the recruitment process for thousands of railway job aspirants. By checking their application status, candidates can confirm whether they are eligible to appear for the Computer-Based Test (CBT-I) and prepare for the next stages of the selection process. Applicants should stay alert for official announcements regarding the exam schedule, city intimation slip, and admit card, and rely only on official RRB websites for authentic information. Timely verification of the application status and careful preparation will help candidates move forward confidently in the recruitment process.

Important Dates (Tentative)

• Notification Date : 30 January 2026

• Application Start Date : 31 January 2026

• Last Date : 09 March 2026 (Extend)

• Fee Payment Last Date : 11 March 2026

• Correction Date : 12 to 21 March 2026

• Exam Date : 03-21 August 2026

• Admit Card : Before Exam

Application Fee

• General, OBC, EWS : Rs. 500/-

• SC, ST, PH : Rs. 250/-

• All Category Female : Rs. 250/-

• Fee Refund (After Appearing in Stage I Exam)

• General : Rs. 400/-

• OBC, EWS, SC, ST, PH : Rs. 250/-

• All Category Female : Rs. 250/-

• Candidates have to pay their Examination Fee Through Debit Card / Credit Card / Net Banking / UPI and Other Fee Payment Mode Only.

Group D Notification 2026 : Age Limit

• Age Limit As On 01 January 2026

• Minimum Age : 18 Years

• Maximum Age : 33 Years

• Age Relaxation as per RRB Group D Recruitment Rules.