22,195 Vacancies · August 2026
RRB Group D 2026 — Expected Cutoff
Category-wise expected cutoff · Safe score targets · Zone-wise 2022 actual cutoff data
Expected Cutoff — RRB Group D 2026 (Stage 1 CBT)
Based on 2022 cycle trends · 22,195 vacancies · Higher competition expected
UR (General)
Expected Range
82–90
Safe Score
93+
OBC (NCL)
Expected Range
78–86
Safe Score
89+
SC
Expected Range
72–80
Safe Score
83+
ST
Expected Range
65–74
Safe Score
77+
EWS
Expected Range
80–88
Safe Score
91+
* Cutoff varies by RRB zone. See zone-wise 2022 data below. No sectional cutoffs in Group D Stage 1.
Section-wise Safe Score Targets (UR category)
| Section | Total Q | Target | Accuracy |
|---|---|---|---|
| General Intelligence & Reasoning | 30 | 22+ | 73% |
| General Science | 25 | 16+ | 64% |
| Mathematics | 25 | 17+ | 68% |
| General Awareness | 20 | 15+ | 75% |
| Total (Safe UR) | 100 | 70+ | ~70% |
Target 70/100 for safety. With negative marking (−⅓), attempt 80 questions with 88% accuracy to score ~70.
Zone-wise Actual Cutoff — 2022 Cycle
Stage 1 CBT cutoff marks (out of 100). 2026 expected to be 2–4 marks higher in most zones.
| RRB Zone | UR | OBC | SC | ST |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RRB Ahmedabad | 91.2 | 87 | 79.4 | 71.8 |
| RRB Allahabad | 88.5 | 84.2 | 77.1 | 69.3 |
| RRB Bhopal | 86.8 | 82.5 | 74.6 | 67.9 |
| RRB Bhubaneswar | 84.3 | 80.1 | 73 | 65.4 |
| RRB Chennai | 89.7 | 85.4 | 78.2 | 70.6 |
| RRB Mumbai | 92.1 | 88.3 | 80.5 | 73.2 |
| RRB Patna | 83.6 | 79.4 | 72.3 | 64.7 |
| RRB Secunderabad | 87.9 | 83.7 | 76.4 | 68.8 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the expected RRB Group D cutoff for UR category in 2026?⌄
Based on the 2022 cycle (cutoff 84–92 UR across zones) and 2026 having 22,195 vacancies, the expected UR cutoff is 82–90 marks out of 100. A safe score is 93+ to be confident of clearing Stage 1 in most zones.
Is there sectional cutoff in RRB Group D Stage 1?⌄
No. RRB Group D Stage 1 CBT does NOT have sectional cutoffs. Only the total score matters. You can compensate a weaker subject with a stronger one. This is why Reasoning (30Q) is the biggest opportunity — a good score here offsets Science weakness.
How many candidates will clear Stage 1 (Group D 2026)?⌄
RRB shortlists candidates for Stage 2 (PET/PMT) at a ratio of approximately 3:1 against vacancies. With 22,195 vacancies, roughly 66,000–70,000 candidates will be shortlisted from Stage 1.
Why does cutoff vary by RRB zone?⌄
Each RRB zone has a different number of vacancies and a different applicant pool. Metro zones (Mumbai, Chennai, Ahmedabad) typically have higher cutoffs because more competitive candidates apply. Rural zones (Bhubaneswar, Patna) usually have 5–8 marks lower cutoffs.
What score should I target if I want to play safe?⌄
Target 90–95 out of 100 to be safe across all zones and categories for UR. This means targeting: Reasoning 23–25/30, Science 18–20/25, Maths 18–20/25, GK 16–18/20. Practice full mocks to calibrate your score before the August exam.
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