Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) Group D Exam Date 2025: Has It Been Postponed?

What the Original Schedule Stated

• The official notification communicated that the Computer-Based Test (CBT) for Group D posts would be conducted between 17 November and 31 December 2025. 

• Admit cards and city-intimation slips were expected to be released a few days before the exam, with city slips about 10 days prior and admit cards about 4 days prior. 

• The selection process comprises a CBT, followed by Physical Efficiency Test (PET), document verification and medical exam. 

Why Has the Schedule Become Unclear?

Despite the original schedule, the exam dates are currently under hold due to legal proceedings:

• A stay order was issued by the Delhi High Court in response to a contempt petition related to the recruitment process. As a result, the boards were instructed to suspend further action. 

• The matter has been referred to the Central Administrative Tribunal (CAT), which is set to deliver a verdict that could affect the final date of the exam. 

Therefore, while the exam was scheduled, it cannot be considered confirmed — effectively this means the process is on pause until legal clarity is obtained.

Has the Exam Been Postponed?

In effect yes, the exam is postponed (or at least temporarily suspended) pending the court’s decision. Although the 17 November date is still often mentioned as “tentative”, this cannot be treated as final until the CAT verdict is out.
However, note that some portals do not call it a full cancellation — they emphasise the “stay” rather than a formal postponement. The distinction is subtle but important: no new date has been officially released. 

What Should Candidates Do Now?

• Keep preparing: Treat the November-December window as the likely timeframe but be ready for changes.

• Check official RRB regional websites regularly (such as rrbcdg.gov.in and other RRB region portals) for genuine updates — avoid believing viral notices. 

• Avoid spreading rumours: A fake notice claiming the exam will run from “4 January 2026 to 17 March 2026” has circulated. This has been flagged as unauthorised. 

• Stay updated about admit card & city slip: These will only release after final dates are locked.

• Be ready: Keep documents, ID proof, preparation, and logistics (travel, accommodation) in readiness once the notice is finalised.

Quick FAQ

• Q: Has the RRB Group D 2025 exam date been officially changed?
  A: Not yet. The date remains tentatively 17 Nov–31 Dec 2025, but final confirmation is pending due to court proceedings.

• Q: Is the exam cancelled?
  A: No, it is not cancelled. It’s currently put on hold. 

• Q: Where can I verify official updates?
  A: On the official portals of the respective RRB regions and the official notification CEN-08/2024.

• Q: What should I do to stay prepared?
  A: Continue study, attempt mock tests, keep documents ready, and monitor official notices—so you’re ready to go once dates are confirmed.

• Q: Will my registration/applications remain valid?
  A: Yes. Since the process is delayed but not cancelled, your application remains valid.

Final Take

The RRB Group D Exam 2025 stands at a critical juncture. On paper, the exam was to begin from 17 November 2025. But because of legal obstacles — the stay order and CAT review — the schedule remains tentative, and in effect, postponed until a final verdict. Candidates should treat the original date window as provisional, not set in stone. Stay vigilant, don’t trust unofficial news, and keep your preparation momentum high so you’re ready whenever the final schedule drops.