RRB Ranchi CBT 2026 – Tentative Exam Schedule

The Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) Ranchi has issued a notice outlining the tentative schedule for the Computer Based Test (CBT) for various Level‑1 posts under the 7th CPC Pay Matrix (CEN 09/2025). The CBT is the first stage of the selection process for all posts advertised by the board and will be conducted between 3 August 2026 and 21 August 2026. Candidates are required to bring their original Aadhaar card or a printed e‑verified Aadhaar for biometric authentication at the test centre. The notice also mentions that the links for viewing exam city and date, as well as for downloading travel authority for SC/ST candidates, will go live roughly ten days before the exam, while e‑call letters will become available about four days prior. Applicants are advised to keep their Aadhaar status unlocked in the UIDAI system to avoid entry issues. The board emphasizes that all updates will be posted only on official RRB websites and warns against fraudulent agents. This schedule serves as a reference for aspirants planning their preparation timeline, travel arrangements, and documentation. The CBT assesses candidates on relevant subjects as per the recruitment notification, and successful performers will move on to subsequent stages such as the Skill Test/Interview, depending on the specific post.

Eligibility

Qualification: As per official notification

Always confirm eligibility against the official notification before applying — exact criteria vary by post and category, with standard age relaxations for SC/ST/OBC/PwD and ex-servicemen as per government rules.

How to Apply

• Visit the official RRB portal (www.rrbapply.gov.in) and create a new user account using a valid email address and mobile number.
• Log in with your credentials and select the ‘Apply Online’ option for the CBT 2026 notification.
• Fill in personal details, educational qualifications, and upload scanned copies of required documents (photo, signature, Aadhaar, and eligibility certificates).
• Choose the preferred exam city from the list that will be displayed once the city‑date link is activated (approximately ten days before the exam).
• Pay the application fee online through net banking, credit/debit card, or UPI, as per the payment options provided on the portal.
• After successful payment, download and print the e‑call letter and admit card from the ‘My Application’ section.
• Verify that your Aadhaar details are linked and unlocked in the UIDAI system, then keep the original Aadhaar card handy for biometric verification on the exam day.