Lakhs of Railway Group D aspirants finally have something concrete to check today. The Railway Recruitment Board has released the exam city intimation slip for RRB Group D 2026, under Centralised Employment Notice CEN No. 09/2025, on the official RRB portal. This covers 22,195 Level 1 (Group D) vacancies across Indian Railways, and today's release lets candidates finally confirm which city their exam will be held in, well ahead of the actual test dates.
The Computer-Based Test (CBT) for RRB Group D 2026 will be conducted across 17 separate exam days between August 3 and August 21, 2026, in multiple shifts, making this one of the largest recruitment exercises in the country this year. It's important for candidates to understand that today's release is only the city intimation slip, not the actual admit card, which will follow separately closer to each candidate's specific exam date.
How to Download the RRB Group D City Intimation Slip
- Visit the official website at rrb.indianrailways.gov.in, or your respective regional RRB website
- Look for the 'RRB Group D CEN 09/2025 City Intimation Slip' link
- Enter your registration number and date of birth or password to log in
- The city intimation slip will appear on your screen, showing your allotted city, tentative date, and shift
- Download and save the slip for your travel planning
- Note that the actual exam centre address will only appear on your admit card later
Since RRB Group D recruitment is handled through multiple regional boards, candidates should check the specific regional website tied to the RRB zone they applied under, rather than assuming one central login works for everyone. Regional portals such as RRB Mumbai, RRB Ahmedabad, and RRB Bhubaneswar> each host the slip separately for candidates registered under their respective zones.
City Slip vs Admit Card: Know the Difference
It's worth being precise about what this document actually is. The city intimation slip only confirms the city, tentative date, and shift a candidate has been allotted, so they can plan travel and accommodation in advance. It does not contain the exact exam centre name or address, and cannot be used to gain entry into the examination hall. The full admit card, with the precise venue address and reporting instructions, will be released separately closer to the exam.
Once the city intimation slip is issued, the exam city and date are final. Requests for change are not entertained by RRB under any circumstances.— RRB Candidate Advisory
RRB Group D 2026 Exam Schedule
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Exam schedule notice released | July 3, 2026 |
| City intimation slip released | Today, July 24, 2026 |
| Admit card release | From July 31, 2026 (approx. 4 days before each exam date) |
| CBT examination | August 3 to August 21, 2026 (17 exam days, multiple shifts) |
Because the exam spans nearly three weeks with multiple shifts, individual candidates will be assigned a specific date within this window based on their allotted slot, not the entire range. Candidates should treat the city slip as a planning document for now and wait for the admit card for their exact reporting time and venue.
What's on the City Intimation Slip
The slip typically includes the candidate's name, roll number, allotted exam city, tentative exam date, and shift timing, along with general instructions for the examination process. SC/ST candidates eligible for railway travel concessions can also access their Travel Authority document through the same link once it's live, which helps with reimbursement of second-class rail fare for travel to the exam city.
Troubleshooting: If You Can't Access Your Slip
If the portal isn't showing your details, first double-check your registration number and password, and try the 'Forgot Registration Number' option if needed. Heavy traffic on release day can also slow down the portal, so trying again during non-peak hours often helps. If the issue persists, candidates should contact their respective regional RRB's helpdesk directly rather than assume there's a problem with their application.
What to Do Next
With the exam roughly two weeks away for the earliest shifts, candidates should use this window to finalise travel and accommodation plans for their allotted city, particularly if it's outside their home district. The admit card, expected from July 31 onward, will confirm the exact centre address, so candidates should keep checking their regional RRB portal regularly rather than waiting for a notification, since RRB does not always alert candidates individually for every release stage.
The Takeaway
Today's city intimation slip release is an important early signal for RRB Group D 2026 candidates, even though it isn't the final document needed for exam day. The safest approach is to download the slip promptly from the correct regional RRB portal, start planning travel for the allotted city now, and watch for the admit card from July 31 onward for the exact venue and reporting details. Candidates should rely only on official RRB websites for every stage of this process rather than unofficial sources circulating exam city details in advance.