The RRB Group D 2025 exams have concluded, and candidates from the Chennai Zone (Southern Railway) are eagerly waiting for the results. Based on recent exam trends, vacancy ratios, and student data analysis, here is a detailed look at what the cut-off might look like this year.

RRB Group D Chennai Zone Cut Off 2025-26
RRB Group D Chennai Zone Cut Off 2025-26


​Chennai Zone Vacancy Overview

​For the 2025-26 cycle, the competition in Chennai is significant. Here is the breakdown of the available seats:

  • ​Total Vacancies: 2,694
  • ​Total Applications: Approx. 11.12 Lakhs
  • ​Key Categories: UR (1089), OBC (698), SC (397), ST (228), EWS (279).

​Previous Year vs. This Year

​In the last recruitment, the final cut-off for the General category settled around 67 marks, while OBC was at 63. This year, while the number of applicants is high, the "Raw Score" needed for PET (Physical Efficiency Test) qualification might vary slightly due to the difficulty level of shifts.

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​Expected Cut Off 2025-26 (Raw Score)

​If your raw score (before normalization) falls within these ranges, you should consider yourself in the "Safe Zone" and begin preparing for the Physical Test:

Category

Expected Cut-Off (Raw Score)

General (UR)

64 – 66

OBC

58 – 62

EWS

56 – 60

SC

50 – 54

ST

44 – 49

Key Factors Affecting the Cut-Off

  1. ​Attendance Percentage: Lower attendance in certain shifts usually leads to a slight dip in the cut-off.
  2. ​Normalization: The final merit list will be based on normalized marks, which can increase your raw score by 5–10 points depending on shift difficulty.
  3. ​Physical Test Ratio: RRB usually calls 3 times the number of vacancies for the PET, which keeps the initial cut-off lower than the final merit list.

​Conclusion:

If you are scoring above 60+ in UR/OBC, you have a very strong chance of qualifying for the physical round. Don't wait for the official result to start your physical training, as the window between the result and the PET is usually very short.

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