Centralized Computer Based Objective Type Examination — 30% LDCE for Promotions to Gp B Posts on Indian Railway for vacancy cycle 01.01.2025-31.12.2026

Centralized Computer Based Objective Type Examination — 30% LDCE for Promotions to Gp B Posts on Indian Railway for vacancy cycle 01.01.2025-31.12.2026: Railway Board Order dated 02.04.2026

GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS
(RAILWAY BOARD)

No. E(GP)2024/2/37 (3477173)

New Delhi, dated 02.04.2026

The General Managers,
All Indian Railways & Production Units.
[Kind Attn.: PCPOs/PFAs/Dy.CPO(G)s/Dy.CAQ(G)s]

Sub.: Promotions to Group ‘B’ posts on Indian Railways through Centralized Computer Based Objective Type Examination — 30% LDCE for the vacancy cycle 01.01.2025 – 31.12.2026.

Ref.: Board’s letters of even number dated 18.02.2026, 19.02.2026 and 26.02.2026.

The Centralized Computer Based Test (CBT) for 30% LDCE for promotion to Group ‘‘B’ posts in departments having Organized Services for the vacancy cycle 01.01.2025 to 31.12.2026 shall be conducted on 24.05.2026 and 31.05.2026, with 50% of the candidates from each Department appearing on each date. As already advised, it may be ensured that the bifurcation of candidates to appear in the Examination on the said two dates is intimated to RRB/Ajmer well in time. In view of the necessity that has arisen due to operational requirements to conduct the exam on two dates, it has been decided to follow normalization process to ensure parity between both sets of candidates. This may be duly indicated while notifying the fresh exam dates.

2. To ensure smooth conduct of the examination; a revised Model Calendar has been prepared and enclosed as Annexure. The time frame given in the said Calendar may please be adhered to for timely conduct of the examination.

3. This issues with the approval of the Competent Authority.

Encl.: As above.

(Arti Singh Lal)
Jt. Director / Estt. (GP)
Railway Board
Ph. No. 23047250
Email Id – esttgp2[at]rb.railnet.gov.in

Annexure

Calendar for 30% LDCE to be conducted through Centralized CBT for the vacancy cycle 01.01.2025 to 31.12.2026 (including anticipated vacancies upto 30.06.2027):