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RRB Group D Recruitment Notification 2025 OUT: 32,438 Vacancies Notified

Updated on : 22 January, 2025

By Hexadecimal Software Team

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Overview of RRB Group D

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he RRB Group D Recruitment is a recruitment drive organized by the Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) to hire candidates for various posts under Group D in the Indian Railways. Group D positions include roles like Track Maintainer, Helper, Assistant Pointsman, Gatekeeper, Porter, and more, all of which are crucial for the day-to-day functioning of the Indian Railways system.

Indian Railways, being one of the largest railway networks in the world, constantly needs manpower to maintain its infrastructure, operations, and services. The Group D recruitment is an essential part of the workforce in ensuring smooth and efficient operations across the railway network.

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RRB Group D Notification 2025 Out

RThe Railway Recruitment Board (RRBs) has released the detailed RRB Group D Notification (CEN 08/2024) for Level 1 posts on 22nd January 2025 on the official website.

A total of 32,438 vacancies will be filled for various Level 1 posts, including:
- Pointsman
- Assistant
- Track Maintainer
- Assistant Loco Shed
- Assistant Operations
- Assistant TL & AC
The RRB Group D Notification PDF has been released, containing all important details for the recruitment.

RRB Group D Notification 2025

Important Dates

The schedule for online registration has been released through the detailed RRB Group D 2025 Notification. Candidates will be eligible to apply from 23rd January to 22nd February 2025 (11:59 pm). Below are the important dates for the RRC Group D Level 1 Exam 2025.

RRB Group D Events	Dates
RRB Group D Notification 2025	22nd January 2025
Online Application Starts for RRB Group D	23rd January 2025
Last Date to Submit RRB Group D Online Form 2025	22nd February 2025 (11:59 pm)
Last Date to Pay Application Fee	24th February 2025 (11:59 pm)
Correction & Modification Window	25th February to 6th March 2025 (11:59 pm)
RRB Group D CBT Exam Date 2025	To be announced

RRB Group D 2025 Vacancy Out

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The expected RRB Group D Vacancy 2025 has been announced zonal-wise by the Railway Recruitment Board. This year, 32,438 vacancies have been announced for various posts including Pointsman, Assistant, Track Maintainer, Assistant Loco Shed, Assistant Operations, and Assistant TL & AC. Below is the vacancy distribution for various posts.

(Post wise Distribution)

Category	Department	Vacancies
Pointsman-B	Traffic	5058
Assistant (Track Machine)	Engineering	799
Assistant (Bridge)	Engineering	301
Track Maintainer Gr. IV	Engineering	13187
Assistant P-Way	Engineering	247
Assistant (C&W)	Mechanical	2587
Assistant TRD	Electrical	1381
Assistant (S&T)	S&T	2012
Assistant Loco Shed (Diesel)	Mechanical	420
Assistant Loco Shed (Electrical)	Electrical	950
Assistant Operations (Electrical)	Electrical	744
Assistant TL & AC	Electrical	1041
Assistant TL & AC (Workshop)	Electrical	624
Assistant (Workshop) (Mech)	Mechanical	3077
Total	-	32438

(Railway/PU wise Distribution)

Zone Name	Zone	UR	SC	ST	OBC	EWS	Total Post
Mumbai	WR	1892	701	351	1261	467	4672
Jaipur	NWR	797	191	77	217	151	1433
Hubli	SWR	207	75	37	133	50	503
Jabalpur	WCR	769	215	89	383	158	1614
Bhubaneshwar	ECR	405	139	67	257	96	964
Bilaspur	SECR	578	190	93	346	130	1337
Delhi	NR	2008	691	346	1275	465	4785
Chennai	SR	1089	397	228	698	279	2694
Gorakhpur	NER	598	215	134	285	122	1370
Guwahati	NFR	828	309	153	552	206	2048
Kolkata	ER	767	262	144	477	161	1817
Mumbai	CR	1395	480	257	845	267	3244
Hajipur	ECR	518	186	92	333	122	1251
Prayagraj	NCR	988	229	190	413	189	2020
Kolkata	SER	408	184	72	263	102	1044
Secunderabad	SCR	710	235	144	415	136	1642

RRB Group D Zone Wise Vacancy 2025

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Application Form

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The Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) has announced the dates for filling the RRB Group D 2025 Application Form alongside the release of the detailed RRB Group D Recruitment 2025 Notification.

Candidates interested in RRB Group D vacancies must submit their online applications to be eligible to appear for the RRB Group D Level 1 Exam 2025.
The application submission period is from 23rd January to 22nd February 2025 (11:59 pm).

Be sure to complete the application process within the stipulated time to avoid any last-minute issues.

Apply Online:- Link Activate 23/01/2025

Official Website:- Indian Railways Official Website

Application Fee

The candidates interested in RRB Group D Recruitment 2025 are required to pay the application fee as per the following details. The fees can be paid online through debit, credit, or net banking.

S.No	Category	Fee
1	For GEN/OBC	Rs. 500/- (Out of this fee, Rs. 400 will be refunded after appearing in 1st Stage CBT, deducting bank charges)
2	For SC/ST/PWD/Women/Ex-Sm/Transgender/Minorities/Economically Backward	Rs. 250/- (Refundable after appearing in 1st Stage CBT, deducting bank charges)

Steps to Apply for RRB Group D Recruitment 2025

Candidates interested in applying for RRB Group D Recruitment 2025 must follow the steps mentioned below to complete the online application process:

Visit the Ofiicial Website.
Click on the New Registration link.
Register for the exam by submitting the required details such as:
- Name
- Date of birth
- Father's name
- Mother's name
- Aadhaar Number
- SSLC/Matric registration number
- Year of passing
- Mobile number
- Email ID
After registration, verify your email ID and mobile number using OTP.
Log in on the homepage using the registration number and password.
Part I of the application:
- Provide details such as educational qualification, community, gender, religion, Ex-Servicemen, CCAA, Minority, Economically Backward Class age relaxation, and other personal details.
Part II of the application:
- Indicate your priority/preference for the posts.
After completing the application form, candidates will be redirected to the payment page where they can choose payment options:
- Online (Net Banking/Credit Card/Debit Card/UPI)
- Offline (Challan)
Candidates will be required to choose the exam language.
Fill in the details of a valid photo ID card.
Enter bank details to ensure the refund of the application fee.
Upload the scanned images of photographs and signatures as per the prescribed format. SC/ST candidates must upload their category certificates.
Agree to the terms and conditions and submit the application form.

Eligibility Criteria

Candidates must meet the eligibility criteria before applying for the RRB Group D Recruitment 2025. The eligibility for the RRB Group D Exam 2025 is based on various factors such as Age Limit, Educational Qualification, Nationality, and other important requirements. Those who do not fulfill these criteria will be disqualified from the application process and will not be allowed to take the RRB Group D exam

Nationality:- Candidates must be Indian citizens or meet other nationality requirements specified by the RRB.
Physical Test:- Candidates must pass the Physical Efficiency Test (PET) as part of the selection process to meet the required physical standards.

Educational Qualification

Candidates must have the minimum required qualifications to apply for RRB Group D Recruitment 2025. The RRB Group D Educational Qualification criteria state that applicants must have:

10th pass or equivalent
ITI (Industrial Training Institute) or equivalent
National Apprenticeship Certificate (NAC) granted by NCVT (National Council for Vocational Training)

Candidates who meet the above educational qualifications are eligible to apply for the RRB Group D recruitment process.

Apply Online:- Link Activate 23/01/2025

Age Limit (as on 01/01/2025)

Candidates who fall in the age group of 18 to 36 years as of 01st January 2025 are eligible to apply for the RRB Group D exam. Age relaxation is provided as per the norms.

Age Group	Upper Limit of D.O.B (Not earlier than)	Lower Limit of D.O.B (Not later than)
18 to 36 years	UR & EWS: 02.01.1989	For all communities/categories: 01.01.2007
18 to 36 years	OBC-Non Creamy Layer: 02.01.1986
18 to 36 years	SC/ST: 02.01.1984

Medical Standards

Candidates must meet the following medical standards:

Medical Standard	Visual Acuity
A-2	Distant vision: 6/9, 6/9 without glasses (No fogging test). Near vision: Sn. 0.6, 0.6 without glasses. Must pass tests for colour vision, binocular vision, night vision, mesopic vision, etc.
A-3	Distant vision: 6/9, 6/9 with or without glasses (power of lenses not to exceed 2D). Near vision: Sn. 0.6, 0.6 with or without glasses. Must pass tests for colour vision, binocular vision, night vision, myopic vision, etc.
B-1	Distant vision: 6/9, 6/12 with or without glasses (power of lenses not to exceed 4D). Near vision: Sn. 0.6, 0.6 with or without glasses when reading or close work is required. Must pass tests for colour vision, binocular vision, night vision, mesopic vision, etc.
B-2	Distant vision: 6/9, 6/12 with or without glasses (power of lenses not to exceed 4D). Near vision: Sn. 0.6, 0.6 with or without glasses when reading or close work is required. Must pass tests for binocular vision, etc.
C-1	Distant vision: 6/12, 6/18 with or without glasses. Near vision: Sn. 0.6, 0.6 with or without glasses when reading or close work is required.
C-2	Distant vision: 6/12 with or without glasses. Near vision: Sn. 0.6 combined with or without glasses where reading or close work is required.

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Selection Process

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The selection process for various Group D posts will include the following stages:

Stage	Description
1. Computer-Based Test (CBT)	The CBT will assess your knowledge in various subjects such as Mathematics, General Intelligence & Reasoning, and General Awareness.
2. Physical Efficiency Test (PET)	The PET is designed to evaluate your physical fitness, including tests like running, long jump, and high jump.
3. Medical Examination	A medical examination will be conducted to assess your overall health and fitness for the job.
4. Document Verification	To ensure that all the information provided in your application is accurate and complete.

RRB Group D 2025 Level 1 Exam Pattern

The Railway Administration reserves the right to conduct the CBT in either single or multi-stage mode. Candidates qualifying in the CBT shall have to undergo a Physical Efficiency Test (PET), followed by Document Verification and Medical Examination.

There shall be a negative marking of 1/3rd marks for each wrong answer.
The minimum percentage of marks for shortlisting are as follows:
- UR: 40%
- EWS: 40%
- OBC (Non-creamy layer)/SC/ST: 30%

CBT-1 Exam Pattern

Subjects	No. of Questions	Marks	Duration
General Science	25	25	90 minutes
Mathematics	25	25	90 minutes
General Intelligence & Reasoning	30	30	90 mintues
General Awareness and Current Affairs	20	20	90 minutes
Total	100	100	90 minutes

RRB Group D Syllabus 2025

Subject	Topics
Mathematics	Number system, BODMAS, Decimals, Fractions, LCM, HCF, Ratio and Proportion, Percentages, Mensuration, Time and Work, Time and Distance, Simple and Compound Interest, Profit and Loss, Algebra, Geometry and Trigonometry, Elementary Statistics, Square root, Age Calculations, Calendar & Clock, Pipes & Cistern etc.
General Intelligence and Reasoning	Analogies, Alphabetical and Number Series, Coding and Decoding, Mathematical operations, Relationships, Syllogism, Jumbling, Venn Diagram, Data Interpretation and Sufficiency, Conclusions and Decision making, Similarities and Differences, Analytical Reasoning, Classification, Directions, Statement – Arguments and Assumptions etc.
General Science	Physics, Chemistry, and Life Sciences of 10th standard level (CBSE).
Current Affairs	General Awareness and Current Affairs in Science & Technology, Sports, Culture, Personalities, Economics, Politics and any other subject of importance.

Click Here for RRB Group D Previous Year Papers

Salary Structure

The basic salary of candidates selected under RRB Group D Recruitment will be Rs 18,000.
Besides the basic pay, the selected candidates will be provided with the following allowances:
- Dearness Allowance (DA)
- Daily Allowance
- Transport Allowance
- House Rent Allowance (HRA)
- Allowance for Night Duty
- Medical Facilities
- Overtime Allowance
- And more.
The in-hand salary of RRB Group D posts will be between Rs. 22,500 to Rs. 25,380 per month.

Official Website:- Indian Railways Official Website

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Admit Card

The CBT Admit Card will be released tentatively 10 days before the exam date.
The Admit Card for PET will be issued to candidates who successfully clear the CBT for RRC Group D Level-I 2025.
To login on the official website of Railway Recruitment Board, candidates must have the following:
- Registration Number/Roll Number
- Date of Birth/Password

The admit card will be issued to candidates in two phases:

For CBT
For PET

All candidates must read the guidelines provided on the official website of the Railway before downloading their admit card. Offical Website.

Answer Key

Once the exam is over, the Railway Recruitment Board will release the provisional answer key with the correct responses to the questions asked in the examination.
Candidates will be given the opportunity to challenge the answer key by paying a fixed amount.
After assessing the objections raised by candidates, the final answer key will be released.

Result

The Railway Recruitment Board will announce the result for CBT after the examination has been conducted.
Results will first be announced for CBT.
Candidates who clear CBT will be eligible to appear for the PET of RRC Group D 2025 Exam.
Results for PET will be released after the Physical Test for Men and Women has been successfully conducted by the Railway Recruitment Board.

RRB Group D Recruitment 2025 Cut Off

RRB will be releasing the cut-off marks for the CBT Exam on its official website along with the result. The candidates need to score more than the cut-off marks to qualify in the exam. Below is the RRB Group D 2018-19 Cut-Off for reference:

RRB Group D Cut-Off 2018-19

Region	Category	UR
Ajmer	Community	73.73073
Ajmer	Ex-servicemen	40.20650
Ajmer	CCAA in Railways	40.04823
Allahabad	Community	74.57579
Allahabad	Ex-servicemen	40.00081
Allahabad	CCAA in Railways	41.16811
Ahemdabad	Community	71.86468
Ahemdabad	Ex-servicemen	40.00159
Ahemdabad	CCAA in Railways	40.04823
Bengaluru	Community	62.01964
Bengaluru	Ex-servicemen	40.23986
Bengaluru	CCAA in Railways	42.59145
Bhopal	Community	75.03355
Bhopal	Ex-servicemen	40.06859
Bhopal	CCAA in Railways	40.04823
Bilaspur	Community	70.22887
Bilaspur	Ex-servicemen	40.04764
Bilaspur	CCAA in Railways	40.04823
Bhubaneshwar	Community	73.86689
Bhubaneshwar	Ex-servicemen	40.04823
Bhubaneshwar	CCAA in Railways	40.79482
Chandigarh	Community	75.07613
Chandigarh	Ex-servicemen	40.00611
Chandigarh	CCAA in Railways	40.42153
Chennai	Community	71.53120
Chennai	Ex-servicemen	40.14442
Chennai	CCAA in Railways	41.54140
Gorakhpur	Community	73.90623
Gorakhpur	Ex-servicemen	40.16889
Gorakhpur	CCAA in Railways	40.79482
Guwahati	Community	77.09933
Guwahati	Ex-servicemen	40.86204
Guwahati	CCAA in Railways	40.42153
Kolkatta	Community	80.57238
Kolkatta	Ex-servicemen	40.01368
Kolkatta	CCAA in Railways	40.04823
Mumbai	Community	67.96106
Mumbai	Ex-servicemen	40.16796
Mumbai	CCAA in Railways	40.04823
Patna	Community	77.00350
Patna	Ex-servicemen	40.19724
Patna	CCAA in Railways	40.04823
Ranchi	Community	76.30354
Ranchi	Ex-servicemen	40.09680
Ranchi	CCAA in Railways	40.04823
Secunderbad	Community	69.79887
Secunderbad	Ex-servicemen	40.00159
Secunderbad	CCAA in Railways	40.42153

RRB Group D Exam Centres 2025

RRB Group D CBT Exam will be held at various exam centres. Candidates need to select their preferred city while filling out the application form. Below is the list of cities for respective RRB regions:

RRB Regions	Cities
Andhra Pradesh	Amalapuram, Anantapur, Bhimavaram, Challapalli, Chirala, Chittoot, Eluru, Gooty, Gudivada, Gudur, Guntur, Kadapa, Kakinada, Kanchikachera, Kavali, Kurnool, Nandyal, Narasapuram, Narasaraopet, Nellore, Ongole, Prodattur, Puttur, Rajahmundry, Rajam, Rajampet, Srikakulam, Surampalem, Tadipalligudem, Tekkali, Tirupathi, Vijayawada, Visakhapatnam, Vuzuabagran
Assam	Dibrugarh, Guwahati, Johrat, Kokrajhar, Silchar, Tezpur
Bihar	Arrah, Aurangabad, Bhagalpur, Bihar Sharif, Darbhanga, Gaya, Hajipur, Muzaffarpur, Patna, Purnea, Samastipur, Siwan
Chandigarh	Chandigarh
Delhi/ NCR	Ghaziabad, Greater Noida, New Delhi, Noida
Gujarat	Ahmedabad, Anand, Bharuch, Bhavnagar, Bhuj, Dadra, Gandhinagar, Godhra, Himatnagar, Jamnagar, Junagadh, Mehsana, Nadiad, Navsarim, Rajkot, Silvassa, Surat, Surendranagar, Vadodara, Valsad, Vapi
Haryana	Ambala, Bahadurgarh, Gurgaon, Hisar, Jhajjar, Jind, Kaithal, Karnal, Kurukshetra, Mohindergarh, Panchkula, Panipat, Rewari, Rohtak, Sirsa, Sonipat, Yamuna Nagar
Karnataka	Bagalkot, Belgaum, Bellary, Bijapur, Chikballapur, Chikmagalpur, Davanagre, Dharwad, Gadag, Gulbarg, Hassan, Hubli, Kolar, Mangalore, Mysore, Puttur, Shimoga, Surathkal, Tumkur, Udupi, Uttara Kannada
Maharashtra	Ahmednagar, Akola, Amaravati, Aurangabad, Beed, Bhandara, Buladena, Chandrapur, Dhule, Ghadchiroli, Gondia, Jalgaon, Latur, Madgaon, Mumbai, Nagpur, Nandurbar, Nashik, Navi Mumbai, Pandharpur, Parbhani, Pimpri, Chinchwad, Pune, Raigad, Ratnagiri, Sangamner, Sangli, Satara, Solapur, Sindhudurg, Thane, Wardha, Washim, Yavatmal
Punjab	Abohar, Amritsar, Banur, Barnala, Bhatinda, Fatehgarh, Sahib, Gurdaspur, Hoshiarpur, Jalandhar, Kapurthala, Khanna, Ludhiana, Malout, Moga, Mohali, Muktasar, Nawanshahr, Pathankot, Patiala, Phagwara, Ropar, Sangrur
Rajasthan	Abu Road, Ajmer, Alwar, Bharatpur, Bhilwara, Bikaner, Chittorgarh, Dungarpur, Hanumangarh, Jaipur, Jhunjhunu, Jodhpur, Kota, Pali Marwar, Sikar, Sriganagnagar, Tonk, Udaipur
Uttar Pradesh	Agra, Aligarh, Allahabad, Amroha, Banda, Barabanki, Bareilly, Bijnor, Bulandshahr, Faizabad, Gonda, Gorakhpur, Jhansi, Kanpur, Kaushambi, Lucknow, Mathura, Sitapur, Sultanpur, Varanasi
West Bengal	Asansol, Bankura, Berhampore, Bishnupur, Burdwan, Durgapur, Haldia, Hooghly, Kalyani, Kolkata, Greater Kolkata, Krishnagar, Siliguri

Apply Online:- Link Activate 23/01/2025

FAQs

Q1. Is RRB Group D Notification 2025 Out?
Ans. Yes, the detailed notification for RRB Group D Recruitment 2025 has been released on 22nd January 2025.

Q2. How many vacancies will be recruited through RRB Group D Recruitment 2025?
Ans. 32,438 vacancies are to be filled through RRB Group D Recruitment 2025.

Q3. Is CBT-2 introduced for RRB Group D Selection Process?
Ans. No, RRB has announced that RRB Group D will be a single stage exam.

Q4. What is the salary of RRB Group D Posts?
Ans. The salary for RRB Group D posts is Rs 18,000 per month based on the 7th CPC pay matrix.

Q5. What is the revised age limit for RRB Group D Recruitment 2025?
Ans. The revised age limit to apply for RRB Group D Exam is 18 to 36 years.

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