RRB Group D

 RRB Group D 2025

Exam Dates, Eligibility, Selection Criteria, And Other Details Here

 RRB Group D Level 1 Exam is conducted by Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) for recruiting candidates for Track Maintainer Grade-IV,  Helper/Assistant in various technical departments (Electrical, Mechanical and S&T departments), Assistant Pointsman, Level-I posts in other  departments of Indian Railways. RRB conducts Railway examinations like NTPC and other exams giving candidates an opportunity to grab a job  in Railways (Government Sector) in India.

As per the official announcement, 32438 vacancies will be filled for Group D Level 1 posts through RRB Group D Recruitment 2025. The  application window is open from 23rd January to 22nd February 2025 (11:59 pm).

RRB Group D Exam Pattern 2024-25
 The RRB Group D 2025 recruitment process shall involve the following stages:
 • CBT (Computer Based Test)
 • Physical Efficiency Test
 • Medical Test & Documents Verification

 The first stage  of the selection process shall involve the conduction of CBT  based on the below pattern:

Note:  The Questions will be objective in nature having multiple choices & there will be negative marking of 1/3rd marks allotted for that question for  each incorrect answer marked by the Candidate.
 The second stage  involves conduction of Physical Efficiency Test (PET)  . Candidates shall be called for PET based on the merit in CBT exam that  would be 3 times the total vacancy of the Posts notified against RRBs/RRCs as per Reservation Categories

 For qualifying PET The terms and conditions for both Male & Female Candidates are mentioned below:

 Male Candidates
 The candidate should be able to lift and carry 35kgs of weight continuously for a distance of 100 Meters within a time span of 2 Minutes without dropping the weight. Every Candidate will be given only one chance for this task.
 The candidate must be able to run 1000 meters in 4 Minutes 15 Seconds in single chance.

 Female Candidates
 The candidate should be able to lift and carry 20kgs of weight continuously for a distance of 100 Meters within a time span of 2 Minutes without dropping the weight. Every Candidate will be given only one chance for this task.
 The candidate must be able to run 1000 meters in 5 Minutes 40 Seconds in single chance.

 Note  The PWD candidates having 40% or more disability are exempted from PET.

 The Third Stage  shall involve Medical Test & Documents Verification of those Candidates who have qualified the above 2 stages successfully.  Candidates twice the number of vacancies shall be called for Document Verification. These additional candidates would only be considered for  empanelment if there is a shortfall in empanelment from the merit list /or as a replacement against the shortfall on account of non-joining of  selected candidates in the working post or/and any other special requirements as decided by Board.

Exam Date
RRB Group D Exam Date 2025
 Railway Recruitment Board (RRBs) As per the official announcement, 32438 vacancies will be filled for Group D Level 1 posts through RRB Group D Recruitment 2025. The application window is open from 23rd January to 22nd February 2025 (11:59 pm).

 Important Notice: Modification Link for only those Candidates whose application was Rejected

The Railway Recruitment Board (RRBs) has released a notice on 23rd January 2025 regarding the RRC Group D Level-1 2025 Application
 Modification for the candidates whose application was rejected due to invalid photograph and/or signature issue.
 The Modification link of RRB Group D application shall be active soon on the applicant's regional websites.
 So, if your online application was rejected on grounds of invalid photograph and/or signature, you need to re-upload your scanned photograph  and signatures on this modification link.

 Note:  RRB Group D 2025 Exam Date was earlier scheduled to be held from April 2025 to June 2024-25  , which was postponed due to the sudden  surge in COVID-19 cases across the nation. RRB is soon going to declare the revised exam dates for RRB Group D 2025 Exam (as per notification  no. RRC 01/2019)  which could be tentatively held in  November-December 2024-25.

How To Apply
RRB Group D Recruitment 2025: Apply Online
 Candidates who want to apply for the aforesaid exam can do so by submitting the Online Application form for RRB Group D 2025 Exam which  will be released by RRB in coming months.

 How to Apply for RRB Group D 2025 Exam?
 (1) Open the official website of RRB
 (2) Now click on "Apply Now" button
 (3) Then, Click on New Registration link on the RRB Group D page
 (4) Enter all required details viz., Your name, address, father's name, mother's name, email ID etc.
 (5) Your registration ID and password will be sent to the registered mobile number and Email ID.
 (6)Now, complete the remaining application form details.
 (7)After filling all the required details, upload the necessary documents, Photo and Signature.
 (8)Now, lastly Pay the Application Fee and take a printout of the application form for future use

 RRB Group D Recruitment 2025: Syllabus
 The Syllabus for RRB Group D Level I CBT (Computer Based Test) is as follows:
 a) General Science  The syllabus under this shall cover Physics, Chemistry and Life Sciences of 10th standard level (CBSE).
 b) 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.
 c) 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.
 d) General Awareness and Current Affairs
 General Awareness and Current Affairs in Science & Technology, Sports, Culture, Personalities, Economics, Politics, and any other subject of  importance.

RRB Group D Exam Level 2:
 The 2nd stage  involves conduction of Physical Efficiency Test (PET)  . Candidates shall be called for PET based on the merit in CBT exam that  would be 3 times the total vacancy of the Posts notified against RRBs/RRCs as per Reservation Categories.  

For qualifying PET The terms and conditions for both Male & Female Candidates are mentioned below:

 Male Candidates  The candidate must be able to run 1000 meters in 4 Minutes 15 Seconds in single chance.

 Female Candidates :  The candidate should be able to lift and carry 20kgs of weight continuously for a distance of 100 Meters within a time span of 2 Minutes without  dropping the weight. Every Candidate will be given only one chance for this task.

The candidate must be able to run 1000 meters in 5 Minutes 40 Seconds in single chance.

Note- The PWD candidates having 40% or more disability are exempted from PET.

 The 3rd Stage  shall involve Medical Test & Documents Verification of those Candidates who have qualified the above 2 stages successfully.  Candidates twice the number of vacancies shall be called for Document Verification. These additional candidates would only be considered for  empanelment if there is a shortfall in empanelment from the merit list /or as a replacement against the shortfall on account of non-joining of  selected candidates in the working post or/and any other special requirements as decided by Board.

 RRB Group D Previous Year Cut offs:
 RRB will soon release the RRB Group D Cut off Marks 2020 on its official website once the results are declared for stage I CBT.

 Previous Year RRB Group D Cut-Off (2018-19)
 The RRB Group-D 2018-19 Cut-Off has been announced by the Board for the session 2018-19 based on their performance in the Computer Based  Test (CBT). Candidates equal to three times the vacancies have been shortlisted for the PET. The official cut-offs for all regions of the RRB. RRB  Group-D Cut-Off table for Regions is mentioned below.

RRB Group D Recruitment 2025: Vacancy Details
 The latest vacancies for RRB Group D 2025 shall be announced soon in its official Notification which would be released soon in upcoming  months.
 According to the Official Notification of the year 2025, there are 32438 vacancies for the posts of Track Maintainer Grade-IV, Helper/Assistant, Assistant Pointsman, Level-I posts in RRB Recruitment Group-D Exam 2025.

 RRB Group D Level 1 Vacancy 2025 (Zone Wise)
 The zone-wise total vacancies of RRB Group D as per Notification released by RRB for the session 2025 are tabulated below.

RRB Group D 2025 Salary & Job Profile
 As per 7th CPC pay matrix, RRB Group D salary is approximately Rs 18,000. Besides this package, candidates are also entitled to certain  allowances and benefits. Candidates are selected for the posts of Cabinman, Keyman, Fitter, Leverman, Gangman, Pointsman, Group D – Store,  Porter, Group D – Engg, Shunter, Helper-II (Electrical), Switchman, Helper-II (Mechanical), Trackman, Helper-II (S & T), Welder etc in RRB Group  D.
 The detailed salary components are given below :

Candidates chosen through the RRB Group D Recruitment would receive a base salary of Rs 18,000 per year. Other benefits, such as Dearness  Allowance (DA), Daily Allowance, Transport Allowance, House Rent Allowance (HRA), Allowance for Night Duty, Medical Facilities, and Overtime  Allowance, would be given to the chosen candidates in addition to their base wage. For RRB Group Posts, the monthly in-hand salary ranges from  Rs. 22,500 to Rs. 25,380.

The candidates appointed for RRB Group D Posts shall be entitled to the following benefits other than Salary:
 • Dearness Allowance (DA)
 • Compensation in case of Holidays
 • Medical Benefits
 • Fixed Conveyance Allowance
 • Allowance for Night Duty
 • Daily Allowance
 • Overtime Allowance (OTA), etc.
 • Transport Allowance (TPA)
 • House Rent Allowance (HRA)
 • Pension Scheme

 Job Profile of RRB Group D 2025
 The Job Profile of the candidates selected in RRB Group D Posts are mentioned below:

 RRB Group D Posts: Job Profiles and Responsibilities

 RRB Group D 2025 Eligibility Criteria

The candidates applying for RRB Group D 2025 Exam must satisfy various eligibility criteria like age, educational qualification, nationality as  defined by the board. The candidate who does not satisfy the eligibility criteria will be rejected so you are advised to go through the official  notification in order to cross check the eligibility criteria.

 Age Limit as on (01/01/2025)
 As per the official notification released by the board, railways have set upper and lower age limit for RRB group D exam 2025. Candidates who wish to apply for the RRB Group D Level 1 examination must be from the age group 18 to 36 years. The age limit of applicants appearing for RRB  Group D Level 1 examination will be calculated from July 1, 2019.

Age Relaxation
 The Age relaxation criteria is briefly mentioned below:
 SC/ST - 5 years
 OBC - 3 years
 PwBD (General) – 10 years

 PwBD (OBC) – 13 years
 Persons with Disability (PWD - SC/ST) – 15 years

 Nationality:

 Candidates appearing for RRB Group D Level 1 exam need to fulfil the Eligibility condition in terms of Nationality/Citizenship.

 Only those candidates who fulfils the following conditions of nationality will be allowed to appear for the examination:
 Candidate must be
 A citizen of India, or
 A subject of Nepal, or
 A subject of Bhutan, or
A Tibetan refugee permanently settled in India from and before January 1, 1962. A person of Indian origin migrated from Pakistan, Sri Lanka,  Burma, East African countries of Uganda, Kenya, the United Republic of Tanzania, Malawi, Zaire, Zambia, Ethiopia and Vietnam with the intention of permanently settling in India.

 Education Qualification
 RRB has set a minimum level of education qualification that a candidate must possess to appear for the RRB Group D level 1 examination process.

 Candidates wishing to appear for Group D Railway exam must possess Matriculation(10th) certificate OR ITI degree OR diploma.

 Any of the above degrees from a government recognised institution/Board/NCVT/SCVT is acceptable.