RRB Group D Recruitment 2025 – Overview
Recruitment Authority |
Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) |
Post Name |
Group D/ Level 1 Posts |
Total Vacancies |
32,438 |
Pay Scale |
Pay Level-1 of 7th CPC (₹18,000/- Basic Pay + Allowances) |
Application Mode |
Online |
Selection Process |
CBT, PET, Document Verification, Medical Test |
Official Website |
www.rrb.gov.in |
Zone-Wise Vacancy Distribution
Railway Zone |
Vacancies |
Western Railway (Mumbai) |
4,672 |
North Western Railway (Jaipur) |
1,433 |
South Western Railway (Hubli) |
503 |
West Central Railway (Jabalpur) |
1,614 |
East Coast Railway (Bhubaneswar) |
964 |
South East Central Railway (Bilaspur) |
1,337 |
Northern Railway (New Delhi) |
4,785 |
Southern Railway (Chennai) |
2,694 |
North Eastern Railway (Gorakhpur) |
1,370 |
Northeast Frontier Railway (Guwahati) |
2,048 |
Eastern Railway (Kolkata) |
1,817 |
Central Railway (Mumbai) |
3,244 |
East Central Railway (Hajipur) |
1,251 |
North Central Railway (Prayagraj) |
2,020 |
South Eastern Railway (Kolkata) |
1,044 |
South Central Railway (Secunderabad) |
1,642 |
RRB Group D Recruitment 2025 – Eligibility Criteria
Age Limit (As on 01/01/2025)
- Minimum Age: 18 years
- Maximum Age: 36 years
Age Relaxation
Category |
Age Relaxation |
SC/ST |
5 years |
OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) |
3 years |
PwBD (Unreserved) |
10 years |
PwBD (OBC) |
13 years |
PwBD (SC/ST) |
15 years |
Educational Qualification
- Candidates must have passed 10th Class OR ITI OR National Apprenticeship Certificate (NAC) granted by NCVT.
Application Fee & Refund Policy
Category |
Application Fee |
Refund After Exam |
SC/ST/Ex-Servicemen/PwBD/Female/Transgender/Minorities/EWS |
₹250 |
₹250 (Full Refund) |
General/OBC/EWS |
₹500 |
₹400 Refund |
Refund Policy:
- Candidates belonging to reserved categories will receive a full refund of ₹250 after appearing for the CBT exam.
- Other candidates will receive ₹400 back out of the ₹500 application fee.
How to Apply for RRB Group D Recruitment 2025?
Follow these steps to successfully apply for RRB Group D 2025:
- Visit the Official RRB Website – www.rrb.gov.in.
- Click on "Online Application Form" under the latest recruitment section.
- Register Yourself with basic details.
- Fill in Personal & Educational Information as required.
- Upload Necessary Documents including photograph and signature.
- Pay the Application Fee as per category.
- Submit the Application Form and take a printout for future reference.
📌 Tip: Complete your application before 22nd February 2025 to avoid last-minute issues.
RRB Group D 2025 – Selection Process
The RRB Group D selection process consists of four stages:
- Computer-Based Test (CBT)
- Physical Efficiency Test (PET)
- Document Verification (DV)
- Medical Examination (ME)
RRB Group D Exam Pattern 2025 – CBT
Subjects |
No. of Questions |
Marks |
General Science |
25 |
25 |
Mathematics |
25 |
25 |
General Intelligence & Reasoning |
30 |
30 |
General Awareness & Current Affairs |
20 |
20 |
Total |
100 |
100 |
- Exam Duration: 90 Minutes
- Negative Marking: 1/3 marks deducted for each incorrect answer.
- Minimum Qualifying Marks:
- UR/EWS: 40%, OBC/SC: 30%, ST: 30%
Physical Efficiency Test (PET) Requirements
Test |
Male Candidates |
Female Candidates |
Weight Carrying |
35 kg for 100 meters in 2 minutes (1 attempt, no break) |
20 kg for 100 meters in 2 minutes (1 attempt, no break) |
Running |
1000 meters in 4 min 15 sec |
1000 meters in 5 min 40 sec |
Note: PET is qualifying in nature and mandatory for selection.
RRB Group D Recruitment – Important Dates
Event |
Date |
Notification Release Date |
23rd January 2025 |
Online Application Start Date |
23rd January 2025 (00:00 Hrs) |
Last Date to Apply Online |
22nd February 2025 (23:59 Hrs) |
Application Form Correction Window |
25th Feb – 6th March 2025 |
Key Web Links
The RRB Group D Recruitment 2025 offers a great opportunity for individuals looking for a secure railway job in Level 1 posts. With 32,438 vacancies available across various railway zones, this is one of the biggest recruitment drives by the Railway Recruitment Board (RRB). Candidates must apply online before 22nd February 2025 and start their preparation for the CBT and PET exams.
Stay updated with all RRB Group D latest notifications, syllabus, and exam patterns to maximize your chances of selection.