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RRB Group D 2025 Recruitment
Introduction
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).
Exam Pattern
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:
| Subjects | Total Questions | Marks | Time Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| General Science (GS) | 25 | 25 | 90 Minutes |
| Mathematics | 25 | 25 | |
| General Intelligence Reasoning | 30 | 30 | |
| General Awareness and Current Affairs | 20 | 20 | |
| Total | 100 | 100 |
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.
| Events | Dates |
|---|---|
| RRB Group D Date of Indicative Notice | 28.12.2024 |
| RRB Group D Notification | 22.01.2025 |
| RRB Group D Opening date & time of online registration of Applications | 23.01.2025 (00:00 Hrs) |
| Closing date & time for online submission of Applications | 22.02.2025 (23:59 Hrs) |
| Date for Application fee payment after closing date i.e. 22.02.2025(23:59 hrs) | 23.02.2025 to 24.02.2025(23:59 Hrs) |
| Date & time for Modification window for corrections in application form with payment of modification fee. (Please Note: Details filled in ‘Create an Account’ form and ‘Chosen Railway’ cannot be modified) | 25.02.2025 to 06.03.2025(23:59 Hrs) |
| RRB Group D Modification Link | Download Here |
| RRB Group D Admit Card (tentative) | To be notified |
| RRB Group D 2025 Exam Date (tentative) | To be notified |
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
Syllabus
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 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 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.
Cut Offs:
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 Cut-Off 2018-19 | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RRB AJMER | Category | UR | OBC | SC | ST | |
| Community | 73.73073 | 70.10507 | 63.37549 | 60.62978 | ||
| Ex-servicemen | 40.20650 | 30.02539 | 30.47971 | 30.35898 | ||
| CCAAin Railways | 40.04823 | 30.34260 | 30.43260 | 32.58236 | ||
| RRB ALLAHABAD | Category | UR | OBC/NCL | SC | ST | |
| Community | 74.57579 | 69.78740 | 62.92684 | 50.12207 | ||
| Ex-servicemen | 40.00081 | 30.04608 | 32.55328 | 33.86401 | ||
| CCAAin Railways | 41.16811 | 30.34260 | 30.71590 | 36.44781 | ||
| RRB AHEMDABAD | Category | UR | OBC | SC | ST | |
| Community | 71.86468 | 66.77575 | 60.85283 | 57.85161 | ||
| Ex-servicemen | 40.00159 | 30.04044 | 30.38026 | ———– | ||
| CCAA in Railways | 40.04823 | 30.34260 | 30.34260 | 30.34260 | ||
| RRB BENGALURU | Category | UR | OBC | SC | ST | |
| Community | 62.01964 | 56.60285 | 49.65250 | 48.78492 | ||
| Ex-servicemen | 40.23986 | 30.06408 | 30.04608 | 35.40327 | ||
| CCAAin Railways | 42.59145 | 31.08919 | 30.71590 | 32.20906 | ||
| RRB BHOPAL | Category | UR | OBC | SC | ST | |
| Community | 75.03355 | 70.75118 | 63.51720 | 58.61426 | ||
| Ex-servicemen | 40.06859 | 30.05624 | 30.33041 | 0.00000 | ||
| CCAAin Railways | 40.04823 | 30.34260 | 30.34260 | 30.71590 | ||
| RRB BILASPUR | Category | UR | OBC | SC | ST | |
| Community | 70.22887 | 66.07970 | 59.50198 | 52.73928 | ||
| Ex-servicemen | 40.04764 | 30.07200 | 31.01847 | 30.44739 | ||
| CCAAin Railways | 40.04823 | 30.34260 | 30.71590 | 30.34260 | ||
| RRB BHUBANESHWAR | Category | UR | OBC | SC | ST | |
| Community | 73.86689 | 69.13033 | 60.82752 | 55.83808 | ||
| Ex-servicemen | 40.04823 | 30.40393 | 30.51015 | 34.32121 | ||
| CCAAin Railways | 40.79482 | 30.34260 | 31.46248 | 31.46248 | ||
| RRB CHANDIGARH | Category | UR | OBC | SC | ST | |
| Community | 75.07613 | 68.55507 | 34.39158 | 55.13337 | ||
| Ex-servicemen | 40.00611 | 30.05769 | 30.08656 | 36.19895 | ||
| CCAAin Railways | 40.42153 | 30.34260 | 30.34260 | 32.95565 | ||
| RRB CHENNAI | Category | UR | OBC | SC | ST | |
| Community | 71.53120 | 68.63312 | 61.56750 | 55.32595 | ||
| Ex-servicemen | 40.14442 | 30.00703 | 30.13570 | 32.63244 | ||
| CCAAin Railways | 41.54140 | 30.34260 | 30.33041 | 30.71590 | ||
| RRB GORAKHPUR | Category | UR | OBC | SC | ST | |
| Community | 73.90623 | 69.27577 | 60.92724 | 54.35642 | ||
| Ex-servicemen | 40.16889 | 30.06729 | 32.36991 | 00.00000 | ||
| CCAAin Railways | 40.79482 | 30.34260 | 31.46248 | 31.08919 | ||
| RRB GUWAHATI | Category | UR | OBC | SC | ST | |
| Community | 77.09933 | 72.22287 | 67.39113 | 57.07288 | ||
| Ex-servicemen | 40.86204 | 30.45276 | 31.28844 | 31.46806 | ||
| CCAAin Railways | 40.42153 | 30.34260 | 30.34260 | 31.83577 | ||
| RRB KOLKATA | Category | UR | OBC | SC | ST | |
| Community | 80.57238 | 71.77651 | 71.60480 | 55.76072 | ||
| Ex-servicemen | 40.01368 | 30.16633 | 30.00703 | 0.00000 | ||
| CCAAin Railways | 40.04823 | 30.34260 | 31.08919 | 0.00000 | ||
| RRB MUMBAI | Category | UR | OBC | SC | ST | |
| Community | 67.96106 | 63.08909 | 58.88383 | 52.58975 | ||
| Ex-servicemen | 40.16796 | 30.08656 | 30.00360 | 37.62862 | ||
| CCAAin Railways | 40.04823 | 30.30418 | 30.34260 | 30.71590 | ||
| RRB PATNA | Category | UR | OBC | SC | ST | |
| Community | 77.00350 | 72.51232 | 61.64224 | 58.20304 | ||
| Ex-servicemen | 40.19724 | 30.05174 | 33.04063 | 30.54074 | ||
| CCAAin Railways | 40.04823 | 30.34260 | 30.71590 | 37.43518 | ||
| RRB RANCHI | Category | UR | OBC | SC | ST | |
| Community | 76.30354 | 71.44115 | 62.41570 | 58.68276 | ||
| Ex-servicemen | 40.09680 | 30.18282 | 34.04212 | 30.07665 | ||
| CCAAin Railways | 40.04823 | 30.34260 | 30.34260 | 30.34260 | ||
| RRB SECUNDERABAD | Category | UR | OBC | SC | ST | |
| Community | 69.79887 | 65.69349 | 59.96240 | 56.68657 | ||
| Ex-servicemen | 40.00159 | 30.00360 | 30.39356 | 31.07579 | ||
| CCAAin Railways | 40.42153 | 30.34260 | 30.34260 | 31.94469 |
Vacancies
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.
| Railway (Post wise Distribution) | Department | Total vacancies |
|---|---|---|
| Pointsman-B | Traffic | 5058 |
| Assistant (Track Machine) | Engineering | 779 |
| 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 |
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.
| Railway | Total vacancies |
|---|---|
| Western Railway (Mumbai) | 4672 |
| North Western Railway (Jaipur) | 1433 |
| South Western Railway (Hubli) | 503 |
| West Central Railway (Jabalpur) | 1614 |
| East Coast Railway (Bhubaneswar) | 964 |
| South East Central Railway (Bilaspur) | 1337 |
| Northern Railway (New Delhi) | 4785 |
| Southern Railway (Chennai) | 2694 |
| North Eastern Railway (Gorakhpur) | 1370 |
| Northeast Frontier Railway (Guwahati) | 2048 |
| Eastern Railway (Kolkata) | 1817 |
| Central Railway (Mumbai) | 3244 |
| East Central Railway (Hajipur) | 1251 |
| North Central Railway (Prayagraj) | 2020 |
| South Eastern Railway (Kolkata) | 1044 |
| South Central Railway (Secunderabad) | 1642 |
| Total | 32438 |
Salary & Job Profile:
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.
| RRB Group D Pay Scale | Pay Band | Grade Pay | Entry Level Grade Pay |
|---|---|---|---|
| PB-1 | 15600-60600 | 5400 | 21000 |
| 5700 | 23190 | ||
| 6000 | 25380 | ||
| 7200 | 29730 | ||
| 8400 | 34080 | ||
| PB-2 | 29900-104400 | 12600 | 40500 |
| 13800 | 51420 | ||
| 14400 | 54450 | ||
| PB-3 | 46800-117300 | 19800 | 76590 |
| 22800 | 88500 | ||
| PB-5 | 112200-20100 | 26100 | 138300 |
| 26700 | 147300 | ||
| 30000 | 159000 |
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
| Profile | Descriptionand Responsibilities |
|---|---|
| HospitalAttendant | Responsible for assisting in the maintenance of hospitaland taking care of patients |
| AssistantPointsman/ Switchman | Responsible for assistance in handling of switches andrailroad points so as to control the lever to direct the train on therequired railway track. |
| Porter | He is responsible for helping out the passengers at therailway station and to handle the loading & unloading of railwaypassengers and goods |
| Shunter | They are responsible for safely moving trains between theyards and platforms – in short, they marshal the trains, hook on locomotives,and detach defective carriages. They are also responsible for directing andmoving freight trains, organising rail freight, and conducting safety checks. |
| Gateman | Responsible for maintenance and smooth functioning ofGates at railway crossings to ensure no delays of train occurs because ofroad traffic. |
| Helpersin Electrical / Engineering / Mechanical / Signal and Telecommunicationdepartments/Civil etc. | Helpers may be required to assist the skilled workers suchas Fitters, Mechanics, Welders, Machinist, Equipment Maintainers etc, intheir technical works. Helpers could also be deputed to assist innon-technical works in the offices & other areas. |
| TrackMaintainer Grade IV (Trackman) | Responsible for maintaining railway Tracks and removingany unwanted materials like rocks etc. from tracks |
| Cabinman/ Leverman | Need to watch over the safe passage of trains arriving andleaving a station. Clearing signals for trains to pass. |
| Fitter | Fitters and electricians are responsible for carrying outthe practical work needed to keep railway machinery and equipment runningsmoothly and safely. They carry out repairs and routine maintenance regularly. |
| Keyman | Responsible for regularly checking sections of tracks forfaults with a view to prevent accidents. |
Eligibility Criteria:
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 Limitas 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.