Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) Group D Recruitment 2025: Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) hiring 32438 candidates. Candidates with 10TH/ITI Pass can apply online from 23-01-2025 to 01-03-2025.
Government of India, Ministry of Railways, Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) has given a notification for the recruitment of Pointsman, Assistant, Track Maintainer and Other vacancies. Those Candidates who are interested in the vacancy details & completed all eligibility criteria can read the Notification & Apply Online
| Company Name | Raiway Recruitment Board (RRB) |
| Post Name | Gropu D Vacancies |
| Advt. No | CEN-08/2024 |
| No. of Post | 32,438 Vacancies (Across India) |
| Qualification | 10TH/ ITI Pass |
| Age Limit | 18 to 36 years |
| Selection Process |
|
| Application Mode | Online |
| Salary | Rs.18,000/- |
| Apply Online Dates | 23.01.2025 to 01.03.2025 |
| Edit/Correction window | 04.03.2025 to 13.03.2025 (23:59 Hrs) |
| Closing date & time for Application fee | 03.03.2025 (23:59 Hrs) |
| Official Website | Click Here |
RRB Group D Recruitment 2025 Notification Vacancy Details
A summary of vacancies for various posts is provided below for reference. Additional details regarding qualifications, medical standards, and post suitability for Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD) can be found in official notification. The railway-wise and post-wise vacancy distribution for all notified positions is outlined in Official PDF (Annexure B). However, the Railway reserves the right to modify these vacancies, either partially or fully.
| Post Name | Total Vacancies |
| Pointsman-B | 5058 |
| Assistant (Track Machine) | 799 |
| Assistant (Bridge) | 301 |
| Track Maintainer Gr. IV | 13187 |
| Assistant P-Way | 247 |
| Assistant (C&W) | 2587 |
| Assistant TRD | 1381 |
| Assistant (S&T) | 2012 |
| Assistant Loco Shed (Diesel) | 420 |
| Assistant Loco Shed (Electrical) | 950 |
| Assistant Operations (Electrical) | 744 |
| Assistant TL & AC | 1041 |
| Assistant TL & AC (Workshop) | 624 |
| Assistant (Workshop) (Mech) | 3077 |
RRB Group D Recruitment 2025 Application Fee Details
- For General Candidates (Except Fee Concession Categories): Rs.500/- Rs.400/- will be refunded after deducting applicable bank charges upon appearing for the CBT.
- Candidates Eligible for Fee Concession (PwBD, Female, Transgender, Ex-Servicemen, SC/ST, Minority Communities, Economically Backward Class (EBC)) (Note: EBC should not be confused with OBC or EWS) Rs.250/-
- The full amount will be refunded after deducting applicable bank charges upon appearing for the CBT.
- Modes of Payment: The fee can only be paid online through internet banking, debit/credit cards, or UPI, and all applicable service charges must be borne by the candidate. No other payment methods will be accepted. Applications submitted without the prescribed fee will be summarily rejected, and no appeals regarding such rejections will be entertained.
- The application fee can be paid until March 3, 2025 (23:59 Hrs), even after the online application submission deadline of March 1, 2025 (23:59 Hrs).
RRB Group D Recruitment 2025 Salary Details
The salary for various posts in Level 1 of the 7th CPC Pay Matrix is Rs.18,000 per month, along with applicable allowances as per government norms.
RRB Group D Recruitment 2025 Qualification
For the RRB Group D Recruitment 2025, candidates must have passed 10th grade, possess an ITI certificate, or hold an equivalent qualification. Additionally, those with a National Apprenticeship Certificate (NAC) granted by NCVT are also eligible to apply.
RRB Group D Recruitment 2025 Age Limit
For the RRB Group D Recruitment 2025, the prescribed age limit for Level-1 posts is 18 to 33 years as of 01.01.2025. However, for this recruitment cycle, the upper age limit has been extended to 18 to 36 years. This includes a one-time age relaxation of 3 years beyond the usual limit to compensate candidates who may have missed railway recruitment opportunities due to the Covid-19 pandemic.
Age Limit as on 01.01.2025 for Level-1 Posts
| Category | Prescribed Age Limit | Age Limit with One-time 3 Years Relaxation |
|---|---|---|
| General (UR) / EWS | 18 to 33 years | 18 to 36 years |
| OBC-NCL | 18 to 36 years | 18 to 39 years |
| SC/ST | 18 to 38 years | 18 to 41 years |
Relaxation in Upper Age Limit
| Sl. No. | Community / Category | Relaxation in Upper Age Limit |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | OBC-Non Creamy Layer (NCL) | 3 Years |
| 2 | SC/ST | 5 Years |
| 3 | Ex-servicemen (UR & EWS) | 3 years (after deduction of length of service from age) |
| Ex-servicemen (OBC-NCL) | 6 years (after deduction of length of service from age) | |
| Ex-servicemen (SC/ST) | 8 years (after deduction of length of service from age) | |
| 4 | PwBD (UR & EWS) | 10 Years |
| PwBD (OBC-NCL) | 13 Years | |
| PwBD (SC/ST) | 15 Years |
Date of Birth Limits
| Age Group | Upper Limit of Date of Birth (Not Earlier Than) | Date of Birth (Not Later Than) |
|---|---|---|
| 18 to 36 Years | UR & EWS: 02.01.1989 OBC-NCL: 02.01.1986 SC/ST: 02.01.1984 |
01.01.2007 |
RRB Group D Recruitment 2025 Medical Standard
Candidates shortlisted for Document Verification (DV) must undergo the required medical fitness test(s) conducted by the Railway Administration to ensure they are medically fit for the duties associated with their chosen post(s). Visual Acuity Standard is a key criterion for determining the medical fitness of railway staff. The specific medical requirements for different categories are outlined below.
| Medical Standard | General Fitness | Visual Acuity Requirements |
|---|---|---|
| A-2 | Physically fit in all respects | – 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 | Physically fit in all respects | – 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, Mesopic Vision, etc. |
| B-1 | Physically fit in all respects | – 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 | Physically fit in all respects | – 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 test for Binocular Vision, etc. |
| C-1 | Physically fit in all respects | – 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 | Physically fit in all respects | – Distant Vision: 6/12, NIL with or without glasses – Near Vision: Sn. 0.6 combined with or without glasses where reading or close work is required. |
RRB Group D Recruitment 2025 Physical Standard
| Criteria | Male Candidates | Female Candidates |
|---|---|---|
| Weight Lifting | Lift and carry 35 Kg for 100 meters in 2 minutes without putting it down | Lift and carry 20 Kg for 100 meters in 2 minutes without putting it down |
| Running | Run 1000 meters in 4 minutes and 15 seconds in one chance | Run 1000 meters in 5 minutes and 40 seconds in one chance |
RRB Group D Recruitment 2025 Selection Process
- Computer-Based Test (CBT): The selection process begins with a single-stage Computer-Based Test (CBT). However, the Railway Administration reserves the right to conduct the CBT in either a single-stage or multi-stage format.
- Physical Efficiency Test (PET): Candidates who qualify in the CBT will be required to undergo a Physical Efficiency Test (PET).
- Document Verification & Medical Examination: Candidates who clear the PET will proceed to the Document Verification (DV) stage, followed by a Medical Examination.
- Admit Cards & Notifications: Candidates must download the City and Date Intimation, e-Call Letters, and Travel Authority (if applicable) from the official RRB/RRC websites.
- Normalization of Marks: In cases where the CBT is conducted in multiple sessions, marks will be normalized to ensure fairness in the evaluation process.
- Shortlisting for PET: Candidates will be shortlisted for the PET at a ratio of three times the number of vacancies. This ratio may be adjusted based on Railway Administration requirements. Shortlisting will be determined by merit in the CBT, with marks normalized where applicable.
- Shortlisting for Document Verification & Medical Examination: Candidates will be shortlisted for Document Verification (DV) and Medical Examination at a 1:1 ratio based on their merit in the CBT and qualification in the PET. Shortlisted candidates will receive notifications through the official RRC websites, as well as SMS and email, with instructions to download their e-Call Letters for DV.
- Negative Marking: A penalty of 1/3rd of the allotted marks per question will be applied for incorrect answers in the CBT.
- Additional Candidate Calls: More candidates than the available vacancies may be called for PET and subsequent stages to account for potential absences or other exigencies in the recruitment process. However, qualifying in PET, DV, and Medical Examination does not guarantee final selection or appointment by the Railways.
RRB Group D Recruitment 2025 Important Dates
RRB Group D Recruitment 2025 application deadline is March 1, with fee payment open until March 3. Correction window available from March 4 to March 13, 2025
| Event | Date & Time (Original) | Revised Date & Time |
|---|---|---|
| Date of Indicative Notice | 28.12.2024 | No Change |
| Date of Publication | 22.01.2025 | No Change |
| Opening Date & Time of Online Registration of Applications | 23.01.2025 (00:00 Hrs) | No Change |
| Closing Date & Time for Online Submission of Applications | 22.02.2025 (23:59 Hrs) | 01.03.2025 (23:59 Hrs) |
| Application Fee Payment Window After Closing Date | 23.02.2025 to 24.02.2025 (23:59 Hrs) | 24.02.2025 to 03.03.2025 (23:59 Hrs) |
| Modification Window for Corrections in Application Form (with Modification Fee) | 25.02.2025 to 06.03.2025 (23:59 Hrs) | 04.03.2025 to 13.03.2025 (23:59 Hrs) |
How to apply for RRB Group D Recruitment 2025?
The RRB Group D Recruitment 2025 requires candidates to fulfill all eligibility conditions as of March 1, 2025 (23:59 Hrs), the closing date for online applications. Applicants awaiting final results for the required educational qualification after this date should not apply. It is crucial to read the CEN No. 08/2024 notification thoroughly before submitting applications through the official RRB websites mentioned in Para 21.0 (A & B). Candidates must use their own mobile number and email ID, which should remain active throughout the recruitment process, as all communications will be sent via SMS and email. Only one online application per candidate is permitted; multiple applications will lead to disqualification.
