RRB Group D 2025 Exam Underway: Shift Timings, Difficulty

The Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) has begun conducting the RRB Group D 2025 recruitment exam, which will continue until 16 January 2026. The examination is being held in three shifts each day in Computer-Based Test (CBT) mode across multiple centres. Candidates appearing on upcoming dates must carry the RRB Group D 2025 admit card along with one valid photo identity proof. As per initial feedback from candidates who appeared in the earlier shifts, the overall difficulty level of the RRB Group D 2025 exam has remained moderate. The exam is being conducted for a duration of 90 minutes and consists of 100 objective-type questions.

RRB Group D 2025 Exam Pattern and Sections

The RRB Group D 2025 CBT is being conducted with a fixed paper structure across all shifts. The question paper includes four major sections that test candidates on both technical and general aptitude skills. The four sections included in the exam are:

• General Science
• Mathematics
• General Intelligence and Reasoning
• General Awareness and Current Affairs

Each section carries equal importance in determining the final score. As the exam is being held in multiple shifts, RRB will apply a normalisation process while calculating final marks to ensure fairness.

RRB Group D 2025 Exam Shift Timings

The RRB Group D 2025 Exam is being conducted daily in three shifts — morning, afternoon and evening. Candidates are advised to report to the examination centre strictly as per the reporting time mentioned on the admit card. Late entry is not permitted under any circumstances. The detailed shift-wise reporting and exam timings are given below:

Candidates must complete biometric verification and document checks before entering the examination hall. Carrying electronic gadgets, smart watches or study material is strictly prohibited.

Section-Wise Difficulty Level of RRB Group D 2025 Exam

Based on feedback from candidates who appeared in the exam held in earlier shifts, the overall paper difficulty has been rated moderate. The section-wise difficulty analysis helps candidates scheduled for the upcoming shifts to plan their last-minute revision strategy. The expected difficulty level by section is as follows:

General Science was reported to be slightly lengthier, while Reasoning remained relatively scoring for most candidates.

Steps to Download RRB Group D 2025 Admit Card

Candidates appearing on the upcoming exam dates must download their RRB Group D CEN 08/2024 admit card from the official regional RRB websites. The admit card is mandatory for entry into the examination centre. To download the admit card, candidates should follow these steps:

• Visit the official regional RRB website
• Click on the link “VIEW CEN 08/2024 E-Call Letter for COMPUTER BASED TEST”
• Enter Registration Number and Password or Date of Birth
• Submit the details and download the admit card
• Take a clear printout for exam day use

The admit card contains important details such as exam centre address, shift timing, reporting time and candidate instructions. The RRB Group D 2025 exam is one of the largest recruitment drives in the railway sector, attracting lakhs of applicants across the country. With the exam continuing until 16 January 2026, candidates scheduled for upcoming shifts are advised to revise selectively and follow exam-day guidelines strictly.

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