The Railway Recruitment Boards (RRBs) have officially released the RRB Group D 2025 short notification, announcing 22000 vacancies for Level 1 posts in Indian Railways. The detailed notification, including zone-wise vacancy distribution and application dates, is expected to be released soon on the official RRB portals. The RRB Group D examination is conducted to recruit candidates for various entry-level posts such as Track Maintainer, Helper, Assistant Pointsman, and other technical and non-technical roles. Aspirants are advised to start preparation early, as the competition level for Group D posts remains high every year.
RRB Group D 2025 Eligibility Criteria and Age Limit
Candidates applying for RRB Group D 2025 recruitment must meet the prescribed eligibility conditions related to education and age. Only those fulfilling all criteria will be allowed to appear for the examination. The key eligibility requirements are as follows:
- Educational Qualification: Class 10 pass or ITI or equivalent or National Apprenticeship Certificate (NAC) issued by NCVT
- Age Limit: Minimum 18 years and maximum 36 years
- Age Relaxation: Applicable for reserved categories as per government norms
Candidates must ensure they satisfy eligibility criteria as of the date mentioned in the detailed notification.
RRB Group D 2025 Application Fee Details
The RRB Group D application process will be conducted entirely in online mode. Candidates will be required to pay the application fee during form submission. The application fee structure is provided below:
- Unreserved categories: INR 500
- PwBD, Female, Transgender, Ex-Servicemen, SC, ST, Minority Communities, Economically Backward Class: INR 250
The application fee will be refunded after the candidate appears for the CBT, subject to deduction of applicable bank charges.
RRB Group D Selection Process 2025
The RRB Group D selection process includes multiple stages to ensure fair and transparent recruitment. Candidates must qualify each stage to move forward. The selection stages include:
- Computer-Based Test (CBT)
- Physical Efficiency Test (PET)
- Document Verification
- Medical Examination
Performance in CBT plays a crucial role in shortlisting candidates for PET.
RRB Group D Exam Pattern 2025
Before appearing for the examination, candidates must understand the RRB Group D CBT exam pattern 2025, including section-wise weightage and duration. The CBT will be conducted for a duration of 90 minutes, while eligible PwBD candidates using a scribe will get 120 minutes. The test will carry a total of 100 marks.
