RRB Group D Recruitment 2025 PDF Apply Online For 32,438 Posts
RRB Group D Recruitment 2025: One of the largest employers of the world, Indian Railways has finally released the RRB Group D Recruitment 2025 Notification PDF (CEN 08/2024). The Online application window for RRB Group D 2025 has been started from 23rd January 2025.
Candidates can apply online for various posts like Track Maintainer (Grade-IV), Helper/Assistant, Assistant Pointsman, Level-I Posts for Railway Group D Recruitment 2025. You can download the RRB Group D Recruitment Notification PDF and check the complete details like Eligibility criteria, Selection Process, Important dates etc, from this article.
RRB Group D Recruitment 2025: Overview
| Recruitment Name | Railway Group D Recruitment 2025 |
| Organization | Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) |
| Category | Government Jobs |
| Total Vacancies | 32,438 |
| Name of Posts | Track Maintainer (Grade-IV), Helper/Assistant, Assistant Pointsman, Level-I Posts |
| Online Application Dates | 23rd January 2025 to 22nd February 2025 |
| Exam Mode | Online |
| Selection Process | Computer Based Test, Physical Efficiency Test, Document Verification, and Medical Examination |
| Job Location | Across India |
| Official Website | rrbcdg.gov.in |
RRB Group D Vacancy 2025
A total of 32,438 vacancies are announced for positions such as Pointsman, Assistant, Track Maintainer, Assistant Loco Shed, Assistant Operations, and Assistant TL & AC through Railway Group D Vacancy 2025.
| Category | Department | Vacancies |
| Assistant (C&W) | Mechanical | 2587 |
| Assistant (Track Machine) | Engineering | 799 |
| Assistant (S&T) | S&T | 2012 |
| Track Maintainer Gr. IV | Engineering | 13187 |
| Pointsman-B | Traffic | 5058 |
| Assistant P-Way | Engineering | 247 |
| Assistant TRD | Electrical | 1381 |
| Assistant Operations (Electrical) | Electrical | 744 |
| Assistant Loco Shed (Diesel) | Mechanical | 420 |
| Assistant Loco Shed (Electrical) | Electrical | 950 |
| Assistant (Workshop) (Mech) | Mechanical | 3077 |
| Assistant (Bridge) | Engineering | 301 |
| Assistant TL & AC (Workshop) | Electrical | 624 |
| Assistant TL & AC | Electrical | 1041 |
| Total | 32438 | |
Note: Among these, the highest number of vacancies, 13,187, are allocated for Track Maintainer Grade IV posts.
Railway Group D 2025 Vacancy Zone Wise
Railway Group D Zone Wise Vacancies 2025 has been mentioned in the table below:
| Railway Zone | Vacancies |
| WCR (West Central Railway) | 1614 |
| WR (Western Railway) | 4672 |
| PLW (Patiala Locomotive Works) | 86 |
| RWF (Rail Wheel Factory) | 13 |
| RWP (Rail Wheel Plant) | 1 |
| ER (Eastern Railway) | 1775 |
| SCR (South Central Railway) | 1642 |
| SECR (South East Central Railway) | 1337 |
| NAIR (National Academy of Indian Railways) | — |
| NCR (North Central Railway) | 2020 |
| NER (North Eastern Railway) | 1332 |
| Central Railway | 3244 |
| CLW (Chittaranjan Locomotive Works) | 42 |
| NR (Northern Railway) | 4586 |
| RCF (Rail Coach Factory) | 112 |
| ICF (Integral Coach Factory) | 445 |
| MCF (Modern Coach Factory) | 38 |
| NWR (North Western Railway) | 1433 |
| SWR (South Western Railway) | 490 |
| SR (Southern Railway) | 2249 |
| NFR(Northeast Frontier Railway) | 2048 |
| SER (South Eastern Railway) | 1044 |
| ECR (East Central Railway) | 1250 |
| ECOR (East Coast Railway) | 964 |
| Total Vacancies | 32438 |
RRB Group D Eligibility Criteria 2025
Candidates must meet the Railway Group D Eligibility Criteria. The minimum criteria for the RRB Group D 2025 Exam include educational qualifications, age limits, and relaxations. Here’s a breakdown:
RRB Group D Qualification 2025
To apply for Railway Group D, candidates must have passed 10th grade, hold an ITI certification, or have an equivalent qualification.
A National Apprenticeship Certificate (NAC) from NCVT is also accepted.
Age Limit (As of 01/01/2025)
Candidates must be at least 18 years old and not older than 36 years to be eligible for the exam.
| Age Group | Upper Limit of Date of Birth (Not earlier than) | Lower Limit of Date of Birth (Not later than) |
|---|
| 18 to 36 years | UR: July 2, 1986 | For all communities/ categories: 01.07.2001 |
| OBC (Non-Creamy Layer): July 2, 1983 |
| SC/ST: July 2, 1981 |
RRB Group D Selection Process 2025
The RRB Group D selection process includes three main stages. Candidates will be chosen based on their performance in the following steps:
- Computer-Based Test (CBT)
- Physical Efficiency Test (PET)
- Document Verification
- Medical Examination
Candidates must pass each stage to be considered for the Railway Group D Job.
RRB Group D Exam Pattern 2025
Candidates can check the Railway Group D Exam Pattern 2025 provided below:
| Serial No. | Sections | No. of Questions | Total Marks |
|---|
| 1. | General Intelligence and Reasoning | 30 | 30 |
| 2. | General Science | 25 | 25 |
| 3. | General Awareness & Current Affairs | 20 | 20 |
| 4. | Mathematics | 25 | 25 |
| Total | 100 | 100 |
- There will be Online CBT Exams for the RRB Group D Exams 2025.
- There will be 100 objective MCQ types of questions.
- The total duration of the examination will be 90 minutes.
- There will be a negative marking of 0.33 Marks for every question attempted wrong.
RRB Group D Physical Efficiency Test (PET) Criteria
Male and female candidates applying for Group D posts must pass the Physical Efficiency Test (PET). This test will be held after the written exam.
| Category | Task 1: Weight Lifting | Task 2: Running |
| Male Candidates | Lift and carry 35 kg for 100 metres in under 2 minutes without stopping | Run 1000 metres in 4 minutes and 15 seconds in a single attempt |
| Female Candidates | Lift and carry 20 kg for 100 metres in under 2 minutes without stopping | Run 1000 metres in 5 minutes and 40 seconds in a single attempt |
Documents Required to Apply online for RRB Group D 2025
The prescribed size and format of required files are mentioned below:
| Document | Dimensions | Format | Size | Additional Details |
| Photograph | 35mm x 45mm | JPG/JPEG | 15-40 KB | Scanned at 100 DPI |
| Signature | Not Applicable | JPG/JPEG | 10-20 KB | Clear scan in black ink on white paper |
| Category Certificate | Not Applicable | JPG/JPEG | 50-100 KB | Scanned copies of SC/ST/OBC-NCL/EWS certificates |
Railway Group D Application Fee 2025
| Category | Fee |
| For GEN/OBC – Out of this fee of Rs 500 an amount of Rs 400 shall be refunded duly deducting bank charges, on appearing in 1st Stage CBT. | Rs. 500/- |
| For SC/ST/PWD/Transgender/Ex-Sm/Women/Minorities/Economically Backward. This fee of Rs 250 shall be refunded duly deducting bank charges as applicable on appearing in 1st stage CBT. | Rs. 250/- |
Steps to Fill RRB Group D Online Application Form 2025
Follow these steps to apply online for the Railway Group D 2025:
- Visit the official website of the Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) for your region.
- Look for the link to apply for advertisement no. CEN 08/2024 and click on “New Registration.”
- Fill in the basic details to complete the registration.
- After registration, fill out the application form.
- Upload the required documents in the specified dimensions and fill in the necessary fields.
- Pay the application fee using the available payment gateway. Take a screenshot of the receipt after payment.
- Review your application form, submit it, and take a printout for your records.
RRB Group D Apply Online 2025 Link
RRB Group D Notification 2025 PDF
Railway Group D Recruitment 2025: Important Dates
RRB Group D online application process began on 23rd January 2025 and will remain open until 22nd February 2025 (11:59 PM). All important dates are updated in the table below:
| Events | Dates |
| RRB Group D 2025 Notification | 22 January 2025 |
| Railway Group D 2025 Apply Online Starts | 23 January 2025 |
| Last Date to Apply for RRB Group D | 22 February 2025 (11:59 PM) |
| Date for Application Fee Payment | 23rd to 24th February 2025 |
| Application Correction Window | 25th February to 6th March 2025 |
| RRB Group D Application Status 2025 | To Be Announced |
| Railway Group D City Intimation 2025 | To Be Announced |
| RRB Group D Admit Card 2025 | To Be Announced |
| RRB Group D Exam Date 2025 | To Be Announced |
Railway Group D Salary 2025
Candidates selected for Group D posts will receive a basic monthly salary of Rs. 18,000, based on the 7th CPC pay matrix.
The in-hand salary for RRB Group D employees ranges from Rs. 22,500 to Rs. 25,380 per month.
