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.
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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) |
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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 |
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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.