Indian Railways has started the application process for 32,438 vacant posts under RRB Group D recruitment 2025. This recruitment is a golden opportunity for those candidates who are looking for a government job. The application process is being done through online medium and interested candidates can apply till 1 March 2025. In this article we will give you all the important information related to recruitment, such as eligibility criteria, age limit, selection process, application fee and other details.
RRB Group D Recruitment 2025 Overview (overview)
Recruitment organization | Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) |
designation | Group D (Level 1) |
Total vacancies | 32,438 |
Application mode | Online |
Educational qualification | Minimum 10th pass |
Age limit | 18-36 years |
official website | rrbapply.gov.in |
Last date of application | 1 March 2025 |
Vacancy Details
Recruitment will be done on various posts under Railway Group D. Details of the posts and their number are given:
designation | Number of Vacancies |
Track maintainer grade iv | 13,187 |
Pointsman | 5,058 |
Auxiliary workshop | 3,077 |
Auxiliary loco shed | 1,370 |
Auxiliary track machine | 799 |
Other | Remaining vacancies |
Eligibility Criteria
Educational qualification
- The candidate should have at least 10th pass from a recognized board.
- Some technical positions may require ITI or equivalent certificate.
Age limit
- Minimum Age: 18 years
- Maximum age: 36 years
- Reserved classes will be given age relaxation as per government rules.
Application process (How to Apply)
The application process for RRB Group D recruitment is completely online. The process of applying step-by-step below is given:
- Go to the official website: rrbapply.gov.in
- Register: If you are applying for the first time, click on “Create an account”.
- Login: After the registration is completed, login with your email and password.
- Fill the form: Fill in personal information, educational qualification and other required details.
- Upload the document: Passport size photo and signature scan and upload it.
- Submit the application fee: Pay the fee through debit card/credit card/net banking.
- Submit the form: After reviewing all the information, submit the form and take out the print out.
Application fee
Category | charge |
General/OBC/EWS | ₹ 500 (₹ 400 refundable) |
SC/ST/PWBD/Female | ₹ 250 (fully refundable) |
Selection process
Selection in RRB Group D recruitment will be done on the basis of the following stages:
- Computer Based Examination (CBT):
- Total Question: 100
- Time: 90 minutes for general candidates
- Subject:
- Mathematics: 25 questions
- General Science: 25 Questions
- Reasoning and General Intelligence: 30 questions
- General Awareness and Current Affairs: 20 questions
- Physical Efficiency Test (PET):
- Male candidate: Licking 35 kg at a time to walk 100 meters (in 2 minutes) and running 1000 meters (in 4 minutes).
- Women Candidates: Licking 20 kg at a time to walk 100 meters (in 2 minutes) and running 1000 meters (in 5 minutes).
- Document verification:
- All necessary documents will be examined.
- Medical Examination:
- Selected candidates will have to meet medical standards.
Important Dates
Event | Date |
Online application starts | 23 January 2025 |
Last date of application | 1 March 2025 |
Last date for payment of fee | 3 March 2025 |
Form correction window | March 4 – 13 March |
Exam date | July-August 2025 |
Exam Pattern and Syllabus
Exam Pattern:
- The exam will be online.
- Total marks: 100
- Negative marking: on every wrong answer
- 13
- 3
- 1
- Points will be cut.
Syllabus:
- Mathematic:
- Percentage, average, ratio
- general Science:
- Physics, Chemistry
- Reasoning:
- Puzzle, coding-decoding
- General Awareness:
- National and international events
Required documents
- Aadhar card or identity card
- Educational certificate
- Caste certificate (if applied)
- Passport Size Photo
- Signature
Salary and Benefits
Selected candidates for Railway Group D posts will get the initial salary ₹ 18,000 per month. Apart from this, other benefits like dearness allowance, travel allowance etc. will also be provided.
Disclaimer:
This article is written only for the purpose of providing information. See the official website for more information related to RRB Group D recruitment. The recruitment process is completely real and is being conducted by Indian Railways.