Railway Group D Exam
The Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) has announced the Group D Recruitment for 2025, offering 32,438 vacancies across various positions. Here’s a comprehensive overview of the exam details:
The eligibility criteria for the Railway Group D Exam 2025 are as follows:
Educational Qualification:
Candidates must have any one of the following qualifications:
- Passed Class 10th (Matriculation) from a recognized board OR
- Hold an ITI (Industrial Training Institute) certificate from an institution recognized by NCVT/SCVT OR
- Have an equivalent qualification
🔹 Note: Candidates who are awaiting their 10th result are not eligible to apply.
Age Limit:
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The candidate’s age must be between 18 to 36 years as of January 1, 2025.
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Age relaxations apply for reserved categories as per government rules:
Category Age Relaxation SC/ST 5 years OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) 3 years PwD (General) 10 years PwD (OBC) 13 years PwD (SC/ST) 15 years Ex-Servicemen 3 years + service period Railway Employees 5 years
Medical Fitness:
- Candidates must meet medical fitness standards specified by Indian Railways for Group D posts.
- Vision requirements vary based on the post.
- Candidates should be physically fit as per the Railway Medical Standards.
Nationality:
Candidates must be:
- A citizen of India, or
- A subject of Nepal or Bhutan, or
- A Tibetan refugee who came to India before January 1, 1962, with the intention of permanent settlement, or
- A person of Indian origin who has migrated from Pakistan, Burma, Sri Lanka, Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, Zambia, Malawi, Zaire, Ethiopia, or Vietnam with the intention of permanent settlement in India.
The selection procedure comprises three stages:
- Computer-Based Test (CBT): The CBT will consist of multiple-choice questions covering subjects like Mathematics, General Science, General Intelligence & Reasoning, and General Awareness & Current Affairs.
- Physical Efficiency Test (PET): Candidates qualifying in the CBT will undergo a PET to assess their physical capabilities.
- Document Verification and Medical Examination: Successful candidates from the PET will be called for document verification, followed by a medical examination to ensure fitness for the applied post.
Application Fee:
- General/OBC: ₹500 (₹400 refundable upon appearing in CBT)
- SC/ST/EBC/Ex-Servicemen/Female/Transgender/Minorities: ₹250 (fully refundable upon appearing in CBT)
Vacancy Details:
The recruitment drive encompasses various posts, including:
- Pointsman-B: 5,058
- Assistant (Track Machine): 799
- Assistant (Bridge): 301
- Track Maintainer Grade IV: 13,187
- Assistant P-Way: 257
- Assistant (C&W): 2,587
- Assistant TRD: 2,012
- Assistant Loco Shed (Diesel): 420
- Assistant Loco Shed (Electrical): 950
- Assistant Operations (Electrical): 744
- Assistant TL & AC: 1,041
- Assistant TL & AC (Workshop): 624
- Assistant (Workshop-Mech): 3,077
For a detailed breakdown of vacancies, refer to the official notification.
Important Dates:
- Notification Release: 22nd January 2025
- Online Application Start Date: 23rd January 2025
- Last Date to Apply Online: 22nd February 2025 (11:59 PM)
- Last Date for Application Fee Payment: 24th February 2025 (11:59 PM)
- Correction & Modification Window: 25th February to 6th March 2025 (11:59 PM)
- Exam Date: To be notified later
The selection process for RRB Group D 2025 consists of the following stages:
1️⃣ Computer-Based Test (CBT)
2️⃣ Physical Efficiency Test (PET)
3️⃣ Document Verification & Medical Examination
1. Computer-Based Test (CBT) – Stage 1
🔹 The CBT is an online objective-type exam with multiple-choice questions (MCQs).
🔹 The test is conducted in English, Hindi, and regional languages.
CBT Exam Pattern:
| Subjects | No. of Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Mathematics | 25 | 25 |
| General Intelligence & Reasoning | 30 | 30 |
| General Science | 25 | 25 |
| General Awareness & Current Affairs | 20 | 20 |
| Total | 100 | 100 |
🔹 Total Duration: 90 minutes (1 hour 30 minutes)
🔹 Negative Marking: 1/3rd marks deducted for each wrong answer.
🔹 Qualifying Marks:
- General: 40%
- OBC/SC: 30%
- ST: 25%
(Relaxation of 2% for PwBD candidates)
📌 Syllabus Highlights:
- Mathematics: Number system, BODMAS, Percentage, Ratio, Algebra, Geometry, Time & Work, Profit & Loss, etc.
- General Intelligence & Reasoning: Coding-Decoding, Puzzle, Analogies, Syllogism, Blood Relations, etc.
- General Science: Physics, Chemistry, Life Science (up to Class 10 level).
- General Awareness & Current Affairs: Current events, Indian History, Polity, Sports, Economy, etc
2. Physical Efficiency Test(PET)- Stage 2
Only those who qualify in the CBT will be called for the PET.
PET Criteria:
🔹 For Male Candidates:
- Should be able to lift and carry 35 kg for 100 meters in 2 minutes (without putting it down).
- Should be able to run 1000 meters in 4 minutes 15 seconds.
🔹 For Female Candidates:
- Should be able to lift and carry 20 kg for 100 meters in 2 minutes (without putting it down).
- Should be able to run 1000 meters in 5 minutes 40 seconds.
🔹 For PwD Candidates:
- Exempted from PET but must pass a medical examination.
3. Document Verification & Medical Examination – Stage 3
Candidates who clear the PET will be called for document verification and a medical fitness test.
✅ Documents Required:
- 10th/ITI certificates
- Caste certificate (if applicable)
- Income certificate for EWS candidates
- Aadhaar Card
- Domicile certificate (if required)
- Disability certificate (if applicable)
- Ex-Servicemen certificate (if applicable)
📌 Medical Standards:
- Candidates must meet vision and physical fitness requirements as per the post applied.
- Some posts require clear eyesight without glasses.
Final Selection:
- The final merit list is prepared based on CBT scores.
- PET is qualifying in nature.
- Candidates who pass the medical test and document verification will be selected for appointment in Indian Railways.