Indian Railway Railway Recruitment Board RRB Various Posts in Level 1 (Group D) Recruitment CEN 08/2024. Those candidates who are interested in this Railway RRB CEN 08/2024 can apply online from 23 January 2025 to 22 February 2025. Read the notification for RRB Level 1 Various Group D Post eligibility, post information, selection procedure, Details, age limit, pay scale, and all other information.
RRB Group D 2025: Exam Overview
RRB Group D 2025: Exam Overview | |
Name of the Organisation | Railway Recruitment Board |
Job Role | Pointsman, Assistant, Track Maintainer, Assistant Loco Shed, Assistant Operations, Assistant Operations, and Assistant TL & AC |
Advt. No | CEN 08/2024 |
Job Location | Across India |
RRB Group D Vacancy 2025 | 32438 |
Mode of Application | Online |
Qualification for RRB Group D | 10th pass |
RRB Group D Age Limit | 18 to 36 years |
Selection for RRB Grup D | Computer Based Test (CBT 1) Physical Efficiency Test (PET) Document Verification and Medical Examination |
Salary | Rs. 18000 per month |
Official website | http://www.rrbcdg.gov.in/ |
Important Dates
RRB Group D 2025- Important Dates | |
RRB Group D Events | Dates |
RRB Group D Notification 2025 [Detailed] | 21st January 2025 |
Online Application Starts for RRB Group D | 23rd January 2025 |
Last Date to Submit RRB Group D Online Form 2025 | 22nd February 2025 (11:59 pm) |
Last Date to pay the Application Fee | 24th February 2025 (11:59 pm) |
Correction & Modification Window | 25th February to 6th March 2025 (11:59 pm) |
RRB Group D CBT Exam Date 2025 | -- |
Application Fee
The candidates who are interested in RRB Group D Recruitment 2025 have to pay the requisite application fee as per the table below. The fees are to be paid online through debit, credit, and net banking.
S.No | Category | Fee |
1 | 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/- |
2 | For SC/ST/PWD/Women/Ex-Sm/Transgender/Minorities/Economically Backward This fee of Rs 250 shall be refunded duly deducting bank charges as applicable on appearing in 1 stage CBT. |
Rs. 250/- |
RRB Group D Vacancy 2025
The expected RRB Group D Vacancy 2025 has been announced zonal-wise by the Railway Recruitment Board. This year, 32438 vacancies are announced for Pointsman, Assistant, Track Maintainer, Assistant Loco Shed, Assistant Operations, Assistant Operations, and Assistant TL & AC posts. The number of vacancies as mentioned in RRB Group D Notification 2025 has been tabulated below.
RRB Group D Vacancy 2025 (Post-wise Distribution) | ||
Category | Department | Vacancies |
Pointsman-B | Traffic | 5058 |
Assistant (Track Machine) | Engineering | 799 |
Assistant (Bridge) | Engineering | 301 |
Track Maintainer Gr. IV | Engineering | 13187 |
Assistant P-Way | Engineering | 247 |
Assistant (C&W) | Mechanical | 2587 |
Assistant TRD | Electrical | 1381 |
Assistant (S&T) | S&T | 2012 |
Assistant Loco Shed (Diesel) | Mechanical | 420 |
Assistant Loco Shed (Electrical) | Electrical | 950 |
Assistant Operations (Electrical) | Electrical | 744 |
Assistant TL & AC | Electrical | 1041 |
Assistant TL & AC (Workshop) | Electrical | 624 |
Assistant (Workshop) (Mech) | Mechanical | 3077 |
Total | 32438 |
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RRB Group D Vacancy 2025 (Railway/PU wise Distribution) | |
Railway | Vacancies |
Western Railway (Mumbai) | 4672 |
North Western Railway (Jaipur) | 1433 |
South Western Railway (Hubli) | 503 |
West Central Railway (Jabalpur) | 1614 |
East Coast Railway (Bhubaneswar) | 964 |
South East Central Railway (Bilaspur) | 1337 |
Northern Railway (New Delhi) | 4785 |
Southern Railway (Chennai) | 2694 |
North Eastern Railway (Gorakhpur) | 1370 |
Northeast Frontier Railway (Guwahati) | 2048 |
Eastern Railway (Kolkata) | 1817 |
Central Railway (Mumbai) | 3244 |
East Central Railway (Hajipur) | 1251 |
North Central Railway (Prayagraj) | 2020 |
South Eastern Railway (Kolkata) | 1044 |
South Central Railway (Secunderabad) | 1642 |
Total Vacancies | 32438 |
Eligibility Criteria
Educational Qualification
Candidates must have passed 10th grade or possess an ITI certificate or equivalent qualification.
Age Limit (as of January 1, 2025)
- Minimum Age: 18 years
- Maximum Age: 36 years
Age Relaxation
- OBC: 3 years
- SC/ST: 5 years
- Others: As per norms
Medical Standards
Candidates must meet specific medical standards for vision, color vision, night vision, and other physical requirements.
Selection Process
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Computer-Based Test (CBT):
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Physical Efficiency Test (PET):
- Tests include running, long jump, and high jump.
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Document Verification and Medical Examination
Exam Pattern
Railway Administration reserves the right to conduct the CBT in either single or multi-stage mode. Candidates qualifying in the CBT shall have to undergo a Physical Efficiency Test (PET). It will be followed by Document Verification and Medical Examination. There shall be a negative marking for 1/3rd marks for each wrong answer.
The minimum percentage of marks for shortlisting for UR is 40%, EWS is 40%, and OBC (Non-creamy layer)/SC/ST is 30%.
The examination duration and number of questions for CBT are indicated below:
RRB Group D CBT-1 Exam Pattern 2025 | |||
Subjects | No. of Questions | Marks | Duration |
General Science | 25 | 25 | 90 minutes |
Mathematics | 25 | 25 | |
General Intelligence & Reasoning | 30 | 30 | |
General Awareness and Current Affairs | 20 | 20 | |
Total | 100 | 100 |
RRB Group D 2025 Syllabus
RRB has published the detailed RRB Group D Syllabus along with its official notification. Before starting the preparation for the RRB Group D Level-I exam, the candidate must be familiar with the updated RRB Group D Syllabus And Exam Pattern. It will give you a brief idea to plan a strategy for scoring good marks in the exam. The syllabus for RRB Group D covers topics from General Science, Mathematics, General Awareness, General Intelligence, Current Affairs, and Reasoning.
RRB Group D Syllabus 2025 | |
Subject | Topics |
Mathematics | Number system, BODMAS, Decimals, Fractions, LCM, HCF, Ratio and Proportion, Percentages, Mensuration, Time and Work, Time and Distance, Simple and Compound Interest, Profit and Loss, Algebra, Geometry and Trigonometry, Elementary Statistics, Square root, Age Calculations, Calendar & Clock, Pipes & Cistern, etc. |
General Intelligence and reasoning | Analogies, Alphabetical and Number Series, Coding and Decoding, Mathematical operations, Relationships, Syllogism, Jumbling, Venn Diagram, Data Interpretation,n and Sufficiency, Conclusions and Decision making, Similarities, and Differences, Analytical Reasoning, Classification, Directions, Statement – Arguments and Assumptions, etc. |
General Science | Physics, Chemistry and Life Sciences of 10th standard level (CBSE). |
Current Affairs | General Awareness and Current Affairs in Science & Technology, Sports, Culture, Personalities, Economics, Politics, and any other subject of importance. |
RRB Group D Salary Structure
The basic salary of candidates selected under RRB Group D Recruitment will be Rs 18,000. Besides the basic pay, the selected candidates will be provided with other allowances including Dearness Allowance (DA), Daily Allowance, Transport Allowance, House Rent Allowance (HRA), Allowance for Night Duty, Medical Facilities, Overtime Allowance etc. The in-hand salary of RRB Group Posts is Rs. 22,500 to Rs.25,380 per month.
How to Apply for RRB Group D 2025
- Visit the Official Website: Go to www.rrbcdg.gov.in.
- Find Notification: Locate CEN No. 08/2024 under the recruitment section.
- Register: Create an account using your details.
- Fill the Application Form: Enter personal, educational, and category details.
- Upload Documents: Attach scanned copies of your photo, signature, certificates, and ID proof.
- Pay the Application Fee: Use a debit/credit card or net banking to pay the fee.
- Review and Submit: Check for errors and submit the form.
- Download: Save and print your application form and payment receipt.
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