RRB Group D 2025: Notification, 32438 Vacancy
Railway Recruitment Board, Chennai · Advertisement No. CEN No. 08/2024
Recruitment
Railway Recruitment Boards issued CEN No. 08/2024 for Level 1 posts in Indian Railways.
The posts are in Level 1 of the 7th CPC Pay Matrix. The initial pay is Rs. 18000.
Vacancy details
| Post | Vacancies | Pay |
|---|---|---|
| Various Posts in Level 1 of 7th CPC Pay Matrix | 32438 | Level 1; Initial pay Rs. 18000 |
How to apply and current stage
Online registration opens on 23.01.2025 at 00:00 Hrs.
You can submit your application until 22.02.2025 at 23:59 Hrs.
Pay the application fee by 24.02.2025 at 23:59 Hrs.
The correction window runs from 25.02.2025 to 06.03.2025 at 23:59 Hrs.
The notification stage is available now in the provided data. Check your qualification and dates before applying.
In Detail
Vacancy Details
RRB Group D 2025 has 32,438 vacancies in total. The notification does not break the total down further.
Post-wise Vacancies
| Post | Vacancies |
|---|---|
| Various Posts in Level 1 of 7th CPC Pay Matrix | 32,438 |
Important Dates
| Event | Date and time |
|---|---|
| Date of indicative notice | 28.12.2024 |
| Date of publication | 22.01.2025 |
| Online registration starts | 23.01.2025 (00:00 Hrs) |
| Online application closes | 22.02.2025 (23:59 Hrs) |
| Application fee payment closes | 24.02.2025 (23:59 Hrs) |
| Application correction window | 25.02.2025 to 06.03.2025 (23:59 Hrs) |
Every date Railway Recruitment Board, Chennai printed for RRB Group D 2025, exactly as the notification states it. A date the notice gave as a range or a month is shown in its own words rather than pinned to a day it never named.
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Date of indicative notice | 28 Dec 2024 |
| Date of publication | 22 Jan 2025 |
| Opening date and time of online registration of applications | 23 Jan 2025 |
| Closing date and time for online submission of applications | 22 Feb 2025 |
| Closing date and time for application fee payment | 24 Feb 2025 |
| Modification window for corrections in application form | 25.02.2025 to 06.03.2025 (23:59 Hrs) |
Application Fee
| Category | Fee | Refund after appearing in CBT |
|---|---|---|
| All candidates except fee concession categories | Rs. 500 | Rs. 400 after bank charges |
| PwBD, Female, Transgender, Ex-Servicemen, SC, ST, Minority Communities and Economically Backward Class | Rs. 250 | Rs. 250 after bank charges |
PwBD means persons with benchmark disabilities. The fee refund is made after you appear in the CBT.
Application fee for RRB Group D 2025 by category, as printed in the official notification. Pay it before the last date — an application whose fee has not reached the board is not a submitted application.
| Category | Fee | Note |
|---|---|---|
| All candidates except fee concession categories | ₹500 | Rs. 400 shall be refunded after deducting bank charges on appearing in CBT. |
| PwBD/Female/Transgender/Ex-Servicemen/SC/ST/Minority Communities/Economically Backward Class | ₹250 | Rs. 250 shall be refunded after deducting bank charges on appearing in CBT. |
Eligibility
Your age must be between 18 and 36 years as on 01.01.2025.
The normal prescribed upper age limit is 33 years. A one-time Covid-19 relaxation of 3 years applies.
| Category | Age relaxation |
|---|---|
| OBC-Non Creamy Layer | 3 years |
| SC/ST | 5 years |
| PwBD | 10 years |
You must have the educational or technical qualification listed for your post in Annexure A.
The qualification must be from a recognised institute or university by 22.02.2025.
- You cannot apply if you are waiting for your final examination results.
- ITI or Course Completed Act Apprenticeship alone may qualify you for applicable posts.
- Check the qualification listed for your chosen post in Annexure A.
| Category | Minimum qualifying percentage |
|---|---|
| UR | 40% |
| EWS | 40% |
| OBC (Non creamy layer) | 30% |
| SC | 30% |
| ST | 30% |
Age Limit
You must be between 18 and 36 years old as on 01 Jan 2025.
Age Relaxation
| Category | Relaxation | Upper limit |
|---|---|---|
| OBC-Non Creamy Layer | +3 years | 39 years |
| SC/ST | +5 years | 41 years |
| PwBD | +10 years | 46 years |
Educational Qualification
Candidates must possess the educational or technical qualification prescribed for the respective post in Annexure A from a recognized Institute or University by 22.02.2025.
Those awaiting final examination results are not eligible. For Level 1 posts, prescribed qualifications include the qualifications specified in Annexure A; candidates with ITI or Course Completed Act Apprenticeship alone may be eligible for applicable posts.
Exam Pattern
The CBT has 100 questions and lasts 90 minutes.
Eligible PwBD candidates with a scribe get 120 minutes.
| Subject | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| General Science | 25 | 25 |
| Mathematics | 25 | 25 |
| General Intelligence and Reasoning | 30 | 30 |
| General Awareness and Current Affairs | 20 | 20 |
One-third of the marks for a question is deducted for each wrong answer in the CBT.
Main syllabus topics
- Mathematics includes number systems, percentages, algebra, geometry, time, work and interest.
- Reasoning includes series, coding, relationships, directions, classification and data interpretation.
- General Science covers Physics, Chemistry and Life Sciences at 10th standard CBSE level.
- General Awareness covers science, technology, sports, culture, economics, politics and current affairs.
Computer Based Test (CBT)
| Section | Questions | Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| General Science | 25 | 25 | — |
| Mathematics | 25 | 25 | — |
| General Intelligence and Reasoning | 30 | 30 | — |
| General Awareness and Current Affairs | 20 | 20 | — |
| Total | 100 | 100 |
Selection Process
- Computer Based Test (CBT)
- Physical Efficiency Test (PET)
- Document Verification (DV)
- Medical Examination (ME)
Candidates shortlisted for PET can be three times the number of vacancies.
Candidates shortlisted for document verification are in a 1:1 ratio with the vacancies.
- Computer Based Test (CBT)
- Physical Efficiency Test (PET)
- Document Verification (DV)
- Medical Examination (ME)
Syllabus
| 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 and Clock, Pipes and Cistern |
| General Intelligence and Reasoning | Analogies, Alphabetical and Number Series, Coding and Decoding, Mathematical operations, Relationships, Syllogism, Jumbling, Venn Diagram, Data Interpretation and Sufficiency, Conclusions and Decision making, Similarities and Differences, Analytical Reasoning, Classification, Directions, Statement-Arguments and Assumptions |
| General Science | Physics, Chemistry and Life Sciences of 10th standard level (CBSE) |
| General Awareness and Current Affairs | Current affairs in Science and Technology, Sports, Culture, Personalities, Economics, Politics and any other subject of importance |
Admit Card, Exam Date, Result and Answer Key
- Admit Card
- RRB has not announced a date yet. This page updates the day the notice does.
- Exam Date
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- Result
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- Answer Key
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Key Numbers
| What | As stated in the notification |
|---|---|
| Total vacancies | 32438 |
| Normal prescribed upper age limit for Level 1 | 33 years |
| One-time Covid-19 age relaxation | 3 years |
| CBT total questions | 100 |
| CBT duration | 90 minutes |
| CBT duration for eligible PwBD candidates accompanied with scribe | 120 Minutes |
| Candidates shortlisted for PET | three times the vacancies |
| Candidates shortlisted for Document Verification | 1:1 of the vacancies |
| Minimum qualifying percentage for UR | 40% |
| Minimum qualifying percentage for EWS | 40% |
| Minimum qualifying percentage for OBC (Non creamy layer) | 30% |
| Minimum qualifying percentage for SC | 30% |
| Minimum qualifying percentage for ST | 30% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many vacancies are available in RRB Group D 2025?
The notification lists 32438 vacancies.
When does the RRB Group D application start?
Online registration starts on 23.01.2025 at 00:00 Hrs.
What is the last date to apply for RRB Group D 2025?
The last date is 22.02.2025 at 23:59 Hrs.
What is the RRB Group D application fee?
The fee is Rs. 500 for most candidates and Rs. 250 for fee concession categories.
What is the age limit for RRB Group D 2025?
The age limit is 18 to 36 years as on 01.01.2025.
What is the RRB Group D selection process?
The process includes CBT, PET, document verification and medical examination.
Facts on this page are read directly from 2 official documents. Last checked 29 Aug 2026.