There is a great news for the youth who dream of getting a job in Indian Railways. The Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) has recently announced a big recruitment for Group D. Under this recruitment, a total of 32,438 posts will be appointed. This recruitment campaign is a golden opportunity for the youth to make a career in the railway.
The application process for Railway Group D recruitment 2025 has started from 23 January 2025 and will run till 1 March 2025. In this article, we will give you all the important information related to this recruitment, including eligibility criteria, application process, examination pattern and selection process.
This recruitment campaign is for various Level 1 posts, including pointsman, assistant, track maintenance, assistant loco shed, assistant operations and posts like Assistant TL & AC. Through this recruitment, the railway is providing employment as well as a respectable career to the youth.
Railway Group D Recruitment 2025: Overview
A brief description of important information of Railway Group D recruitment 2025 is presented in the table below:
| Description | Acquaintance |
| Name of organization | Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) |
| designation | RRB Group D (Level 1) |
| Total vacancies | 32,438 |
| Notification issuance date | 22 January 2025 |
| Start of online application | 23 January 2025 |
| Last date of application | 1 March 2025 (until 11:59 pm) |
| Age limit | 18 to 33 years |
| Application fee | General/OBC-₹ 500, SC/ST/PWD/Ex-Servicemen-₹ 250 |
| Selection process | CBT, PET, Document Verification and Medical Testing |
Railway Group D Recruitment 2025 Eligibility
Before applying for Railway Group D recruitment 2025, candidates have to meet the following eligibility criteria:
Educational qualification
- Candidates have passed 10th grade or ITI or equivalent examination.
- Or the National Apprenticeship Certificate (NAC) is the holder.
Age limit
- Minimum Age: 18 years
- Maximum age: 33 years
Note: Maximum age limit exemption is as follows:
- For OBC candidates: 3 years
- For SC/ST candidates: 5 years
- For PWD candidates: 10 years
Application process for Railway Group D Recruitment 2025
The application process for RRB Group D 2025 is completely online. Candidates can apply by following the following steps:
- official website www.rrbapply.gov.in Go to
- Click on the “New Registration” link.
- Fill your name, date of birth, father’s name, mother’s name, Aadhaar number, mobile number and email ID.
- Submit the registration form and verify your email and mobile number through OTP.
- Login using the registration number and password.
- Fill the educational qualification, community, gender, religion and other details in Part I of the application.
- Show your priority/preference for posts in Part II.
- Pay the application fee.
- Choose the language of the exam.
- Upload scanned images of your photo and signature.
- Submit the form and take a printout.
Application fee for Railway Group D Recruitment 2025
The application fee for RRB Group D 2025 is as follows:
- General/OBC/EWS Candidates: ₹ 500
- SC/ST/PWD/Women Candidates: ₹ 250
The application fee can be paid through online, including debit cards, credit cards, net banking and UPI.
Railway Group D Recruitment 2025 Vacancies
Under this recruitment campaign, a total of 32,438 posts will be appointed. The details of vacancies for various posts are as follows:
| designation | Department | Vacancies |
| Pointsman-b | Traffic | 5,058 |
| Assistant (track machine) | Engineering | 799 |
| Track maintainer grade iv | Engineering | 13,187 |
| Assistant (C & W) | Mechanical | 2,587 |
| Assistant TRD | Electrical | 1,381 |
| Assistant (S&T) | Scheduled tribe | 2,012 |
| Assistant Loco Shed (Diesel) | Mechanical | 420 |
| Assistant Loco Shed (Electrical) | Electrical | 950 |
| Assistant TL & AC | Electrical | 1,041 |
Railway Group D recruitment 2025 exam pattern
The RRB Group D 2025 exam will be conducted as a computer based test (CBT). Exam pattern is as follows:
| Subject | Number of questions | score |
| General intelligence and argument | 30 | 30 |
| general Science | 25 | 25 |
| General Awareness and Current Affairs | 20 | 20 |
| Mathematic | 25 | 25 |
| Total | 100 | 100 |
- Exam duration: 90 minutes
- Each correct answer will be given 1 digit.
- There will be a negative marking of 1/3 points for the wrong answer.
Selection process
The selection process of RRB Group D 2025 includes the following stages:
- Computer Based Test (CBT): This is an online exam which will have 100 questions.
- Physical Efficiency Test (PET): Successful candidates in CBT will be called for PET.
- Document verification: Documents of candidates who pass PET will be verified.
- Medical test: Medical test of candidates will be done in the final stages.
How to prepare for Railway Group D Recruitment 2025
Some important tips for preparing for RRB Group D 2025 exam:
- Study the course: Understand the exam pattern and syllabus well.
- Do regular practice: Solve mock tests and practice papers daily.
- Time Management: Practice to solve 100 questions in 90 minutes.
- Pay attention to current affairs: Read the newspaper regularly and keep the current affairs updated.
- Study last year’s question papers: This will help in understanding the pattern of questions.
Railway Group D recruitment 2025 salary and allowances
Candidates selected under RRB Group D 2025 will get the following salary and allowances:
- Basic Pay: ₹ 18,000 (according to Level 1 of 7th CPC Pay Matrix)
- Bhatte: Mahangai Bhatt (DA), House Rent (HRA), Transport Bhatta (TA) and others
- Additional benefits:
- Free or discounted rail travel
- Medical facilities for self and family
- Career development opportunities in Indian Railways
Disclaimer: This article is only for informative purposes. Although we have tried to provide accurate and updated information, please see the official website of the Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) for official information. The recruitment process, dates or other details may change. Therefore, candidates are advised to monitor the official website of RRB for the latest updates.
