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After a long wait of 6 years, the Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) has come up with 32438 Level 1 group D vacancies for which detailed notification has been already released. The Railway Recruitment Board is held responsible for conducting the complete recruitment process for filling various vacancies in the Indian Railway. Candidates who have been waiting for the RRB Group D Notification must not miss this opportunity and submit their applications before the registration window closes before 24th February 2025. The selection process for RRB Group D posts includes CBT exam, Physical Efficiency Test, and Medical Examination & Document Verification.
RRB Group D Notification 2025 PDF
The detailed advertisement for the RRB Group D 2025 Exam (CEN 08/2024) has been released on the official website with complete details on the number of vacancies, eligibility criteria, selection process, application procedure, and other essential information. Candidates who have completed their 10th education and looking for a job opportunity are advised to download the RRB Group D Notification 2025 pdf from the attached link and go through the details carefully.
Railway Group D Important Dates
The registration process is ongoing, the last date to apply online is 22nd February 2025 and the last date to pay the application fee is 24th February 2025. Important dates for RRB Group D Recruitment 2025 as mentioned in the RRB Group D Notification 2025 are as follows-
- Application Begins: 23rd January 2025
- Last Date for Apply Online: 22nd February 2025 (11:59 pm)
- Last Date Fee Payment: 24th February 2025
- Correction / Edit Form: 25th February to 6th March 2025
- RRB Group D Exam Date 2025: Notified Later
- Admit Card Available: Notified Later
RRB Group D Level 1 Vacancy 2025
Through RRB Group D Recruitment 2025, the positions to be filled are Group D Level 1 posts of Pointsman, Assistant, Track Maintainer, Assistant Loco Shed, Assistant Operations, Assistant Operations, and Assistant TL & AC. As per the RRB Group D Notification pdf, the Railway Recruitment Board of India has announced 32438 vacancies for the posts of Group D level 1. The zone-wise vacancy distribution is given below.
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 for RRB Group D
Candidates can check all the details notified in terms of eligibility to know whether they are eligible to apply for the released 32438 vacancies or not.
Parameters | Eligibility |
Education Qualification | Candidates must have passed Class 10th (Matriculation) or possess an equivalent qualification from a recognized board. Any ITI or diploma holders in relevant trades may also be eligible for certain posts |
Age Limit (as on 01.01.2025) | 10 to 36 years |
Nationality | The applicant must be a citizen of India or meet other nationality criteria specified by the RRB. |
For further details about age relaxation, medical standards, and education qualification, refer to RRB Group D Eligibility Criteria.
Selection Process
The selection of the eligible candidates for the released vacancies for RRB Group D Level 1 posts will be done through the following stages-
Stage 1- Computer-Based Test (CBT) which includes 100 questions from 4 subjects (General Science, Mathematics, General Intelligence & Reasoning, and General Awareness). This will be the 1st stage conducted for shortlisting candidates for the next round i.e. PET. The marks distribution for each section is as follows-
- General Science – 25 questions
- Mathematics – 25 questions
- General Intelligence and Reasoning
- General Awareness and Current Affairs
There will also be a negative marking of 1/3rd mark for each incorrect answer.
Stage 2- Physical Efficiency Test (PET) includes testing of candidates’ physical strength through carrying weight to a certain distance and running. Only the CBT-qualified candidates will be eligible to appear for the PET round.
Stage 3- Detailed Medical Examination (DME) and Document Verification for preparing the final merit list of selected candidates.
How to Apply for RRB Group D 2025?
Candidates can submit their online application process for RRB Group D Recruitment at https://www.rrbapply.gov.in/ as the registration process has been started from 23rd January 2025 onwards. Along with the application forms, the candidates need to pay the application fee, and attach the required documents in the prescribed size and dimensions. For further details about the steps to apply, the application fee, and documents required click- RRB Group D Online Form 2025.
Steps to Apply for RRB Group D Level 1 Recruitment 2025
- Visit the official website https://www.rrbapply.gov.in/.
- Click on “Apply” >> Create an Account/Already Have an Account.
- If you are a new user, then click on “Create an Account” and start filling in the details asked to create an account.
- Submit the educational details and upload the required documents.
- Pay the required application fee and submit it before the last date.