The Railway Recruitment Boards (RRB)( RRB Group D) has published an official notification for the recruitment of various Group D positions at Level 1. A total of 32,438 vacancies are available. The application process will begin on January 23, 2025, and candidates can submit their applications until February 22, 2025. Applicants must be at least 18 years old and not older than 36 years as of July 1, 2025. For more detailed information about the RRB Group D recruitment for Level 1, candidates are advised to review the official notification below.
RRB Group D Recruitment in Short
| Name of Organisation | Railway Recruitment Board |
| Notification Date | 28 December 2024 |
| Online Apply Start Date | 23 January, 2025 |
| Online Apply Last Date | 22 February, 2025 |
| Exam Date | Will be notified later |
| No. of Post | 32,438 |
| Mode of Application | Online |
| Minimum Qualification | Class 10 Pass |
RRB Group D Vacancy Details
The Railway Recruitment Board has announced the expected RRB Group D Vacancy 2025 zonal-wise, with a total of 32,438 vacancies across various positions, including Pointsman, Assistant, Track Maintainer, Assistant Loco Shed, Assistant Operations, and Assistant TL & AC. The detailed vacancy breakdown is provided in the RRB Group D Notification 2025 below.
| Category | Department | Vacancies |
| Pointsman-B | Traffic | 5058 |
| Assistant (Track Machine)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) | Electrical | 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 |
Exam Pattern of RRB Group D
- Computer Based Test (CBT-1)
| Subject Name | No. Of Question | Total Marks |
| General Science | 25 | 25 |
| Mathematics | 25 | 25 |
| General Intelligence & Reasoning | 30 | 30 |
| General Awareness & Current Affairs | 20 | 20 |
Marking Scheme
- Correct Answer : +1 mark.
- Wrong Answer : -1/3 mark deduction.
2. Physical Efficiency Test
3. Document Verification
4. Medical Examination
RRB Eligibility Criteria for RRB Group D
Eligibility for the RRB Group D Recruitment Exam requires candidates to have completed their Class 10 (High School) from an institution recognized by NCVT/SCVT or possess a National Apprenticeship Certificate (NAC) issued by NCVT.
Application Fee
| General, OBC | 500/- |
| SC/ ST/ EBC / Female / Transgender | 250/- |
Refund Amount
| General, OBC | 400 |
| SC/ ST/ EBC / Female / Transgender | 250 |
Age Limit for RRB Group D
RRB Age Limits as on 01 July, 2025
- Minimum Age : 18 Years
- Maximum Age : 36 Years
- RRB provides age relaxation for the Group D Various Posts in Level 1 Position as per their regulations.
How to apply for RRB Recruitment 2025
Candidates applying for the RRB Group D Recruitment 2025 should follow these steps:
- Visit the official website and click on the ‘New Registration’ link to create an account by providing personal details such as name, date of birth, Aadhaar number, mobile number, email ID, and SSLC/Matric registration number.
- After registering, verify your email and mobile number using the OTP sent.
- Log in with your registration number and password to complete the application form, including details on educational qualifications, community, gender, and other personal information.
- In the next section, select your post preferences and provide exam language choice.
- Pay the application fee via Online Net Banking, Credit Card, Debit Card, UPI, or Offline Challan, and provide your valid photo ID details.
- Upload scanned images of your photograph, signature, and category certificates (if applicable), and enter your bank details for fee refund.
- Agree to the terms and conditions and submit your completed application.
Documents to keep ready
- Recent passport-size color photograph in the required format and size.
- Scanned copy of the candidate’s signature.
- Class 10 (High School) Marksheet and Certificate.
- SC/ST/OBC/EWS certificate issued by the competent authority.
- Disability Certificate for candidates applying under the PwD category.
Important Dates of RRB Recruitment 2025
| Online Apply Start Date | 23 January, 2025 |
| Online Apply Last Date | 22 February, 2025 |
Important Links of RRB Recruitment 2025
| Download Notification | Click Here |
| Download Zone Wise Vacancy | Click Here |
| Officical Website | Click Here |