RRB Group D Recruitment 2025: Apply for 32,438 Group D/Level 1 Posts
Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) Recruitments 2025
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Starts:
23-Jan-2025
Last Date:
22-Feb-2025
Category: Job , Last Updated on: 14-Feb-2025
Details about RRB Group D Recruitment 2025: Apply for 32,438 Group D/Level 1 Posts:
The Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) has issued a recruitment notification for 32,438 Group D/Level 1 vacancies across various zones. This recruitment is in accordance with Advertisement No. CEN 08/2024. Interested and eligible candidates can apply online for these posts.
Zone-wise Vacancies:
- Western Railway (Mumbai): 4,672
- North Western Railway (Jaipur): 1,433
- South Western Railway (Hubli): 503
- West Central Railway (Jabalpur): 1,614
- East Coast Railway (Bhubaneswar): 964
- South East Central Railway (Bilaspur): 1,337
- Northern Railway (New Delhi): 4,785
- Southern Railway (Chennai): 2,694
- North Eastern Railway (Gorakhpur): 1,370
- Northeast Frontier Railway (Guwahati): 2,048
- Eastern Railway (Kolkata): 1,817
- Central Railway (Mumbai): 3,244
- East Central Railway (Hajipur): 1,251
- North Central Railway (Prayagraj): 2,020
- South Eastern Railway (Kolkata): 1,044
- South Central Railway (Secunderabad): 1,642
Salary: The starting basic pay will be ₹18,000/- (Level-1 as per the 7th CPC).
Application Fee
- SC/ST/Ex-Servicemen/PwD/Female/Transgender/Minorities/Economically Backward Class: ₹250 (Refundable after the CBT).
- Others: ₹500
Fee Refund: Full refund of ₹250 for candidates in the above-mentioned categories. Other candidates will get a refund of ₹400 from the ₹500 paid, after the examination.
Selection Process
The selection process for RRB Group D posts consists of:
- Computer Based Test (CBT): Objective type questions based on General Science, Mathematics, General Intelligence, and Reasoning, and General Awareness/Current Affairs.
- Physical Efficiency Test (PET): Candidates qualifying the CBT will be called for PET, which is mandatory.
- Document Verification (DV): Candidates who pass PET will undergo document verification.
- Medical Examination (ME): The final selection is subject to medical fitness and verification of documents.
Exam Pattern for CBT
- General Science: 25 questions
- Mathematics: 25 questions
- General Intelligence & Reasoning: 30 questions
- General Awareness & Current Affairs: 20 questions
- Total Marks: 100
Negative Marking: 1/3 mark will be deducted for each incorrect answer.
Cut-off Marks (Minimum required to qualify CBT):
- UR: 40%
- EWS: 40%
- OBC: 30%
- SC: 30%
- ST: 30%
Physical Efficiency Test (PET) Criteria
Male Candidates:
- Carry 35 kg weight for 100 meters in 2 minutes.
- Run 1000 meters in 4 minutes and 15 seconds.
Female Candidates:
- Carry 20 kg weight for 100 meters in 2 minutes.
- Run 1000 meters in 5 minutes and 40 seconds.
The PET is a qualifying test.
Eligibility
- Age Limit: Candidates should be between 18 and 36 years as of January 1, 2025.
- Age Relaxation: Age relaxation is available as per government rules:
- SC/ST: 5 years
- OBC: 3 years
- PwD (Unreserved): 10 years
- PwD (OBC): 13 years
- PwD (SC/ST): 15 years
Qualification
Educational Qualification: Applicants must have passed 10th grade or possess an ITI certificate or equivalent qualifications. A National Apprenticeship Certificate (NAC) issued by NCVT is also acceptable.
How to apply?
- Visit the official RRB recruitment portal.
- Go to the "Important Web-Links" section.
- Click on "Online Application Form" and register.
- Complete the application by entering your personal and educational details and uploading necessary documents.
- Pay the application fee based on your category and submit the form.
- Don't forget to take a printout of your application form for future reference
Important Links:
Frequently Asked Questions:
1. What is the last date to apply for RRB Group D Recruitment?
The last date to apply is 22nd February 2025.
2. How many vacancies are available under this recruitment?
A total of 32,438 Group D vacancies are available.
3. When will the exam be held?
Details about the exam date will be released on the official website.
4. Is there any age relaxation for candidates?
Yes, there is age relaxation for reserved categories as per government norms.
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