The Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) has released a notification for the recruitment of 32,438 Group D/Level 1 vacancies under various railway zones for the RRB Group D Recruitment 2025. If you are aspiring to join the Indian Railways, this is your golden opportunity! The application process is ongoing and the last date to apply is 22nd February 2025. Below are all the essential details you need to know about the recruitment process.
Key Highlights of RRB Group D Recruitment 2025:
- Name of Post: Group D/ Level 1
- Total Vacancies: 32,438
- Last Date to Apply: 22nd February 2025
- Advertisement No.: CEN 08/2024
Zone-wise RRB Group D Vacancy Distribution
The available vacancies are spread across several railway zones:
- Western Railway (Mumbai): 4,672
- Northern Railway (New Delhi): 4,785
- Southern Railway (Chennai): 2,694
- Central Railway (Mumbai): 3,244
- Eastern Railway (Kolkata): 1,817
- South Central Railway (Secunderabad): 1,642
- North Western Railway (Jaipur): 1,433
- South East Central Railway (Bilaspur): 1,337
- Northeast Frontier Railway (Guwahati): 2,048
- North Eastern Railway (Gorakhpur): 1,370
- West Central Railway (Jabalpur): 1,614
- East Coast Railway (Bhubaneswar): 964
- East Central Railway (Hajipur): 1,251
- North Central Railway (Prayagraj): 2,020
- South Eastern Railway (Kolkata): 1,044
RRB Group D Salary Details
Candidates who are selected for the Group D/ Level 1 posts will be placed at Pay Level-1 of the 7th CPC, with a starting basic pay of ₹18,000/-.
Eligibility Criteria for RRB Group D Recruitment 2025
Age Limit:
- Candidates must be between 18 to 36 years of age as on 1st January 2025.
- Age relaxation is applicable based on category:
- SC/ST: 5 years
- OBC: 3 years
- PwD (Unreserved): 10 years
- PwD (OBC): 13 years
- PwD (SC/ST): 15 years
Educational Qualification:
- Candidates must have passed 10th class or ITI or equivalent, or possess a National Apprenticeship Certificate (NAC) granted by NCVT.
Application Fee
- SC/ST/PwD/Female/Transgender/Minorities/Economically Backward Class/Ex-Servicemen: ₹250 (Refundable after CBT)
- Others: ₹500
- Refund Process: After the exam, candidates from reserved categories will receive a full refund of ₹250, while others will get ₹400 if they paid ₹500.
How to Apply for RRB Group D Recruitment 2025?
Follow these steps to apply for the RRB Group D vacancy:
- Visit the official RRB Recruitment Portal.
- Click on Online Application Form and complete your registration.
- Fill in your personal and educational details and upload the necessary documents.
- Pay the application fee as per your category.
- Submit your application and save a copy for future reference.
Important Dates
- Start Date for Online Application: 23rd January 2025
- Last Date for Online Application: 22nd February 2025 (23:59 hrs)
- Correction Period: 25th February to 6th March 2025
Selection Process for RRB Group D Recruitment
The selection will be carried out in multiple stages:
- Computer-Based Test (CBT):
- Duration: 90 minutes (120 minutes for PwBD candidates using a scribe).
- Total Marks: 100
- Subjects Covered:
- General Science (25 Marks)
- Mathematics (25 Marks)
- General Intelligence & Reasoning (30 Marks)
- General Awareness & Current Affairs (20 Marks)
- Negative Marking: 1/3 marks for each incorrect answer.
- Minimum Qualifying Marks:
- UR/EWS: 40%
- OBC/SC/ST: 30%
- Physical Efficiency Test (PET):
- Candidates who qualify the CBT will be called for PET, which is qualifying in nature:
- Male Candidates: Lift and carry 35 kg for 100 meters in 2 minutes; run 1,000 meters in 4 minutes 15 seconds.
- Female Candidates: Lift and carry 20 kg for 100 meters in 2 minutes; run 1,000 meters in 5 minutes 40 seconds.
- Exemptions: PwBD candidates, Ex-Servicemen, and Course Completed Act Apprentices are exempted from PET.
- Document Verification (DV):
- Candidates who pass the PET will be called for Document Verification.
- Candidates must verify their educational qualifications, community certificates, and other relevant documents.
- Medical Examination (ME):
- The final stage is the Medical Examination, where candidates must pass the fitness test conducted by Railway Administration.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
1. When can I start applying for RRB Recruitment?
- You can apply online starting from 23rd January 2025.
2. What is the last date to apply for RRB Recruitment?
- The last date for submitting applications is 22nd February 2025.
3. How many vacancies are available in the RRB Group D Recruitment 2025?
- A total of 32,438 vacancies are available across different zones.
For more details, please refer to the official RRB Group D Recruitment 2025 notification.
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