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RRB Group D 2025
RRB Group D (Level 1) Recruitment · आरआरबी ग्रुप डी
What is RRB Group D?
RRB Group D recruits Level 1 staff such as Track Maintainer, Assistant (various departments) and Pointsman for Indian Railways, through a computer-based test, a physical efficiency test and document verification.
It is one of the largest single recruitments in India by number of posts.
- Conducting body
- RRB
- Qualification
- Class 10 pass, or ITI, or National Apprenticeship Certificate (NAC), as specified in the notification
- Age limit
- 18–33 years
- Exam stages
- 2 stages: Computer-based test, Physical Efficiency Test
- 2025 vacancies
- 22,195 vacancies
- Negative marking
- One-third mark per wrong answer
RRB Group D (CEN 09/2025): important dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Computer-based test starts | 3 Aug 2026 |
| Computer-based test ends | 21 Aug 2026 |
Latest RRB Group D updates
No RRB Group D updates have been published yet. We check the official website twice a day.
How to apply for RRB Group D
- 1Create an account on rrbapply.gov.in — the common application portal for all Railway Recruitment Boards
- 2Open the Group D (Level 1) Centralised Employment Notice (CEN), choose your RRB and post preferences
- 3Fill in educational and personal details and upload photograph and signature
- 4Pay ₹500 (₹250 for SC/ST, women, PwBD, ex-servicemen, minorities and EBC); most of it is refunded after you appear in the CBT
- 5Submit and download the application
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RRB Group D eligibility
- Educational qualification
- Class 10 pass, or ITI, or National Apprenticeship Certificate (NAC), as specified in the notification.
- Age limit
- 18–33 years
- Nationality
- Citizen of India, or other categories as specified in the notification.
Application fee
| Category | Application fee |
|---|---|
| General / OBC / EWS (₹400 refunded after appearing in CBT 1) | ₹500 |
| SC, ST, women, PwBD, ex-servicemen, minorities, EBC (fully refunded after appearing) | ₹250 |
RRB Group D exam pattern
| Stage | Mode | Questions | Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Computer-based test | Computer-based test | 100 | 100 | 90 min |
| Physical Efficiency Test | Physical test | — | — | — |
RRB Group D syllabus
Computer-based test
Mathematics
Number system, Simplification, Percentage, Ratio and proportion, Average, Profit and loss, Simple and compound interest, Time and work, Time, speed and distance, Mensuration, Data interpretation
Computer-based test
Reasoning
Analogies, Classification, Series, Coding-decoding, Blood relations, Direction sense, Syllogism, Venn diagrams, Seating arrangement, Puzzles, Non-verbal reasoning
Computer-based test
General Science
Physics (Class 10 level), Chemistry (Class 10 level), Life sciences (Class 10 level)
Computer-based test
General Awareness
Current affairs, Indian history, Geography, Indian polity, Economy, General science, Static GK, Sports and awards
Selection process
- 1Computer-based test
- 2Physical efficiency test
- 3Document verification
- 4Medical examination
How to prepare for RRB Group D
- General Science is Class 10 NCERT level — revise NCERT science thoroughly.
Practice for RRB Group D
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RRB Group D: frequently asked questions
What is the age limit for RRB Group D?
The age limit for RRB Group D is 18–33 years (as on 1 January of the notification year). Upper age relaxation: OBC (non-creamy layer) 3 years, SC / ST 5 years, PwBD (Unreserved) 10 years, PwBD (OBC) 13 years, PwBD (SC/ST) 15 years, Ex-servicemen 3 years.
What is the educational qualification for RRB Group D?
To apply for RRB Group D: Class 10 pass, or ITI, or National Apprenticeship Certificate (NAC), as specified in the notification.
What is the selection process of RRB Group D?
The RRB Group D selection process is: Computer-based test → Physical efficiency test → Document verification → Medical examination.
Is there negative marking in RRB Group D?
Yes. Computer-based test: One-third mark per wrong answer.
How to apply for RRB Group D?
Apply online on the official portal (https://www.rrbapply.gov.in): 1) Create an account on rrbapply.gov.in — the common application portal for all Railway Recruitment Boards; 2) Open the Group D (Level 1) Centralised Employment Notice (CEN), choose your RRB and post preferences; 3) Fill in educational and personal details and upload photograph and signature; 4) Pay ₹500 (₹250 for SC/ST, women, PwBD, ex-servicemen, minorities and EBC); most of it is refunded after you appear in the CBT; 5) Submit and download the application.
How many vacancies are there in RRB Group D 2025?
RRB Group D (CEN 09/2025) has 22,195 notified vacancies, as per the official notification.