Published: June 19, 2025 | Category: Railway Exams
Looking for a stable railway job? The RRB Group D 2025 notification is here. Read on to know the apply online process, exam pattern, eligibility criteria, and effective preparation tips.
📅 Important Dates
- Notification Release: June 12, 2025
- Online Application Begins: June 12, 2025
- Last Date to Apply: July 11, 2025 (till 11:59 PM)
- Computer-Based Test (CBT): August 20 – September 3, 2025
- Physical Efficiency Test (PET): October 2025
- Document Verification & Medical: November – December 2025
📌 What Is RRB Group D?
RRB Group D is conducted by Railway Recruitment Boards to fill posts such as Track Maintainer, Helper/Assistant in various departments. Job roles include:
- Track Maintainer Grade-IV
- Helper/Assistant in Electrical, Mechanical, Engineering, S&T departments
- Pointsman, Gateman, Keyman, Porter, Braker, Level-I Posts
🧾 Eligibility Criteria
- Age: 18–33 years (born 2 July 1992 – 1 July 2007), with relaxations
- Education: 10th pass + ITI/act apprenticeship or equivalent
- Nationality: Indian citizen or eligible foreign national
📥 How to Apply Online
- Visit indianrailways.gov.in
- Open RRB section and click “Recruitment Vestibule”
- Register using email and mobile number
- Complete the RRB Group D form with academic and certificate details
- Upload photo and signature as specified
- Pay application fee (₹250 for UR, ₹125 for OBC, SC/ST)
- Submit the form and save your registration slip
💰 Application Fee
- UR/OBC/EWS: ₹250 (₹220 refundable after PET completion)
- SC/ST/PwBD: ₹125 (full refund after PET)
- Women/Minorities/Ex‑Servicemen: ₹0 (full refund after PET)
- Payment Mode: Net Banking, Credit/Debit Card, UPI
📝 Exam Pattern & Selection Process
▶️ Stage 1: Computer-Based Test (CBT)
- 100 questions | 100 marks | 90 minutes
- Sections: Mathematics, General Intelligence & Reasoning, General Science, General Awareness
- No negative marking
▶️ Stage 2: Physical Efficiency Test (PET)
Meet performance standards as follows:
- Male: 100m run in 18 sec, one 1000m run in 4 min 15 sec
- Female: 1000m run in 5 min 40 sec
▶️ Stage 3 & 4: Document Verification & Medical
Submitted documents are verified. A final medical examination is also conducted before final selection.
📚 RRB Group D Syllabus
- Mathematics: Number System, Algebra, Time & Work, Geometry, Mensuration, etc.
- General Intelligence & Reasoning: Coding-decoding, Series, Syllogism, Puzzles
- General Science: Physics, Chemistry, Biology (10th-standard level)
- General Awareness: History, Geography, Current Affairs, Indian Railways Awareness
👉 Pro Tip: Download the official RRB Group D syllabus PDF from the Railway Recruitment Boards website.
📖 Recommended Books
- Mathematics: R.S. Aggarwal – Quantitative Aptitude
- Reasoning: Arihant’s Logical Reasoning
- General Science: Lucent’s SSC Science
- General Awareness: Lucent’s General Knowledge
🧠 Preparation Tips
- Start early for consistent coverage of all subjects
- Solve daily mock tests for time management
- Practice PET exercises multiple times per week
- Refer to daily current affairs for comprehensive preparedness
- Review your mistakes and revise weak areas weekly
- Try of free mock test to boost your preparation.
🔁 FAQs
Q1. Is RRB Group D exam held every year?
It is conducted periodically when vacancies are announced by the Railway Recruitment Boards.
Q2. What is the age limit for RRB Group D?
Minimum age is 18 years, and maximum age is 33 years (as of specified date).
Q3. Is there a negative marking in RRB Group D?
No, the CBT does not have any negative marking.
🎯 Final Thoughts
The RRB Group D 2025 exam is a golden chance for class‑10 pass candidates seeking stable government employment. Register before the closing date, focus on all four paper subjects, and prepare your body for the PET too. Best wishes for your RRB Group D success!
