The Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) has announced the Group D Recruitment 2025, offering 32,438 vacancies across various positions. Here’s a comprehensive overview:
Important Dates:
- Notification Release Date: January 22, 2025
- Application Start Date: January 23, 2025
- Application End Date: February 22, 2025
- Fee Payment Deadline: February 22, 2025
- Examination Date: To be announced
Number of Posts:
A total of 32,438 vacancies are available for various positions, including:
- Pointsman
- Assistant (Track Machine)
- Assistant (Bridge)
- Track Maintainer Grade-IV
- Assistant P-Way
- Assistant (C&W)
- Assistant TRD
- Assistant (S&T)
- Assistant Loco Shed (Diesel)
- Assistant Loco Shed (Electrical)
- Assistant Operations (Electrical)
- Assistant TL & AC
- Assistant TL & AC (Workshop)
- Assistant (Workshop) (Mech)
Eligibility Criteria:
- Educational Qualification: Candidates must have passed the 10th standard or possess an ITI or equivalent qualification, or hold a National Apprenticeship Certificate (NAC) granted by NCVT.
- Age Limit: Applicants should be between 18 to 36 years old as of January 1, 2025. Age relaxations are applicable as per government norms.
Application Fee:
- General, OBC, EWS: ₹500 (₹400 will be refunded after appearing in the Stage I Exam)
- SC, ST, PH, Female Candidates: ₹250 (fully refundable after appearing in the Stage I Exam)
Exam Details:
The selection process comprises:
- Computer-Based Test (CBT): The CBT will consist of 100 questions covering General Science, Mathematics, General Intelligence & Reasoning, and General Awareness and Current Affairs. The duration of the exam is 90 minutes.
- Physical Efficiency Test (PET): Candidates qualifying the CBT will undergo a PET to assess their physical capabilities.
- Document Verification and Medical Examination: Successful candidates from the PET will be called for document verification and a medical examination.
How to Apply:
- Visit the official RRB website: http://www.rrbcdg.gov.in/
- Click on the ‘New Registration’ link.
- Fill in the required details such as name, date of birth, Aadhaar number, educational qualifications, mobile number, and email ID.
- Verify your email ID and mobile number through the OTP sent.
- Complete the application form by providing all necessary information.
- Upload the required documents, including a scanned photograph and signature.
- Pay the application fee through the available online payment modes.
- Submit the application and take a printout for future reference.
For detailed information, refer to the official notification available on the RRB website.