Dear Aspirants the best news at this hour is that RRB has finally started accepting the online application for Railway Group D Vacancy 2025. In short, the RRB Group D Apply Online 2025 is Active @ rrbapply.gov.in from today i,e. from 23rd January 2025. The application link will be active until 22nd December 2025. We know a large number of aspirants are excited and were eagerly waiting to apply for Railway Group D Recruitment 2025. So, as assured we have gathered all of the required details that you all must know to apply online for the Railway Group D Vacancies.
Railway Group D Recruitment 2025 Apply Online Link
Railway Recruitment Board has finally activated the Apply Online Link for the aspirants. This means the interested candidates can submit the application for the Group D Notification (CEN 08/2024). It is to note that 32438 vacancy of Group D posts are announced by Indian Railways in this recruitment notification. Now, that the application link is active, we suggest all of the interested aspirants to complete the application process at the earliest without waiting for the last date which is February 22, 2025.
The RRB Group D Apply Online 2025 Process is a compilation of various stages. So, here on this page we shall exclusively share the step by step guidelines which we believe every aspirants must follow in order to submit the RRB Group D Application Form 2025 easily.
Overview of RRB Group D Apply Online Form 2025
| Recruitment Authority | Railway Recruitment Board |
| Name of Jobs | Group D. |
| Declared Number of Vacancies | 32438 |
| Short Notification Release Date | 28th December 2024. |
| Detailed Notification Release Date | 21st January 2025 |
| Railway Group D Apply Online Start Date | 23rd January 2025, 10:00. |
| RRB Group D Online Application Last Date | 22nd February 2025, 23:59. |
| Application Fee Payment Date | 23rd to 24th February 2025 (23:59 Hrs) |
| Opening of Window for Application Correction | 25th Feb 2025 to 6th March 2025 (23:59 Hrs) |
| Mode of Application & Fee Payment | ONLINE. |
| Category | RRB Notification |
| Job Location | Across all Railway Zones |
RRB Group D Apply Online 2025 Necessary Information
Now from the table shared above, we came to know that the Railway Group D Apply Online Link is active for a period of 1 (one) month that is from 23rd January to 2nd February 2025. Hence, we have the time to submit the RRB Group D Application Form keeping all of the required information ready with us. So, let us check the details of information that every aspirants should keep ready before applying online for RRB Group D Recruitment 2025.
Scanned Image of Colour Photograph
The candidates should have a scanned image of recent, clear colour passport size photograph (against a plain white background) in JPEG image (size 50 to 100 KB) – without wearing dark glasses and/or cap. The specifications of
colour photograph must be as below:
- It should be a Colour Passport Photograph with white/light colour background. The dress should be non-white dress, preferably in dark colour. The colour photograph must not be older than two months with respect to last date for submission of the online application.
- It should be of size 35mmX45mm or 320 x 240 pixels.
- It should be in JPEG format scanned with minimum 100 DPI resolution.
- The size of the photograph should be between 50-100 KB.
- The colour photograph must have been taken (Latest Photograph) in a professional studio.
- The photo should have clear front view of the candidate without cap and/or Hat and sunglasses and/or Dark glasses.
- The face should occupy at least 50% of the area of the photograph with a full-face view looking at the camera directly.
- Photographs taken using mobile and self- composed portraits may result in rejection of application.
Scanned Image of Candidate’s Signature
Next, the candidates should get Scanned JPEG image of his/her signature in running handwriting (size 30 to 50 KB). The specifications of candidate’s signature must be as below:
- The applicant has to sign on white paper with Black Ink pen only.
- Signature must be in running letters and NOT IN BLOCK / CAPITAL LETTERS.
- The image should be in JPEG format with minimum of 100 DPI resolution.
- Dimensions of 50 mm x 20 mm or 140 x 60 pixels (preferred).
- Size of file should be between 30 KB – 50 KB.
- Signature image should have proper resolution and complete image of signature should be visible in the centre of its box in the online application.
SC/ST Certificate in PDF
Now, this document is necessary for the SC/ST candidates who want to avail the free travel pass authority. Willing candidates should have the image of SC/ST Certificate in PDF format (up to 500 KB) for uploading it during the application.
Documents for PwBD Candidates
The PwBD Candidates should also have the scanned image of photograph ready as per the specification shared above. However, candidates willing to avail Scribe must provide details of Scribe duly uploading his/ her passport size photograph (against a plain white background) of the scribe in JPEG image (size 40 to 70 KB) – without wearing dark glasses and/or cap. So, the interested candidates should get the scanned image of the photograph scribe ready before the application.
RRB Group D Apply Online 2025 – Registration Steps
By now, we have the information or documents ready to apply for the RRB Group D Apply Online. So, let us check the registration steps involved in the RRB Group D Online Form 2025.
Registration @ rrbapply.gov.in portal
Every aspirants desirous to apply for RRB vacancies must create an account at rrbapply.gov.in. If a candidate has
already Created an Account for any Indian Railways CEN of 2024, they should use same account credentials to log in and apply for this CEN (i.e. CEN No. 08/2024) as well. If the candidate has not Created an Account, he must first ‘Create an Account’ before proceeding to fill up the application for this CEN. Candidates are advised to fill in the details required for account creation with utmost care, as corrections of any kind will NOT be permitted once the account is created. Details filled in the ’Create an Account’ form (including mobile number and Email ID) cannot be modified at any stage once the account is created.
Logging to the Portal and Entering the Details
In the next stage the applicants should login to the portal using the mobile number / email ID and password. Thereafter, the aspirants has to complete the following as follows –
- Posts Selection.
- Selection of Exam Language.
- Address for communication.
- Education details.
- Uploading the necessary documents.
- Choosing Examination centers.
Application Fees Payment & Final Submission
In this stage the aspirants must have to complete the application fees payment and rechecking the details can finally submit the application. Aspirants should also take a print of the RRB Group D Application Form for future use. The category wise application fees as per the RRB Group D Notification 2025 are as follows –
| Candidates can pay the application fee through debit card, credit card, net banking & UPI to successfully submit the application on time. | |
| Category | RRB Group D Fees |
| General | Rs 500/- |
| SC/ ST/ OBC/ PWD/ Women/ Ex-Serviceman/ Transgender/ Minorities | Rs 250/- |
RRB Group D Apply Online 2025 – Links
The interested aspirants who desire to submit the application for the RRB Group D Recruitment 2025 can follow the links below to easily download the notification and also apply online within the deadline.
| Official Notification PDF | Click Here |
| RRB Group D Apply Online Link | Click Here |
RRB Group D Apply Online 2025 Vacancies
A total of 32438 vacancies of Level 1 Posts are announced through RRB CEN 08/2024. Candidates who desires to apply can check the Zone wise and Category wise Group D vacancy through the table shared below.
RRB Post Wise Announced Group D Vacancies 2025
| Sl No | Post Name | Total Vacancy |
| 1 | Pointsman-B | 5058 |
| 2 | Assistant (Track Machine) | 799 |
| 3 | Assistant (Bridge) | 301 |
| 4 | Track Maintainer Gr. IV | 13187 |
| 5 | Assistant P-Way | 247 |
| 6 | Assistant (C&W) | 2587 |
| 7 | Assistant TRD | 1381 |
| 8 | Assistant (S&T) | 2012 |
| 9 | Assistant Loco Shed (Diesel) | 420 |
| 10 | Assistant Loco Shed (Electrical) | 950 |
| 11 | Assistant Operations (Electrical) | 744 |
| 12 | Assistant TL & AC | 1041 |
| 13 | Assistant TL & AC (Workshop) | 624 |
| 14 | Assistant (Workshop) (Mech) | 3077 |
| Total | 32438 | |
Railway Group D Vacancy 2025 – Zone Wise
| Sl No | Railway Zones | Total Vacancy |
| 1 | Central Railway | 3244 |
| 2 | East Central Railway | 1250 |
| 3 | East Coast Railway | 964 |
| 4 | Eastern Railway & Metro | 1775 |
| 5 | North Central Railway and DLW | 2020 |
| 6 | North Eastern Railway and RDSO | 1332 |
| 7 | North Western Railway | 1433 |
| 8 | Northeast Frontier Railway | 2048 |
| 9 | Northern Railway, DMW | 4586 |
| 10 | South Central Railway | 1642 |
| 11 | South East Central Railway | 1337 |
| 12 | South Eastern Railway | 1044 |
| 13 | South Western Railway | 490 |
| 14 | Southern Railway | 2249 |
| 15 | West Central Railway | 1614 |
| 16 | Western Railway | 4672 |
| 17 | PLW (Patiala Locomotive Works) | 86 |
| 18 | RWF (Rail Wheel Factory) | 13 |
| 19 | RWP (Rail Wheel Plant) | 1 |
| 20 | CLW (Chittaranjan Locomotive Works) | 42 |
| 21 | RCF (Railway Coach Factory) | 112 |
| 22 | (ICF) Integral Coach Factory | 445 |
| 23 | MCF (Modern Coach Factory) | 38 |
| Grand Total | 32438 | |
RRB Group D Eligibility Criteria
Let us have a look into the eligibility criteria which is crucial and every aspirants needs to comply with to submit the online application.
| Educational Qualification as on closing date | 10th or TI from institutions recognized by NCVT/SCVT (or) equivalent (OR) National Apprenticeship Certificate (NAC) granted by NCVT. |
| Age Limit Criteria as on 01.01.2025 | Candidates should be in the age range of 18 to 36 years as on 01/01/2025. However, there shall be age relaxation for candidates belonging to reserved categories such as SC/ST, OBC, and PwD candidates, as per government norms |
RRB Group D Posts Medical Standards Eligibility
Indian Railways being a crucial mode of transport for the citizens has set a benchmark of medical standards. If a candidate does not comply with the laid down medical standards, the candidates shall not be selected. Therefore, every candidates should ensure that they are eligible as per the medical standards for the posts preferred while applying.
| Medical Standard | General Fitness | Visual Acuity |
| A-2 | Physically Fit in all respects | Distant Vision: 6/9, 6/9 without glasses (No fogging test) Near Vision: Sn. 0.6,0.6 without glasses and must pass tests for Colour Vision, Binocular Vision, Night Vision, Mesopic Vision etc. |
| B-1 | Physically Fit in all respects | Distant Vision: 6/9, 6/12 with or without glasses (power of lenses not to exceed 4D) Near Vision: Sn. 0.6, 0.6 with or without glasses when reading or close work is required and must pass test for Colour Vision, Binocular Vision, Night Vision, Mesopic Vision etc |
| B-2 | Physically Fit in all respects | Distant Vision: 6/9, 6/12 with or without glasses (power of lenses not to exceed 4D). Near Vision: Sn. 0.6, 0.6 with or without glasses when reading or close work is required and must pass test for Binocular Vision etc |
| C-1 | Physically Fit in all respects | Distant Vision: 6/12, 6/18 with or without glasses. Near Vision: Sn. 0.6, 0.6 with or without glasses when reading or close work is required. |
RRB Group D Salary as per 7th CPC
A huge number of aspirants are surely excited to know the Salary of the Railway Group D Posts. So, here we are sharing a brief idea of the monthly salary that a selected candidate will be entitled to.
| RRB Group D Salary Structure | Class Y Cities (₹) |
| Basic Pay | 18,000 |
| Dearness Allowance (50% of Basic) | 9,000 |
| House Rent Allowance | 1,800 (10% of Basic) |
| Other Allowance | 4000 |
| Salary In Hand | 32,800 |
| Deduction (Approx.) | 2,000 |
| Total Pay | 30,800 |
Please note that the RRB Group D salary and allowances varies as per the place of posting. Candidates may refer the links below to know further details.
RRB Group D Recruitment Selection Process
The Railway Recruitment Board undertakes a four stage selection process to finalize the candidates for Level 1 or Group D vacancies. In order to secure the Level 1 jobs in Indian Railways, the candidates should clear the following stages as below:
| Stage 1 | Computer-Based Test (CBT) |
| Stage 2 | Physical Efficiency Test |
| Stage 3 | Document Verification |
| Stage 4 | Medical Examination |
Of all the stages of selection, the score of the Computer Based Test (CBT) is the basis of selection, while the rest of the selection stages are qualifying in nature.
RRB Group D Recruitment Exam Pattern
RRB Group D Computer Based Test pattern shall disclose the number of questions, weightage, total number of questions, marking scheme etc. All of these information are crucial for the aspirants to prepare for the upcoming examination. The stage wise examination scheme of RRB Group D Examination 2025 is thus shared as follows –
Railway Group D Computer Based Test Scheme
| Question Type | Subjects | No of Qs | Marks | Duration |
| Objective Type | General Science | 25 | 25 | 120 minutes |
| Mathematics | 25 | 25 | ||
| General Intelligence and Reasoning | 30 | 30 | ||
| General Awareness and Current Affairs | 20 | 20 | ||
| Total | 100 | 100 | ||
- 1/3 marks shall be deducted for each wrong answer.
- Qualifying Marks – UR-40%, EWS-40%, OBC (Non creamy layer)-30%, SC-30%, ST-30%.
RRB Group D Physical Efficiency Test (PET) Scheme
The Railway Recruitment Board shall conduct the Physical Standard verification of the candidates through a PET or Physical Efficiency Test. It is to note that only the candidates who clears the CBT shall be eligible to appear for the PET. As per the RRB Group D Notification 2025, candidate up to 3 times of the vacancies will be called for PET. The RRB Group D Physical Efficiency Test shall have the following events which the candidates need to clear for being selected.
| For Male Candidates | Male Candidates should be able to lift and carry 35 kg of weight for a distance of 100 meters in 2 minutes in one chance without putting the weight down & also they should be able to run for a distance of 1000 meters in 4 minutes and 15 seconds in one chance. |
| For Female Candidates | Female Candidates should be able to lift and carry 20 kg of weight for a distance of 100 meters in 2 minutes in one chance without putting the weight down & they should be able to run for a distance of 1000 meters in 5 minutes and 40 seconds in one chance |
RRB Group D Syllabus 2025 – Subject Wise
Here is the brief of the RRB Group D Syllabus 2025 which the aspirants can refer to prepare for the Computer Based Test (CBT) according to the subjects.
| Mathematics | Number system, BODMAS, Decimals, Fractions, LCM, HCF, Ratio and Proportion, Percentages, Mensuration, Time and Work, Time and Distance, Simple and Compound Interest, Profit and Loss, Algebra, Geometry and Trigonometry, Elementary Statistics, Square root, Age Calculations, Calendar & Clock, Pipes & Cistern etc. |
| General Intelligence and reasoning | Analogies, Alphabetical and Number Series, Coding and Decoding, Mathematical operations, Relationships, Syllogism, Jumbling, Venn Diagram, Data Interpretation and Sufficiency, Conclusions and Decision making, Similarities and Differences, Analytical Reasoning, Classification, Directions, Statement – Arguments and Assumptions etc. |
| General Science | The syllabus under this shall cover Physics, Chemistry and Life Sciences of 10th standard level (CBSE). |
| General Awareness and current affairs | General Awareness on current affairs in Science & Technology, Sports, Culture, Personalities, Economics, Politics and any other subject of importance. |
RRB Group D Exam Date
The Examination Date of RRB Group D will be announced on all of the Zonal RRB Websites. The Stage 1 of the Selection Process is the CBT or Computer Based Test. As per the trend, the RRB is expected to conduct the CBT in the month of July / August 2025.
That’s all in this page which we believe to be useful for the aspirants. In case you intend to know further details, make sure to follow the important links shared for you all.
| RRB Group D Notification 2025 Links | |
| Bharti | RRB Group D Bharti |
| Notification | RRB Group D Notification |
| Recruitment | RRB Group D Recruitment |
| Application Form | RRB Group D Apply Online |
| Eligibility | RRB Group D Eligibility Criteria |
| Vacancy | RRB Group D Vacancy Zone Wise |
| Salary | RRB Group D Salary |
| Exam Pattern | RRB Group D Exam Pattern |
| Syllabus | RRB Group D Syllabus |
| Mark Distribution | RRB Group D Mark Distribution |
| Previous Papers | RRB Group D Previous Question Papers |
| Books | RRB Group D Books |
| Preparation Tips | RRB Group D Preparation Tips |
| Application Status | RRB Group D Application Status |
| Exam Date | RRB Group D Exam Date |
| Admit Card | RRB Group D Admit Card |
| Answer Key | RRB Group D Answer Key |
| Cut Off | RRB Group D Cut Off |
| Result | RRB Group D Result |
RRB Group D Apply Online 2025 – FAQs
Yes, the application link is active from 23rd January 2025.
rrbapply.gov.in is the official website for the RRB Group D online form.
22nd February 2025 is the last date of application.