The Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) has officially released the Centralized Employment Notification (CEN) No. 08/2024 for the recruitment of various Level 1 posts under the 7th CPC Pay Matrix. A total of 32,438 vacancies have been announced across multiple railway zones. The application process is completely online, and interested candidates can apply before the deadline.
Important Dates
| Event |
Date |
| Indicative Notice Published |
28 December 2024 |
| Official Notification Release |
22 January 2025 |
| Online Registration Start |
23 January 2025 (00:00 Hrs) |
| Online Registration End |
22 February 2025 (23:59 Hrs) |
| Application Fee Payment Deadline |
24 February 2025 (23:59 Hrs) |
| Modification Window |
25 February – 6 March 2025 |
| CBT Exam Date |
To be announced |
Vacancy Details
| Railway |
Vacancies |
| Western Railway (Mumbai) |
4672 |
| North Western Railway (Jaipur) |
1433 |
| South Western Railway (Hubli) |
503 |
| West Central Railway (Jabalpur) |
1614 |
| East Coast Railway (Bhubaneswar) |
964 |
| South East Central Railway (Bilaspur) |
1337 |
| Northern Railway (New Delhi) |
4785 |
| Southern Railway (Chennai) |
2694 |
| North Eastern Railway (Gorakhpur) |
1370 |
| Northeast Frontier Railway (Guwahati) |
2048 |
| Eastern Railway (Kolkata) |
1817 |
| Central Railway (Mumbai) |
3244 |
| East Central Railway (Hajipur) |
1251 |
| North Central Railway (Prayagraj) |
2020 |
| South Eastern Railway (Kolkata) |
1044 |
| South Central Railway (Secunderabad) |
1642 |
| Total Vacancies |
32438 |
Pay Scale
| Post Name |
Pay Scale (INR) |
Total Vacancies |
Age Limit (as on 01.01.2025) |
| Various Level 1 Posts |
18,000/- per month |
32,438 |
18-36 Years* |
Note: A one-time age relaxation of 3 years beyond the prescribed upper age limit has been granted due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Eligibility Criteria
Educational Qualification
| Post Name |
Educational Qualification |
| Level 1 Posts |
Matriculation (Class 10) OR ITI from NCVT/SCVT recognized institutions |
Age Relaxation
| Category |
Age Relaxation |
| SC/ST |
5 Years |
| OBC-NCL |
3 Years |
| PwBD |
10 Years |
| Ex-Servicemen |
As per Govt. norms |
Selection Process
The selection process consists of the following stages:
- Computer-Based Test (CBT): Candidates must qualify in the online test.
- Physical Efficiency Test (PET): Candidates shortlisted from the CBT will undergo a PET.
- Document Verification (DV) & Medical Examination: Final selection will be based on verification of documents and medical fitness.
Exam Pattern (CBT)
| Subject |
No. of Questions |
Marks |
| Mathematics |
25 |
25 |
| General Intelligence & Reasoning |
30 |
30 |
| General Science |
25 |
25 |
| General Awareness & Current Affairs |
20 |
20 |
| Total |
100 |
100 |
- Duration: 90 Minutes
- Negative Marking: 1/3rd mark deducted for each wrong answer
Physical Efficiency Test (PET) Requirements
| Category |
Male Candidates |
Female Candidates |
| Running |
100 meters in 4 mins carrying 35kg weight |
100 meters in 5 mins carrying 20kg weight |
| Distance Running |
1000 meters in 4 min 15 sec |
1000 meters in 5 min 40 sec |
Application Process
| Process |
Details |
| Application Mode |
Online |
| Application Fee |
INR 500 (INR 250 for SC/ST/PwBD/Women/Minorities) |
| Official Website |
www.rrb.gov.in |
FAQs
- What is the last date to apply for RRB Group D 2025 recruitment?
- The last date to apply online is 22 February 2025.
- What is the salary for RRB Group D posts?
- The salary for Level 1 posts is INR 18,000 per month as per the 7th CPC Pay Matrix.
- Is there an age relaxation for candidates affected by COVID-19?
- Yes, a one-time age relaxation of 3 years has been provided beyond the prescribed limit.
- How will the selection process be conducted?
- Selection includes CBT, PET, Document Verification, and Medical Examination.
- Where can I apply for RRB Group D 2025 recruitment?
- Candidates can apply online through the official website: www.rrb.gov.in
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