RRB Railway Group D New Exam Date 2025 Released, Check Full Exam Schedule

The Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) has officially announced the RRB Railway Group D New Exam Date 2025. The Computer-Based Test (CBT) for Level 1 posts is scheduled to be conducted from 17th November to 31st December 2025 across multiple regions and shifts in India. This update is part of the ongoing RRB Group D recruitment process. In this article, you’ll find the latest details on the revised exam schedule, exam timings, selection process, and exam pattern.

RRB Group D New Exam Date 2025 Out

The RRB Railway Group D Recruitment 2025 has announced a total of 32,438 vacancies for various posts, including Track Maintainer, Helper, and Assistant. The Computer-Based Test (CBT) is scheduled to be held from 17th November to 31st December 2025, conducted in three shifts per day across multiple exam centres nationwide. The city intimation slips, containing details about the exam date and shift timings, will be released 10 days before the exam, while the admit cards will be available for download 4 days prior to each candidate’s exam date.

Railway Group D Exam Date 2025  Official Notice

The Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) has published the official exam schedule for RRB Group D 2025. Candidates will be able to view their allotted exam city and download their admit cards shortly before the exam.

RRB Group D Exam Schedule

Over 1.08 crore candidates have applied for the RRB Group D Recruitment 2025, reflecting the high level of competition for these posts. The selection process will take place in four stages — starting with the Computer-Based Test (CBT), followed by the Physical Efficiency Test (PET), Document Verification, and Medical Examination. Refer to the table below for a quick overview of all the key details

RRB Group D Mock Test 2025

RRB Group D Exam Admit Card and City Intimation

The RRB Group D Admit Card 2025 will be released on the respective regional RRB websites approximately four days before the exam. Meanwhile, the RRB Group D Exam City Intimation Slip 2025 will be available around 10 days before the exam, providing details of the allotted exam city to help candidates plan their travel. Both the city slip and the admit card can be downloaded by logging in with the candidate’s registration number and date of birth.

RRB Railway Group D Exam Timings

As per the RRB Group D New Exam Date 2025, the examination will be conducted in multiple shifts each day owing to the large number of applicants and the extensive network of exam centres across India. The shift timings will be specified in the city intimation slips, which are expected to be released about 10 days before the first exam date (17th November 2025).

Candidates are advised to reach their exam centres well before the reporting time and carry all the required documents as mentioned in the admit card and official guidelines. Below are a few key details to note.

• Duration: 90 minutes per shift
• Shift: Multiple shifts across the day
• Reporting time: As per the individual admit card
• Negative Marking: 1/3 deduction for wrong answer.

RRB Railway Group D Selection Process

The selection for RRB Group D 2025 is as follows:

1. Computer-Based Test (CBT): First phase, testing general aptitude, science, reasoning, and awareness.
2. Physical Efficiency Test (PET): Qualifying nature, tasks may include running, lifting, etc., per official norms.
3. Document Verification: Checking eligibility, certificates, and identity.
4. Medical Examination: Ensures candidates meet required physical standards

Each stage needs to be cleared by the candidates before moving on to the subsequent rounds. The merit is prepared based on performance in CBT and qualifying in PET.

RRB Group D Exam Pattern

The RRB Group D Computer-Based Test (CBT) will consist of 100 multiple-choice questions covering Mathematics, General Intelligence & Reasoning, General Science, and General Awareness & Current Affairs. The total duration of the exam is 90 minutes, while PwBD candidates using a scribe will be given 120 minutes to complete the test. There will be a negative marking of one-third (⅓) marks for every incorrect answer.

• General Awareness and Current Affairs: 20 Questions/20 Marks
• Reasoning: 30 Questions/30 Marks
• Mathematics: 25 Questions/25 Marks
• General Science: 25 Questions/25 Marks

Important Points from the Notice

Check the important points mentioned below for the Group D exam:

• The Computer-Based Test (CBT) for Level 1 posts is scheduled from 17th November 2025 to 31st December 2025.
• Candidates will be able to download their E-Call Letters approximately 4 days before the exam through the Exam City & Date Intimation link.
• Aadhaar-based biometric verification is mandatory at the exam centre. Candidates must bring their original Aadhaar card or an e-verified printout. To prevent delays, Aadhaar should be verified and unlocked in advance on www.rrbapply.gov.in.
• The exam city, date, and travel authority link for SC/ST candidates will be activated about 10 days before the exam.
• Even if Aadhaar verification was completed during the application process, candidates must ensure that their Aadhaar remains unlocked in the UIDAI system before the examination.

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