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The Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) is organizing the RRB Group D Exam 2025 to fill 32,438 Level 1 vacancies under Advt. No. CEN 08/2024. This year, an overwhelming 1,08,22,423 candidates have applied and are now eagerly awaiting the official announcement of the RRB Group D Exam Date 2025. While the Computer-Based Test is expected to be held in September 2025, the final dates are yet to be confirmed by RRB. Stay tuned for updates and check the expected schedule details below.
RRB Group D Exam Date 2025
The Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) is expected to commence the RRB Group D Examination 2025 soon. While some unofficial dates for the Group D CBT Exam 2025 are circulating online, candidates are advised not to rely on unverified information. It’s best to follow only the official updates released by RRB to avoid confusion. As the Group D Exam is the only major exam pending, candidates should focus on their preparation and regularly check their respective zonal RRB websites for authentic and latest updates regarding the exam schedule.
Railway Group D Exam Date: Highlights
The RRB Group D recruitment is being done for various Level-1 positions such as Track Maintainer, Pointsman, and various Assistant roles in Loco Sheds, Operations, Traction & Luggage (TL), Air-Conditioning (AC), etc. For registered candidates, it is mandatory to appear for the Computer Based Exam which will be held soon. Check highlights of the exam below.
RRB Group D Exam 2025- Highlights | |
Recruitment Body | Railway Recruitment Board |
Exam Name | |
Category | Exam Date |
Vacancy | 32,438 |
Exam Type | National Level |
Selection Process | Computer Based Test, Physical Efficiency Test (PET), Document Verification and Medical Examination |
Exam Mode | Online |
Official Website | https://rrbapply.gov.in/ |
Railway Group D Vacancy Details
The total vacancy to be filled this year for RRB Group D 2025 is 32,438 and it is distributed across all Railway Zones. Candidates can check Zone-wise available vacancy in the table below.
Zone Name | Zone | Total Post |
Mumbai | WR | 4672 |
Jaipur | NWR | 1433 |
Hubli | SWR | 503 |
Jabalpur | WCR | 1614 |
Bhubaneshwar | ECR | 964 |
Bilaspur | SECR | 1337 |
Delhi | NR | 4785 |
Chennai | SR | 2694 |
Gorakhpur | NER | 1370 |
Guwahati | NFR | 2048 |
Kolkata | ER | 1817 |
Mumbai | CR | 3244 |
Hajipur | ECR | 1251 |
Prayagraj | NCR | 2020 |
Kolkata | SER | 1044 |
Secunderabad | SCR | 1642 |
Group D Exam Date & Schedule 2025
Stay updated with the tentative schedule for the RRB Group D Exam 2025 shared below. The City Intimation Slip is expected to be released around 10 days before the exam, while the Admit Card will likely be available 4 days prior to the exam date. Keep an eye on the official RRB portal for timely alerts and important announcements.
RRB Group D Exam Schedule 2025 | |
RRB Group D Events | Dates |
Railway Group D Application Status | – |
Railway Group D City Intimation | 10 Days before the exam date |
RRB Group D Admit Card 2025 | 4 days before the exam date |
RRB Group D Exam Date 2025 | September 2025 (Expected) |
RRB Group D CBT Result | November 2025 |
Physical test Admit card | TBA |
Railway Group D Physical Test 2025 | TBA |
Railway Group D Exam Shift Timings
The RRB Group D CBT Exam 2025 will be conducted in 3 shifts across all exam dates. The individual shift time and reporting time will be mentioned on the city intimation slip and admit card of the candidates. We will update the shift timing here soon.
Railway Group D Selection Process
Stage No. | Stage | Details |
1 | Computer-Based Test (CBT) |
Online test with 100 MCQs from Mathematics, Reasoning, General Science, and Current Affairs.
Negative marking of 0.33 for each wrong answer. |
2 | Physical Efficiency Test (PET) |
Conducted after CBT. Includes running and other physical activities. Only CBT qualifiers can appear.
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3 | Document Verification (DV) |
Verification of original documents like certificates, ID proof, etc.
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4 | Medical Examination |
Health check-up to assess fitness standards of candidates.
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RRB Group D Exam Pattern 2025
The first phase of the RRB Group D selection process is the Computer-Based Test (CBT), comprising a total of 100 marks with a time duration of 1 hour and 30 minutes. The exam is divided into four sections, as detailed in the table below.
- Total Questions: 100
- Maximum Marks: 100
- Total Duration: 90 Minutes
- Objective Type Questions
- Negative Marking: Yes (1/3rd per wrong answer)
Section | Details |
General Science |
25 Questions – 25 Marks
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General Awareness & Current Affairs |
20 Questions – 20 Marks
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Mathematics |
25 Questions – 25 Marks
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General Intelligence and Reasoning |
30 Questions – 30 Marks
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RRB Group D CBT Syllabus
Subjects | RRB Group D CBT Topics |
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.
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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.
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General Science |
Physics, Chemistry and Life Sciences (up to 10th standard CBSE level)
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General Awareness on Current Affairs |
Science & Technology, Sports, Culture, Personalities, Economics, Politics and any other subject of importance
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RRB Group D Exam City Intimation and Admit Card Details
The RRB Group D Admit Card 2025 will be released 4 days before the exam date on the respective regional RRB websites. Alongside the admit card, the RRB Group D Exam City Intimation Slip 2025 will be made available approximately 10 days prior to the exam, allowing candidates to know their allotted exam city in advance for travel planning.
Candidates can download the admit card and exam city slip by entering their registration number and date of birth. The admit card will contain important details such as exam date, shift timing, reporting time, exam venue, and instructions. It’s mandatory to carry a printed copy of the admit card along with a valid photo ID proof to the exam center.
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