Table of Contents
The Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) has released the notification for RRB Group D Recruitment 2025, aiming to fill 32,438 vacancies. The selection process involves a Computer-Based Test (CBT 1), Physical Efficiency Test (PET), Document Verification, and a Medical Examination. To support candidates in getting ready for the medical round, we have provided a detailed overview of the RRB Group D Medical Standards 2025. Continue reading to learn about the key physical and mental health criteria needed for Group D jobs.
RRB Group D Medical Standards 2025
The RRB Group D Medical Standards 2025 are designed to ensure that candidates are physically and mentally fit to perform the duties required in Indian Railways roles. These standards assess important health factors like eyesight, color vision, and overall physical fitness. To qualify as medically fit, candidates must meet the specified criteria in each category. This medical evaluation is a vital part of the selection process, aimed at identifying individuals capable of carrying out their responsibilities efficiently and safely.
RRB Group D Medical Eye Standards 2025
The medical requirements for RRB Group D differ based on the category. Candidates must fulfil general fitness criteria, along with specific eye standards, which include distant and near vision, colour perception, binocular vision, and night or mesopic vision assessment.
RRB Group D Medical Standard | General Fitness | RRB Group D Eye Standards |
A-2 | Must be physically fit |
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. |
A-3 | Physically fit in all respect |
Distant Vision: 6/9, 6/9 with or without glasses (power of lenses should not exceed 2D).
Near Vision: Sn- 0.6, 0.6 with or without glasses and must clear test for colour vision, binocular vision, night vision, myopic vision etc. |
B-1 | Should be medically fit |
Distant Vision: 6/9, 6/12 with or without glasses (power of
lenses should not 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 | Candidates should be physically fit |
Distant Vision: 6/9, 6/12 with or without glasses (power of lenses should not 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 | Should be physically fit |
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 |
C-2 | Must be physically fit |
Distant Vision: 6/12, NIL with or without glasses
Near Vision: Sn. 0.6 combined with or without glasses where reading or close work is required |
RRB Group D Medical Standards 2025: Post Parameters
The medical standards for various posts are established according to the guidelines set forth in the Indian Railway Medical Manual (IRMM). The updated medical test requirements for RRB Group D positions are detailed below.
Designation
|
Dept
|
Medical Standard
|
Suitability for persons with Benchmark Disability | |||
VI | HI | LD | MD | |||
Assistant (Bridge) | Engineering | B1 | NO | NO | NO | NO |
Assistant (C & W) | Mechanical | B1 | NO | D, HH | OL, LC, DW, AAV | YES |
Pointsman- B | Traffic | A2 | NO | NO | NO | NO |
Assistant Signal and Telecom | S and T | B1 | LV | D, HH | OL, LC, DW, AAV | YES |
Assistant Track Machine | Engineering | A3 | NO | D, HH | OL, LC, DW, AAV | YES |
Assistant TL and AC | Electrical | B1 | LV | D, HH | OL, LC, DW, AAV | YES |
Assistant TRD | Electrical | B1 | NO | D, HH | OL, LC, DW, AAV | YES |
Track Maintainer Grade IV | Engineering | B1 | NO | NO | NO | NO |
Assistant loco shed (Diesel) | Mechanical | B1 | LV | D, HH | OL, LC, DW, AAV | YES |
Assistant loco shed (Electrical) | Electrical | B1 | LV | D, HH | OL, LC, DW, AAV | YES |
Assistant operations (Electrical) | Electrical | B1 | LV | D, HH | OL, LC, DW, AAV | YES |
Assistant Works | Engineering | C1 | B, LV | D, HH | OL, LC, DW, AAV | YES |
Assistant Works (workshop) | Engineering | C1 | B, LV | D, HH | OL, LC, DW, AAV | YES |
Hospital assistant | Medical | C1 | B, LV | D, HH | OL, LC, DW, AAV | YES |
Assistant (workshop) | Mechanical | C1 | B, LV | D, HH | OL, LC, DW, AAV | YES |
Assistant TL and AC (Workshop) | Electrical | C1 | B, LV | D, HH | OL, LC, DW, AAV | YES |
Assistant depot (Store) | Stores | C1 | LV | HH | OL, OA | YES |