The recruitment drive under notification CEN 08/2024 by the Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) is for 32,438 Level-1 posts (Group D) such as Track-Maintainer Grade IV, Assistant Pointsman, Helpers etc.
The official exam date for the Computer-Based Test (CBT) has been announced: the exam will take place from 17 November to end December 2025, in multiple phases/shifts nationwide.
Because the exam is across many days and shifts, candidates should check their specific date, centre and shift once the admit card/city-slip is issued.
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🧾 Admit Card & City Intimation
The city-intimation slip (which tells you which city your exam centre will be in) will be released about 10 daysbefore your allocated date.
The actual admit card/hall ticket for the CBT will be issued around 4 days before the exam you are scheduled for.
On the day of the exam, you must carry: your printed admit card, a valid photo-ID (as specified in the notification), and any other instructions noted on the admit card (such as biometric/photograph verification, shift time, etc).
🎓 Eligibility Criteria (2025)
Educational Qualification
To apply for RRB Group D 2025, candidates must fulfil one of the following:
Matriculation (10th pass) from recognised board OR
ITI certificate OR
National Apprenticeship Certificate (NAC) issued by NCVT.
Age Limit
Minimum age: 18 years.
Maximum age: Generally 36 years (for UR) as per many sources for 2025 recruitment. Some sources mention 30 years but latest indicates 36 years.
Age relaxation applies as per category (SC/ST/OBC/PwBD) norms.
Other Conditions
Applicants should meet medical/physical fitness norms as specified in the notification. (E.g., certain vision, hearing, physical ability standards).
Candidates must possess required documents (education, ID, domicile, category certificate if applicable) during registration and later for Document Verification.
Thus, if you are 18-36 years old (or category-relaxation eligible), with class-10/ITI/NAC, you are eligible to apply.
📋 Exam Pattern & Syllabus
Exam Pattern (CBT – Level 1)
Total questions: 100
Total marks: 100
Time duration: 90 minutes (for PwBD with scribe: likely 120 minutes)
Marking: +1 mark for correct answer; –⅓ mark (-0.33) for incorrect answer.
Section-wise breakup:
| Section | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| General Science | 25 | 25 |
| Mathematics | 25 | 25 |
| General Intelligence & Reasoning | 30 | 30 |
| General Awareness & Current Affairs | 20 | 20 |
Syllabus – Subject-Wise Highlights
Mathematics: Number system, percentage, ratio & proportion, algebra, profit & loss, simple & compound interest, time & work, time & distance, mensuration, statistics (10th-level)
General Intelligence & Reasoning: Analogies, coding-decoding, relationships, syllogism, data sufficiency, puzzles, non-verbal reasoning.
General Science: Physics, Chemistry, Life Sciences (10th-level) topics.
General Awareness & Current Affairs: Current affairs (last 6-12 months), science & technology, sports, culture, economics, politics, general national/international events.
🔍 Selection Process Overview
The selection includes following stages:
CBT (Computer-Based Test) – first stage.
Physical Efficiency Test (PET) / Physical Standard Test (PST) – for qualifying candidates.
Document Verification (DV) – verifying eligibility documents, category certificates, etc.
Medical Examination – ensuring fitness as per norms.
Only after qualifying all stages and ranking in merit will candidates be appointed.
✅ Key Points & Preparation Tips
Download your admit card as soon as it is released and check centre, shift, reporting time, photo, signature.
Cover the entire syllabus thoroughly—questions are basic level but competition is high.
Practice previous year papers to get familiar with question types and time management.
Negative marking means you should attempt only when reasonably confident.
Stay updated about city-intimation slip and exam date; many candidates miss details.
Physical efficiency standards matter—if you clear CBT, don’t neglect physical tests.
Keep all documents ready for DV: qualification certificate, ID, category certificate, domicile, etc.
📝 Final Word
The RRB Group D 2025 recruitment for 32,438 vacancies is one of the high-volume drives this year. With the CBT scheduled from mid-November to December and a syllabus that covers class-10 level topics, it presents both opportunity and competition. If you meet the eligibility (class-10/ITI/NAC, age 18-36) and prepare smartly based on the pattern and syllabus, you stand a good chance to clear the CBT and move ahead in the selection process.
