
RRB 2025 Exam: The Railway Recruitment Boards (RRBs) are conducting the RRB NTPC 2025 exam from June 5 to 23, 2025, for Graduate posts and from June 29 to July 21, 2025, for Undergraduate posts. The RRB NTPC admit card 2025 for graduate posts has been released. The RRB NTPC exam city slip 2025 for UG posts will be released soon. The RRB Group D 2025 exam will be conducted from July 26 to September 27, 2025. The RRB ALP notification 2025-26 (CEN 01/2025) exam will be conducted on October 4, 2025, for 9970 vacancies.
The RPF SI 2025 physical test is being held from June 22 to July 2, 2025. The RPF SI Physical admit card 2025 has been released. The RRB exam notification is available on the RRB's regional websites. Along with the notification, RRBs also release the RRB Application Form 2025 for the various posts. Candidates can apply for multiple posts for the RRB 2025 Exam through the official website.
RRB Group D 2025 exam dates have been announced on June 8, 2025. The exam will be conducted from July 26 to September 27, 2025. The exam dates was announced in PDF form and comprises the important events related to the exam. Candidates must the exam dates handy so that they do not miss any event related to the exam.
RRB NTPC exam dates 2025 for Undergraduate posts have been announced by the RRBs. The exam will be conducted from July 29 to July 21, 2025. RRB NTPC 2025 exam for Graduate posts is being conducted from June 5 to 24, 2025. RRB NTPC exam dates highlights the important events pertaining to the exam such as the release of application form, admit card, result, answer key, exam, etc. Candidates should keep the exam dates handy so that they do not miss any event. RRB NTPC is one of the most sought-after railway exams in the country. Large number of candidates appear for the exam. The selection process comprises CBT 1, CBT 2, Typing Skill Test/Computer Based Aptitude Test (as applicable), and Document Verification/Medical Examination.
In General Intelligence and Reasoning of RRB exam, candidates are assessed based on their ability to think logically. A total of 30 questions are asked from this section in CBT 1 exam. The topics included under General Intelligence and Reasoning are given below.
Analogies | Completion of number and alphabetical series |
Mathematical Operations | |
Similarities and Differences | Relationships |
Analytical Reasoning | Syllogism |
Jumbling | Venn Diagrams |
Puzzle | Data Sufficiency |
Statement-Conclusion | Statement- Courses of Action |
Decision Making | Maps, Interpretation of Graphs |
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The distribution of questions in the General Awareness section of RRB NTPC CBT 1 exam are given below:
Topics | Number of Questions |
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Static GK | 2 |
History | 5 to 6 |
Economics | 1 to 2 |
Current Affairs | 10 |
- RRB Exam 2025 Updates: RRB NTPC, RRB Group D, RRB JE, RRB ALP, RPF SI & Constable
- RRB Exam Dates 2025
- What is RRB Railway Recruitment?
- RRB Exam 2025: Highlights
- What are the Exams conducted by RRB?
- RRB Recruitment 2025
- RRB 2025 Exam: Eligibility Criteria
- RRB Selection Process 2025
- RRB Syllabus 2025
- RRB Exam Pattern 2025
- RRB Admit Card 2025
- RRB Result 2025
- RRB Exam Salary 2025
- RRB Exam 2025: Important Points
- FAQs on RRB Exams- NTPC, Group D & ALP
RRB Exam 2025 Updates: RRB NTPC, RRB Group D, RRB JE, RRB ALP, RPF SI & Constable
The Railway Recruitment Boards (RRBs) conduct various RRB exams, such as RRB NTPC, RRB Group D, RRB JE, RRB ALP, etc., to select candidates for different posts in the railway units. A large number of applicants apply for these Railway exams. RRB notification for various exams is released depending on the number of vacancies and requirements of various railway departments. RRB recruitment is highly competitive, and candidates must have good preparation to crack the exam. Get here the updates on the current exam events of the RRB NTPC 2025, RRB JE 2025 and RRB Group D 2025 exams:
RRB NTPC 2025: The RRB NTPC exam date 2025 has been released. The RRB NTPC exam date for Graduate posts is June 5 to 23, 2025, and for undergraduate posts is June 29 to July 21, 2025. The RRB NTPC admit card link for graduate posts is available now on RRBs' websites. The RRB NTPC city intimation slip for UG posts will be released soon. The total number of RRB NTPC vacancies in 2024 is 11,558. The detailed RRB NTPC notification was released on September 13. RRB NTPC application form for Graduate posts was released on September 14, 2024. Interested candidates could apply till October 20, 2024. RRB NTPC application form for undergraduate posts was available from September 21 to October 27, 2024.
Download Here: RRB_NTPC_Notification
RRB Group D 2025: The Railway RRB Group D exam will be conducted from July 26 to September 27, 2025. The RRB Group D admit card 2025 will be released soon. The RRB Group D notification 2025 was made available in PDF form on January 23, 2025, for 32,438 vacancies. The RRB Group D application form 2025 was released on January 23, 2025 and was available till March 1, 2025. The RRB Group D form correction 2025 was active from March 4 to 13, 2025.
Download Here: RRB_Group_D_Notification_2025
RRB ALP 2024-25 & 2025-26: The RRB ALP 2025 exam for CBAT will be conducted on October 4, 2025. The RRB ALP 2025-2026 notification (CEN 01/2025) has been out for 9970 vacancies. RRB ALP application form 2025-26 was invited from April 12, 2025, to May 19, 2025.
Download Here: RRB ALP 2025 Notification PDF
The RRB ALP CBT 2 was held on May 2 and 6, 2025. The RRB ALP exam was conducted on November 25, 26, 27, 28 and 29, 2024. The RRB ALP application was held from January 20 to February 19, 2024 and from October 2 to 28, 2024, to recruit 18,799 vacancies.
Download Here: RRB_ALP_Notification_2024
RRB JE 2025: The RRB JE recruitment has been announced for 7,951 vacancies. The RRBs made the RRB JE application form available from July 30 to August 29, 2024. The RRB JE exam date is December 16, 17 and 18, 2024. The RRB JE CBT 1 exam was conducted from December 16 to 18, 2024, as a Computer-Based Test (CBT). RRB JE CBT 2 exam was held on April 22, 2025.
Download Here: RRB_JE_Notification_2024
RPF SI 2025: The RRB RPF SI result 2025 has been announced. The RPF SI recruitment exam was held on December 2, 3, 9, 12 and 13, 2024. The RRBs invited RPF SI applications from April 15 to May 14, 2024, to fill 452 vacancies for the post of Sub-Inspector (SI) in the Railway Protection Force (RPF) and Railway Protection Special Force (RPSF). The Railway Recruitment Boards (RRBs) have released the RPF SI mock test link on their websites.
Download Here: RPF_SI_Notification-2024
Commonly asked questions
RRB NTPC Undergraduate admit card 2025 for CBT 1 will be released from June 25, 2025 onwards. the admit card will be released four days before the exam. Candidates can download their admit cards by logging with the required credentials. The hard copy of Railway NTPC Undergraduate admit card is not sent to candidates by post.
Candidates should be able to type 30 words per minute (WPM) in English or 25 WPM in Hindi on Computer. Candidates are not allowed to use editing tools and spell check facilities. Candidates are required to type at least 300 words in English or 250 words in Hindi. The exam session consists of three parts-Typing practice for one minute to warm up & familiarize with key board, Break of 30 seconds and Typing Test for 10 minutes which will be taken for evaluation.
RRB NTPC CBT 1 cut off 2025 for Graduate Posts will be released in July 2025. The cut off for Undergraduate posts will be released in August 2025. The cut off will be released category-wise and post-wise in PDF form. Candidates securing the equal to or more than the cut off marks are called for the next round of selection process.
RRB Exam Dates 2025
Take a look at the table below for the complete schedule of RRB 2025 exam
Dates | Upcoming Exam Dates |
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05 Jun ' 25 - 24 Jun ' 25 | RRB NTPC Exam Date Graduate Posts ONGOING |
29 Jun ' 25 - 21 Jul ' 25 | RRB NTPC Exam Date Undergraduate Posts |
26 Jul ' 25 - 27 Sep ' 25 | RRB Group D Exam Date |
Dates | Past Exam Dates |
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14 Sep ' 24 - 20 Oct ' 24 | RRB NTPC application form |
07 Sep ' 24 | RRB NTPC Notification |
31 Jul ' 24 - 29 Aug ' 24 | RRB JE Application |
What is RRB Railway Recruitment?
The national transporter, Indian Railways, is the biggest recruiter in the country. Every year Indian Railways announces lakhs of jobs for graduates, Class 12 and matric pass candidates. Against the vacancies, the Railways receive crores of application forms. The recruitment of the railways is handled by the Railway Recruitment Boards (RRBs) and Railway Recruitment Cells (RRCs). RRBs are mandated with the responsibility of conducting recruitment to all Group C (Technical and Non-Technical) posts. RRCs are given the responsibility of conducting exams for Group D recruitment. There are a total of 21 RRBs and 16 RRCs.
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RRB NTPC application form 2025 was released on September 14, 2024 for Graduate posts. Interested candidates could apply till October 20, 2024. RRB NTPC application form 2025 for undergraduate posts was available from September 21 to October 27, 2024. Candidates who will fulfil the eligibility criteria can apply online for the exam. The link to fill the application form is made available on the official website. However, we will provide the direct link to fill the application form. The application fees can be paid online and offline. The steps to fill the application form are given below.
- Visit the official website of RRBs
- Click on the link 'RRB NTPC Apply Online' link
- Enter the details to register for the exam
- Registration ID and password are generated
- Fill up the RRB NTPC application form
- Click on the submit button.
- Pay the application fee
- Take the printout of RRB NTPC application form 2025
RRB NTPC 2024 notification is expected to be released soon by RRBs. The notification will be released in PDF form on the official website. The notification comprises all the details related to the exam such as application process, eligibility, syllabus, pattern, vacancies, etc. Before applying, candidates should check the RRB NTPC notification to gain clarity about the exam. The selection process of RRB NTPC comprises CBT 1, CBT 2, Typing Skill Test/Computer Based Aptitude Test and Document Verification/Medical exam. Candidates selected through RRB NTPC exam are offered the posts of Junior Clerk cum Typist, Accounts Clerk cum Typist, Junior Time Keeper, Trains Clerk, Commercial cum Ticket Clerk, Traffic Assistant, Goods Guard, Senior Commercial cum Ticket Clerk, Senior Clerk cum Typist, Junior Account Assistant cum Typist, Senior Time Keeper, Commercial Apprentice, and Station Master.
The year-wise total recruitment done through RRB Group D is given below.
Year | Group ‘C’ Level 1 (Erstwhile Group D) Through RRCs |
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2016-2017 | 6731 |
2017-2018 | 5362 |
2018-2019 | 4766 |
2019-2020 | 55942 |
2020-2021 | 3327 |
Total | 76128 |
Candidates requires a minimum T-score of 42 marks to qualify this test. Candidates are given different test batteries consisting of five to six tests as per the posts. There is no negative marking in CBAT. It is important to qualify in this test.
RRB Exam 2025: Highlights
Candidates can check below some of the important highlights of RRB exams.
Overall RRB Exam Highlights |
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Conducting Body |
Railway Recruitment Boards (RRBs) and Railway Recruitment Cells (RRC) |
Exams Level |
National |
Exams Purpose |
Selection of candidates for the various posts in Group C and D categories. |
Exams Frequency |
Once a year (but based on vacancy) |
Exams Language |
RRB NTPC & Group D: 15 different languages which are English, Hindi, Assamese, Bengali, Gujarati, Kannada, Konkani, Malayalam, Manipuri, Marathi, Odia, Punjabi, Tamil, Telugu and Urdu RRB ALP: 12 languages- Assamese, Bengali, English, Gujarati, Hindi, Kannada, Malayalam, Marathi, Punjabi, Tamil, Telugu, Urdu, Manipuri, Konkani |
Official Website |
indianrailways.gov.in |
RRB Group D |
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Post names |
Various Posts in Level 1 of the 7th CPC Pay Matrix such as Track Maintainer Grade-IV, Helper/Assistant Pointsman, etc. |
Number of vacancies |
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Recruitment stages |
CBTs, Physical Efficiency Test (PET), Document Verification and Medical Examination |
Exam Duration |
CBT is conducted for 90 minutes |
RRB NTPC |
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Post names |
Undergraduate posts: Junior Clerk cum Typist, Accounts Clerk cum Typist, Junior Time Keeper, Trains Clerk and Commercial cum Ticket Clerk. Graduate posts: Traffic Assistant, Goods Guard, Senior Commercial cum Ticket Clerk, Senior Clerk cum Typist, Junior Account Assistant cum Typist, Senior Time Keeper, Commercial Apprentice, and Station Master. |
Number of vacancies |
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Recruitment stages |
1st Stage Computer Based Test (CBT), 2nd Stage Computer-Based Test (CBT), Typing Skill Test/Computer Based Aptitude Test (as applicable to the posts) and Document Verification/Medical Examination |
Exam Duration |
1st Stage & 2nd Stage: 90 minutes (120 minutes for PwBD candidates accompanied by scribe) |
RRB ALP |
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Post names |
Assistant Loco Pilot and Technician |
Number of vacancies |
64,371 vacancies (Announced in 2018) |
Recruitment stages |
First Stage CBT, Second Stage CBT, Computer Based Aptitude Test (CBAT) (conducted for Assistant Loco Pilot) and Document Verification |
Exam Duration |
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RRB JE |
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Post names |
Junior Engineer (JE), Junior Engineer (Information Technology) Depot Material Superintendent (DMS) and Chemical & Metallurgical Assistant (CMA) |
Number of vacancies |
RRB JE vacancy was revised from 14,033 to 13,487 (announced in 2018) |
Recruitment stages |
First Stage CBT, Second Stage CBT, Document Verification and Medical Examination |
Exam Duration |
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Commonly asked questions
The exam is held for 90 minutes (120 minutes for PwBD candidates accompanied by scribe). Questions in the exam are asked from General Awareness, Mathematics and General Intelligence and Reasoning. The total marks allotted to the test are 100.
RRB Group D notification 2025 was released by the Railway Recruitment Boards. The notification was released in PDF form and comprises the details related to the exam. The selection process of RRB Group D comprises Computer Based Test, Physical Efficiency Test (PET)/Physical Standard Test (PST), Document Verification and Medical Exam. CCAAs trained in railway establishment are given due weightage of marks obtained in NCVT for preparation of the final merit list. They are also exempted from PET/PST.
The percentile score is the normalized score for the examination (instead of the raw marks of the candidate) and is used for the preparation of the merit lists. The percentile score of a candidate for a particular shift is calculated below:
Percentile Score=Number of candidates appeared in the ‘Shift’ with raw score EQUAL TO or LESS than the candidate/The total number of the candidates who appeared in the ’Shift’ X 1000
The percentile scores for the raw score of all the candidates for all the shifts are merged and called the RRC scores which then is used for the compilation of results and further processing for deciding the merit allocation. The Percentile Scores will be calculated up to 5 decimal places to avoid the bunching effect and reduce ties.
In case of two or more candidates secure same Normalized Percentile Score, their merit position will be determined by age criteria i.e., the older person will be placed at higher merit, and in case age being same, then alphabetical order (A to Z) of the name shall be taken into account to break the tie.
The instructions related to RRB NTPC Typing Test are given below:
- The candidates are required to type at least 300 words in English or 250 words in Hindi
- The candidates will have to type in English or Hindi, as per option exercised by them on RRB websites. English will be the Typing Language for those who have not exercised their option Candidates who have opted Hindi for Typing Test must be familiar with the usage of Krutidev or Mangal font
- The exam session consists of three parts as Typing practice for one minute to warm up & familiarize with key board, Break of 30 seconds and Typing Test for 10 minutes which will be taken for evaluation
- As the skill test is to determine the speed, candidates who have completed the passage can retype passage from the beginning within the duration of test i.e. 10 minutes. Candidates who do not type the whole passage at least once in 10 minutes will be treated as disqualified. The transcripts of those candidates who do not type 300 words in English or 250 words in Hindi within the prescribed time will not be evaluated
- The evaluation of the passage typed by the candidate will be done as follows:
- The mistakes will be classified as full mistakes and half mistakes. 5 per cent mistakes of the total words typed may be ignored. Accordingly, the total number of mistakes will be calculated as under:
- No. of full mistakes + No. of half mistakes/2 = Total Mistakes
- Number of mistakes – 5 per cent of total number of words typed = Final count of mistakes
- The typing speed of the candidate will be worked out by the following formula:
- Typing Speed= No. of total words typed – (Final count of mistake x 10)/Time
- For example: If a candidate types a total number of 400 words in 10 minutes and commits 10 final count of mistakes, his speed would be worked out as follows:
- 400- (10x10)/10= 300/10 = 30 w.p.m
- The minimum speed should be 30 words per minute in English and 25 words per minute in Hindi
The question paper of RRB Group D CBT is formulated in 15 languages Hindi English Urdu, Assamese, Bengali, Gujarati, Kannada, Konkani, Malayalam, Manipur, Marathi, Odia, Punjabi, Tamil and Telugu. The RRB paper, or Railway Recruitment Board paper, can be in various languages depending on the region or the specific examination. However, the majority of RRB papers are in the official language of the state in which the examination is taking place. For example, if the examination is taking place in Tamil Nadu, the paper is likely to be in Tamil. Likewise, if the exam is taking place in Kolkata, the language of the question paper will be in Bengali. Candidates can opt to choose the exam language while filling the application form.
RRRB Group D 2025 vacancies for NWR are given below.
Cat No | Name of the Post | Department | Rly./ PU | No. of Vacancies | |||||||||||||||
UR | SC | ST | OBC | EWS | Total | ExSM | CCAA | VI | LD | HI | MD | B-VI | B-LD | B-HI | B-MD | ||||
(1) | (2) | (3) | (4) | (5) | (6) | (7) | (8) | (9) | (10) | (11) | (12) | (13) | (14) | (15) | (16) | (17) | (18) | (19) | (20) |
1 | ASSISTANT (S and T) | S and T | NWR | 36 | 9 | 8 | 15 | 8 | 76 | 14 | 14 | 3 | 5 | 17 | 11 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
2 | ASSISTANT (WORKSHOP) | MECHANICAL | NWR | 37 | 12 | 6 | 24 | 9 | 88 | 18 | 18 | 0 | 2 | 25 | 22 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
3 | ASSISTANT BRIDGE | ENGINEERING | NWR | 6 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 10 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
4 | ASSISTANT CARRIAGE and WAGON | MECHANICAL | NWR | 43 | 14 | 9 | 18 | 15 | 99 | 19 | 19 | 0 | 11 | 19 | 11 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
5 | ASSISTANT LOCO SHED (DIESEL) | MECHANICAL | NWR | 13 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 25 | 5 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
6 | ASSISTANT LOCO SHED (ELECTRICAL) | ELECTRICAL | NWR | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
7 | ASSISTANT OPERATIONS (ELECTRICAL) | ELECTRICAL | NWR | 8 | 3 | 1 | 5 | 3 | 20 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
9 | ASSISTANT TL and AC (WORKSHOP) | ELECTRICAL | NWR | 8 | 3 | 1 | 5 | 1 | 18 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
10 | ASSISTANT TL AND AC | ELECTRICAL | NWR | 26 | 9 | 4 | 9 | 11 | 59 | 12 | 12 | 3 | 3 | 11 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
11 | ASSISTANT TRACK MACHINE | ENGINEERING | NWR | 25 | 8 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 35 | 7 | 7 | 0 | 6 | 5 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
12 | ASSISTANT TRD | ELECTRICAL | NWR | 5 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 9 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
13 | POINTSMAN B | TRAFFIC | NWR | 129 | 21 | 14 | 28 | 21 | 213 | 42 | 42 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
14 | TRACKMAINTAINER-IV | ENGINEERING | NWR | 456 | 105 | 30 | 109 | 75 | 775 | 155 | 155 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Railway Total | 797 | 191 | 77 | 217 | 151 | 1433 | 284 | 284 | 9 | 31 | 95 | 70 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
What are the Exams conducted by RRB?
Railway recruitments are done for Non-Technical Popular Categories, Para-Medical Categories, Ministerial and Isolated Categories, Various Posts in level 1 of the 7th CPC Pay Matrix, various posts of Jr. Engineer, Depot Material Superintendent and CMA, ALP and Technicians, etc. Besides, the different railway zones also conduct individual recruitments for various posts as per their requirements. In this article, we have discussed the various RRB exams.
RRB exams in India | |
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Commonly asked questions
RRB Group D admit card will be re;eased by July 22, 2025. Candidates need to download RRB Group D admit card online. The zone-wise links to download the admit card are made available on the respective official websites of RRBs. To download the admit card, candidates need to enter user ID and password. RRBs releases admit card for the computer based test. The admit card for physical efficiency test is released by the Railway Recruitment Cells. The steps to download RRB Group D admit card are given below:
- Visit the region-wise official websites of RRBs or the direct link available on this page
- Click the 'RRB Group D Admit Card Link' on the home page
- Enter the user ID and password
- RRB Group D admit card appears on the screen
- Download the admit card and save it
RRB Group D employees are recruited for the maintenance and cleanliness of railway assets and tracks. RRB Group D recruitment is conducted for the following posts:
- Assistant Workshop
- Assistant C&W
- Assistant Loco Shed (Diesel)
- Assistant Loco Shed (Electrical)
- Assistant Depots (Store)
- Assistant Operations (Electrical)
- Assistant Pointsman (Traffic)
- Assistant Signal & Telecom
- Assistant Track Machine
- Assistant Bridge
- Assistant TL&AC
- Assistant TL & AC (Train Lights and AC) workshop
- Assistant TRD (Electrical)
- Assistant Work Engineer
- Assistant Work (Workshop)
- Assistant
- Track maintainer
The recruitment of RRB Group D includes various technical and non-technical posts. The job profiles differ as per the hierarchy level of different railway departments. Candidates who join RRB Group D based on their performances are promoted to higher posts. Also, candidates become eligible for departmental examinations after three years of service. The job profile of RRB Group D is given below:
- Candidates appointed to the post of RRB Group D are responsible for partial or complete disassembly of the item
- Candidates are assigned to inspect the damaged, defective or worn parts
- Candidates are responsible for repair or replacement of damaged parts
- Candidates are responsible for testing, and trial run prior to returning the item to its full operating level
RRB NTPC vacancies are announced depending upon the requirements of the concerned departments in Indian Railways. The exam is conducted for recruitment to the post of Junior Clerk cum Typist, Accounts Clerk cum Typist, Junior Time Keeper, Trains Clerk, Commercial cum Ticket Clerk, Traffic Assistant, Goods Guard, Senior Commercial cum Ticket Clerk, Senior Clerk cum Typist, Junior Account Assistant cum Typist, Senior Time Keeper, Commercial Apprentice, and Station Master. The selection of Station Master and Traffic Assistant comprises CBT 1, 2, CBAT, document verification, and medical exam. The selection of Junior Clerk cum Typist, Junior Time Keeper, Accounts Clerk cum Typist, Senior Clerk cum Typist, Junior Account Assistant cum Typist, and Senior Time Keeper comprises CBT 1, 2, Typing Skill Test, document verification, and medical exam. The selection process for the post of Trains Clerk, Commercial cum Ticket Clerk, Goods Guard, Senior Commercial cum Ticket Clerk, Commercial Apprentice comprises CBT 1, 2 followed by document verification and medical examination.
RRB Group D notification is released to select eligible candidates for various Level 1 posts in Indian Railways such as Track Maintainer Grade-IV, Helper/Assistant in various technical departments (Electrical, Mechanical and S&T departments), Pointsman, etc. RRB Group D notification is released on the official website in PDF form. The notification comprises important details related to the exam such as important dates, application process, eligibility, exam pattern, syllabus and more information. Candidates must read the notification before applying to the exam to understand the overall structure of the exam. RRB Group D application form is released along with the notification. Candidates are required to apply online for the exam.
RRB Recruitment 2025
RRB Recruitment 2025 is a national-level exam conducted by the RRBs on behalf of the Railway Recruitment Cells (RRC). The recruitment of the railways is handled by the Railway Recruitment Boards (RRBs) and Railway Recruitment Cells (RRCs). RRBs are mandated with the responsibility of conducting recruitment to all Group C (Technical and Non-Technical) posts. RRCs are given the responsibility of conducting exams for Group D recruitment. There are a total of 21 RRBs and 16 RRCs. Against the vacancies, the Railways receive crores of application forms.
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As per the minimum academic qualification, candidates who wish to apply for the RRB Group D exam must have qualified 10+2 while the age limit required for the exam is 18 to 36 years. Candidates must adhere to the eligibility criteria prescribed for the exam. Candidates not following the eligibility criteria are rejected from the recruitment process.
RRRB Group D 2025 vacancies for NR are given below.
Name of the Post | Department | Rly./ PU | No. of Vacancies | |||||||||||||||
UR | SC | ST | OBC | EWS | Total | ExSM | CCAA | VI | LD | HI | MD | B-VI | B-LD | B-HI | B-MD | |||
(2) | (3) | (4) | (5) | (6) | (7) | (8) | (9) | (10) | (11) | (12) | (13) | (14) | (15) | (16) | (17) | (18) | (19) | (20) |
ASSISTANT (S and T) | S and T | PLW | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
ASSISTANT (S and T) | S and T | NR | 101 | 38 | 18 | 67 | 23 | 247 | 50 | 50 | 8 | 8 | 5 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
ASSISTANT (S and T) | S and T | RCF | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
ASSISTANT (WORKSHOP) | MECHANICAL | PLW | 35 | 11 | 5 | 21 | 7 | 79 | 16 | 16 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
ASSISTANT (WORKSHOP) | MECHANICAL | NR | 221 | 45 | 21 | 117 | 37 | 441 | 89 | 89 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
ASSISTANT (WORKSHOP) | MECHANICAL | RCF | 37 | 13 | 7 | 24 | 9 | 90 | 18 | 18 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
ASSISTANT BRIDGE | ENGINEERING | NR | 53 | 20 | 10 | 35 | 13 | 131 | 26 | 26 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
ASSISTANT CARRIAGE and WAGON | MECHANICAL | NR | 225 | 80 | 40 | 143 | 54 | 542 | 108 | 108 | 0 | 17 | 14 | 14 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
ASSISTANT LOCO SHED (DIESEL) | MECHANICAL | NR | 38 | 14 | 8 | 26 | 10 | 96 | 19 | 19 | 6 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
ASSISTANT LOCO SHED (ELECTRICAL) | ELECTRICAL | NR | 51 | 18 | 9 | 33 | 12 | 123 | 25 | 25 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
ASSISTANT OPERATIONS (ELECTRICAL) | ELECTRICAL | PLW | 5 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 7 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
ASSISTANT OPERATIONS (ELECTRICAL) | ELECTRICAL | NR | 62 | 18 | 9 | 34 | 13 | 136 | 27 | 27 | 8 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
ASSISTANT OPERATIONS (ELECTRICAL) | ELECTRICAL | RCF | 9 | 3 | 1 | 5 | 2 | 20 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
ASSISTANT P.WAY | ENGINEERING | NR | 4 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 11 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
ASSISTANT TL and AC (WORKSHOP) | ELECTRICAL | NR | 21 | 8 | 4 | 14 | 5 | 52 | 10 | 10 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
ASSISTANT TL AND AC | ELECTRICAL | NR | 103 | 39 | 19 | 67 | 26 | 254 | 50 | 50 | 14 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
ASSISTANT TRACK MACHINE | ENGINEERING | NR | 9 | 2 | 1 | 5 | 1 | 18 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
ASSISTANT TRD | ELECTRICAL | NR | 35 | 13 | 9 | 21 | 8 | 86 | 17 | 17 | 0 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
POINTSMAN B | TRAFFIC | NR | 243 | 90 | 45 | 161 | 61 | 600 | 119 | 119 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
TRACKMAINTAINER-IV | ENGINEERING | NR | 753 | 276 | 139 | 498 | 183 | 1849 | 370 | 370 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
RRB 2025 Exam: Eligibility Criteria
The eligibility criteria vary as per the posts. RRB eligibility criteria for various exams are given below:
Exam | Eligibility criteria |
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RRB Group D |
Age Limit: 18 to 33 years Educational Qualification: The minimum education qualification for candidates applying to the technical departments is Civil Engineering, Mechanical, Electrical and Signal & Telecom departments) and catering wing of Railways will be a Class 10 pass plus National Apprenticeship Certificate (NAC) granted by the National Council for Vocational Training or a Class 10 pass plus ITI. |
RRB NTPC |
Age Limit: The age limit for the undergraduate post is 18 to 30 years. The age limit for the graduate post is 18 to 33 years. Educational Qualification: For undergraduate posts, candidates must have passed Class 12 For graduate posts, candidates must have passed the graduation |
RRB JE |
Age Limit: 18 to 33 years Educational Qualification JE Post: An applicant must have three years Diploma in Civil Engineering/Mechanical/ Production/ Automobile / Electrical/ Electronics/ Instrumentation & Control Engineering/ Control/ Tools & Machining/ Tools & Die Making/ Computer Science/ Computer Engineering or B.Sc in Civil Engineering from a Recognized University/Institute. DMS: Applicants need to complete a three-year Diploma in Engineering from any govt. recognized university or equivalent. JE (IT): Candidates must have PGDCA / B.Sc. (Computer Science)/ BCA/ B.Tech. (Information Technology)/ B.Tech. (Computer Science)/ DOEACC ‘B’ level course of three years duration or equivalent. CMA: Degree in Science with Physics and Chemistry with a minimum of 55 per cent marks |
RRB ALP |
Age Limit: 18 to 28 years. Educational Qualification: ALP: Must have passed Class 10/SSLC & ITI/Course Completed Act Apprentices or Diploma/Degree in Engineering. Technician: Completed Class 10/SSLC plus ITI/ Course Completed Act Apprentices or 10+2 with Physics and Maths or Diploma in Engineering |
Commonly asked questions
RRB Group D eligibility is prescribed by the Railway Recruitment Boards. RRB Group D eligibility are certain parameters in terms of nationality, educational qualification, age limit and educational qualification. RRB Group D eligibility is given below.
Educational Qualification
Candidates who have passed 10th or ITI or equivalent or National Apprenticeship Certificate (NAC) granted by NCVT can apply. CCAAs from any trade trained in Railway establishments are eligible. Only those with a National Apprenticeship Certificate (NAC) issued by NCVT (National Council for Vocational Training) can apply.
Age Limit
RRB Group D age limit is 18 to 36 years.
Age Group | Upper limit of Date of Birth (Not Earlier Than) | Lower Limit of Date of Birth | ||
18 to 36 years | UR/EWS | OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) | SC/ST | For all communities/ categories |
02.01.1989 | 02.01.1986 | 02.01.1984 | 01.01.2007 |
Physical Standard
The visual actuity is the main parameter in the medical standard. The physical standard is given below.
Sl.no | Medical Standard | General Fitness | Visual Acuity |
1 | A-2 | Physically fit in all respects | 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. |
2 | A-3 | Physically fit in all respects | Distant Vision: 6/9, 6/9 with or without glasses (power of lenses not to exceed 2D). Near Vision: Sn: 0.6, 0.6 with or without glasses and Must pass the test for Colour Vision, Binocular Vision, Night Vision, Myopic vision etc. |
3 | B-1 | Physically fit in all respects | Distant Vision: 6/9, 6/12 with or without glasses (power of lenses not to exceed 4D), Near Vision: Sn. 0.6, 0.6 with or without glasses when reading or close work is required and Must pass tests for Colour Vision, Binocular Vision, Night Vision, Mesopic vision etc. |
4 | B-2 | Physically fit in all respects | Distant Vision: 6/9, 6/12 with or without glasses (power of lenses not to exceed 4D). Near Vision: Sn. 0.6, 0.6 with or without glasses when reading or close work is required and must pass tests for Binocular Vision etc. |
5 | C -1 | Physically fit in all respects | 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. |
6 | C-2 | Physically fit in all respects | 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 NTPC vacancies are announced depending upon the requirements of the concerned departments in Indian Railways. The exam is conducted for recruitment to the post of Junior Clerk cum Typist, Accounts Clerk cum Typist, Junior Time Keeper, Trains Clerk, Commercial cum Ticket Clerk, Traffic Assistant, Goods Guard, Senior Commercial cum Ticket Clerk, Senior Clerk cum Typist, Junior Account Assistant cum Typist, Senior Time Keeper, Commercial Apprentice, and Station Master. The selection of Station Master and Traffic Assistant comprises CBT 1, 2, CBAT, document verification, and medical exam. The selection of Junior Clerk cum Typist, Junior Time Keeper, Accounts Clerk cum Typist, Senior Clerk cum Typist, Junior Account Assistant cum Typist, and Senior Time Keeper comprises CBT 1, 2, Typing Skill Test, document verification, and medical exam. The selection process for the post of Trains Clerk, Commercial cum Ticket Clerk, Goods Guard, Senior Commercial cum Ticket Clerk, Commercial Apprentice comprises CBT 1, 2 followed by document verification and medical examination.
For the RRB Group D exam, the age of candidates should be between 18 and 36 years. Candidates must have completed Class 10 or ITI or equivalent or NCVT/SCVT or National Apprenticeship Certificate (NAC) granted by NCVT to apply for the exam. The prescribed medical standards for the exam is given below.
RRB Group D Medical Standard | General Fitness | Visual Acuity |
A-2 | Physically Fit in all respects | 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 respects | Distant Vision: 6/9, 6/9 with or without glasses (power of lenses not to exceed 2D). Near Vision: Sn: 0.6, 0.6 with or without glasses and pass the test for Colour Vision, Binocular Vision, Night Vision, Myopic vision, etc. |
B-1 | Physically Fit in all respects | Distant Vision: 6/9, 6/12 with or without glasses (power of lenses not to exceed 4D), Near Vision: Sn. 0.6, 0.6 with or without glasses when reading or close work is required and Must pass tests for Colour Vision, Binocular Vision, Night Vision, Mesopic vision, etc. |
B-2 | Physically Fit in all respects | Distant Vision: 6/9, 6/12 with or without glasses (power of lenses not to exceed 4D). Near Vision: Sn. 0.6, 0.6 with or without glasses when reading or close work is required and must pass the test for Binocular Vision, etc |
C-1 | Physically Fit in all respects | 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 | Physically Fit in all respects | 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 |
A total of 32438 vacancies were announced for the exam. The vacancy break-up is given below.
RRB Group D Vacancy (Post wise distribution) | ||
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Category | Department | Vacancies |
Pointsman-B | Traffic | 5058 |
Assistant (Track Machine) | Engineering | 799 |
Assistant (Bridge) | Engineering | 301 |
Track Maintainer Gr. IV | Engineering | 13187 |
Assistant P-Way | Engineering | 247 |
Assistant (C&W) | Mechanical | 2587 |
Assistant TRD | Electrical | 1381 |
Assistant (S&T) | S&T | 2012 |
Assistant Loco Shed (Diesel) | Mechanical | 420 |
Assistant Loco Shed (Electrical) | Electrical | 950 |
Assistant Operations (Electrical) | Electrical | 744 |
Assistant TL & AC | Electrical | 1041 |
Assistant TL & AC (Workshop) | Electrical | 624 |
Assistant (Workshop) (Mech) | Mechanical | 3077 |
Total | 32438 |
RRB Group D Vacancy (Railway/PU wise distribution)
Railway | Vacancies |
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Central Railway | 3244 |
CLW | 42 |
PLW | 86 |
ECR | 1250 |
ECOR | 964 |
ER | 1775 |
ICF | 445 |
MCF | 38 |
NAIR | -- |
NCR | 2020 |
NER | 1332 |
NWR | 1433 |
NFR | 2048 |
NR | 4586 |
RCF | 112 |
RWF | 13 |
RWP | 01 |
SCR | 1642 |
SECR | 1337 |
SER | 1044 |
SWR | 490 |
SR | 2249 |
WCR | 1614 |
WR | 4672 |
Total Vacancies | 32438 |
RRB Group D exam is conducted for the level 1 posts in Indian Railways. The selection process includes Computer Based Test, Physical Efficiency Test (PET)/Physical Standard Test (PST), Document Verification and Medical Exam. The year-wise total recruitment done through RRB Group D is given below.
Year | Group ‘C’ Level 1 (Erstwhile Group D) Through RRCs |
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2016-2017 | 6731 |
2017-2018 | 5362 |
2018-2019 | 4766 |
2019-2020 | 55942 |
2020-2021 | 3327 |
Total | 76128 |
RRB Selection Process 2025
RRB selection process is different for the different exams. Discussed below is the common selection process for all the exams:
RRB Notification
RRB notification 2025 for various Railway exams will be released online. The notification will comprise every detail related to the exam. RRB notification will contain details such as eligibility, vacancies, reservations, important dates and many more.
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Filling Railway Exam Application Form
The application form for RRB should be filled out online only. The application fee is INR 500 (for all candidates except the fee concession categories). The fee for PwBD / Female /Transgender/ Ex-Servicemen candidates and candidates belonging to SC/ST/Minority Communities/ Economically Backward Class is INR 250. The application fee can be paid online and offline. The application fee is refunded after deducting the bank charges appearing in the CBT.
How Can I Apply for RRB 2025?
The steps to fill RRB application form for various exams are given below:
Commonly asked questions
Yes, candidates can change their states in the RRB Group D exam. This can be done by first choosing 'Application Modification' which is available in the home page of the registration portal. After candidates have chosen the preferred state, they need to pay a non-refundable fee of INR 100 for modifying the application. Once candidates have successfully paid the application fee they can make the necessary changes and then submit it. Please note that candidates will not be able to edit your registration number, email id, mobile number, and your zone. Candidates are required to fill the application form online. The application fee is INR 500 (for all candidates except the fee concession categories). The fee for PwBD/Female /Transgender/ Ex-Servicemen/SC/ST/Minority Communities/ Economically Backward Class is INR 250.
The CCAAs (Course Completed Act Apprentice) trained in railway establishment are given due weightage of marks obtained in National Council of Vocational Training (NCVT) for preparation of the final merit list. Such candidates are exempted from PET/PST. Railways will give one-third weightage to the NCVT marks in preparation of RRB Group D final merit list after the conduct of CBT. Earlier, CCAAs had to appear for PET and the final merit list was prepared based on the marks obtained in CBT and PET subject to qualifying the document verification.
The official notice reads, “20 per cent of reservation in RRB Group D exam is given to CCAAs. In line with the provision contained under section 22 of Apprentice Act, CCAAs trained in the railway establishments may be given due weightage for the same such that one-third of the mark in preparation of the final merit list after the conduct of CBT shall be based on the marks obtained in their NCVT exam. They shall, however, be eligible for empanelment only after document verification and qualifying the medical standards. Such candidates will be exempted from PET since they are already trained in railway establishment and have gone through rigor working in Railways and have proved themselves in meeting the physical standard required for performing their jobs."
RRB Syllabus 2025
Commonly asked questions
The distribution of questions in the RRB NTPC CBT 1 exam is given below.
Sections | No. of Questions |
Mathematics | 30 |
General Intelligence and Reasoning | 30 |
General Awareness | 40 |
Total | 100 |
RRB Group D syllabus comprises the topics and sub-topics that candidates need to prepare for the exam. RRB Group D syllabus is given below.
Subjects | Topics |
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Mathematics | Number System, Percentage, BODMAS, LCM-HCF, Simple and Compound Interest, Algebra, Profit and Loss, etc. |
General Intelligence and Reasoning | Analogies, Data Sufficiency, Syllogism, Coding-Decoding, Relationships, etc |
General Science | Physics, Chemistry, and Life Sciences of CBSE Class 10 level |
General Awareness | Current Affairs Science & Technology, Sports, Culture, Personalities, Economics, Politics |
RRB Group D exam is not difficult. It all depends upon the preparation. If candidates have prepared dedicated, the exam is going to be easy. When candidates give complete effort to any exam. Then, there is no exam that is going to be hard. Always keep faith on your preparation. Try to solve previous years question papers. Be prepared to face any kind of situation. RRB Group D syllabus is not tough and with good preparation candidates can crack the exam. The tips and tricks to crack RRB Group D exam are given below:
- Candidates should understand the exam pattern and syllabus inorder to know the structure of the exam
- Candidates should solve the previous year question papers inorder to know the type of questions asked in the exam
- Candidates should attempt mock tests to improve their speed and accuracy of solving questions
- Candidates should practice maximum questions based on the same topic
- Candidates must clear their basic concepts
RRB NTPC is expected to be released in July-September by the Railway Recruitment Boards (RRBs). According to the Union Railway Minister, Ashwini Vaishnaw, RRB NTPC exam will be conducted every year. To apply for RRB NTPC exam, the age of candidates should be between 18 and 30 years. The age limit prescribed for graduate posts is 18 to 33 years. RRB NTPC educational qualification prescribed for undergraduate posts is Class 12 pass. RRB NTPC educational qualification prescribed for the graduate posts is graduation. RRB NTPC 2024 exam comprises various stages such as CBT 1, CBT 2, Typing Skill Test/Computer Based Aptitude Test (as applicable), and Document Verification/Medical Examination.
RRB Exam Pattern 2025
Commonly asked questions
The standard of the RRB Group D syllabus is of the Class 10 level. Therefore, candidates can refer to their high school books for clearing the basic concepts. The questions asked in the exam are basic and candidates can solve them easily if they have practiced the previous years' question papers. Candidates must also solve the mock tests to know how to attempt an online test. RRB Group D syllabus is given below.
Subjects | Topics |
Mathematics | Number System, Percentage, BODMAS, LCM-HCF, Simple and Compound Interest, Algebra, Profit and Loss, etc. |
General Intelligence and Reasoning | Analogies, Data Sufficiency, Syllogism, Coding-Decoding, Relationships, etc |
General Science | Physics, Chemistry, and Life Sciences of CBSE Class 10 level |
General Awareness | Current Affairs Science & Technology, Sports, Culture, Personalities, Economics, Politics |
To prepare for RRB Group D exam, candidates can prioritise some important topics that are carries the maximum weightage. The important topics for RRB Group D are given below:
- Mathematics: HCF and LCM, Ratio & Proportion, Mensuration, Time & Distance, Profit & Loss, BODMAS, Percentages, Time & Work, Simple Interest and Compound Interest, Age Calculations
- General Science: Topics from Physics, Chemistry, and Life Sciences
- General Intelligence and Reasoning: Coding-Decoding, Relationships, Alphabetical Series, Venn Diagram, Statement and Conclusion, Numerical Series, Distance, and Directions.
- General Awareness and Current Affairs: Indian History, Sports, Current Affairs, events, important days and events
In RRB Group D exam, there are 25 questions each in General Science and Mathematics. There are 30 questions in the General Intelligence and Reasoning and 20 questions in General Awareness and Current Affairs. We have provided below the topic-wise weightage.
Maths
Topics | Expected weightage |
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Number System | 1-2 |
BODMAS | 2-3 |
Decimals & Fractions | 1-2 |
Average | 1-2 |
LCM & HCF | 1-2 |
Ratio and Proportion | 2-3 |
Percentages | 2-3 |
Mensuration | 2 |
Time and Work | 3-4 |
Time and Distance | 2-3 |
Simple and Compound Interest | 1 |
Profit & Loss | 1-2 |
Algebra | 1 |
Geometry and Trigonometry | 1 |
Age Calculations | 2-3 |
Calendar & Clock | 1 |
Miscellaneous | 2-3 |
General Awareness
Topics | Expected Weightage |
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Sports | 2-3 |
Economics | 1-2 |
CEO/Chairman/Appointments | 1-2 |
Current Affairs | 8-9 |
Geography | 2-3 |
History | 2-3 |
Miscellaneous | 4-5 |
General Intelligence and Reasoning
Topics | Expected Weightage |
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Analogies | 2-3 |
Alphabetical and Number Series | 3-4 |
Coding and Decoding | 2-3 |
Mathematical Operations | 1-2 |
Syllogism | 1 |
Venn Diagram | 1-2 |
Data Interpretation and Sufficiency | 1-2 |
Conclusions and Decision Making | 1 |
Analytical Reasoning | 3-4 |
Classification | 2-3 |
Directions | 1-2 |
Statement-Arguments and Assumptions | 4-5 |
Miscellaneous | 2-3 |
General Science
Topics | Expected Weightage |
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Physics | 7-8 |
Chemistry | 9-10 |
Biology | 6-7 |
Yes, there is a minimum qualifying cut off in RRB NTPC exam. The minimum qualifying marks for CBT 1 and 2 for General, EWS categories is 40 per cent, for OBC and SC is 30 per cent and for ST category is 25 per cent. In CBAT, candidates are required to secure a minimum T-score of 42 marks. Besides, cut off marks, candidates are also required to secure the qualifying marks as per their categories. Candidates need to secure the qualifying marks in CBTs and CBAT inorder to qualify the exam. The CBT 1 comprises questions from General Awareness, Mathematics, and General Intelligence and Reasoning. The total marks allotted to the CBT 1 are 100. The CBT 2 comprises questions from General Questions Awareness, Mathematics, and General Intelligence and Reasoning. Total marks allotted to the test are 120.
The instructions related to RRB NTPC Typing Test are given below:
- The candidates are required to type at least 300 words in English or 250 words in Hindi
- The candidates will have to type in English or Hindi, as per option exercised by them on RRB websites. English will be the Typing Language for those who have not exercised their option Candidates who have opted Hindi for Typing Test must be familiar with the usage of Krutidev or Mangal font
- The exam session consists of three parts as Typing practice for one minute to warm up & familiarize with key board, Break of 30 seconds and Typing Test for 10 minutes which will be taken for evaluation
- As the skill test is to determine the speed, candidates who have completed the passage can retype passage from the beginning within the duration of test i.e. 10 minutes. Candidates who do not type the whole passage at least once in 10 minutes will be treated as disqualified. The transcripts of those candidates who do not type 300 words in English or 250 words in Hindi within the prescribed time will not be evaluated
- The evaluation of the passage typed by the candidate will be done as follows:
- The mistakes will be classified as full mistakes and half mistakes. 5 per cent mistakes of the total words typed may be ignored. Accordingly, the total number of mistakes will be calculated as under:
- No. of full mistakes + No. of half mistakes/2 = Total Mistakes
- Number of mistakes – 5 per cent of total number of words typed = Final count of mistakes
- The typing speed of the candidate will be worked out by the following formula:
- Typing Speed= No. of total words typed – (Final count of mistake x 10)/Time
- For example: If a candidate types a total number of 400 words in 10 minutes and commits 10 final count of mistakes, his speed would be worked out as follows:
- 400- (10x10)/10= 300/10 = 30 w.p.m
- The minimum speed should be 30 words per minute in English and 25 words per minute in Hindi
RRB Admit Card 2025
Commonly asked questions
RRB NTPC admit card for CBT is released online on the region-wise official websites of RRBs. The admit card for PET, document verification and medical exam is released by the Railway Recruitment Cells. Candidates can download their admit cards by logging with user ID and password. The steps to download RRB NTPC admit card are given below:
- Visit the official website of RRBs
- Candidates need to click the 'RRB NTPC admit card' link on the home page
- In the login page, candidates need to enter user ID and password
- RRB NTPC admit card appears on the screen
- Download the RRB NTPC admit card and take its printout
RRB NTPC CBT 1 Admit Card for graduate posts was issued from June 1, 2025. The admit card is released on the region-wise official websites of RRBs. To download the admit card, candidates are required to enter user ID and password. The hard copy of the admit card is not sent to candidates by post. Prior to the release of admit card, the city intimation slip is released. RRB NTPC admit card is an important document without which candidates will not be allowed to appear for the exam. RRB NTPC admit card comprises details such as the candidate's name, roll number, registration number, date of birth, login ID, password, exam day guidelines, scanned photograph and signature, etc. Candidates are advised to retain their admit cards till the completion of the recruitment process.
To check the application status, candidates are required to login with user ID and password. The application status of candidates displays whether their applications are accepted or rejected for the recruitment exam. Candidates whose applications are accepted by the examination authority are issued admit card. Before applying for RRB Group D exam, candidates should satisfy themselves that they fulfill all the eligibility norms including age, educational qualification(s) and medical standards. Candidates should ensure that they have requisite qualifications from recognized Board/Institute as on the date of closure of online registration. Those awaiting results of the final examination for the prescribed qualification are not eligible and hence should not apply.
RRB Group D admit card will be re;eased by July 22, 2025. Candidates need to download RRB Group D admit card online. The zone-wise links to download the admit card are made available on the respective official websites of RRBs. To download the admit card, candidates need to enter user ID and password. RRBs releases admit card for the computer based test. The admit card for physical efficiency test is released by the Railway Recruitment Cells. The steps to download RRB Group D admit card are given below:
- Visit the region-wise official websites of RRBs or the direct link available on this page
- Click the 'RRB Group D Admit Card Link' on the home page
- Enter the user ID and password
- RRB Group D admit card appears on the screen
- Download the admit card and save it
RRB Group D admit card for PET is released by the Railway Recruitment Cells (RRCs). The PET admit card is released for candidates who qualify the CBT exam. Candidates can download their admit cards by logging with the required credentials. The hard copy of the admit card is not sent to candidates by post.
It is ideal to begin preparing for RRB Group D six months prior to the date of the exam. The first and foremost step toward preparation is going through the RRB Group D exam pattern. The exam pattern helps candidates to know the marking scheme, qualifying marks, section-wise topics, total marks, etc. The right time to begin the RRB Group D preparation depends on the current level of knowledge and preparation. Generally, it is best to start early, giving yourself enough time to cover all the topics thoroughly. If candidates are just starting and have solid understanding of the subjects then they can begin their preparation 6 to 12 months before the exam date. This allows for consistent and comprehensive preparation, ensuring that candidates have ample time to practice, revise and build confidence in the exam topics. Candidates should create a study schedule and stay consistent throughout the preparation journey.
RRB Result 2025
Commonly asked questions
RRB Group D scorecard is released along with the result. Candidates need to download their scorecard by logging into their accounts with user ID and password. The scorecard display details such as candidate's name, roll number, registration number, raw score, pro-rata score, normalised score and qualifying status. The steps to download the scorecard are given below:
- Visit the official websites of RRBs
- Click the 'RRB Group D scorecard' link on the home page
- Enter user ID and password in the login page
- RRB Group D scorecard appears on the screen
- Download the scorecard and save it
The important changes announced related to RRB NTPC result are given below:
- In case of shortfall in the empanelment of candidates, RRB reserves the right to utilize the candidates down the merit list if required, as per the merit and option of the candidates
- The normalised score of 1st Stage CBT is used for short listing of candidates for CBT 2 exam as per their merit
- Candidates equal to the number of vacancies are called for document verification
- 20 times unique candidates are selected for CBT 2
- EWS candidates can produce valid income and asset certificate that is issued even after the date of notification in 2019
RRB NTPC result is announced within few days after the exam is conducted. The link to check the result is activated on the official website. However, we will provide the direct link to check the result. RRB NTPC result will be made available in PDF form for different zones. Separate results will be declared for graduate and undergraduate posts. The result PDF comprises the roll numbers of candidates for the next round of selection process.
RRB Group D result is announced online separately for CBT, PET/PST and final selection. The result for each stage is announced on the official website of RRBs in PDF form. The result PDF displays the roll numbers of qualified candidates. The steps to check RRB Group D result are given below:
- Candidates need to visit the official website of RRBs
- Click the 'RRB Group D result' link on the home page
- Clicking the link, the result PDF opens on a new page
- Search your roll number in the result PDF
- Download the result PDF and save it
RRB Exam Salary 2025
Commonly asked questions
RRB Group D exam is conducted to select candidates for Level 1 posts in Indian Railways. RRB Group D salary for all posts ranges between INR 22,500 to 25,380 depending on the place they are posted. The basic pay of RRB Group D employees is INR 18,000 as per the Seventh pay matrix. RRB Group D salary serves as a motivation to lakhs of aspirants. The salary structure is tabulated as per the 7th pay commission. This structure help candidates to understand how their compensation is calculated. RRB Group D salary structure for different cities is given below:
RRB Group D Salary Structure | City - X | City - Y | City - Z |
Pay Scale | INR 5,200-20,200 | INR 5,200- 20,200 | INR 5,200-20,200 |
Grade Pay | 1800 | 1800 | 1800 |
Basic Pay | INR 18,000 | INR 18,000 | INR 18,000 |
DA | INR 3,060 | INR 3,060 | INR 3,060 |
HRA | 24% | 16% | 8% |
Travel Allowance | Depends upon the location | ||
RRB Group D Salary | INR 27,920 | INR 27,000 | INR 25,560 |
The job profiles of undergraduate and graduate posts under RRB NTPC exam are given below.
Graduate-Level Posts | Job Profiles |
Traffic Assistant | Responsible for traffic and signal. Candidates need to work in different shifts. |
Goods Guard | Monitor the functioning of the vehicle, check the loose ends in the train, identify and address minor issues while the train is moving, ensure brake continuity, coordinate with the Station Master in terms of communicating information regarding arrival and departure of trains. |
Senior Commercial cum Ticket Clerk | Work in ticket booking offices, commercial checking and issuing tickets, booking luggage and goods. |
Senior Clerk cum Typist | Responsible for clerical works and supervising Junior Clerks. |
Junior Account Assistant cum Typist | Maintaining accounting records, tracking transactions, expenditures, claim settlements, making account-related reports, compiling budgets as per rules checking financial irregularities and supporting the administrative related tasks in the accounts department. |
Senior Time Keeper | Working in sync with the entire railway network and keeping records of time regarding movements of trains. |
Commercial Apprentice | Supervise in various commercial branches. |
Station Master |
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Undergraduate-Level Posts | Job Profiles |
Junior Clerk cum Typist | Assist the Senior Clerks with data entry work. |
Accounts Clerk cum Typist |
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Junior Time Keeper | Assist the Senior Time Keeper in maintaining the records for arrival and departure of trains. |
Trains Clerk | Maintaining records related to the trains and their conditions and keeping track record of the number of coaches in trains. |
Commercial cum Ticket Clerk |
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The salary of Group D railway staff is decided by railway recruitment boards (RRBs). The RRB Group D Salary is part of the 7th Central Pay Commission's (CPC) Level 1 Salary. The salary structure of an Indian Railway Group-D staff is as follows: 1. The pay scale ranges between INR 5200 to INR 20200 2. The basic pay is INR 18,000. 3. The grade pay that Group D is entitled to is INR 1800. 4. They also receive House Rent Allowance, which varies by city and can range from 8% to 24%. 5. The dearness allowance of Group D is revised to INR 6,120. As a result, the starting salary for Group D staff at the junior level can be up to INR 27,920, excluding travel allowance.
RRB Group D salary after 10 years increases upto INR 25,000 depending upon various factors. Candidates' salary is revised on the basis of 39 per cent DA allowances and the salary after five years jumps to INR 15,000 at least, depending on their pay band and the city they are posted in. Intially, the salary package of RRB Group D ranges between INR 3 to 5 lakh. Candidates also get various perks and allowances as a part of RRB Group D salary.
RRB Exam 2025: Important Points
Commonly asked questions
The tips and tricks to prepare the General Intelligence and Reasoning section of RRB Group D exam are given below:
- The syllabus of Reasoning & General Intelligence covers a vast range of topics, candidates must find out what topics are important and what topics are not that important.
- Candidates must focus to make their logical skills strong they can solve daily puzzles and reasoning questions daily to strengthen their reasoning skills.
- Candidates should revise the topics weekly and must find out their weak subject. By doing revision regularly, candidates can find out their weak areas and can give more attention to those topics.
- Candidates should attempt mock tests regularly to check their progress. We provide weekly mock tests for RRB Group D Exam for free. You can check your progress by giving our mock tests here.
The structure of RRB NTPC exam pattern for CBT 2 is given below.
RRB NTPC Exam Pattern 2024 [Stage-2] | |||
Sections | No. of Questions | Total Marks | Duration |
Mathematics | 35 | 35 | 90 minutes |
General Intelligence and Reasoning | 35 | 35 | |
General Awareness | 50 | 50 | |
Total | 120 | 120 |
To prepare thoroughly for the RRB Group D Mathematics section, here are some tips candidates must follow to understand how to solve questions quickly and efficiently:
- Candidates must try to get the in-depth knowledge of every topic to solve the questions comfortably.
- Candidates should give daily mock tests to see how well they've prepared for the exam.
- Candidates should learn shortcut methods and formulas to increase efficiency and speed of solving the problems.
- Prepare a study plan that strengthens the fundamentals while enhancing the weaker topics.
- Candidates must practice every day by setting time limit to increase their time and efficiency for this section.
- Determine your areas of weakness and try to improve them.
- Focus on improving your strong areas.
RRB Group D application form is released for the post of Track Maintainer Grade-IV, Helper/Assistant in various technical departments (Electrical, Mechanical and S&T departments), Pointsman and other Level-I posts. The selection process comprises CBT, Physical Efficiency Test (PET), Document Verification, and Medical Examination. Interested candidates need to apply online for the exam. The application fee can be paid both online and offline. Candidates are not required to send the hard copy of the application form. Candidates should not submit multiple applications for RRB Group D exams. The application fee is INR 500 (for all candidates except the fee concession categories). The fee for PwBD/Female /Transgender/ Ex-Servicemen/SC/ST/Minority Communities/ Economically Backward Class is INR 250.
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RRB Group D 2025 exam is conducted this year. RRB Group D notification 2025 has been released. The selection process comprises CBT, Physical Efficiency Test (PET), Document Verification, and Medical Examination. The recruitment is conducted to select candidates for the various posts in Level-1 of the seventh CPC pay matrix such as Track Maintainer Grade-IV, Helper/Assistant in various technical departments (Electrical, Mechanical, and S&T departments), Assistant Pointsman, and many more.
RRB Group D application form 2025 was released on January 23, 2025 by the Railway Recruitment Boards. RRB Group D application form should be filled online only. The application fee is INR 500 (for all candidates except the fee concession categories). The fee for PwBD/Female /Transgender/ Ex-Servicemen/SC/ST/Minority Communities/ Economically Backward Class is INR 250. Candidates can pay the fee both online and offline. Candidates are not required to sent the hard copy of the application form.
The CBT 1 exam was conducted from November 25 to 29, 2024 for ALP posts. The exam for Technician posts was conducted on December 19, 20, 23, 24, 26, 28, 29 and 30, 2024. The CBT 1 exam of RRB ALP comprises questions from Mathematics, General Intelligence, and Reasoning, General Science and General awareness on current affairs. The test carries a total of 75 marks. The CBT 2 is divided into two parts-Part A and Part B. Part A of the second stage CBT comprises 100 objective-type questions from Mathematics, General Intelligence and Reasoning, Basic Science and Engineering and General Awareness on Current Affairs. In Part B, Total 75 questions are asked in the exam. This part is qualifying in nature and comprises questions from the trade syllabus prescribed by the Director General of Employment & Training (DGET).
A total of 4672 vacancies were announced for WR for Group D exam. The vacancy break-up is given below.
Cat No | Name of the Post | Department | Rly./ PU | No. of Vacancies | |||||||||||||||
UR | SC | ST | OBC | EWS | Total | ExSM | CCAA | VI | LD | HI | MD | B-VI | B-LD | B-HI | B-MD | ||||
(1) | (2) | (3) | (4) | (5) | (6) | (7) | (8) | (9) | (10) | (11) | (12) | (13) | (14) | (15) | (16) | (17) | (18) | (19) | (20) |
1 | ASSISTANT (S and T) | S and T | WR | 180 | 69 | 29 | 119 | 45 | 442 | 88 | 88 | 30 | 9 | 16 | 20 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
2 | ASSISTANT (WORKSHOP) | MECHANICAL | WR | 127 | 39 | 18 | 77 | 33 | 294 | 60 | 60 | 20 | 6 | 10 | 13 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
3 | ASSISTANT BRIDGE | ENGINEERING | WR | 13 | 5 | 2 | 7 | 3 | 30 | 6 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
4 | ASSISTANT CARRIAGE and WAGON | MECHANICAL | WR | 162 | 58 | 29 | 103 | 38 | 390 | 78 | 78 | 0 | 8 | 14 | 17 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
5 | ASSISTANT LOCO SHED (DIESEL) | MECHANICAL | WR | 12 | 5 | 2 | 7 | 3 | 29 | 6 | 6 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
6 | ASSISTANT LOCO SHED (ELECTRICAL) | ELECTRICAL | WR | 67 | 25 | 12 | 45 | 20 | 169 | 34 | 34 | 12 | 3 | 6 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
7 | ASSISTANT OPERATIONS (ELECTRICAL) | ELECTRICAL | WR | 50 | 18 | 9 | 30 | 11 | 118 | 24 | 24 | 8 | 2 | 4 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
8 | ASSISTANT P.WAY | ENGINEERING | WR | 25 | 10 | 5 | 17 | 6 | 63 | 13 | 13 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
9 | ASSISTANT TL and AC (WORKSHOP) | ELECTRICAL | WR | 14 | 5 | 2 | 11 | 4 | 36 | 7 | 7 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
10 | ASSISTANT TL AND AC | ELECTRICAL | WR | 69 | 25 | 10 | 43 | 17 | 164 | 32 | 32 | 11 | 3 | 6 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
11 | ASSISTANT TRACK MACHINE | ENGINEERING | WR | 21 | 8 | 4 | 14 | 5 | 52 | 10 | 10 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
12 | ASSISTANT TRD | ELECTRICAL | WR | 89 | 33 | 14 | 58 | 21 | 215 | 43 | 43 | 0 | 5 | 8 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
13 | POINTSMAN B | TRAFFIC | WR | 206 | 80 | 38 | 133 | 49 | 506 | 102 | 102 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
14 | TRACKMAINTAINER-IV | ENGINEERING | WR | 857 | 321 | 177 | 597 | 212 | 2164 | 433 | 433 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Railway Total | 1892 | 701 | 351 | 1261 | 467 | 4672 | 936 | 936 | 85 | 39 | 68 | 83 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Candidates must appear for the exam in the RRB NTPC exam centre allotted to them. Candidates are not allowed to appear for the exam at any centre other than the one mentioned on your admit card.
RRB NTPC admit card has the link of google map which help candidates to locate the exam centre. Candidates must reach the exam centre early to avoid last minute hassle.
RRB NTPC city intimation slip gives details related to exam city only. The detailed address of RRB NTPC exam centre are mentioned in the admit card. The city intimation slip is released so that after knowing the exam city candidates can make travel plans accordingly.
RRB NTPC exam city intimation slip comprises details such as exam date, shift timings, exam city, exam day instructions. The exact details related to RRB NTPC exam centre are mentioned in the admit card. Candidates can download the exam city slip by logging with the required credentials.
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