RRB Exams 2025: NTPC, Group D, ALP Notification, Exam Date, Admit Card, Vacancy & Results

Railway Recruitment Board 2025 ( RRB )

Rupali Pruthi
Updated on Oct 10, 2025 21:31 IST

By Rupali Pruthi, Deputy Manager - Editorial

RRB 2025 Exam: The RRB NTPC 2025 CBT 2 admit card has been released for the exam scheduled on October 13, 2025. The RRBs will soon announce NTPC UG CBT 1 result. The RRB NTPC exam was held from August 7 to September 9, 2025, for Undergraduate posts. The RRB NTPC exam for Graduate posts was held from June 5 to 23, 2025, and its answer key has been released. The RRB Group D application status has been released. The RRB exam date for the Group D 2025 exam has been announced. The RRB Group D exam will begin on November 17, 2025. The Railway RRB ALP exam dates 2025 will be announced soon to fill a total of 9970 vacancies.

The RPF SI 2025 final result has been announced. The RRB exam notification is available on the RRB's regional websites. Along with the notification, RRBs also release the RRB Application Form for the various posts.

Table of content
  • 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
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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 CBT 2 exam for Graduate post is scheduled on October 13. The RRB NTPC UG result will be out soon. The RRB NTPC UG exam date was August 7 to September 9, 2025. The RRB NTPC exam date for Graduate posts was June 5 to 23, 2025. The total number of RRB NTPC vacancies in 2024 is 11,558. The detailed RRB NTPC notification for 2025 session will be released on October 21, 2025.

Download Here: RRB_NTPC_Notification

RRB Group D 2025: The RRB Group D admit card will be released soon. The Railway RRB Group D exam date has been announced. RRB Group D exam begins on November 17. 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 was conducted on October 4, 2025 and the CBAT retest on August 31, 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 notification 2025 will be released soon. The RPF SI final result 2024 has been announced. Have a look at the RPF SI notification of previous year below: 

Download Here: RPF_SI_Notification-2024

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Commonly asked questions
Q:   When RRB Group D 2025 exam dates will be announced?
A: 

RRB Group D 2025 exam dates were announced on September 8, 2025. The exam dates were 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. The exam will be conducted from November 17 to December end.

Q:   How many words do I need to type in the RRB NTPC Typing test?
A: 

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.

Q:   Is there any negative marking in RRB NTPC CBAT exam?
A: 

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 Dates 2025

Take a look at the table below for the complete schedule of RRB 2025 exam

DatesPast Exam Dates
07 Aug ' 25 - 09 Sep ' 25

RRB NTPC CBT 1 first phase

26 Jul ' 25 - 27 Sep ' 25

RRB Group D Exam Date

29 Jun ' 25 - 21 Jul ' 25

RRB NTPC Exam Date Undergraduate Posts

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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

Also Read: RRB Answer Key 2025

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Commonly asked questions
Q:   What is the difference between RRB Group D and RRB NTPC?
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RRB Group D is a level-1 job while RRB NTPC (non-technical popular categories) is a level 2 to 7 job. The basic salary of candidates selected through RRB Group D is INR 18,000. RRB NTPC salary is different for different posts. The starting basic salary range offered to undergraduate posts is INR 19,900 to 21,700. While, the graduate post employees are offered RRB NTPC salary in the range of INR 25,500 to IBR 35,400. For eg: the monthly basic RRB NTPC salary for Junior Clerk cum Typist is INR 19,900 while it is INR 35,400 for Station Master and Commercial Apprentice. The posts announced under RRB Group D are Track Maintainer Grade-IV, Helper/Assistant in various technical departments (Electrical, Mechanical and S&T departments), Pointsman. The posts announced under RRB NTPC are 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.
Q:   How many vacancies have been announced for RRB Group D in previous years'?
A: 

The year-wise total recruitment done through RRB Group D is given below.

YearGroup ‘C’ Level 1 (Erstwhile Group D) Through RRCs

2016-2017

6731

2017-2018

5362

2018-2019

4766

2019-2020

55942

2020-2021

3327

Total

76128

Q:   When RRB NTPC application form 2025 was released?
A: 

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
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RRB Exam 2025: Highlights

Candidates can check below some of the important highlights of RRB exams.

Overall RRB Exam Highlights

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

Also Read: RRB Admit Card 2025

Official Website

indianrailways.gov.in

RRB Group D

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

1,03,769

Recruitment stages

CBTs, Physical Efficiency Test (PET), Document Verification and Medical Examination

Exam Duration

CBT is conducted for 90 minutes

RRB NTPC

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

35,281

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

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

  • First stage CBT: 1 Hour
  • Second stage CBT: 2 Hours 30 Minutes

RRB JE

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

  • First Stage CBT: 90 minutes
  • Second Stage CBT: 120 minutes

Also Read: RRB Results 2025

 

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Commonly asked questions
Q:   When RRB Group D notification 2025 was released?
A: 

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.

Q:   In how many languages RRB Group D question paper will be framed?
A: 

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.

Q:   What is the duration of RRB NTPC CBT 1 exam?
A: 

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.

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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

RRB Group D

RRB NTPC

RRB JE

RRB ALP

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Commonly asked questions
Q:   When RRB Group D admit card be released?
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RRB Group D admit card will be released four days before the exam. 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
Q:   Which are the posts announced under RRB Group D exam?
A: 

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
Q:   Is RRB NTPC exam conducted every year?
A: 

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. 

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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. 

Also Read:

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Commonly asked questions
Q:   Can a 12th pass apply for RRB Group D?
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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.

Q:   How many RRB Group D 2025 vacancies were released for NR?
A: 

RRRB Group D 2025 vacancies for NR are given below.

Name of the PostDepartmentRly./ PUNo. of Vacancies
URSCSTOBCEWSTotalExSMCCAAVILDHIMDB-VIB-LDB-HIB-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 TPLW1000010010000000
ASSISTANT (S and T)S and TNR10138186723247505088580000
ASSISTANT (S and T)S and TRCF2000020000000000
ASSISTANT (WORKSHOP)MECHANICALPLW3511521779161621100000
ASSISTANT (WORKSHOP)MECHANICALNR221452111737441898955630000
ASSISTANT (WORKSHOP)MECHANICALRCF3713724990181812100000
ASSISTANT BRIDGEENGINEERINGNR5320103513131262600000000
ASSISTANT CARRIAGE and WAGONMECHANICALNR22580401435454210810801714140000
ASSISTANT LOCO SHED (DIESEL)MECHANICALNR38148261096191962330000
ASSISTANT LOCO SHED (ELECTRICAL)ELECTRICALNR511893312123252553430000
ASSISTANT OPERATIONS (ELECTRICAL)ELECTRICALPLW5101071110000000
ASSISTANT OPERATIONS (ELECTRICAL)ELECTRICALNR621893413136272782320000
ASSISTANT OPERATIONS (ELECTRICAL)ELECTRICALRCF93152204401000000
ASSISTANT P.WAYENGINEERINGNR42131112200000000
ASSISTANT TL and AC (WORKSHOP)ELECTRICALNR218414552101011100000
ASSISTANT TL AND ACELECTRICALNR103391967262545050146650000
ASSISTANT TRACK MACHINEENGINEERINGNR92151184401000000
ASSISTANT TRDELECTRICALNR3513921886171704560000
POINTSMAN BTRAFFICNR24390451616160011911900000000
TRACKMAINTAINER-IVENGINEERINGNR753276139498183184937037000000000
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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

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

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Commonly asked questions
Q:   How many vacancies were announced for RRB Group D 2025 exam?
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A total of 32438 vacancies were announced for the exam. The vacancy break-up is given below.

RRB Group D Vacancy (Post wise distribution)

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)

RailwayVacancies

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

 

Q:   How many candidates qualify RRB Group D exam?
A: 

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.

YearGroup ‘C’ Level 1 (Erstwhile Group D) Through RRCs

2016-2017

6731

2017-2018

5362

2018-2019

4766

2019-2020

55942

2020-2021

3327

Total

76128

Q:   Is RRB NTPC exam conducted every year?
A: 

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. 

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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.

Also Check:

RRB NTPC Notification

RRB Group D Notification

RRB ALP Notification

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:

  • Visit the official website-https://www.rrbcdg.gov.in/
  • Read all the information and instructions thoroughly before filling out the application form
  • Click on the ‘New Registration’ link
  • Register for the exam by submitting details such as name, date of birth and father’s name, mother’s name, Aadhaar Number, SSLC/Matric registration number, year of passing, mobile number, and email ID, and then submit the registration form
  • Upon registration, candidates need to verify their email ID and mobile number through OTP
  • In Part I of the application page, candidates are required to provide the details of educational qualification, community, gender, religion, Ex-Servicemen, CCAA, Minority, Economically Backward Class, Age Relaxation and other details
  • In Part II of the application page, candidates are required to indicate the priority/preference of the posts
  • On completion of application details, candidates are redirected to the payment page using Online Net Banking/Credit Card/Debit Card/UPI and Offline Challan
  • Candidates are required to choose the exam language
  • Candidates are required to fill in the details of a valid photo ID card
  • Enter bank details to get the refund of fees
  • Candidates are required to upload their scanned images of photograph and signature as per the format
  • SC/ST candidates are required to upload the category certificates
  • Candidates are required to agree to the terms and conditions and submit the application form

Also Read:

RRB NTPC Application Form

RRB Group D Application Form 

RRB ALP application form

Release of RRB Admit Card

RRB admit card 2025 will be released four days before the scheduled date of the exam. The admit card is issued online separately for different stages of the exam. Candidates can download the admit card by logging in with the required credentials. The admit card contains information related to the exam as well as candidates’ personal details.

Read More:

RRB Group D Admit Card

RRB NTPC Admit Card

Appearing in CBT

The CBT is conducted in two stages: First and Second. The exam is conducted across various cities in the country and in multiple shifts. The CBTs usually comprise questions from General Science, Mathematics, General Intelligence and Reasoning, and General Awareness and Current Affairs. Candidates qualifying for the first stage CBT are called for the second stage CBT. The first stage CBT is usually for screening candidates for the next round.

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RRB Group D Exam Pattern 

RRB NTPC Exam Pattern 

RRB JE Exam Pattern

RRB ALP Exam Pattern 

Declaration of Result

The result is declared online separately for different stages of the recruitment exam. Candidates can access the result from the official website. The result will be available in PDF format. The scorecard can be downloaded by entering the required credentials.

Read More

RRB Group D Result 2025 

RRB ALP Result 2025

RRB JE Result 2025

Typing Skill Test/Computer Based Aptitude Test/Skill Test/ Physical Efficiency Test (PET)

Typing Skill Test/Computer Based Aptitude Test/Skill Test/PET are conducted as per the posts. Candidates for this stage are selected based on their performance in the second stage CBT.

Document Verification

Document Verification is done for all the posts. It is mandatory for candidates to appear at this stage. The documents and details provided by candidates during filling out the application form are verified as per their original certificates.

Medical Examination

Candidates need to undergo a medical examination before the appointment. Candidates are offered a letter of appointment only if they are found medically fit.

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Commonly asked questions
Q:   What is RRB NTPC selection process?
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RRB NTPC selection process comprises various stages such as CBT 1, CBT 2, CBAT/CBTST, document verification and medical exam. The post-wise selection process is given below: First stage CBT, second stage CBT & Computer-based Aptitude Test is conducted for the posts of Station Master and Traffic Assistant. Subsequently, there will be document verification and medical examination. First stage CBT, Second stage CBT and Typing Skill Test are conducted for Junior Clerk cum Typist, Junior Time Keeper, Accounts Clerk cum Typist, Senior Clerk cum Typist, Junior Account Assistant cum Typist and Senior Time Keeper. Candidates need to appear for document verification and medical examination. For Trains Clerk, Commercial cum Ticket Clerk, Goods Guard, Senior Commercial cum Ticket Clerk, Commercial Apprentice, two-stage CBT is conducted, followed by document verification and medical examination.
Q:   My age is 36 years. Can I prepare for Railways Group D?
A: 
You are not eligible to apply for the upcoming RRB Group D exam cycle. This is due to the age criteria of the RRB for the Group D exam. The age limit for the Indian Railways Group D exam is 33 years. The educational requirement states that applicants must hold a National Apprenticeship Certificate (NAC) or have completed the equivalent of grade 10 or higher. However, if you belong to a category like OBC, SC, ST, or PwBD, you may get some age relaxations of up to 5 years. In that case, you can prepare for the Group D exam.
Q:   What is RRB Group D Selection Process?
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RRB Group D selection process comprises CBT, PET/PST, Document Verification and Medical Exam. The PET/PST is qualifying in nature. Though PET/PST is qualifying in nature, candidates are required to clear it. There is weightage of marks for this stage. The final selection of candidates is done based on CBT provided they qualify PET/PST, medical exam and document verification. Medical exam is conducted by the railway hospitals.
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RRB Syllabus 2025

RRB Railway Syllabus 2025 varies for different posts. The syllabus comprises topics and sub-topics from different subjects such as General Science, Mathematics, General Intelligence and Reasoning, and General Awareness and Current Affairs. Candidates should be well aware of the chapters given in the RRB exam syllabus as it will help them to score good marks in the exam.

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Q:   Will RRB NTPC exam be conducted this year?
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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.

Q:   What is the distribution of questions in RRB NTPC CBT 1 exam?
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The distribution of questions in the RRB NTPC CBT 1 exam is given below.

SectionsNo. of Questions
Mathematics30
General Intelligence and Reasoning 30
General Awareness40
Total100
Q:   What is the syllabus of RRB Group D exam?
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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.

SubjectsTopics

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 

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RRB Exam Pattern 2025

RRB Exam Pattern 2025 highlights the overall structure of the exam. RRB Exam Pattern is given below for different posts:

RRB NTPC CBT 1 Exam Pattern

There will be 2 CBT mode examinations under NTPC and the details are given below:

Sections

Maximum allotted marks

Total time

General Awareness

40

90 minutes

Mathematics

30

General Intelligence and Reasoning

30

Total

100

90 minutes

RRB NTPC CBT 2 Exam Pattern

NTPC CBT 2 exam comprises General Awareness, Mathematics and General Intelligence and Reasoning. Check the given below table for more details.

Sections

Maximum allotted marks

Total time

General Awareness

50

90 minutes

Mathematics

35

General Intelligence and Reasoning

35

Total

120

90 minutes

RRB ALP Exam Pattern

According to the RRB ALP exam pattern, the first stage of CBT is divided into four sections: Mathematics, General Intelligence & Reasoning, General Science and General Awareness and Current Affairs. The test paper will have 75 objective-type questions and the duration of the test is 60 minutes. There is a negative marking of 1/3 for wrong answers.

The second stage of CBT is divided into two parts: A and B. Part A comprises questions from Mathematics, General Intelligence & Reasoning, Basic Science and Engineering and General Awareness and Current Affairs. Part B comprises relevant trade-related questions. Total number of questions in the test will be 175.

The CBAT of RRB comprises five test batteries. Candidates have to score 42 marks in the test battery.

RRB JE CBT 1 Exam Pattern

The exam will be conducted in two stages and details for the same are given below:

Topics

No. of Questions

Total Marks

Mathematics

30

30

General Intelligence and Reasoning

25

25

General Awareness

15

15

General Science

30

30

Total

100

100

RRB JE CBT 2 Exam Pattern

The details of the RRB JE CBT 2 exam are given below:

Topics

No. of Questions

Total Marks

General Awareness

15

15

Physics and Chemistry

15

15

Basics of Computers and Applications

10

10

Concepts Related to Environment and Pollution Prevention

10

10

Total

150

100

RRB Group D Exam Pattern 

The structure of the RRB Group D pattern for CBT is given below.

Sections

Number of questions

General Science

25

Mathematics

25

General Intelligence and Reasoning

30

General Awareness and Current Affairs

20

Total

100

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Q:   What is the standard of the RRB Group D syllabus?
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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 

 

Q:   How many questions are asked in each section of RRB Group D exam?
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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

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

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

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

Physics

7-8

Chemistry

9-10

Biology

6-7

 

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RRB Admit Card 2025

RRB Admit Card 2025 will be released four days before the scheduled date of the exam. The admit card is issued online separately for different stages of the exam. Candidates can download the admit card by logging in with the required credentials. The admit card contains information related to the exam as well as candidates’ personal details.

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Q:   What are the steps to download RRB NTPC admit card?
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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

 

 

Q:   When RRB NTPC Graduate Level CBT 1 Admit Card 2025 was released?
A: 

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.

Q:   How to check RRB Group D application status?
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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. 

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RRB Result 2025

RRB Result 2025 will be released by respective RRBs after successfully conducting the examination. The result will be made available region-wise in PDF format. Marks obtained by candidates in CBT will be normalised to announce the result. The result PDF will display the list of qualifying candidates. To qualify for the CBT, candidates will be required to secure the category-wise qualifying marks prescribed for the exam.

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Q:   What are the important changes announced related to RRB NTPC result?
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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
Q:   In how many days RRB NTPC result is announced?
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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.

Q:   What is self-declaration in RRB Group D exam?
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In RRB Group D admit card, candidates will find a space for writing self-declaration along with signature and left thumb impression. Candidates are required to fill the self-declaration in front of the invigilator. By writing the self-declaration, candidates agree that the details filled in the application form are correct and complete.
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RRB Exam Salary 2025

The post-wise RRB exam salary is given below:

RRB NTPC Salary for Undergraduate Post

Posts

Level in 7th CPC

Initial Pay (In INR)

Junior Clerk cum Typist

2

19,900

Accounts Clerk cum Typist

2

19,900

Junior Time Keeper

2

19,900

Trains Clerk

2

19,900

Commercial cum Ticket Clerk

3

21,700

RRB NTPC Salary for Graduate Post

Posts Level in 7th CPC Initial Pay (In INR)

Traffic Assistant

4

25,500

Goods Guard

5

29,200

Senior Commercial cum Ticket Clerk

5

29,200

Senior Clerk cum Typist

5

29,200

Junior Account Assistant cum Typist

5

29,200

Senior Time Keeper

5

29,200

Commercial Apprentice

6

35,400

Station Master

6

35,400

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RRB Group D Salary

The basic RRB Group D salary is INR 18,000. The in-hand salary of RRB Group D posts is INR 22,000-25,000. Besides, candidates get various benefits and allowances.

RRB ALP Salary

RRB Assistant Loco Pilot salary varies from INR 19,900 (excluding HRA, DA, etc.) to INR 35,000. 

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Q:   What is RRB NTPC Job Profile?
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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

  • Supervising the work of assigned railway station
  • Works as the in-charge of the assigned railway station
  • Ensure smooth and timely arrival and departure of trains
  • Handling the issues faced by the passengers

 

Undergraduate-Level Posts

Job Profiles

Junior Clerk cum Typist

Assist the Senior Clerks with data entry work.

Accounts Clerk cum Typist

  • Works under the Accounts and Finance Department
  • Track the monetary transactions
  • Responsible for data entry and other works of the department
  • Administrative activities

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

  • Issuing tickets through computer reservation system and unreserved ticketing system
  • Maintaining the records related to luggage.

 

Q:   What is the salary for an Indian Railway Group-D employee?
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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.

Q:   Which post is better in RRB NTPC exam as per salary?
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Under RRB NTPC undergraduate-level posts, the maximum salary is offered to the post of Commercial cum Ticket Clerk. Under the graduate-level posts, the maximum salary is offered to Station Master and Commercial Apprentice. The starting basic salary for undergraduate posts is INR 19,900 to 21,700. RRB NTPC salary for graduate posts is INR 25,500 to 35,400.

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RRB Exam 2025: Important Points

Candidates can check below some of the important points related to the RRB exam:

  • RRB Group D eligibility criteria have been revised for candidates who wish to apply for the exam in the future. As per the revised eligibility, candidates applying for the technical departments must be a Class 10 pass plus National Apprenticeship Certificate (NAC) or a Class 10 pass plus ITI
  • The Railway Minister, Ashwini Vaishnaw, recently informed the parliament that 1.49 lakh entry-level job posts are lying vacant in Indian Railways. The maximum number of vacant posts is reported in Northern Railways
  • Percentile-based normalisation of marks will be done wherever the number of shifts involved is more than one
  • Any available Income and Asset Certificate for candidates, who have applied under Economically Weaker Sections (EWS), is considered valid
  • The Ministry of Railways has decided to give due weightage to CCAAs trained in the railway establishments in the preparation of the final merit list
  •  CCAAs will be exempted from the Physical Efficiency Test

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Q:   How do I prepare for the Maths section of RRB Group D exam?
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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.
Q:   For which posts RRB Group D application form is released?
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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.

Q:   How do I prepare for General Intelligence and Reasoning section of RRB Group D exam?
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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.
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