RRB Group D Exam Date 2025 (SOON): Check Group D Exam Schedule Here

Railway Recruitment Board Group D 2025 ( RRB Group D )

DeskCalelnderExam On - 17 Nov '25 - 31 Dec '25

Anangsha Patra
Updated on Oct 14, 2025 16:06 IST

By Anangsha Patra, Deputy Manager – Editorial

RRB Group D exam Date 2025: The Railway Recruitment Boards (RRBs) announced the RRB Group D CBT date. The exam will be conducted from November 17 to December end. The Railway Group D exam schedule was announced in PDF form and comprises the important events related to the exam. RRB Group D admit card will be released four days before the exam. RRB Group D city intimation slip will be released 10 days before the exam. 

The window to edit the application form of RRB Group D was available till March 4, 2025. The last date to correct the details in the RRB Group D application form 2025 was March 13, 2025. The process to fill the application form of RRB Group D 2025 closed on March 1, 2025.

The detailed RRB Group D notification 2025 was released on January 21, 2025 to fill up a total of 32438 vacancies. RRB Group D dates 2025 highlights the important events about the release of admit card, result, application form, answer key, etc. Read this article below for more details on RRB Group D dates.

Table of content
  • How to Check RRB Group D 2025 Exam Dates?
  • RRB Group D 2025 Dates
  • RRB Group D Shift Timings
  • RRB Group D Exam Dates 2025 FAQs
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How to Check RRB Group D 2025 Exam Dates?

The exam dates can be checked in the following way:

  • Go to trhe RRB's website
  • Find the 'RRB Group D exam dates' link
  • The exam dates PDF opens in a new page
  • Download the exam dates and save it
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Commonly asked questions
Q:   When RRB Group D exam will be held?
A: 

RRB Group D dates 2025 will be conducted from November 17 to December end.. The exam dates carries the important events related to the exam such as the application dates, result dates, admit card dates, etc. Candidates should keep the important dates handy so that they do not miss out any important event related to the exam.

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

RRB Group D 2025 Dates

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

DatesUpcoming Exam Dates
17 Nov ' 25 - 31 Dec ' 25

RRB Group D 2025 Exam

DatesPast Exam Dates
04 Mar ' 25 - 13 Mar ' 25

RRB Group D 2025 application form correction window

23 Jan ' 25 - 01 Mar ' 25

RRB Group D 2025 application form

14 Mar ' 23

RRB Group D Final Result 2023

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RRB Group D Shift Timings

RRB Group D exam was conducted in three shifts. The first shift starts at 9 am while the second shift begins at 12.45 pm. The third shift starts at 5 pm. The shift-wise RRB Group D shift timings are given below.

Shift Reporting Time Gate Closure Exam Start Time

Shift 1

7.30 am

8.30 am

9.00 am

Shift 2

11.15 am

12.15 pm

12.45 pm

Shift 3

3.30 pm

4.30 pm

5 pm

Check here RRB Group D Shift Timings 

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Commonly asked questions
Q:   What is RRB Group D shift timings?
A: 

RRB Group D exam is conducted in three shifts. The exam for the morning shift begins at 9 am. The exam for second shift starts at 12.45 pm. The exam for the third shift starts at 5 pm. The details related to RRB Group D shift timings are mentioned on the admit card. Candidates need to reach the exam centre as per the timings mentioned on the admit card. The shift timings of RRB Group D exam are given below.

Shift 

Reporting Timing

Gate Closing Timing

Starting of Examination

Exam End Time

Shift 1

 7:30 AM

 8:30 AM

 9:00 AM

10:30 AM

Shift 2

11:15 AM

12:15 PM

12:45 PM

2:15 PM

Shift 3

3:30 PM

4:30 PM

5:00 PM

6:30 PM

Q:   What is RRB Group D Selection Process?
A: 
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 Group D Exam Dates 2025 FAQs

Candidates can check below RRB Group D Dates FAQs.

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Commonly asked questions
Q:   How to prepare for RRB Group D exam?
A: 

To prepare for RRB Group D exam, candidates need to go through the exam pattern and syllabus. Candidates must choose the right study material for the exam. They should attempt mock tests and solve the previous years' question papers. Make a habit of studying for at least three or four hours a day. The tips and tricks to prepare for RRB Group D exam are given below:

  • Candidates must first go through the exam pattern and syllabus thoroughly
  • It is important to practice mock tests as this helps in analysing the preparation for the exam as well as in improving speed and accuracy
  • Candidates must practice previous years' question papers to know what kind of questions are asked in the exam
  • Candidates should focus on revising the important topics for the exam
Q:   When RRB Group D admit card is released?
A: 

RRB Group D admit card is released four days before the exam. The steps to download RRB Group D admit card are given below:

  • Visit the region-wise official websites of RRBs
  • Click 'RRB Group D admit card' link on the home page
  • Enter user ID and password
  • The admit card appears on the screen
  • Download the admit card and take its printout

 

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:   When RRB Group D application status will be released?
A: 

RRB Group D application status will be released soon by RRBs. Candidates can check their application status by logging with the required credentials. The application status displays whether the application form of candidates are accepted or rejected for the recruitment exam. Those whose RRB Group D application forms are accepted are issued admit card for appearing in the exam.

Q:   When RRB Group D application form 2025 was released?
A: 

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.

Q:   What is RRB Group D Syllabus?
A: 

The CBT of RRB Group D comprises questions from General Science, Mathematics, General Intelligence and Reasoning, and General Awareness and Current Affairs. The syllabus is 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.

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Bhumika Lama

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RRB Group D e-books and PDFs are useful for preparation. Candidates must practice the previous years' question papers and mock tests to improve the speed and accuracy of solving questions.

 

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Bhumika Arora

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To improve the basics, candidates can refer to one book, but for advanced practice, candidates must complement with question banks. online test series and mock papers.

 

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Abhishek Kumar

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Answered a month ago

Yes, you can buy the RRB Group D previous year question paper books. Practising year papers and mock tests improves speed, accuracy, and understanding of exam patterns.

 

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Mani Shukla

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NCERT books for Classes 6 to 10, especially for Science and Social Science, are highly useful to clear the concepts of the topics given in the General Science and General Awareness. 

 

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Ishita Aggarwal

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Candidates must buy separate books for Maths, Reasoning, General Awareness and Science. Referring to separate books helps in focused preparation and practice. Candidates must also buy the combined guidebooks for different subjects for detailed coverage.

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Bhumika Lama

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Candidates must choose the medium they are comfortable with. RRB Group D books are available in both English and Hindi. Candidates must also choose the books that have covered the syllabus and are easily understandable.

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Ishita Aggarwal

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Answered 2 months ago

RRB Group D previous year question papers are equally important as it helps candidates to understand the exam pattern, frequently asked topics, and difficulty level. Solving the question papers help candidates to improve their speed and accuracy of solving questions.

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Bhumika Lama

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Yes, candidates are required to refer to separate RRB Group D books for Current Affairs such as Pratiyogita Darpan and Manorama Yearbook. Questions in this section are asked from the following topics:

  • Static GK for Group D

  • Railway Budget news

  • Sports news for Group D

  • Indian Geography for RRB

  • History of In

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Anangsha Patra

Contributor-Level 10

Answered 2 months ago

Yes, NCERT books (from Class 6 to 10) are sufficient for covering basics of Physics, Chemistry, and Biology for RRB Group D. The syllabus for RRB Group D General Science is given below.

RRB Group D Physics Syllabus: Units and measurements, Force and Laws of Motion, Work, Energy, and Power, Gravitatio

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