RRB Group D 2025: Application Status OUT, Exam Dates, Admit Card, Syllabus & Pattern

Railway Recruitment Board Group D 2025 ( RRB Group D )

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

Anangsha Patra
Updated on Oct 6, 2025 18:10 IST

By Anangsha Patra, Deputy Manager – Editorial

RRB Group D 2025 exam will be conducted from November 17 to December end. The admit card will be made available by November 13. The city intimation slip will be released by November 7, 2025. Students can download the admit card of RRB Group D 2025 exam by logging with the required credentials. Tjhe exam consists of four sections. The total marks for the test are 100. A total of 1.08 crore applications have been received for RRB Group D 2025 exam. Read details below for more information.

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Table of content
  • What is RRB Group D exam?
  • RRB Group D 2025 Dates
  • RRB Group D Admit Card 2025
  • RRB Group D Exam Pattern & Syllabus 2025
  • RRB Group D Preparation 2025
  • RRB Group D Vacancy 2025
  • RRB Group D Application Form 2025
  • RRB Group D Selection Process 2025
  • RRB Group D Result
  • RRB Group D Cutoff 2025
  • RRB Group D 2025 FAQs
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What is RRB Group D exam?

RRB Group D is a national-level exam conducted by the RRBs on behalf of the Railway Recruitment Cells (RRC). ItĀ is an excellent career opportunity after Class 10 who wish to join the Indian Railways. 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.Ā 

Also Read: RRB Group D posts

RRB Group D Highlights

Some of the important highlights below.

Parameters Details

Exam name

Railway Group D exam

Conducting authority

Railway Recruitment Boards

Job location

Across India

Exam level

National

Exam category

Matriculation

Number of vacancies

32438

Number of applicants

10822423

Selection stages

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

Educational qualification

Class 10 pass

Age limit

18 to 36 years

Exam time

90 minutes

Total marks

CBT: 100 marks

Exam mode

Online

Marking scheme

For each correct answer in CBT, candidates score one mark

1/3 marks are deducted for wrong answers

Exam fees

INR 500 (for all candidates except the fee concession categories)

INR 250 forĀ PwBD/Female /Transgender/ Ex-Servicemen/SC/ST/Minority Communities/ Economically Backward Class is

Exam purpose

To select candidates for various posts in Level-1 of the seventh CPC pay matrix

Exam cities

Around 200 cities

Official websiteĀ 

http://www.indianrailways.gov.in/

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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 Admit Card 2025

RRB Group D CBT hall ticket is released four days before the exam. The call letter for CBT is released for candidates who register successfully for the exam. The download link will be provided on this page. You can download admit cards by logging with the required credentials. Group D admit card is an important document without which candidates are not allowed to appear for the exam.Ā 

How to Download Admit Card?

The proicess to download is shown below:

  1. Visit the exam body website
  2. Click the RRB Group D admit card download link
  3. Enter user ID and password in the login page
  4. Details displayed on the screen
  5. Download and save it

RRB Group D Exam Day Guidelines

The exam day guidelines are given below:

  • Carry photo-identity proofĀ 
  • Reach exam centre early
  • No electronic devices are allowedĀ 

RRB Group D Exam Centres

To view the exam city, candidates need to login with user ID and password. The details related toĀ  RRB Group D exam centres are mentioned in the admit card. Candidates are required to choose RRB Group D exam centres while filling their application form.Ā 
How to Check RRB Group D City Intimation Slip?
The steps are given below.
  1. Visit the region-wise official websites of RRBs
  2. Click 'RRB Group D city intimation slip' link
  3. Enter the user ID and password
  4. Check the allotted exam city and make your travel plans accordingly
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Commonly asked questions
Q: Ā  When RRB Group D admit card be released?
Q: Ā  What to do if my RRB Group D admit card is lost? Is it going to trouble me in the final selection?
Q: Ā  What if I forget my registration number for RRB Group D exam?
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RRB Group D Exam Pattern & Syllabus 2025

RRB Group D exam syllabus highlights the topics that candidates need to prepare for the exam. The standard of Group D syllabus is of Class 10 level. Going through the RRB Group D syllabus PDF download, candidates can identify the important topics for the exam. RRB Group D question papers helps to know the types of questions asked in the exam. Check important topics 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 levelĀ 

General Awareness

Current Affairs Science & Technology, Sports, Culture, Personalities, Economics, PoliticsĀ 

Also Read: RRB Group D Answer Key

RRB Group D Exam Pattern

The paper pattern is such that it comprises CBT, Document Verification, and Medical exam. The total marks allotted to the test are 100. Selected students of CBT will appear forĀ PET/PST, Document Verification and Medical exam. Railway Group D exam pattern of CBT is given below.

CBT 1 Exam Pattern

Sections

No. of Questions

General Science

25

Mathematics

25

General Intelligence and Reasoning

30

General Awareness and Current Affairs

20

Total

100

PET/PST Exam Pattern

The structure of PET/PST is given below:

Male candidates Female candidates/Transgender candidates

Candidates should be able to lift and carry 35 kg of weight for a distance of 100 meters in two minutes without putting down the weight

Female should be able to lift 20 kgs for a distance of 100 meters in two minutesĀ 
Candidates should be able to run for a distance of 1000 meters in four minutes and 15 seconds in one chance Candidates should be able to run for a distance of 1000 meters in five minutes and 40 seconds in one chance

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RRB Group D Preparation 2025

Given below are a few useful RRB Group D preparation tips:

  1. Understand the exam patternĀ 
  2. Be thorough with syllabus
  3. Devise a proper study routineĀ 
  4. Solve mock tests
  5. Practice previous years' question papers
  6. Make properĀ 

RRB Group D Mock test

The official Ā Group D mock test is released by the examination authority before the exam. Take the mock test by logging into their accounts with a user ID and password. Students need to analyse their preparations for the exam.

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RRB Group D Vacancy 2025

A total of 32438 Railway Group D vacancies were announced for the exam. In the last notification, a total of 1,03,769 vacancies were announced for the exam.

RRB Group D Vacancy 2025 (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 2025 (Railway/PU wise distribution)

Railway Vacancies

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

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Commonly asked questions
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RRB Group D Application Form 2025

RRB Group D application status released. Check application form status by logging with the required credentials.This indicates whether your application is accepted or rejected. The application fee is INR 500 (for all expect the fee concession categories). The fee for PwBD/ Female /Transgender/ Ex-Servicemen and SC/ST/Minority Communities/ Economically Backward Class is INR 250. The fee is refunded after candidates appear in the CBT.

Steps to Apply Online

Ā Visit the official website-http://www.rrbcdg.gov.in/

  • Click on the ā€˜New Registration’ link
  • Ā Register for the exam by entering 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, email ID and then submit the registration form
  • Upon registration, registration number and password are generated
  • Ā In Part I of the application page, provide the details of educational qualification, community, gender, religion, Ex-Servicemen, CCAA, Minority, Economically Backward Class and Age Relaxation and other details
  • In Part II of the application page, enter the priority/preference of the RRB Group D posts
  • Pay the application fees using Net Banking/Credit Card/Debit Card/UPI and Offline Challan
  • Choose the exam languages
  • Ā Fill in details of photo ID card
  • Enter bank details for a fee refund
  • Upload scanned documenbts
  • Submit the form

RRB Group D Level-1 Fee

The category-wise fee structure is given below.

Category Fee (INR)

Unreserved

500 (400 gets refunded)

Reserved

250 (Full amount refunded)

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RRB Group D Selection Process 2025

The selection process comprises single-stage CBT, Physical Efficiency Test (PET), document verification, and medical examination. Candidates qualifying the CBT are called for PET. Based on the performance in CBT and PET, students are called for document verification and medical exam. The final selection is done based on performance in the CBT subject to PET, document verification and medical exam. Check below selection process.Ā 

RRB Group D selection process

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RRB Group D Result

RRB Group D result is announced online on the region-wise official websites. The roll numbers of the qualified students are made available in PDF form. The final merit listĀ  is prepared based on the performance in CBT provided candidates clear PET, document verification and medical exam. RRB Group D scorecard is released along with the result.

How to Download RRB Group D Result?

The steps to download are given below:

  • Visit the region-wise official websites of RRBs
  • Click the region-wise result links on the home page
  • The result pdf appears on the screen
  • Download the result pdf

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RRB Group D Cutoff 2025

RRB Group D cut off is announced along with the result. The cutoff is made available in PDF form for different regions, categories, and posts. The qualifying Group D cut off is 40 for General and EWS categories and 30 for OBC (Non-Creamy Layer), SC, and ST.

How to Check RRB Group D Cut off?

The steps to check RRB Group D cut off are given below:

  • Visit the official website of RRBs
  • Click the cut off link
  • The cut off PDF appears on the screen
  • Download and save the RRB cut off marks

Previous Years' RRB Group D Cutoff

Candidates can check below RRB Group D 2018-19 cutoff for the General category.

Regions Departments Category (Gen)

RRB Group D Cut-Off for Ajmer

Community

73.73073

Ex-servicemen

40.20650

CCAA in Railways

40.04823

RRB Group D Cut-Off for Allahabad

Community

74.57579

Ex-servicemen

40.00081

CCAA in Railways

41.16811

RRB Group D Cut-Off for Ahemdabad

Community

71.86468

Ex-servicemen

40.00159

CCAA in Railways

40.04823

RRB Group D Cut-Off for Bengaluru

Community

62.01964

Ex-servicemen

40.23986

CCAA in Railways

42.59145

RRB Group D Cut-Off for Bhopal

Community

75.03355

Ex-servicemen

40.06859

CCAA in Railways

40.04823

RRB Group D Cut-Off for Bilaspur

Community

70.22887

Ex-servicemen

40.04764

CCAA in Railways

40.04823

RRB Group D Cut-Off for Bhubaneshwar

Community

73.86689

Ex-servicemen

40.04823

CCAA in Railways

40.79482

RRB Group D Cut-Off for Chandigarh

Community

75.07613

Ex-servicemen

40.00611

CCAA in Railways

40.42153

RRB Group D Cut-Off for Chennai

Community

71.53120

Ex-servicemen

40.14442

CCAA in Railways

41.54140

RRB Group D Cut-Off for Gorakhpur

Community

73.90623

Ex-servicemen

40.16889

CCAA in Railways

40.79482

RRB Group D Cut-Off for Guwahati

Community

77.09933

Ex-servicemen

40.86204

CCAA in Railways

40.42153

RRB Group D Cut-Off for Kolkata

Community

80.57238

Ex-servicemen

40.01368

CCAA in Railways

40.04823

RRB Group D Cut-Off for Mumbai

Community

67.96106

Ex-servicemen

40.16796

CCAA in Railways

40.04823

RRB Group D Cut-Off for Patna

Community

77.00350

Ex-servicemen

40.19724

CCAA in Railways

40.04823

RRB Group D Cut-Off for Ranchi

Community

76.30354

Ex-servicemen

40.09680

CCAA in Railways

40.04823

RRB Group D Cut-Off for Secunderabad

Community

69.79887

Ex-servicemen

40.00159

CCAA in Railways

40.42153

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RRB Group D 2025 FAQs

Candidates can check RRB Group D exam FAQs.

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Answered 4 weeks ago

The highest salary in IBPS RRB is offered to Officers Scale III. The salary for this post ranges between INR 80,000 to 90,000. The next the highest salary is provided to Officers Scale 1. The range for this post is between INR 65,000 to 67,000. IBPS RRB PO salary ranges between INR 75,000 to 77,000.

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Bhumika Lama

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Answered a month ago

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

Contributor-Level 7

Answered a month ago

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

Contributor-Level 7

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

Contributor-Level 7

Answered a month ago

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.Ā 

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Ishita Aggarwal

Contributor-Level 7

Answered a month ago

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

Contributor-Level 7

Answered 2 months ago

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

Contributor-Level 7

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

Contributor-Level 7

Answered 2 months ago

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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Chanchal Jain

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