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Sanjana Surbhi
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New Delhi, Updated on Jul 15, 2025 13:13 IST
RRB Recruitment 2025: Since November 2024, RRBs conducted CBTs for 1.86 crore candidates for 55,197 vacancies, aiming to hire over 50,000 in 2025-26. More than 9,000 appointments were done in Q1.
Railway Jobs 2025: RRBs Issue 9,000 Appointments

Railway Jobs 2025: RRBs Issue 9,000 Appointments

Railway Jobs 2025: Railway Recruitment Boards are the official bodies conducts the RRB recruitment exams for various jobs within Indian Railways. Since November 2024, RRBs have conducted Computer-Based Tests (CBTs) for over 1.86 crore candidates. The RRB exams were held under seven different recruitment notifications, covering a total of 55,197 vacancies. This recruitment drive is expected to result in more than 50,000 new appointments in the financial year 2025-26. So far, RRBs have already issued over 9,000 appointment letters in the first quarter of this year, marking significant progress in filling these railway positions.

RRB Recruitment Notifications

As per the annual recruitment calendar released by the Railway Recruitment Boards (RRBs), a total of 12 notifications have been issued since 2024, covering 1,08,324 vacancies across various posts in Indian Railways. Building on this momentum, RRBs are expected to offer over 50,000 additional appointments in the upcoming financial year 2026–27, further strengthening employment opportunities in the railway sector.

RRBs Push for Fair, Secure, and Inclusive Recruitment Exams

The Railway Recruitment Boards have recently taken several steps to make the exam process more candidate-friendly and secure. Exam centres are now being allotted closer to candidates’ places of residence, with special preference given to females and Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD). To enhance fairness and transparency, Aadhaar-based e-KYC authentication has been introduced for the first time at such a large scale, achieving over 95% success in verifying candidate identities. Additionally, jammers are now being deployed at 100% of RRB exam centres to prevent the use of electronic devices and eliminate any scope for cheating.
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Q: Β  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: Β  When was RRB ALP CBT 1 2025 conducted?
A:

The RRB ALP CBT 1 Exam was conducted from November 25 to 29, 2024 for ALP posts. The exam for Technician posts was conducted from December 19 , 20, 23, 24, 26, 28, 29 and 30, 2024. The structure of the exam pattern is given below.

Subject

No. of questions 

Total marks and Duration

Mathematics

20

Total marks- 75

Duration-60 minutes

General Intelligence & Reasoning

25

General Science

20

General Awareness and Current Affairs

10

Q: Β  In how many shifts RRB ALP exam will be conducted?
A:

RRB ALP shift timings 2025 for CBT 1 exam were released along with the city intimation slip. The exam timings are given below:

Shift Reporting Time Gate Closure Time Exam Start Time

1

7.30 AM

8.30 AM

9.00 AM

2

11.00 AM

12.00 PM

12.30 PM

3

3.00 PM

4.00 PM

4.30 PM

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