RRB Exams 2025: NTPC (UG) Result OUT, Group D, ALP Notification, Exam Date, Admit Card, Vacancy & Results

Railway Recruitment Board 2025 ( RRB )

Rupali Pruthi
Updated on Nov 21, 2025 19:08 IST

By Rupali Pruthi, Deputy Manager - Editorial

RRB NTPC Result (UG) 2025 Released: The Railway Recruitment Board has released the RRB NTPC (Under Graduate) result 2025 for CBT 1 on its regional portals. The Board released the roll numbers of the selected candidates in the PDF. The Board also released the cutoff for all the categories and scorecard with the result. The RRB NTPC (UG) Result 2025 for the notification number (06/2024) selected 1066 candidates for the next stage of the recruitment process. The candidates can check their RRB NTPC result for CBT 1 at their corresponding regional portal. The exam was conducted from August 7 to September 9, 2025 for 3,445 vacancies.

Available RRB Applications 2025 are RRB NTPC 2025 Graduate application form is available till November 27, 2025, RRB JE 2025 Application will be filled till November 30, 2025. RRB JE 2025 Application will be available till November 30, 2025.

RRB Result 2025: The RRB NTPC CBT 2 result for the notification CEN - 5/2024 will be released soon.

RRB 2025 Exam Update: The RRB Group D exam will start on November 27, 2025 to January 16, 2026

Note: The RPF SI 2025 and RP F Constable exams will now be conducted by the Staff Selection Commission.

Table of contents
  • 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. Get here the updates on the ongoing Railway exam events:

RRB NTPC (UG) Result for the notification number CEN 6/2024 was released online by the regional portals. Every region selected different number of candidates based on their vacancies.

Get the latest update on RRB NTPC (UG) Result 2025

RRB NTPC 2025: The RRB NTPC Graduate application form for graduate posts is available till November 27, 2025. The RRB NTPC UG applications 2025 began on October 28, 2025.

Download Here RRB NTPC 2025 Notification for Graduate Posts

Download Here RRB NTPC 2025 Notification for Undergraduate Posts

RRB Group D 2025: The RRB Group D admit card will be released soon. The Railway RRB Group D exam will begin on November 27. The RRB Group D notification 2025 PDF was released on 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 2025: The notification (CEN 01/2025) has been released 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

RRB JE 2025: The RRB JE 2025 application dates are October 31 to November 30, 2025.

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

RRB Group D exam dates have been announced. Exam will be conducted from November 27. Total marks for test are 100. There are negative markings in exam. Those qualifying test are called for next round.

Q:   Is the RRB NTPC CBT 1 Result 2025 for CEN 6-2024 released?
A: 

Yes, the Railway Recruitment Board has released the RRB NTPC (UG) result 2025 for the notification CEN 6/2024 on its regional portals. The regions selected the candidates based on their regional vacancies. 

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

There is no negative marking in RRB NTPC CBAT exam. qualifying marks in the exam are 42. Candidates are required to qualify this test. Those qualifying the exam are called for next round of selection.

 

 

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

The RRB NTPC CBT 1 exam is held for 90 minutes (120 minutes for PwBD candidates accompanied by a scribe). The questions are based on General Awareness, Mathematics and General Intelligence and Reasoning. The exam is held for 100 marks.

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

RRB Group D CBT question paper will be available in 15 languages: Hindi, English, Urdu, Assamese, Bengali, Gujarati, Kannada, Konkani, Malayalam, Manipuri, Marathi, Odia, Punjabi, Tamil and Telugu. The language of the paper is based on the region or the specific exam. But the majority of Railway Recruitment Board papers will be in the official language of the state in which the exam is conducted. For example, if the exam 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 choose the exam language while filling out the application form.

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.

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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:   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:   What is the job profile for RRB Group D?
A: 

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
Q:   Why RRB Group D notification is released?
A: 

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.

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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. 

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Commonly asked questions
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?
A: 

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

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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 ways to fill the RRB application form for various exams are given below

  • Visit the website-https://www.rrbcdg.gov.in/
  • Read all the information and instructions thoroughly
  • 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
  • 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 Awareness and Current Affairs, and Reasoning. 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.

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:   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?
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 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?
A: 

RRB NTPC exam is being conducted. The exam comprises various stages  CBT 1, CBT 2, Typing Skill Test/Computer Based Aptitude Test (as applicable), and Document Verification/Medical Examination. Candidates are selected based on merit.

Q:   What is the distribution of questions in RRB NTPC CBT 1 exam?
A: 

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?
A: 

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

Also read: RRB Exam Pattern 2025

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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

 

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 

 

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RRB Admit Card 2025

RRBs release the admit card for the RRB NTPC, Group D, ALP and other exams around four days before the allotted date. The admit card is released online on the regional websites. Candidates can download the admit card by logging in with the required credentials. The hall ticket contains the exam centre and candidates' personal details.

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RRB Result 2025

The RRBs declare the RRB Result 2025 after the completion of the assessment process. The result is made available region-wise in PDF download format. Marks obtained by candidates in CBT are 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 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.
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
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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

Also Read: RRB NTPC Salary

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 the salary for an Indian Railway Group-D employee?
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Railway Recruitment Board decide on the salary of Group D railway staff. The RRB Group D Salary comes under level 1 salary as per the 7th Central Pay Commission (CPC). The pay 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 may be anywhere between 8% to 24%. 5. The dearness allowance of Group D is revised to INR 6,120. Therefore, the in hand salary at the starting level 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?
A: 

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.

Q:   What will be RRB Group salary after 10 years?
A: 

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.

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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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RRB Group D Result 2025

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Q:   How do I prepare for the Maths section of RRB Group D exam?
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The strategy given below will help candidates to prepare the Maths section of RRB Group D.  
Clear the concept of the topics given in RRB Group D syllabus for Maths. Attempt mock tests regularly. Learn shortcut method of solving problems. Prepare a study plan. Determine weaknessesRRB Group D answer key is released online. Candidates can download the answer key by logging with the user ID and password. Objections can be raised against the answer key by paying INR 50.

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

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.
Q:   What is RRB Group D normalisation?
A: 
RRBs follow percentile-based normalisation in the RRB Group D exam. The percentile score of each candidate is converted into normalised marks by inserting the raw marks into the base shift. The calculation of base shift is done by using the standard mathematical formula of interpolation. The percentile score indicates the percentage of candidates that have scored equal to or below (same or lower raw scores) that particular percentile in that examination.
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