The Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) has now officially announced the dates for the RRB Group D Exam 2025 the recruitment for which was published under notification CEN-08/2024. This recruitment notification which has 32,438 Level-1 posts across various departments in Indian Railways. aims to reach out to a large number of population. The Computer-Based Test (CBT) is scheduled to commence on November 17, 2025, and will continue until the end of December 2025, conducted in multiple phases.
Notification no. CEN-08/2024
CEN-08/2024 was published earlier this year on the 22nd of Jan, 2025 on the official website by the Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) which can be seen at http://rrcb.gov.in/notifications/CEN%2008%202024.pdf .The last date to apply for the posts was 24th Feb, 2025. A corrigendum to the above notification was also released, wherein some modifications regarding age for eligibility were done. The said corrigendum can se seen at http://rrcb.gov.in/notifications/Corrigendum%20to%20EN%20notice%20CEN%2008%202024.pdf.
Eligibility Criteria
As per the official notification in order to be eligible for the RRB Group D Exam 2025, candidates must meet the following criteria for the 32438 vacant posts in the railways:
- Age Limit as prescribed: The age of eligible candidates should be between 18years and 36 years of age. Age relaxations are applicable for reserved categories as per government norms Testbook.
- Educational Qualification: Candidates must have passed Class 10th or has an ITI or equivalent qualification.
- Nationality: Indian nationals are eligible to apply.
Important Dates
- Exam Dates: The CBT will be conducted from November 17 to the end of December 2025, in multiple shifts across India The Times of India.
- Admit Card Release: Admit cards will be issued approximately four days before the scheduled exam date.
- City Intimation Slip: Candidates can download their city intimation slip 10 days prior to the exam.
Exam pattern & syllabus provided
The RRB Group D Exam 2025 will consist of the following stages like all other usual group D exams:
- Computer-Based Test (CBT): This is the first stage of the examination. The CBT will include four sections http://rrcb.gov.in/notifications/CEN%2008%202024.pdf
- Mathematics: number system, decimals, LCM, ratio and proportion, mensuration, time and distance, profit and loss, geometry & trigonometry, square root, calendar and clock, BODMAS questions, fractions, HCF, percentages, time and work, SI & CI, algebra and elementary statistics.
- General Intelligence & Reasoning: analogies, data sufficiency, syllogism, coding-decoding, relationships etc.
- General Science: covers physics, chemistry and life sciences up to the 10th-grade level.
- General Awareness & Current Affairs: covers topics like science & technology, sports, culture, personalities, economics, politics etc
- Physical Efficiency Test (PET): All those who qualify the CBT will be called for the PET, which assesses physical endurance.
- Document Verification: Shortlisted candidates shall undergo document verification to confirm their eligibility.
- Medical Examination: Post exam medical examination will be conducted to ensure candidates meet the required health standards.
Tips to prepare
- Understanding the syllabus: do familiarize yourself with the whole syllabus so as to focus the most on your preparation
- Practice regularly: do solve all possible previous years’ question papers and take many mock tests as to better your speed and efficiency
- Stay updated: keep current affairs and general knowledge topics on your fingertips
- Time management: make a time and study chart and adhere strictly to it and try and work on your weak sections.
- Physical Fitness: maintaining a healthy and fit body will also keep your mind fresh
Useful Resources
- Official website: keep regularly visiting the official RRB website for updates and regular update notifications.
- Study materials: keep referring to books and newspapers and online channels
Conclusion
The RRB Group D Exam 2025 is an excellent opportunity for aspiring individuals as to join the Indian Railways. Make sure all your papers and certificates are in order and keep preparing with a fresh and cool mind so that no phase seems difficult and unreachable.