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RRB CEN 08/2024 Recruitment 2025 Latest Updates

Posted On 2025-01-27
Qualification Graduation
No. of Openings 32000
Closing Date 2025-02-22
Work Type permanent
Job Location Multiple

Job Description :

Railway Recruitment Boards, Ministry of Railways, Government of India, invites online applications from eligible candidates for direct recruitment of various Group D positions in pay matrix Level 1. The Indian Railways, a crucial artery of the national infrastructure and one of the largest employment providers, now announces a massive recruitment drive at Level 1. This recruitment will fill a whopping 32,438 vacancies in various railway zones, ideal for a plethora of aspirants looking for a career through the Indian Railways. The extended guide provides a comprehensive take on the recruitment process, eligibility criteria, selection procedure, syllabus details, preparation tips, and other important information other than recruitment for interested candidates.

RRB Group D Recruitment Advertisement 08/2024

A Gateway to a Stable and Rewarding Career

This recruitment drive offers a wonderful chance to all those candidates who wish to have a perfect and safe career inside the Indian Railways. Such recruitment brings numerous vacancies in several different departments; hence candidates of every category may give something back to the nation with respect to the transport sector. Level 1 jobs are a good entry into the railway establishment, which also lays down a good base for evaluation, promotion, and upright progress inside this honourable organization.

Key Highlights of the Recruitment Drive:

Extensive Vacancies: A total of 32,438 vacancies have been announced, encompassing a wide spectrum of opportunities across different railway zones and workshops.

Focus on Level 1 Positions: The recruitment drive primarily targets Level 1 positions, which encompass essential roles critical to the daily operations and maintenance of the railways, including Track Maintainer, Helper/Assistant in various departments (Electrical, Mechanical, Engineering, S&T, etc.), and Pointsman.

Pan-India Deployment: Vacancies are distributed across various Railway Recruitment Boards (RRBs) and railway zones, ensuring a nationwide reach and offering opportunities in different geographical locations.

Competitive Compensation: Successful candidates walking into service would start with an initial pay of 18,000, which will include allowances, other benefits, and avenues for career advancement within the hierarchy of the railways.

One-Time Age Relaxation: In light of sporadic disruptions caused by COVID-19, during which all nominees were relatively affected by reserved vacancies, a one-time opening in an extension of three years would allow such an effectually higher age-limited annual gain elsewhere to be judged in earnest.

RRB Group D Vacancies: 32,438 Vacancies

1	Pointsman-B	5058
2	Assistant (Track Machine)	799
3	Assistant (Bridge)	301
4	Track Maintainer Gr. IV	13187
5	Assistant P-Way	247
6	Assistant (C&W)	2587
7	Assistant TRD	1381
8	Assistant (S&T)	2012
9	Assistant Loco Shed (Diesel)	420
10	Assistant Loco Shed (Electrical)	950
11	Assistant Operations (Electrical)	744
12	Assistant TL & AC	1041
13	Assistant TL & AC (Workshop)	624
14	Assistant (Workshop) (Mech)	3077
Total		32438

Railway Group D Vacancy 2025 – Zone Wise Vacancies

Sl No	Railway Zones	Total Vacancy
1	Central Railway	3244
2	East Central Railway	1250
3	East Coast Railway	964
4	Eastern Railway & Metro	1775
5	North Central Railway and DLW	2020
6	North Eastern Railway and RDSO	1332
7	North Western Railway	1433
8	Northeast Frontier Railway	2048
9	Northern Railway, DMW	4586
10	South Central Railway	1642
11	South East Central Railway	1337
12	South Eastern Railway	1044
13	South Western Railway	490
14	Southern Railway	2249
15	West Central Railway	1614
16	Western Railway	4672
17	PLW (Patiala Locomotive Works)	86
18	RWF (Rail Wheel Factory)	13
19	RWP (Rail Wheel Plant)	1
20	CLW (Chittaranjan Locomotive Works)	42
21	RCF (Railway Coach Factory)	112
22	(ICF) Integral Coach Factory	445
23	MCF (Modern Coach Factory)	38
Grand Total		32438

Important Dates to Remember: RRB Group D 2025

Online Date of Opening Application: January 23, 2025

Online Date for Closing Application: February 22, 2025

Date for Application fee payment after closing date i.e. 22.02.2025: (23:59 hrs) February 23, 2025, to February 24, 2025 (23:59 Hrs)

Date & time for Modification window for corrections in the application form with payment of modification fee (Please Note: Details filled in ‘Create an Account’ form and ‘Chosen Railway’ cannot be modified): February 25, 2025 to March 06, 2025 (23:59 Hrs)

CBT Exam Date: To be announced later on the official RRB websites.

22-01-2025 Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ): Detail

Detailed Eligibility Criteria: Who is eligible for RRB Group D 2025?

To be considered eligible for the Level 1 positions, candidates must meticulously fulfil the following criteria:

Nationality: Candidates who are citizens of India, Nepal, Bhutan and Tibetan refugees. Certain other nationals who want to settle in India are also eligible as per extant government regulations and treaties.

Age Limit: The age limit is between 18 years and 36 years as of January 1, 2025. The following age relaxation is applicable for respective reserved categories:
- For OBC (Non-Creamy Layer): by 3 years.
- For Scheduled Castes/Scheduled Tribes (SC/ST): by 5 years.
- Ex-Serviceme: as per the day-to-day directives in this connection.
- Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD): is for 10 years (and for SC/ST by 15 years and for OBCs by 13 years). Some definitions and instructions regarding the PwBD are available in the notification.

Educational Qualification: The educational qualification would depend upon the post in consideration; however, some standard qualifications require:
- Matriculation/SSLC (pass in 10th class) or its equivalent.
- National Trade Certificate from NCT or ITI.
- National Apprenticeship Certificate NAC, granted by NCVT, is regarded as equivalent in most matters.

Medical Standards: The candidates are required to conform to the stringent medical standards prescribed by the Indian Railways. These prescribe standards of vision, hearing, general physical fitness, and other medical parameters relevant. The due weight shall be given to the detailed medical standards laid down in the official advertisement, including the specific provisions for disabilities of different categories.

Examination Fees:
- For PwBD / Female /Transgender/ Ex-Servicemen candidates and candidates belonging to SC/ST/Minority Communities/ Economically Backward Class (EBC) as applicable on appearing in CBT is Rs.250/-
- For all candidates except the fee concession categories mentioned above the fee is Rs.500/-
- This fee shall be refunded in due course duly deducting bank charges as applicable on appearing in CBT.

RRB Group D Recruitment 2025 Selection Process

Stage 1	Computer-Based Test (CBT)
Stage 2	Physical Efficiency Test
Stage 3	Document Verification
Stage 4	Medical Examination

The selection process for Level 1 positions includes an exhaustive multi-stage assessment that tests the candidates' legitimacy, physical fitness, and overall suitability for the arduous jobs they will have in the Railways.

Computer-Based Test: Computer-Based Test (CBT). At the first stage of screening, a CBT is administered, consisting of questions that test the candidates on general knowledge, mathematics, reasoning, and general science. Here is an outline of what the CBT includes:

Mathematics: Number System, BODMAS, Decimals, Fractions, LCM, HCF, Ratio and Proportion, Percentages, Mensuration, Time and Work, Time and Distance, Simple and Compound Interest, Profit and Loss, Algebra, Geometry, Trigonometry, Elementary Statistics, etc.

General Intelligence and Reasoning: Analogies, Alphabetical and Number Series, Coding and Decoding, Mathematical operations, Relationships, Syllogism, Jumbling, Venn diagrams, Data interpretation and sufficiency, Conclusions and decision making, Similarities and differences, Analytical reasoning, Classification, Directions, and Statement – Arguments and Assumptions
- General Science: Physics, Chemistry, and Life Sciences (up to 10th standard CBSE syllabus).
- Current Affairs: Current affairs, Indian History, Geography, Polity, Economy, and general scientific and technological developments.

Physical Efficiency Test (PET): During the physical efficiency test (PET), all candidates who have qualified for the CBT can appear. PETs are basically fitness tests intended to assess the endurance and standard physical fitness of the candidates. Usually, events like the following are included in the PET:
- For Male Candidates: Another thousand meters in 4 minutes and 15 seconds faster than the previous run; Carrying a weight of 35 kg for 100 meters within 2 minutes (without putting down the weight).
- For Female Candidates: Running at a speed enough to cross a 1000-meter barrier in 5 minutes and 40 seconds, lifting and carrying 20 kg of weight for 100 meters and completing the course in 2 minutes (this means not putting the weight down).

Document Verification: Verification of Document: Document verification will be conducted by aspirants who successfully passed the PET. The verification is in regard to the genuineness and legality of the candidates' academic certificates, age proof, category certificates (if applicable), disability certificates (if applicable), and any other document certified by the overriding authority.
Medical Exam: In the last selection, they would be put up for medical examination before the railway medical authority, ensuring their competency in meeting the medical standards for designated posts.

Railway Group D Computer Based Test Scheme

Question Type	Subjects	No of Qs	Marks	Duration
Objective Type	General Science	25	25	120 minutes
	Mathematics	25	25
	General Intelligence and Reasoning	30	30
	General Awareness and Current Affairs	20	20
Total		100	100

1/3 marks shall be deducted for each wrong answer.
Qualifying Marks – UR-40%, EWS-40%, OBC (Non creamy layer)-30%, SC-30%, ST-30%.

RRB Group D Physical Efficiency Test (PET) Scheme

The Railway Recruitment Board shall conduct the Physical Standard verification of the candidates through a PET or Physical Efficiency Test. It is to note that only the candidates who clears the CBT shall be eligible to appear for the PET. As per the RRB Group D Notification 2025, candidate up to 3 times of the vacancies will be called for PET. The RRB Group D Physical Efficiency Test shall have the following events which the candidates need to clear for being selected.

For Male Candidates

Male Candidates should be able to lift and carry 35 kg of weight for a distance of 100 meters in 2 minutes in one chance without putting the weight down & also they should be able to run for a distance of 1000 meters in 4 minutes and 15 seconds in one chance.

For Female Candidates

Female Candidates should be able to lift and carry 20 kg of weight for a distance of 100 meters in 2 minutes in one chance without putting the weight down & they should be able to run for a distance of 1000 meters in 5 minutes and 40 seconds in one chance

Application Fee:

Rs.250/- for SC/ ST/ EBC/ PwBD/ Female/ Transgender/ Ex-serviceman Candidates, and Rs.500/- for all other category candidates.
Candidates are suggested to pay the application fee online.

Application Mode: Online

How to Apply: A Detailed Step-by-Step Process:

The process of hiring for RRB Group C level 1 posts is online and specifically through the official website of RRBs:

Go to Official RRB Website: Candidates must operate the official website of any RRB to which they want to apply. The names of RRBs along with their website can be obtained from the official notification.

Register Online: Once candidates have entered the official website, new users are supposed to register in the system with their own name, email address, and mobile number, and create a password.

Fill in the Application Form: After successful registration, candidates can log in and fill out the online application form with accurate personal, educational, and other relevant details.

Upload Scanned Documents: The applicant must upload scanned copies of his recent photograph, signature, and other necessary documents according to the stipulated format and size.

Payment of Application Fees: A nominal sum is to be paid for applying to the general category. Special concessions are allowed for any application fees prescribed for certain reserved category candidates as per government rules. Payments made can be online through Paytm or using credit/debit cards or other payment gateways.

Submission of application: Once all the steps are compiled, the candidate is asked to check the form thoroughly before final submission to complete the application.

Print form: A hard copy of the filled-up data along with the payment receipt is advisable to be kept for reference in the future.

Websites of RRBs Participating in CEN No. 08/2024:

RRB Ahmedabad www.rrbahmedabad.gov.in
RRB Chandigarh www.rrbcdg.gov.in
RRB Malda www.rrbmalda.gov.in
RRB Ajmer www.mbajmer.gov.in
RRB Chennai www.rrbchennai.gov.in
RRB Mumbai www.rrbmumbai.gov.in
RRB Bengaluru www.rrbbnc.gov.in
RRB Gorakhpur www.rrbgkp.gov.in
RRB Patna www.rrbpatna.gov.in
RRB Bhopal www.rrbbhopal.gov.in
RRB Guwahati www.rrbguwahati.gov.in
RRB Prayagraj www.rrbald.gov.in
RRB Bhubaneswar www.rrbbbs.gov.in
RRB Jammu-Srinagar www.rrbjammu.nic.in
RRB Ranchi www.rrbranchi.gov.in
RRB Bilaspur www.rrbbilaspur.gov.in
RRB Kolkata www.rrbkolkata.gov.in
RRB Secunderabad www.rrbsecunderabad.gov.in

Key Points to Note:

Candidates should apply via the official RRB websites only.

There should be only one application submitted by the candidate for any one or more of the notified posts in the chosen Railway.

Candidates are advised to read the official notification carefully before filling out the application form.

Candidates should keep their registered email ID and mobile number alive for the sake of scholarship and communication.

Through this recruitment drive, Indian Railways renovate a great opportunity for individuals desiring to secure a stable career in a rewarding government setup. There are many Level 1 vacancies which candidates can apply for in the national development of the important horse-power transportation service. Therefore, candidates must do proper diligence on the eligibility criteria, the selection process, and also the application process so as to be well prepared. The candidates would greatly benefit, the most accurate, comprehensive and updated information can be taken from the official notifications released by the respective RRBs. This guide would therefore be a reliable information resource for applicants in the recruitment process and getting a successful career with Indian Railways.

For complete details on this recruitment, please go through the official recruitment page of Railway Recruitment Boards, at www.RRBApply.GOV.in/CEN_08_2024_LEVEL-1

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