🚆 RRB Group D Recruitment 2025 (CEN 08/2024): 32,438 Vacancies Announced
The Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) has officially released the RRB Group D Notification 2025 under CEN 08/2024, inviting applications for 32,438 Level 1 posts across various zones. This recruitment drive offers a golden opportunity for candidates seeking a career in the Indian Railways.
📋 Overview of RRB Group D Recruitment 2025
- Organization: Railway Recruitment Board (RRB)
- Advertisement No.: CEN 08/2024
- Total Vacancies: 32,438
- Posts Included: Track Maintainer Grade-IV, Helper/Assistant in Electrical, Mechanical, and S&T departments, Assistant Pointsman, and other Level 1 posts
- Job Location: Across India
- Application Mode: Online
- Official Website: www.rrbapply.gov.in
🗓️ Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification Release Date | 22nd January 2025 |
| Online Application Start Date | 23rd January 2025 |
| Last Date to Apply Online | 1st March 2025 |
| Last Date for Fee Payment | 3rd March 2025 |
| Application Correction Window | 4th to 13th March 2025 |
| CBT Exam Date | July–August 2025 (Tentative) |
| Admit Card Release | To be announced |
🧾 Eligibility Criteria
Age Limit (as on 01/01/2025)
- Minimum Age: 18 years
- Maximum Age: 36 years
Note: Age relaxation is applicable as per government norms.
Educational Qualification
- Candidates must have passed 10th standard (Matriculation) or possess an ITI certificate from institutions recognized by NCVT/SCVT or equivalent.
🧪 Selection Process
The selection process comprises:
- Computer-Based Test (CBT)
- Physical Efficiency Test (PET)
- Document Verification
- Medical Examination
💰 Application Fee
| Category | Fee (INR) | Refundable Amount (INR) |
|---|---|---|
| General/OBC | 500 | 400 |
| SC/ST/EWS/Female | 250 | 250 |
Note: The application fee can be paid online via Debit Card, Credit Card, Net Banking, or UPI.
🧱 Zone-wise Vacancy Distribution
Here’s a snapshot of the zone-wise vacancy distribution:
| Zone Name | Total Vacancies |
|---|---|
| Western Railway (Mumbai) | 4,672 |
| Northern Railway (Delhi) | 4,785 |
| Southern Railway (Chennai) | 2,694 |
| Northeast Frontier Railway (Guwahati) | 2,048 |
| Eastern Railway (Kolkata) | 1,817 |
| North Central Railway (Prayagraj) | 2,020 |
| South East Central Railway (Bilaspur) | 1,337 |
| West Central Railway (Jabalpur) | 1,614 |
| North Western Railway (Jaipur) | 1,433 |
| South Western Railway (Hubli) | 503 |
| East Coast Railway (Bhubaneswar) | 964 |
| South Central Railway (Secunderabad) | 1,642 |
| East Central Railway (Hajipur) | 1,251 |
| North Eastern Railway (Gorakhpur) | 1,370 |
| South Eastern Railway (Kolkata) | 1,044 |
| Central Railway (Mumbai) | 3,244 |
Note: For detailed post-wise and category-wise vacancy distribution, refer to the official notification.
📝 How to Apply
- Visit the official RRB website: www.rrbapply.gov.in
- Select the respective RRB zone.
- Click on the “Apply Online” link for CEN 08/2024.
- Register by providing basic details.
- Fill in the application form and upload required documents.
- Pay the application fee and submit the form.
- Take a printout of the application form for future reference.
📄 Official Notification
For comprehensive details, download the official notification here: CEN 08/2024 PDF
Stay Updated: Keep an eye on the official RRB websites for updates on exam dates, admit cards, and other crucial information.
Disclaimer: Ensure to read the official notification thoroughly before applying.