The Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) has officially released a notification for the recruitment of 32,438 Group D/ Level 1 vacancies across various railway zones under Advertisement No. CEN 08/2024. This is a great opportunity for candidates aspiring to work in the Indian Railways. Interested and eligible candidates can apply online before 22nd February 2025.
Railway Recruitment Board Vacancy Details
Name of Post: Group D/ Level 1
Total Posts: 32,438
RRB-Wise/ Zone-Wise Vacancy Distribution
- Western Railway (Mumbai): 4,672
- North Western Railway (Jaipur): 1,433
- South Western Railway (Hubli): 503
- West Central Railway (Jabalpur): 1,614
- East Coast Railway (Bhubaneswar): 964
- South East Central Railway (Bilaspur): 1,337
- Northern Railway (New Delhi): 4,785
- Southern Railway (Chennai): 2,694
- North Eastern Railway (Gorakhpur): 1,370
- Northeast Frontier Railway (Guwahati): 2,048
- Eastern Railway (Kolkata): 1,817
- Central Railway (Mumbai): 3,244
- East Central Railway (Hajipur): 1,251
- North Central Railway (Prayagraj): 2,020
- South Eastern Railway (Kolkata): 1,044
- South Central Railway (Secunderabad): 1,642
Pay Scale: Pay Level-1 of the 7th CPC, starting basic pay ₹18,000/-.
Railway Recruitment Board Eligibility Criteria
Age Limit
- Candidates must be between 18 to 36 years as of 1st January 2025.
Age Relaxation
- SC/ST: 5 years
- OBC: 3 years
- PwD (Unreserved): 10 years
- PwD (OBC): 13 years
- PwD (SC/ST): 15 years
Railway Recruitment Board Educational Qualification
Candidates must have passed 10th standard or ITI or possess an equivalent qualification or National Apprenticeship Certificate (NAC) granted by NCVT.
Railway Recruitment Board Application Fee
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| SC / ST / Ex-Serviceman / PwBD / Female / Transgender / Minorities / Economically Backward Class | ₹250 (Refundable after appearing in CBT) |
| Others | ₹500 (₹400 refundable after appearing in CBT) |
How to Apply Railway Recruitment Board?
Eligible candidates can apply online by following these steps:
- Visit the official RRB Recruitment Portal.
- Click on the “Online Application Form” and register yourself.
- Fill in all personal and educational details and upload necessary documents.
- Pay the application fee as per your category.
- Submit the form and take a printout for future reference.
Railway Recruitment Board Important Dates
- Start Date for Online Application: 23rd January 2025
- Last Date for Submission: 22nd February 2025
- Correction Window: 25th February – 6th March 2025
Railway Recruitment Board Selection Process
The selection process includes:
- Computer-Based Test (CBT)
- Physical Efficiency Test (PET)
- Document Verification (DV)
- Medical Examination (ME)
Computer-Based Test (CBT)
- Duration: 90 minutes
- Total Questions: 100 (MCQ-based)
- Negative Marking: 1/3 marks deducted for each wrong answer
Railway Recruitment Board Exam Pattern:
| Subject | No. of Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| General Science | 25 | 25 |
| Mathematics | 25 | 25 |
| General Intelligence & Reasoning | 30 | 30 |
| General Awareness & Current Affairs | 20 | 20 |
| Total | 100 | 100 |
Railway Recruitment Board Minimum Cut-Off Marks
- UR/EWS: 40%
- OBC (Non-Creamy Layer): 30%
- SC/ST: 30%
- PwBD: 2% relaxation in case of shortage
Syllabus for RRB Group D CBT
Mathematics
- Number system, Decimals, Fractions, LCM, HCF, Percentages, Profit & Loss, Time & Distance, Algebra, Geometry, Trigonometry, etc.
General Intelligence and Reasoning
- Analogies, Coding-Decoding, Syllogism, Data Interpretation, Analytical Reasoning, Classification, Directions, etc.
General Science
- Physics, Chemistry, and Life Sciences (10th Standard CBSE Level)
General Awareness & Current Affairs
- Science & Technology, Sports, Politics, Culture, Economics, and other important topics.
Physical Efficiency Test (PET)
- Male: Lift and carry 35kg for 100m in 2 minutes & run 1000m in 4 min 15 sec.
- Female: Lift and carry 20kg for 100m in 2 minutes & run 1000m in 5 min 40 sec.
Document Verification & Medical Examination
- Candidates clearing CBT and PET will be called for Document Verification (DV).
- Medical fitness tests will be conducted by Railway Administration.
- Final selection depends on document verification, medical fitness, and character verification.
RRB Group D Vacancy Important Web-Links
| Online Application Form | Click Here |
| Advertisement Details | Click Here |
| RRB Group D Guidebook |
Click Here |
| Official Website |
Click Here |
Final Thoughts
This is a golden opportunity for aspirants looking to join the Indian Railways under Group D/ Level 1 category. Interested candidates should ensure they meet the eligibility criteria and apply before the deadline. Good luck!