RRB Group D 2025. The wait for millions of candidates is finally over. The Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) has announced new dates for the Group D Recruitment Exam (CBT-1). The exam had been postponed for a long time due to a court dispute. However, the Railways has now issued an official notice stating that the exam will begin on November 27, 2025, and continue until January 16, 2026. The exam cities for candidates have been released.
It should be noted that this Railway recruitment is being delayed due to several reasons. Reports indicate that the exam cities have been released. Candidates are now awaiting their admit cards.
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Admit Card Release Update
The Railways has clarified that each candidate will be able to check their exam city, date, and SC/ST Travelling Authority by November 19th. Admit cards will be released four days before the exam. Admit cards for those whose exam is on November 27th will be uploaded on November 23rd or 24th.
The exam was originally scheduled to begin on November 17th, but was postponed due to a court case.
Aadhaar Card Verification Mandatory
Aadhaar-linked biometric authentication will be performed at the examination centre. Therefore, candidates are required to bring their original Aadhaar card or a printout of their e-verified Aadhaar card.
Candidates who have not yet completed their Aadhaar verification can complete the authentication by visiting rrbapply.gov.in. Those who have already verified their Aadhaar should ensure that their Aadhaar is in the unlocked state with UIDAI.
Which positions will be filled in the Group D recruitment?
The following positions in the Railways will be filled through this exam:
- Assistant (S&T)
- Assistant Workshop
- Assistant Bridge
- Assistant Carriage and Wagon
- Assistant Loco Shed (Diesel/Electrical)
- Assistant Operation
- Track Maintainer-IV
- Pointsman B
Total Posts: 32,438
RRB Group D CBT Pattern
Total Time: 90 minutes
Total Questions: 100
Marking: 1/3 negative mark for wrong answer
Subjects and Question Distribution:
- General Science – 25
- Mathematics – 25
- General Intelligence and Reasoning – 30
- General Awareness/Current Affairs – 20
The CBT scores will be normalised. Three times the total number of vacancies will be called for the PET.
Minimum Passing Percentage
- UR/EWS: 40%
- OBC (Non-Creamy Layer): 30%
- SC/ST: 30%
Physical Efficiency Test (PET) Requirements
Male Candidates
- 100 meters distance with a 35 kg weight in 2 minutes
- 1000 meters run in 4 minutes 15 seconds
Female Candidates
- 100 meters distance with a 20 kg weight in 2 minutes
- 1000 meters run in 5 minutes 40 seconds
Selection Process
- Computer-Based Test (CBT)
- PET
- Document Verification
- Medical Test
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Why was the exam delayed? Learn the full controversy.
RRB issued an indicative notice on December 28, 2024, declaring that only candidates with ITI qualifications are eligible. But on January 2, 2025, the Railways changed the eligibility criteria to 10th pass or ITI. ITI candidates challenged this in court, arguing that eligibility cannot be changed once a notice is issued. The Railways argued that the December 28th notice was only indicative; the actual notification was issued on January 22, 2025. Last week, the court ruled in the Railways’ favour, providing significant relief to millions of candidates.