RRB Group D Recruitment 2026 - Apply Online for 22195 Posts
Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) has released an official notification for the recruitment of 22195 Group D Posts. Interested and eligible candidates can apply Online through the official RRB website. The last date to submit the application form is 02-03-2026. In this article, you?ll find the RRB Group D Posts recruitment details, including eligibility criteria, age limit, salary structure, selection process, application steps, and direct links to the official notification and Online application form.
RRB Group D Recruitment CEN 09/2025 Overview
RRB Group D CEN 09/2025 Post-wise Vacancy Details
Railway Zone-wise Distribution (Sample - Major Zones):
Eligibility Criteria for RRB Group D CEN 09/2025
Educational Qualification (as on 02.03.2026):
Medical Standards:
Important Medical Notes:
General Age Limits:
Age Relaxation:
Important Notes:
Application Fee for RRB Group D CEN 09/2025
Payment Mode: Online only through Internet Banking, Debit/Credit Card, or UPI (all service charges borne by candidate)
Job Vacancy Updates
Payment Deadline: 04.03.2026 up to 23:59 Hrs
Important Notes on Fee:
Important Dates for RRB Group D CEN 09/2025
Selection Process for RRB Group D CEN 09/2025
The recruitment consists of 4 successive stages:
Stage 1: Computer Based Test (CBT)
Duration: 90 minutes (120 minutes for candidates using scribe)
Total Questions: 100 (Each of 1 mark)
Exam Pattern:
Syllabus (Indicative):
Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) has released an official notification for the recruitment of 22195 Group D Posts. Interested and eligible candidates can apply Online through the official RRB website. The last date to submit the application form is 02-03-2026. In this article, you?ll find the RRB Group D Posts recruitment details, including eligibility criteria, age limit, salary structure, selection process, application steps, and direct links to the official notification and Online application form.
RRB Group D Recruitment CEN 09/2025 Overview
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Organization Name
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Railway Recruitment Board (RRB), Ministry of Railways,
Government of India
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Post Name
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Various Posts in Level 1 of 7th CPC Pay Matrix (14
different posts across various departments)
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Total Vacancies
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22,195 Posts (across 16 Railway Zones)
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Qualification
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10th Pass or ITI or Equivalent or National Apprenticeship
Certificate (NAC) from NCVT
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Age Limit
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18 to 33 years (as on 01.01.2026)
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Application Fee
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General/EWS/OBC-NCL: Rs. 500/- (Rs. 400/- refundable),
SC/ST/PwBD/Female/ExSM/Transgender/Minorities/EBC: Rs.
250/- (refundable on appearing in CBT)
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Apply Start Date
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31.01.2026 (00:00 Hrs)
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Apply Last Date
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02.03.2026 (23:59 Hrs)
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Fee Payment Last Date
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04.03.2026 (23:59 Hrs)
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Apply Mode
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Online Only
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Official Website
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www.indianrailways.gov.in, Official RRB websites (listed
in notification)
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RRB Group D CEN 09/2025 Post-wise Vacancy Details
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Post Name
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Department
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Medical Standard
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Track Maintainer-IV
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Engineering (P Way)
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B1
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Pointsman B
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Traffic
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A2
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Assistant (S & T)
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Signal & Telecommunication
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B1
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Assistant TRD
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Electrical (TRD)
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B1
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Assistant Operations (Electrical)
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Electrical (General Services/Workshop/Diesel Shed)
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B1/C1
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Assistant Carriage & Wagon
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Mechanical
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B1
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Assistant Track Machine
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Engineering (Track Machine)
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A3
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Assistant TL & AC
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Electrical (General Services)
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B1
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Assistant Loco Shed (Electrical)
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Electrical (Electrical Shed/Diesel Shed)
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B1
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Assistant Bridge
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Engineering (Bridge)
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B1
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Assistant P.Way
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Engineering (P Way)
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B1
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Various other Assistant posts
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Electrical, S&T, Engineering, Mechanical
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A2/A3/B1/C1
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TOTAL VACANCIES: 22195 Posts
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Railway Zone-wise Distribution (Sample - Major Zones):
- Western Railway (Mumbai): 3,166 posts
- Northern Railway (Delhi): 3,537 posts
- Central Railway (Mumbai): 2,157 posts
- Eastern Railway (Kolkata): 1,078 posts
- Other Zones: Remaining posts distributed across NFR, NER, SCR, SR, SWR, WCR, ECR, ECoR, SECR, NWR, NCR, SER
Eligibility Criteria for RRB Group D CEN 09/2025
Educational Qualification (as on 02.03.2026):
- 10th Pass (Matriculation/SSC/SSLC) from recognized Board, OR
- ITI (Industrial Training Institute) certificate from recognized institute, OR
- Equivalent qualification, OR
- National Apprenticeship Certificate (NAC) granted by National Council for Vocational Training (NCVT)
- Important: Candidates waiting for final results are NOT eligible to apply
- Diploma/Degree in Engineering will NOT be accepted in lieu of ITI/Course Completed Act Apprenticeship
Medical Standards:
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Medical Standard
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Distant Vision
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Near Vision
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A-2 (e.g., Pointsman B)
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6/9, 6/9 without glasses (no fogging test)
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Sn. 0.6, 0.6 without glasses
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A-3 (e.g., Assistant Track Machine)
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6/9, 6/9 with/without glasses (power ? 2D)
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Sn. 0.6, 0.6 with/without glasses
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B-1 (Most posts)
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6/9, 6/12 with/without glasses (power ? 4D)
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Sn. 0.6, 0.6 with/without glasses
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C-1
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6/12, 6/18 with/without glasses
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Sn. 0.6, 0.6 with/without glasses
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Important Medical Notes:
- Candidates must ensure they are medically fit as per Indian Railway Medical Manual (IRMM) Vol. I Chapter 5
- LASIK surgery candidates NOT eligible for A2 & A3 medical standard posts (must submit declaration as per Annexure-VII)
- Different medical standards for Ex-Servicemen (Para 534 of IRMM)
- Candidates found medically unsuitable will NOT be given alternative appointment
General Age Limits:
- Minimum Age: 18 years (Born on or before 01.01.2008)
- Maximum Age: 33 years for UR & EWS (Born on or after 02.01.1993)
- Maximum Age: 36 years for OBC-NCL (Born on or after 02.01.1990)
- Maximum Age: 38 years for SC/ST (Born on or after 02.01.1988)
Age Relaxation:
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Category
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Age Relaxation
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OBC-Non Creamy Layer (NCL)
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3 years
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SC/ST
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5 years
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PwBD (UR & EWS)
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10 years
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PwBD (OBC-NCL)
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13 years (10+3)
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PwBD (SC/ST)
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15 years (10+5)
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Ex-Servicemen (UR & EWS)
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3 years (after deducting military service)
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Ex-Servicemen (OBC-NCL)
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6 years (after deducting military service)
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Ex-Servicemen (SC/ST)
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8 years (after deducting military service)
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Group C/D Railway Staff (3+ years service) - UR/EWS
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Up to 40 years
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Group C/D Railway Staff (3+ years service) - OBC-NCL
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Up to 43 years
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Group C/D Railway Staff (3+ years service) - SC/ST
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Up to 45 years
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Female candidates (widowed/divorced/judicially separated)
- UR
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Up to 35 years
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Female candidates (widowed/divorced/judicially separated)
- OBC-NCL
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Up to 38 years
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Female candidates (widowed/divorced/judicially separated)
- SC/ST
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Up to 40 years
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Course Completed Act Apprentices (CCAA) - UR/EWS
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Maximum 3 years (extent of apprenticeship training)
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CCAA - OBC-NCL
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Maximum 6 years (including category relaxation)
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CCAA - SC/ST
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Maximum 8 years (including category relaxation)
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Act Apprentices who commenced before age 25 - UR/EWS
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Up to 35 years
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Act Apprentices who commenced before age 25 - OBC-NCL
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Up to 38 years
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Act Apprentices who commenced before age 25 - SC/ST
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Up to 40 years
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Important Notes:
- If eligible for multiple relaxations, maximum relaxation will be given (NOT cumulative)
- SC/ST/OBC-NCL applying against UR vacancies: No age relaxation
- PwBD applying against UR vacancies: PwBD age relaxation applicable
- Maximum upper age limit (except Ex-Servicemen): 52 years
- Matriculation certificate is the ONLY acceptable proof of age
Application Fee for RRB Group D CEN 09/2025
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Category
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Fee Amount
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Refund
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General, EWS, OBC-NCL (Male candidates not covered in Sl.
2)
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Rs. 500/-
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Rs. 400/- (after deducting bank charges) - on appearing in
CBT
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SC, ST, Ex-Servicemen, PwBD, Female, Transgender,
Minorities, Economically Backward Class (EBC)
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Rs. 250/-
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Full Rs. 250/- (after deducting bank charges) - on
appearing in CBT
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Payment Mode: Online only through Internet Banking, Debit/Credit Card, or UPI (all service charges borne by candidate)
Job Vacancy Updates
Payment Deadline: 04.03.2026 up to 23:59 Hrs
Important Notes on Fee:
- Fee refund (minus bank charges) will be credited ONLY to Aadhaar-seeded bank account
- No refund for incomplete/rejected applications or candidates not appearing in CBT
- Applications without prescribed fee will be summarily rejected
- Minorities: Muslims, Christians, Sikhs, Buddhists, Jains, Zoroastrians (Parsis) - must submit affidavit at DV
- EBC: Family income < Rs. 50,000/- per annum (valid EBC certificate/BPL card/Izzat MST required)
- Note: EBC, EWS, and OBC are three DIFFERENT categories. EBC eligible for fee concession only (NOT job reservation)
Important Dates for RRB Group D CEN 09/2025
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Event
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Date & Time
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Indicative Notice in Employment News
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27.12.2025
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Online Application Start Date
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31.01.2026 (00:00 Hrs)
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Online Application Closing Date
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02.03.2026 (23:59 Hrs)
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Fee Payment Last Date
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04.03.2026 (23:59 Hrs)
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Application Modification Window (with Rs. 250/- fee)
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05.03.2026 to 14.03.2026 (23:59 Hrs)
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Scribe Details Entry Window (for eligible PwBD candidates)
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15.03.2026 to 19.03.2026
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Computer Based Test (CBT) - Tentative
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Will be notified on RRB websites
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Physical Efficiency Test (PET)
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Will be notified on RRC websites
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Document Verification (DV)
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Will be notified on RRC websites
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Medical Examination (ME)
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Will be notified on RRC websites
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Selection Process for RRB Group D CEN 09/2025
The recruitment consists of 4 successive stages:
Stage 1: Computer Based Test (CBT)
Duration: 90 minutes (120 minutes for candidates using scribe)
Total Questions: 100 (Each of 1 mark)
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Subject
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Number of Questions
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General Science
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25
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Mathematics
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25
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General Intelligence and Reasoning
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30
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General Awareness and Current Affairs
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20
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TOTAL
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100 Questions = 100 Marks
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Exam Pattern:
- Objective type with multiple choices
- Questions available in English, Hindi, and 13 regional languages (Assamese, Bengali, Gujarati, Kannada, Konkani, Malayalam, Manipuri, Marathi, Odia, Punjabi, Tamil, Telugu, Urdu)
- Negative Marking: 1/3 mark deducted for each wrong answer
- Section-wise distribution may vary slightly in actual exam
- UR: 40%
- EWS: 40%
- OBC-NCL: 30%
- SC: 30%
- ST: 30%
- PwBD: May be relaxed by 2 marks in case of shortage
Syllabus (Indicative):
- Mathematics: Number system, BODMAS, Decimals, Fractions, LCM, HCF, Ratio & Proportion, Percentages, Mensuration, Time & Work, Time & Distance, Simple & Compound Interest, Profit & Loss, Algebra, Geometry, Trigonometry, Elementary Statistics, Square root, Age Calculations, Calendar & Clock, Pipes & Cistern
- General Intelligence & Reasoning: Analogies, Alphabetical & Number Series, Coding & Decoding, Mathematical operations, Relationships, Syllogism, Jumbling, Venn Diagram, Data Interpretation & Sufficiency, Conclusions & Decision making, Similarities & Differences, Analytical Reasoning, Classification, Directions, Statement-Arguments & Assumptions
- General Science: Physics, Chemistry, Life Sciences of 10th standard level (CBSE)
- General Awareness & Current Affairs: Science & Technology, Sports, Culture, Personalities, Economics, Politics,
