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The RRB Group D full form is Railway Recruitment Board Group D. It is a national-level exam conducted by the Railway Recruitment Board, providing a great opportunity for candidates to secure a job in the Indian Railways. The exam serves as an entry point for various Level-1 posts under the Seventh CPC pay matrix. The selection process includes a Computer-Based Test (CBT), followed by further stages for qualified candidates. The CBT assesses applicants on subjects like Mathematics, General Intelligence, Reasoning, General Science, and General Awareness.
The Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) concluded the application process for RRB Group D Recruitment 2025 on 1st March 2025. The correction window for application form modifications was opened on 4th March 2025. Earlier, RRB released an official notification on its website, rrbcdg.gov.in, announcing 32,438 vacancies for Railway Group D posts. This recruitment includes positions such as Pointsman, Track Maintainer, Assistant Loco Shed, Assistant Operations, and Assistant TL & AC in Indian Railways.
| Particulars | Elaboration |
| Exam Name | RRB Group D Exam |
| Full Form | RRB- Railway Recruitment Board RRC- Railway Recruitment Call |
| Organiser | RRC undertaking of RRB |
| Exam Purpose | To choose candidates for various Level-1 positions in the CPC’s 7th pay matrix |
| Exam Level | National |
| Exam Frequency | Once a year |
| Exam Mode | Online |
| Basic Qualification | Secondary (class 10th) Passed/ ITI Passed |
| Age Limit | 18 to 33 years |
| Exam Subjects | General Science Mathematics General Intelligence and Reasoning General Awareness and Current Affairs |
| Selection Process | Computer Based Test (CBT) Physical Efficiency Test (PET) Medical Test |
| Application Fee | General- INR 500/- PwBD/SC/ ST/ Females/Transgender/ Ex-Servicemen/Minority Communities/ Economically Backward- INR 250/- |
| Medium of Exam | Hindi, English, Urdu, Assamese, Bengali, Gujarati, Kannada, Konkani, Malayalam, Manipuri, Marathi, Odia, Punjabi, Tamil, and Telugu |
| Total Marks | CBT- 100 marks |
| Exam Time | 1 hour 30 minutes (90 minutes) |
| Marking Scheme | For each correct answer in CBT, candidates score one mark 1/3 of the marks are deducted for wrong answers. |
| Vacancies | 32,438 |
| Exam Cities | 200 |
| Location | Across India |
| Post Types in RRB Group D | Non-gazetted positions according to Level 1 of the 7th CPC |
| Official Website | https://www.indianrailways.gov.in/ |
The Railway Recruitment Board will publish the RRB Group D official announcement on the official website. Candidates can check the previous year’s RRB Group D notification for reference.
RRB-Group-D-NotificationThe Group D form last date for the Railway Recruitment Board Exam (RRB) Group D was between 22nd February and 1st March 2025. The application process began on 23rd January 2025, and candidates had until 3rd March 2025 to complete the application fee payment. The correction window was available from 4th March to 13th March 2025. The RRB Group D 2025 admit cards are expected to be released in March 2025, while the Computer-Based Test (CBT) is scheduled to take place in July 2025. Candidates should check the official website for any updates regarding exam dates.
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Start Date of Application | 23rd January 2025 |
| Last Date for Form Submission | 22nd February – 1st March 2025 |
| Last Date for Application Fee Payment | 3rd March 2025 |
| Application Correction Window | 4th March – 13th March 2025 |
| RRB Group D Admit Card Release | March 2025 |
| Railway Group D CBT Exam Date | July 2025 |
Staying updated with these dates will help candidates complete their application process on time and prepare effectively for the exam.
RRB Group D eligibility requirements detail the minimum age requirement, required education level, nationality, required medical training, etc.
Candidates applying for the RRB Group D 2025 exam must be between 18 to 36 years old as of January 1, 2025. Age relaxation is provided to reserved categories as per government regulations. The minimum date of birth required for eligibility varies based on the candidate’s category.
| Age Group | General (UR) & EWS | OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) | SC/ST |
|---|---|---|---|
| Minimum DOB | On or after 02.01.1989 | On or after 02.01.1986 | On or after 02.01.1984 |
| Maximum DOB | Not later than 01.01.2007 | Not later than 01.01.2007 | Not later than 01.01.2007 |
Candidates must ensure they fall within the prescribed age range and check if they qualify for age relaxation benefits under the applicable category before applying.
Age Relaxation
RRB relaxes the maximum age restriction for applicants from restricted categories by a specified amount. Look at the table below to learn more about the RRB Group D age relaxation.
| Category | Upper Age Limit |
| Unreserved | 33 Years |
| OBC-Non Creamy Layer | 36 Years |
| SC/ST | 38 Years |
Candidates to apply for the test must meet the RRC Level 1 eligibility requirements in terms of Nationality or Citizenship. Only those applicants who meet the requirements may apply to take the RRB Level 1 test. To apply for the RRC Group D test, a candidate must:
A certificate of eligibility given by the Government of India is required for all interested candidates, except for the first scenario.
Candidates must have completed 10th grade (Matriculation), ITI, or an equivalent qualification to be eligible.
Candidates must adhere to specific medical requirements to be eligible for RRB Group D. Candidates who cut for the Document Verification/DV must pass the Railway Administration’s medical fitness test. The following table lists the necessary medical requirements the Railway Board established for RRB Group D.
| Medical Standard | General Fitness | Visual Acuity |
| A-2 | Physically Fit in all respects | Distant Vision: 6/9, 6/9 without glasses (No fogging test) Near Vision: Sn. 0.6, 0.6 without glasses Must pass tests for Colour Vision, Binocular Vision, Night Vision, Mesopic vision, etc. |
| A-3 | Physically Fit in all respects | Distant Vision: 6/9, 6/9 with or without glasses (power of lenses not to exceed 2D). Near Vision: Sn: 0.6, 0.6 with or without glasses and pass the test for Colour Vision, Binocular Vision, Night Vision, Myopic vision, etc. |
| B-1 | Physically Fit in all respects | Distant Vision: 6/9, 6/12 with or without glasses (power of lenses not to exceed 4D) Near Vision: Sn. 0.6, 0.6 with or without glasses when reading or close work is required Should pass the test for Colour Vision, Binocular Vision, Night Vision, Mesopic vision, etc. |
| B-2 | Physically Fit in all respects | Distant Vision: 6/9, 6/12 with or without glasses (power of lenses not to exceed 4D). Near Vision: Sn. 0.6, 0.6 with or without glasses when reading or close work is required and Should pass the test for Binocular Vision etc |
| C-1 | Physically Fit in all respects | Distant Vision: 6/12, 6/18 with or without glasses. Near Vision: Sn. 0.6, 0.6 with or without glasses when reading or close work is required. |
| C-2 | Physically Fit in all respects | Distant Vision: 6/12, NIL with or without glasses. Near Vision: Sn. 0.6 combined with or without glasses where reading or close work is required. |
Candidates who advance to the final phase of the selection process will be assigned to Level 1 positions in various departments. The people hired for Group D positions will be given fieldwork duties, including caring for locomotives, maintaining the track, maintaining supplies and railway carriages, etc. The Group D personnel will be qualified for promotion to Group C after three working years. Promotion will be determined via departmental exams.
The Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) has announced a total of 32,438 vacancies for the RRB Group D Recruitment 2025, distributed across different zones. These vacancies are for various Level 1 positions, including Pointsman, Assistant, Track Maintainer, Assistant Loco Shed, Assistant Operations, and Assistant TL & AC. The table below provides a detailed breakdown of the vacancies by post and department.
| Post Name | Vacancies | Department |
|---|---|---|
| Pointsman-B | 5058 | Traffic |
| Assistant (Track Machine) | 799 | Engineering |
| Assistant (Bridge) | 301 | Engineering |
| Track Maintainer Grade IV | 13,187 | Engineering |
| Assistant P-Way | 247 | Engineering |
| Assistant (Carriage & Wagon) | 2587 | Mechanical |
| Assistant TRD | 1381 | Electrical |
| Assistant (Signal & Telecom) | 2012 | S&T |
| Assistant Loco Shed (Diesel) | 420 | Mechanical |
| Assistant Loco Shed (Electrical) | 950 | Electrical |
| Assistant Operations (Electrical) | 744 | Electrical |
| Assistant TL & AC | 1041 | Electrical |
| Assistant TL & AC (Workshop) | 624 | Electrical |
| Assistant (Workshop) (Mechanical) | 3077 | Mechanical |
| Total Vacancies | 32,438 |
The RRB Group D test is held by the Railway Recruitment Board for the positions of helper, track maintainer, and assistant under many technical jobs. The applicants must go to the RRB’s official website to complete the RRB/RRC Group D application form. Candidates must log in and provide information such as their date of birth, registration number, and security code to check the progress of their RRB Group D application.
Before beginning to complete the RRB Group D application form, applicants should have a copy of the following papers on hand:
Applicants must follow the following steps to complete the Railway Recruitment Board Exam(RRB) Group D application form:
Step 1: Select the Railway region you wish to apply for by opening the official website. Candidates should review the vacancy table before applying for the position.
Step 2: Select “New Registration” from the menu.
Step 3: To finish the registration procedure, provide your name, parents’ names, phone numbers, email addresses, Aadhar numbers, etc.
Step 4: Once the candidates’ information has been input, the Registration ID will be produced. The registered email address and mobile number will get the OTP.
Step 5: Next, input the OTP into the appropriate text box after retrieving it, and then click the “Validate” button. The applicants won’t be able to update their mobile number or email address after the validation process is complete.
Step 6: Select “Apply/Edit” from the menu on the screen.
Step 7: The candidates must satisfy the eligibility requirements before submitting. Before you complete the final submission, the candidates must accurately complete the information.
Step 8: After submission, applicants can make changes to the form (if necessary) by paying INR 100 in modification costs. Please be aware that the application can only be modified twice.
Step 9: The candidates must select a specific position from a list of posts for which they will take the exam after submitting the eligibility requirements form. Candidates may select as many positions as they like to apply for it. The candidates should press the button to confirm their choice.
Step 10: Candidates should select the Payment tab option after submitting the preference form.
Step 11: Only once the candidates have completed the payment may they add their signatures and images.
Step 12: Candidates should ensure that their photos are scanned before uploading them; otherwise, the commission will reject their application.
Step 13: You will have the option to “Fill in additional details” after completing a successful payment; choose it.
Step 14: The candidates should make sure they submit the signatures and photos in the appropriate format before choosing “Final Submit.” The candidates should double-check the signature and photo previews.
Step 15: For your future use, do not forget to print off the RRB Group D Level 1 online application form.
Below are the sizes and dimensions for submitting a photo, a signature, and a certificate:
| Particulars | Size and Format |
| Photograph | JPEG image of size 20 to 50KB |
| Signature | JPEG image of size 10 to 40KB |
| SC/ST Certificate | JPEG image of size 50 to 100KB |
| Scribe Photo | JPEG image of size 20 to 50KB |
The following highlights the RRB Group D application costs for applicants in the general and reserved categories:
| Category | Application Fees (INR) |
| SC/ST, Ex-servicemen, PwBD, Female, Transgender, Minorities & Economically Backward Class | 250 |
| Unreserved Category (UR) | 500 |
The RRB Group D Admit Card 2025 will be made available approximately 10 days before the Computer-Based Test (CBT) on the official RRB website. Candidates can access and download their hall ticket by logging in with their Registration Number/Roll Number and Date of Birth/Password.
The admit card is released in two stages:
The hall ticket will contain essential details such as the candidate’s name, roll number, exam center, and reporting time. Candidates must carefully review all the details, adhere to the given instructions, and carry a valid photo ID to the examination center.
Candidates taking the RRC Group D test must enter the test center with either their admit card or RRC level 1 hall ticket and one of the listed documents. One of these papers (original or photocopy), together with the RRB Group D Admit Card, must be provided by the applicants to establish their identification.
Details Available in the Admit Card
| Roll number | Reporting time | Registration number |
| Date of birth | Test center code | Shift |
| Date of exam | Community | Exception (if any) |
| Space for a photograph to be affixed at the exam center | Candidate’s left thumb impression (1 and 2) | Candidate’s signature |
| Space for self-declaration | Barcode | Chairman’s signature |
| Invigilator’s signature | – | – |
While filling out their application forms, candidates would be required to select RRB Group D test locations. RRBs often assign test locations based on the preferences stated by the applicants. Candidates are sent to the next available center if there are not enough seats in one particular center. The list of test cities for the exam is available below for candidates to review.
| Region | RRB Group D Exam Centres |
| Andaman and Nicobar | Port Blair |
| Andhra Pradesh | Amalapuram, Anantapur, Bhimavaram, Challapalli, Chirala, Chittoor, Eluru, Gooty, Gudivada, Gudur, Guntur, Kadapa, Kakinada, Kanchikachera, Kavali, Kurnool, Nandyal, Narasapuram, Narasaraopet, Nellore, Ongole, Prodattur, Puttur, Rajahmundry, Rajam, Rajampet, Srikakulam, Surampalem, Tadipalligudem, Tekkali, Tirupathi, Vijayawada, Visakhapatnam, Vuzuabagran |
| Arunachal Pradesh | Itanagar, Naharlagun |
| Assam | Dibrugarh, Guwahati, Jorhat, Kokrajhar, Silchar, Tezpur |
| Bihar | Arrah, Aurangabad, Bhagalpur, Bihar Sharif, Darbhanga, Gaya, Hajipur, Muzaffarpur, Patna, Purnea, Samastipur, Siwan |
| Chandigarh | Chandigarh |
| Chhattisgarh | Bilaspur, Durg, Bhilai, Nagpur, Raipur |
| Delhi/ NCR | Ghaziabad, Greater Noida, New Delhi, Noida |
| Goa | Verma |
| Gujarat | Ahmedabad, Anand, Bharuch, Bhavnagar, Bhuj, Dadra, Gandhinagar, Godhra, Himatnagar, Jamnagar, Junagadh, Mehsana, Nadiad, Navsari, Rajkot, Silvassa, Surat, Surendranagar, Vadodara, Valsad, Vapi |
| Haryana | Ambala, Bahadurgarh, Gurgaon, Hisar, Jhajjar, Jind, Kaithal, Karnal, Kurukshetra, Mohindergarh, Panchkula, Panipat, Rewari, Rohtak, Sirsa, Sonipat, Yamuna Nagar |
| Himachal Pradesh | Baddi, Bilaspur, Dharamsala, Hamirpur, Kangra, Kullu, Mandi, Palampur, Shimla, Sirmaur, Solan, Sunder Nagar Una |
| Jammu and Kashmir | Anantnag, Awantipora, Baramulla, Jammu, Kathau, Pulwama, Samba, Srinagar, Udhampur |
| Jharkhand | Bokaro, Dhanbad, Hazaribagh, Jamshedpur, Ranchi |
| Karnataka | Bagalkot, Belgaum, Bellary, Bijapur, Chikballapur, Chikmagalpur, Davanagre, Dharwad, Gadag, Gulbarga, Hassan, Hubli, Kolar, Mangalore, Mysore, Puttur, Shimoga, Surathkal, Tumkur, Udupi, Uttara Kannada |
| Kerala | Alappuzha, Ernakulam, Idukki, Kannur, Kasaragod, Kollam, Kottayam, Kozhikode, Malappuram, Palakkad, Pathanamthitta, Thrissur, Trivandrum |
| Madhya Pradesh | Bhopal, Gwalior, Indore, Jabalpur, Rewa, Sagar, Satna, Ujjain |
| Maharashtra | Ahmednagar, Akola, Amaravati, Aurangabad, Beed, Bhandara, Buladena, Chandrapur, Dhule, Ghadchiroli, Gondia, Jalgaon, Latur, Madgaon, Mumbai, Nagpur, Nandurbar, Nashik, Navi Mumbai, Pandharpur, Parbhani, Pimpri, Chinchwad, Pune, Raigad, Ratnagiri, Sangamner, Sangli, Satara, Solapur, Sindhudurg, Thane, Wardha, Washim, Yavatmal |
| Manipur | Imphal |
| Meghalaya | Shillong, Ri-Bhoi |
| Mizoram | Aizwal |
| Nagaland | Dimapur, Kohima |
| Odisha | Angul, Balasore, Bargarh, Bhubaneswar, Baripada, Berhampur- Ganjam, Cuttack, Dhenkanal, Jeypore, Jharsuguda, Khurda, Rayagada, Rourkela, Sambalpur |
| Puducherry | Puducherry |
| Punjab | Abohar, Amritsar, Banur, Barnala, Bhatinda, Fatehgarh, Sahib, Gurdaspur, Hoshiarpur, Jalandhar, Kapurthala, Khanna, Ludhiana, Malout, Moga, Mohali, Muktasar, Nawanshahr, Pathankot, Patiala, Phagwara, Ropar, Sangrur. |
| Rajasthan | Abu Road, Ajmer, Alwar, Bharatpur, Bhilwara, Bikaner, Chittorgarh, Dungarpur, Hanumangarh, Jaipur, Jhunjhunu, Jodhpur, Kota, Pali Marwar, Sikar, Sri Ganganagar, Tonk, Udaipur |
| Sikkim | Bardang, Gangtok |
| Tamil Nadu | Chennai, Coimbatore, Cuddalore, Kanyakumari, Krishnagiri, Madurai, Namakkal, Salem, Thanjavur, Thoothukudi, Tiruchirapalli, Tiruvannamalai, Vellore, Villupuram, Virudhunagar |
| Telangana | Hyderabad, Karimnagar, Khammam, Kodad, Mahabubnagar, Nalgonda, Nizamabad, Ranga, Reddy, Secunderabad, Siddipet, Warangal |
| Tripura | Agartala, Bisramganj, Khowai, Teliamura, Udaypur |
| Uttar Pradesh | Agra, Aligarh, Allahabad, Amroha, Banda, Barabanki, Bareilly, Bijnor, Bulandshahr, Faizabad, Gonda, Gorakhpur, Jhansi, Kanpur, Kaushambi, Lucknow, Mathura, Sitapur, Sultanpur, Varanasi |
| Uttarakhand | Dehradun, Haldwani, Nainital, Roorkee, Rudrapur, Udham Singh Nagar |
| West Bengal | Asansol, Bankura, Berhampore, Bishnupur, Burdwan, Durgapur, Haldia, Hooghly, Kalyani, Kolkata, Greater Kolkata, Krishnagar, Siliguri |
The Railway Administration may conduct the RRB Group D Computer-Based Test (CBT) in either a single-stage or multi-stage format. Candidates who pass the CBT will proceed to the Physical Efficiency Test (PET), followed by Document Verification and a Medical Examination. A penalty of 1/3rd marks will be deducted for every incorrect answer. To qualify, candidates must meet the minimum cutoff: 40% for General (UR) and EWS categories, while OBC (Non-Creamy Layer), SC, and ST candidates require at least 30%. The RRB Group D Exam Pattern 2025 assesses candidates based on key skills, covering subjects, the number of questions, marks, and the duration for each section.
| Parameter | CBT 1 (Compulsory) | CBT 2 (If Required) |
|---|---|---|
| Number of Questions | 100 | 120 |
| Total Marks | 100 | 120 |
| Question Type | Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) | Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) |
| Duration | 90 Minutes | 90 Minutes |
Candidates who pass the CBT must take the PET. Three times as many candidates are chosen at this round as there are open positions. Candidates must pass the qualifying PET to be considered. Candidates are invited to the PET based on how well they performed in the CBT. Both the Physical Efficiency Test (PET) and qualifying requirements must be met to qualify. The following is the PET course syllabus:
To fill 32,438 openings for the positions of Helper/Assistant, Track Maintainer Grade IV, and Assistant Points-man in Indian Railways, RRB will hold the RRB Group D Level 1 test. The curriculum is covered in the section below:
View the RRB Group D Maths questions’ topical distribution in the area below.
| Subject | Topics | Expected weightage |
| Mathematics | Number System | 1-2 |
| BODMAS | 2-3 | |
| Decimals & Fractions | 1-2 | |
| Average | 1-2 | |
| LCM & HCF | 1-2 | |
| Ratio and Proportion | 2-3 | |
| Percentages | 2-3 | |
| Mensuration | 2 | |
| Time and Work | 3-4 | |
| Time and Distance | 2-3 | |
| Simple and Compound Interest | 1 | |
| Profit & Loss | 1-2 | |
| Algebra | 1 | |
| Geometry and Trigonometry | 1 | |
| Age Calculations | 2-3 | |
| Calendar & Clock | 1 | |
| Miscellaneous | 2-3 |
Here, in the part below, you can see how the questions on general reasoning and intelligence are distributed according to topics:
| Subject | Topics | Expected weightage |
| General Intelligence and Reasoning | Analogies | 2-3 |
| Alphabetical and Number Series | 3-4 | |
| Coding and Decoding | 2-3 | |
| Mathematical Operations | 1-2 | |
| Syllogism | 1 | |
| Venn Diagram | 1-2 | |
| Data Interpretation and Sufficiency | 1-2 | |
| Conclusions and Decision-Making | 1 | |
| Analytical Reasoning | 3-4 | |
| Classification | 2-3 | |
| Directions | 1-2 | |
| Statement-Arguments and Assumptions | 4-5 | |
| Miscellaneous | 2-3 |
Here, in the section that follows, you can see how the General Science questions are distributed by topic:
| Subject | Topics | Expected weightage |
| Science | Physics | 7-8 |
| Chemistry | 9-10 | |
| Biology | 6-7 |
The following section lists the topics that make up the RRB Group D General Awareness curriculum.
| Subject | Topics | Expected weightage |
| General Awareness and Current Affairs | Sports | 2-3 |
| Economics | 1-2 | |
| CEO/Chairman/Appointments | 1-2 | |
| Current Affairs | 8-9 | |
| Geography | 2-3 | |
| History | 2-3 | |
| Miscellaneous | 4-5 |
Candidates will receive three calls for the Physical Efficiency Test (PET) depending on how well they perform in the Computer-Based Test (CBT), which makes up the majority of the RRB Group D vacancies in the community.
To guarantee that there are enough/reasonable applicants available for all of the advertised positions, the Railways Board has the right to increase or decrease this percentage as necessary. It is required to pass the RRB Group D Physical Efficiency Test (PET), and the test will only be qualifying in nature. The following are the requirements for RRB Group D PET:
| Male | Female /Transgender |
| The ability to lift and carry 35 kg for 100 meters in two minutes without stopping is required of candidates. | The ability to lift and carry 20 kg for 100 meters in two minutes without stopping is required of candidates. |
| Candidates must be able to complete a 1000-meter run in 4 minutes, and 15 seconds. | Candidates should be able to complete a 1000-meter run in 5 minutes and 40 seconds. |
Candidates are summoned for document verification based on their performance in the CBT and choices, provided they qualify in the PET.
Here’s an overview of the process of RRB Group D exam:
Here are some of the preparation tips for the 2025 exam:
Candidates can refer to the following books for RRB Group D exam preparation:
Math’s and Quants
General Intelligence & Reasoning
General Science
General Awareness and Current Affairs
Applicants to verify the RRB Group D result should follow the actions listed below:
Step 1: Go to the regional RRB’s official website.
Step 2: Locate and click on the pertinent Group D Exam Result link on the webpage.
Step 3: To view the list of applicants who have been shortlisted, click the Download link on the RRB Group D Result Page.
Step 4: The PDF of the Selection list will open in a new tab. Use the search tool (Ctrl + F) to look up your roll number in the list.
Step 5: If you are chosen, your name will appear on the list. For later use, download and store your RRB results.
Details Available in the Scorecard
The roll numbers of the selected applicants are included in the RRB Group D result in PDF. The information on the RRB Group D scorecard is as follows:
The RRB Group D 2025 cut-off marks will be determined by factors such as the total number of vacancies, the exam’s difficulty level, and candidates’ overall performance. Cut-off scores differ across various railway zones and categories, including General, OBC, SC, and ST. Historically, the general category cut-off has ranged between 65 to 75 marks out of 100, while reserved category cut-offs have been slightly lower. The Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) will announce the official cut-off marks along with the Computer-Based Test (CBT) results. Since the unreserved (UR) category generally has the highest cut-off, candidates should review previous years’ cut-off trends to gauge competition levels and enhance their preparation strategy.
To determine your RRB Group D cut-off score, follow these steps:
Step 1: First, go to the regional RRB’s official website for the one you applied for.
Step 2: To learn more, click RRB Group D Cut Off 2025.
Step 3: Type your login information. (If required)
Step 4: On the screen will be a list of the qualifying scores for the state for which you have applied.
Step 5: RRB Group D cut-off should be saved and downloaded for future use and to be safe.
Candidates should be aware that in addition to meeting the minimal requirements set by the Railway Recruitment Board, they must also achieve the Railway Group D cut-off score. The minimal requirements for each category are listed below:
| Category | Minimum Qualifying Marks (%) |
| ST (Scheduled Tribe) | 30% |
| SC (Scheduled Caste) | 30% |
| Other Backward Class (Non-Creamy Layer) | 30% |
| General (Unreserved) | 40% |
| EWS Economically Weaker Section | 40% |
Since Indian Railways is a centrally managed organization, its employees are paid and given perks as per the most recent pay commissions. The 7th Pay Commission of the federal government, which is periodically amended, states that the average compensation for RRB Group D positions varies from 3 LPA to 5 LPA.
Each Group D position has a set entry-level grade pay, and the base pay for any Group D post is Rs. 18000 per month. The table below contains specific information on the pay scale for RRB Group D Posts.
| Group | Pay Band | Grade Pay | Grade Pay – Entry Level |
| PB-1 | Rs.15600-60600 | Rs.5400 | Rs.21000 |
| Rs.5700 | Rs.23190 | ||
| Rs.6000 | Rs.25380 | ||
| Rs.7200 | Rs.29730 | ||
| Rs.8400 | Rs.34080 | ||
| PB-2 | Rs.29900-104400 | Rs.12600 | Rs.40500 |
| Rs.13800 | Rs.51420 | ||
| PB-3 | Rs.14400 | Rs.54450 | |
| Rs.16200 | Rs.63000 | ||
| Rs.46800-117300 | Rs.19800 | Rs.76590 | |
| Rs.22800 | Rs.88500 | ||
| PB-5 | Rs.112200-20100 | Rs.26100 | Rs.138300 |
| Rs.26700 | Rs.147300 | ||
| Rs.30000 | Rs.159000 |
In addition to the base pay, the overhead benefits and allowances are the finest part of railway work. The list of allowances that RRB Group-D personnel are eligible for is as follows:
Jobs in RRB Group D do not require a desk. The final candidates chosen for RRB Group D will be assigned to one of Indian Railways’ seven following departments:
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Ans. RRB Group D refers to entry-level jobs in Indian Railways including caring for locomotives, maintaining the track, maintaining supplies, and railway carriages. These positions require minimal qualifications and ensure smooth railway operations
Ans. Yes, the government sector will fill around 1.0 Lakh positions for the following posts:
Track Maintainer Grade-IV
Helper Assistant
Assistant Pointsman
Level-1 posts
Ans. Of course, applicants need a fully functional mobile number and email ID. Applicants also need to fill in the application form discreetly. They must provide valid personal details and educational qualifications without making any errors. If they fail to do so, they won’t be allowed to sit for the exam.
Ans. Until the applicant exceeds the upper age restriction, they are eligible to sit for the RRB Group D test. The RRB does not specify a set amount of tries. If an applicant meets the qualifying requirements, he or she may attempt as many times as necessary.
Ans. RRB Group D recruitment is conducted to select candidates for the various posts in Level-1 of the seventh CPC pay matrix such as Track Maintainer Grade-IV, Helper/Assistant in various technical departments (Electrical, Mechanical, and S&T departments), Assistant Pointsman, and many more.
Ans. The basic pay of RRB Group D employees is INR 18,000 as per the Seventh pay matrix. RRB Group D salary includes various components such as basic pay, pay scale, HRA, DA, Travel allowances, deductions, etc. The monthly salary of RRB Group D is in the range of INR 25,560 to INR 27,920.
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Chegg India does not ask for money to offer any opportunity with the company. We request you to be vigilant before sharing your personal and financial information with any third party. Beware of fraudulent activities claiming affiliation with our company and promising monetary rewards or benefits. Chegg India shall not be responsible for any losses resulting from such activities.
