The Railway Recruitment Boards (RRBs) have officially released the RRB Group D Exam 2025 schedule. Candidates who have applied for the recruitment drive can now check the exam dates through the official websites of their respective regional RRBs. The Computer-Based Test (CBT) for various Level 1 posts under the 7th Central Pay Commission (CPC) will commence on November 17, 2025, and conclude by the end of December 2025.
This recruitment aims to fill 32,438 vacancies across Indian Railways, making it one of the largest opportunities for aspirants seeking government jobs in the railway sector.
RRB Group D Exam 2025 Pattern and Duration
The RRB Group D CBT 2025 will be a single-stage examination. The test duration is 90 minutes, during which candidates must answer 100 multiple-choice questions. The question paper will be divided into the following sections:
- General Science – 25 questions
- Mathematics – 25 questions
- General Intelligence and Reasoning – 30 questions
- General Awareness and Current Affairs – 20 questions
For PwBD candidates accompanied with a scribe, the exam duration will be extended to 120 minutes.
The exam also follows a negative marking system, where 1/3rd marks will be deducted for every incorrect answer.
Minimum Qualifying Marks
To shortlist candidates, the minimum qualifying percentage for different categories has been specified as:
- UR – 40%
- EWS – 40%
- OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) – 30%
- SC – 30%
- ST – 30%
Relaxations may be applicable as per government rules.
Admit Card and Exam City Details
The link for viewing the exam city, date, and downloading travel authority for SC/ST candidates will be activated 10 days before the exam date on the respective RRB websites. Candidates will be able to download their RRB Group D Admit Card 2025 approximately 4 days prior to their exam date.
Selection Process
The recruitment process for RRB Group D 2025 consists of the following stages:
- Computer-Based Test (CBT)
- Physical Efficiency Test (PET)
- Document Verification
- Medical Examination
The Railway Administration also reserves the right to conduct the CBT in either a single-stage or multi-stage format, depending on the number of applicants.
Key Highlights of RRB Group D Exam 2025
- Exam Start Date: November 17, 2025
- Exam End Date: December 2025 (end)
- Mode of Exam: Online (Computer-Based Test)
- Vacancies: 32,438 posts in Level 1 of 7th CPC
- Admit Card Release: 4 days before exam date
- Exam City & Date Intimation: 10 days before exam date
The RRB Group D Exam 2025 offers a massive opportunity for candidates aspiring for a career in Indian Railways. With over 32,000 vacancies, structured exam patterns, and a transparent selection process, the recruitment drive ensures equal opportunity for candidates across categories, for more details CLICK HERE
