The Railway Group D Recruitment 2025 offers 32,438 vacancies for Level 1 posts in the 7th CPC Pay Matrix with an initial salary of ₹18,000 per month. The application process starts on January 23, 2025, and ends on February 22, 2025. Candidates are advised to apply early and check the detailed notification for eligibility and other details.
Railway Group D notification 2025 Overview
The Railway Group D Recruitment is done to fill up vacancies in various departments of Indian Railways. Group D posts include Track Maintainer, Assistant Pointsman, Helper, and others. The recruitment process ensures that candidates are selected based on merit through examinations and physical tests.
Key highlights of the recruitment
| Event | Information |
|---|---|
| Recruiting Authority | Indian Railways |
| Start Date for Applications | 32,438 |
| Posts Included | Track Maintainer, Helper, Assistant Pointsman, and others |
| Mode of application | Online |
| Recruitment stages | Computer-Based Test (CBT), Physical test, Documents verification, Medical test |
| Application fee | UR and OBC male – ₹500, Others ₹250 |
| Official notification date | 22th January 2025 |
| CBT exam date | Soon |
Railway Group D Recruitment 2025vacancy details
Railway Group D Recruitment will fill 32,438 vacancies in a variety of posts across diverse zones of Indian Railways. These posts include all vital for maintaining or operating a railway network.
Post-wise Expected vacancies:
| Post | Vacancy |
|---|---|
| Pointsman-B | 5,058 |
| Assistant (Track Machine) | 799 |
| Assistant (Bridge) | 301 |
| Track Maintainer Gr. IV | 13,187 |
| Assistant P-Way | 247 |
| Assistant (C&W) | 2,587 |
| Assistant TRD | 1,381 |
| Assistant (S&T) | 2,012 |
| Assistant Loco Shed (Diesel) | 420 |
| Assistant Loco Shed (Electrical) | 950 |
| Assistant Operations (Electrical) | 744 |
| Assistant TL & AC | 1,041 |
| Assistant TL & AC (Workshop) | 624 |
| Assistant (Workshop) (Mech) | 3,077 |
Important dates
| Event | Date and Time |
|---|---|
| Date of Indicative Notice | 28.12.2024 |
| Date of Publication | 22.01.2025 |
| Opening date & time for online registration of Applications | 23.01.2025 (00:00 Hrs) |
| Closing date & time for online submission of Applications | 22.02.2025 (23:59 Hrs) |
| Payment of Application Fee (After Closing Date) | 23.02.2025 to 24.02.2025 (23:59 Hrs) |
| Modification Window for Application Correction | 25.02.2025 to 06.03.2025 (23:59 Hrs) |
| Computer Based Test (CBT) Date | To be announced |
| Physical Efficiency Test (PET), Document Verification, and Medical Examination | Dates to be announced through the official website |
Railway Group D Recruitment 2025 Eligibility Criteria
1. Age Limit:
- Minimum age: 18 years
- Maximum age: 33 years
Age Relaxation:
- SC/ST: 5 years
- OBC: 3 years
- PwD: 10 years
2. Qualification Educational:
- Should have a Class 10 certificate from a recognized board or an ITI certificate.
- The ones having higher qualifications are eligible for the job, though they must meet the minimum qualifications required for the posts.
Railway Group D Recruitment 2025 Salary Details
Salary for the posts is calculated on the 7th Pay Commission.
- Basic Pay: ₹18,000 per month
- Allowance: Dearness Allowance (DA), House Rent Allowance (HRA), Transport Allowance
- Gross salary: ₹22,000 to ₹25,000 per month based upon posting.
Railway Group D Recruitment 2025 Eligibility Criteria
There are three stages in the recruitment procedure:
- 1. Computer-Based Test (CBT): Candidates need to get qualified in a paper where questions will be from multiple-choice questions.
- 2. Physical Efficiency Test: This test is going to check the physical capability of the candidate.
- 3. Document Verification: The list of candidates will check on their documents.
- 4. Medical Test: A final medical checkup ensures candidates are fit for the job.
Only those who qualify in each stage will be forwarded to the next.
Railway Group D Recruitment 2025 Exam Pattern
The CBT is the first stage of the recruitment process.
Exam Details:
This is an MCQ pattern exam with a total of 100 questions with 1 mark for each question. There is negative marking of 1/3 for each wrong answer. Total time duration is 90 minutes. The exam pattern is as follows:
| Subject | marks |
|---|---|
| Mathematics | 25 |
| General Science | 25 |
| General Intelligence and Reasoning | 30 |
| General Knowledge and Current Affairs | 20 |
| Total | 100 |
How to Apply for Railway Group D Recruitment 2025
Eligible candidates can apply for Railway Group D Recruitment 2025 through the official website. Follow the steps below:
- 1. Open the Indian Railways official website.
- 2. Check the “Railway Group D Recruitment 2025″ notification.”
- 3. Click on “Apply Online.”
- 4. Register using your email ID and mobile number.
- 5. Fill out your details in the application form.
- 6. Upload scanned copies of your photograph, signature, and other required documents.
- 7. Pay the application fee via online payment methods.
- 8. Submit the application form and take a printout for further use.
Railway Group D 2025 FAQs
Ans: The notification has published on 22th January 2025. Just check the official Indian Railways website for updates.
Ans: The application fee will be clearly mentioned in the official notification. Generally, it is around ₹500 for general candidates and less for reserved categories.
Ans: Yes, 1/3 mark will be deducted for each wrong answer.
Ans: Yes, candidates from all over India can apply for Railway Group D posts.
Ans: No, candidates must have completed the minimum qualification before applying.
The Railway Group D Recruitment 2025 offers a secure and rewarding career. Interested candidates should start their preparation and wait for the official notification. Stay updated with the Indian Railways website for further details.
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