RRB Group D (Level 1) Recruitment 2024

Government of India, Ministry of Railways, Railway Recruitment Boards (CEN No. 08/2024)

Brief Description

Railway Recruitment Boards (RRBs) on behalf of Railway Recruitment Cells (RRCs) invite ONLINE applications from eligible Indian Nationals for various posts in Level 1 of the 7th CPC Pay Matrix in various units of Indian Railways. Applications must be completed and submitted online to the chosen RRB by 23:59 hrs on 22.02.2025.

Important Dates

Apply Start Date 23/01/2025
Apply Last Date 22/02/2025
Fee Payment Last Date 24/02/2025
Modification Window 25/02/2025 to 06/03/2025

Age Limit (as on 01/01/2025)

The age limit for this recruitment is 18 to 36 years. This includes a one-time 3-year age relaxation due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Date of birth should be between the dates given below:

  • UR & EWS: Born between 02/01/1989 and 01/01/2007.
  • OBC (NCL): Born between 02/01/1986 and 01/01/2007.
  • SC / ST: Born between 02/01/1984 and 01/01/2007.

Application Fee

General / All Others ₹ 500/-
SC / ST / PwBD / Female / Transgender / Minorities / EBC / Ex-Servicemen ₹ 250/-
  • For the ₹500/- category, an amount of ₹400/- will be refunded after appearing in the CBT.
  • For the ₹250/- category, the entire fee will be refunded after appearing in the CBT.
  • Economically Backward Class (EBC) candidates are those with a family income of less than ₹50,000 per annum.
  • Fee can be paid online only through internet banking, debit/credit cards, or UPI.

Vacancy Details Total: 32438 Posts

The vacancies are distributed across various Railway zones. Candidates can apply to only one Railway zone. The table below shows the total vacancies for each zone.

Railway Zone
Total Vacancies
Northern Railway (NR), New Delhi
4785
Western Railway (WR), Mumbai
4672
Central Railway (CR), Mumbai
3244
Southern Railway (SR), Chennai
2694
Northeast Frontier Railway (NFR), Guwahati
2048
North Central Railway (NCR), Prayagraj
2020
Eastern Railway (ER), Kolkata
1817
South Central Railway (SCR), Secunderabad
1642
West Central Railway (WCR), Jabalpur
1614
North Western Railway (NWR), Jaipur
1433
North Eastern Railway (NER), Gorakhpur
1370
South East Central Railway (SECR), Bilaspur
1337
East Central Railway (ECR), Hajipur
1251
South Eastern Railway (SER), Kolkata
1044
East Coast Railway (ECoR), Bhubaneswar
964
South Western Railway (SWR), Hubli
503

Eligibility & Medical Standards

Educational Qualification

  • 10th pass or ITI from institutions recognised by NCVT/SCVT or equivalent or National Apprenticeship Certificate (NAC) granted by NCVT.
  • Candidates waiting for the final results of their prescribed qualification are not eligible and should not apply.

Medical Standards

  • Candidates must be medically fit to carry out the duties of the post. Different posts have different standards (e.g., A-2, B-1, C-1).
  • Candidates who have undergone LASIK surgery are not eligible for posts with A-2 and A-3 medical standards.
  • It is crucial to check the specific medical standard required for each post in Annexure A of the notification before applying.

Selection Process

Stage 1Computer Based Test (CBT)
Stage 2Physical Efficiency Test (PET)
Final StagesDocument Verification & Medical Exam

Stage 1: Computer Based Test (CBT) 100 Questions / 90 Minutes

  • General Science: 25 Questions (Physics, Chemistry & Life Sciences of 10th standard level).
  • Mathematics: 25 Questions (Number system, BODMAS, Decimals, Algebra, Geometry, etc.).
  • General Intelligence & Reasoning: 30 Questions (Analogies, Coding, Syllogism, etc.).
  • General Awareness & Current Affairs: 20 Questions (Science & Technology, Sports, Culture, Economics, etc.).
  • There will be a negative marking of 1/3rd mark for each wrong answer.

Stage 2: Physical Efficiency Test (PET) Qualifying

  • Male Candidates: Must be able to lift and carry 35 Kg of weight for 100 meters in 2 minutes in one chance, AND run for a distance of 1000 meters in 4 minutes and 15 seconds in one chance.
  • Female Candidates: Must be able to lift and carry 20 Kg of weight for 100 meters in 2 minutes in one chance, AND run for a distance of 1000 meters in 5 minutes and 40 seconds in one chance.
  • PwBD and CCAA candidates are exempted from PET.

Salary / Pay Scale

Initial Pay₹ 18,000/-
  • Posts are in Level 1 of the 7th Central Pay Commission (CPC) Pay Matrix.
  • Other allowances will be admissible as per government rules.

How to Apply

  1. Applications must be submitted online through the official RRB websites only.
  2. First, 'Create an Account' using a valid personal mobile number and email ID, which must be kept active throughout the recruitment.
  3. Upload a recent color passport photograph (50-100 KB) against a white background.
  4. Upload a scanned image of your signature in running handwriting (30-50 KB).
  5. Pay the application fee online before the deadline.
  6. Final merit will be based on performance in the CBT, subject to qualifying in the PET.

Important Links

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