RRB Recruitment 2025: Application Deadline Date Extended for 32,438 Vacancies, Know Details

RRB Recruitment 2025: The Railway Recruitment Boards (RRBs) have officially extended the application deadline for the recruitment of 32,438 positions, including Assistant and other vacancies. Interested candidates now have additional time to submit their applications for these job openings.

As per the latest notification, applicants can complete and submit their online applications until March 1, 2025, at 11:59 PM. Eligible candidates are encouraged to visit the official application portal at rrbapply.gov.in to register and apply before the extended deadline.

This recruitment drive presents a valuable opportunity for individuals seeking government jobs in the railway sector. Aspirants are advised to review the eligibility criteria, application process, and required documents carefully before submitting their applications.

Previously, the application deadline was February 22.

1. Opening date of application: January 23, 2025

2. Last date to apply: March 1, 2025

3. Last date for application fee payment after the application window closes: March 3, 2025

4. Correction window: March 4 to March 13.

These job openings are announced under the Centralised Employment Notification (CEN 08/2024) and fall under Level 1 of the 7th Central Pay Commission (CPC) pay matrix. This means the salary and benefits for these positions are determined as per government rules for Level 1 employees.

Candidates who want to know the exact number of vacancies available for each post and Railway zone can check Annexure B of the official notification. This annexure provides a detailed breakdown of vacancies based on different regions and job roles.

Eligibility Criteria

• Candidates who have passed Class 10 or ITI or equivalent or have a National Apprenticeship Certificate granted by the NCVT can apply for these vacancies.
• Candidates should be at least 18 and not more than 36 years old on January 1, 2025.

RRB Recruitment 2025: NTPC Selection Process

The selection of candidates will be done through a four-stage process-

The first stage CBT is the same for all posts and is conducted for screening purposes. The exam lasts 90 minutes and consists of three sections:

• General Awareness
• Mathematics
• General Intelligence & Reasoning

In this stage of the exam, the marks obtained by candidates are normalized. This means that since the exam is conducted in multiple shifts, the difficulty level of each shift may vary. To ensure fairness, the marks are adjusted so that no candidate is at a disadvantage due to varying question difficulty.

After this process, candidates are shortlisted for the second stage Computer-Based Test (CBT) based on their final adjusted scores.To increase their chances of qualifying, aspirants should practice previous years’ question papers. This will help them understand the exam pattern, identify important topics, and improve their time management skills.

In the second stage CBT, candidates are shortlisted in a 1:20 ratio (20 times the number of vacancies) based on their first stage performance.

This exam also lasts 90 minutes and includes the same three sections:

• General Awareness
• Mathematics
• General Intelligence & Reasoning

Those who qualify for this stage move forward to the skill test, depending on the post they have applied for.

The Typing Skill Test and CBAT (Computer-Based Aptitude Test) are conducted for specific posts:

• CBAT is for Station Master and Traffic Assistant.
• Typing Skill Test is required for Junior Clerk, Senior Clerk, Time Keeper, Accounts Clerk, and Junior Account Assistant.

Candidates are shortlisted for these tests in a 1:8 ratio (eight times the number of vacancies) based on their second-stage CBT scores.

Once candidates successfully pass all the required exams, they are invited for the document verification process.

In this stage, officials carefully check the candidates’ educational certificates, identity proofs, caste/category certificates (if applicable), and other required documents to confirm their eligibility for the job.

The final selection of candidates depends on two main factors:

1. Merit – Candidates with higher scores and better performance in the exams are given preference.
2. Number of Vacancies – Selection is also based on the total number of job openings available for that particular post and category.

Only those candidates who have successfully cleared all the previous stages of the recruitment process are called for document verification. If a candidate fails to provide the required documents or does not meet the eligibility criteria, they may be disqualified.

After successfully clearing all the previous stages, selected candidates must undergo a medical examination. This test is conducted to ensure that they are physically fit and capable of performing the duties required for their specific job role in the railway department.

During the medical examination, doctors check various health parameters, including:

• Vision (eyesight test) – To ensure candidates meet the required vision standards for their post. Some positions may have stricter eyesight requirements.
• Hearing ability – To confirm that candidates can hear properly, as some jobs require clear communication and alertness.
• Physical fitness – Depending on the job role, candidates may need to meet specific physical standards, such as height, weight, and overall fitness.
• General health check-up – To identify any serious medical conditions that might affect the candidate’s ability to perform their job safely and efficiently.

Only those candidates who pass this medical test will be considered fit for the job and will move forward in the selection process. If a candidate does not meet the required medical standards, they may be disqualified from the final selection.

Details of the Computer-Based Test (CBT) and Application Fee for RRB Recruitment 2025

Exam Pattern and Marking Scheme

• The Computer-Based Test (CBT) will have a total of 100 multiple-choice questions.
• Each question will have four answer choices, and candidates must select the correct one.
• Negative Marking: For every incorrect answer, one-third (1/3rd) of the total marks for that question will be deducted.
• The total duration of the exam will be 90 minutes (1 hour and 30 minutes).

Minimum Qualifying Marks

To pass the exam, candidates must score at least:

• 40% marks for Unreserved (UR) and Economically Weaker Section (EWS) candidates.
• 30% marks for candidates belonging to Other Backward Class (OBC – Non-Creamy Layer), Scheduled Caste (SC), and Scheduled Tribe (ST) categories.

Application Fee Details

The application fee for this recruitment process varies based on the candidate’s category:

• ₹250 for candidates belonging to the following categories:

• Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD)
• Female candidates
• Transgender candidates
• Ex-Servicemen
• Scheduled Caste (SC) and Scheduled Tribe (ST) candidates
• Minority community candidates
• Economically Backward Class (EBC) candidates
• ₹500 for all other candidates.

Refund of Application Fee

• PwBD, Female, Transgender, Ex-Servicemen, SC, ST, Minority Community, and EBC candidates: Their ₹250 application fee will be refunded, after deducting bank charges, once they appear for the CBT exam.
• All other candidates: After appearing for the CBT exam, ₹400 will be refunded, while ₹100 will be deducted as processing fees.

Candidates are advised to carefully fill out their application form and appear for the CBT exam to ensure they qualify for the refund of their application fee.