RRB Group D Exam 2025 — Latest News Update
Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) has released an important update regarding the Group D (Level-1) recruitment examination for the year 2025. According to the official notification (CEN 08/2024), the RRB Group D CBT exam was tentatively scheduled to begin from 17 November 2025, continuing through December 2025.
However, due to an ongoing court case regarding eligibility criteria, there are now reports that the exam might be postponed. Let’s break down the latest situation, new dates, and what candidates need to know.
Official Notification Highlights
- Recruitment Board: Railway Recruitment Board (RRB)
- Exam Name: RRB Group D (CEN 08/2024) – Level 1 Posts
- Total Vacancies: 32,438 (approximate, across all zones)
- Recruitment Level: Level-1 (Pay Matrix of 7th CPC)
- Application Dates: 23 January – 1 March 2025
- Tentative Exam Window: 17 November to 31 December 2025
- Admit Card Release: Around 4 days before exam date
- City Intimation Slip: 10 days before exam date
Source: Official notice at rrbranchi.gov.in and verified RRB zone websites.
Has the RRB Group D Exam Been Postponed?
Yes, according to recent reports from various recruitment portals and media outlets, the RRB Group D exam 2025 is under temporary hold due to a pending legal matter.
- The issue concerns the eligibility criteria — whether Class 10th (Matriculation) alone is enough, or if ITI (Industrial Training Institute) certification is also required for certain technical posts.
- This dispute led to a court stay in certain zones, pushing RRB to delay the release of the final schedule.
Official RRB websites have not yet issued a revised date, but multiple sources (including Adda247, Testbook, and PW Live) confirm that the exam will not begin on 17 November 2025 as previously expected.
RRB Group D 2025 — Key Exam Details
| Particular | Details |
|---|---|
| Recruitment Cycle | CEN 08/2024 |
| Conducting Authority | Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) |
| Exam Mode | Computer-Based Test (CBT) |
| Exam Language | Multiple regional languages |
| Vacancies | 32,438 posts |
| Exam Date (Tentative) | 17 Nov – 31 Dec 2025 |
| Postponement Status | Yes – temporarily on hold |
| Official Confirmation | Awaited from RRB HQ |
| Admit Card | To be released post revised notice |
Reason Behind the Postponement
The eligibility dispute case currently being heard in the High Court has questioned whether ITI qualifications are necessary for certain Group D posts.
Until the judicial proceedings conclude, the RRB is unlikely to finalize or conduct the examination process.
However, candidates are advised to continue their preparation, as the exam can be rescheduled at short notice once clearance is given.
Important Instructions for Candidates
- Keep checking your respective RRB zone website regularly.
- Verify your application status — “Accepted” candidates only will receive admit cards.
- Prepare as per the official syllabus and previous pattern (CBT + PET).
- Once the new exam dates are released, download your city slip and admit card immediately.
- Follow official updates only from:
Expected New Dates (Tentative Reschedule Window)
| Stage | Expected Timeframe |
|---|---|
| New Date Notification | December 2025 |
| Admit Card Release | 7–10 days before exam |
| CBT Exam Window | January–February 2026 (tentative) |
| Results | March 2026 |
| PET/Document Verification | April–May 2026 |
Note: The above schedule is tentative and subject to official confirmation once the court order is finalized.
RRB Group D 2025 Syllabus Overview
Computer-Based Test (CBT) will consist of the following sections:
| Subject | No. of Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Mathematics | 25 | 25 |
| General Intelligence & Reasoning | 30 | 30 |
| General Science | 25 | 25 |
| General Awareness on Current Affairs | 20 | 20 |
| Total | 100 Questions | 100 Marks |
- Exam Duration: 90 minutes
- Negative Marking: 1/3 mark deducted for each wrong answer
RRB Group D Zones Involved
The recruitment is being handled by all major RRB zones, including:
- RRB Chennai
- RRB Mumbai
- RRB Allahabad
- RRB Secunderabad
- RRB Kolkata
- RRB Patna
- RRB Bilaspur
- RRB Guwahati
- RRB Ranchi
- RRB Bhubaneswar
- RRB Ahmedabad
Candidates must visit their respective zone’s official site for personalized updates.
What Experts Suggest
Recruitment analysts recommend that candidates:
- Do not pause preparation, as the exam could be rescheduled soon.
- Focus on mock tests, previous-year papers, and CBT speed.
- Keep digital copies of application, ID proof, and educational certificates ready for document verification.
Final Word
RRB Group D Exam 2025 has not been cancelled, but temporarily postponed pending the resolution of court proceedings. Once the Railway Recruitment Boards receive clearance, a fresh exam schedule will be released.