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

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The Railway Recruitment Boards (RRBs) have extended the application deadline for 32,438 Assistant and other vacancies to March 1, 2025, at 11:59 pm. Candidates can apply for these vacancies on the official website at rrbapply.gov.in. The previous deadline for application was February 22, 2025. The extension provides more time for eligible candidates to submit their applications for the various posts available under the Centralised Employment Notification (CEN 08/2024) for level 1 of the 7th CPC pay matrix.

The selection process for the RRB Recruitment 2025 involves a four-stage process, including a Computer Based Test (CBT), Physical Efficiency Test (PET), Document Verification, and Medical Examination. The CBT will consist of 100 questions, with a duration of 90 minutes. Candidates will be required to score a minimum of 40% marks for unreserved and EWS category candidates, while OBC (non-creamy layer), SC, and ST candidates need to score 30% marks. The application fee for this recruitment drive is ₹250 for PwBD, Female, Transgender, Ex-Servicemen, SC, ST, Minority Community, and Economically Backward Class (EBC) candidates, while all other candidates need to pay ₹500.

Here are the key dates for the RRB Recruitment 2025: 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, 2025 Candidates can check the post and Railway-zone wise break-up of vacancies in annexure B of the notification. The application fee will be refunded after deducting bank charges after appearing for the CBT, with ₹400 refunded for all other candidates. The selection process will be based on the candidate's performance in the four-stage process, and the recruitment drive aims to fill 32,438 vacancies in various posts.

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. The age limit for candidates is between 18 and 36 years old on January 1, 2025. Candidates can apply online for the notified posts under RRB Group D recruitment through any one of the railway zones. The application fee can be paid both online and offline, and candidates are not required to send the hard copy of the application form.

Candidates can check their application status by logging in with their user ID and password. The application status will display whether their applications are accepted or rejected for the recruitment exam. Candidates whose applications are accepted by the examination authority will be issued an admit card. Before applying for the RRB Group D exam, candidates should ensure they fulfill all the eligibility norms, including age, educational qualification(s), and medical standards. Candidates should also ensure they have the requisite qualifications from recognized Board/Institute as on the date of closure of online registration.