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, on their official website, rrbapply.gov.in. Previously, the deadline was set for February 22, but candidates can now apply for these vacancies up to the new deadline. The application process began on January 23, 2025, and candidates can pay the application fee up to March 3, 2025, after the application window closes. A correction window will also be available from March 4 to March 13, allowing candidates to make changes to their application forms.

The RRB recruitment drive is being conducted for various posts under the Centralised Employment Notification (CEN 08/2024) for level 1 of the 7th CPC pay matrix. Candidates can check the post and Railway-zone wise break-up of vacancies in annexure B of the notification. The selection of candidates will be done through a four-stage process, including a Computer Based Test (CBT), Physical Efficiency Test, Document Verification, and Medical Examination. The CBT will consist of 100 questions, with a negative marking of one-third of the total marks awarded to a question for incorrect answers, and the exam duration will be 90 minutes.

To pass the exam, unreserved and EWS category candidates need to score at least 40 per cent marks, while OBC (non-creamy layer), SC, and ST candidates need to score at least 30 per cent 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, and ₹500 for all other candidates. The application fee will be refunded after deducting bank charges after appearing for the CBT, with ₹400 being refunded for all other candidates. 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, and should be at least 18 and not more than 36 years old on January 1, 2025.

Here are the key dates for the RRB recruitment drive: * Opening date of application: January 23, 2025 * Last date to apply: March 1, 2025 * Last date for application fee payment after the application window closes: March 3, 2025 * Correction window: March 4 to March 13, 2025 The RRB NTPC 2025 exam dates are expected to be announced soon, with the recruitment drive aiming to fill 11,558 vacancies across graduate and undergraduate positions. Candidates are advised to stay updated with the official RRB website for the latest announcements regarding the RRB NTPC 2025 exam dates and other selection process updates. The recruitment drive is a great opportunity for candidates to join the Indian Railways and start their career in the public sector.

Candidates can visit the official website of the RRBs to fill the application forms and check the latest updates on the recruitment drive. The RRB recruitment drive is a merit-based selection process, and candidates will be selected based on their overall performance in the four-stage selection process. With the extended registration deadline, candidates now have more time to apply for the 32,438 vacancies available, and can prepare for the exam with the knowledge of the selection process and the refundable application fees.