RRB Group D Exam Date 2025: CBT Starts from November 17

The Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) has officially announced the RRB Group D exam date 2025 on its website. As per the latest notice, the Computer-Based Test (CBT) for Level 1 posts under CEN 08/2024 will begin on November 17, 2025, and continue in multiple shifts till the end of December 2025.

This exam cycle is one of the largest in India’s public sector recruitment history, with over 1.08 crore applicants. Candidates who applied can expect their RRB Group D exam city slip to be released 10 days before their scheduled test date, while the RRB Group D admit card 2025 will be available 4 days prior to the exam.

RRB Group D 2025 Overview

Let’s take a quick glance at the key information related to the upcoming railway exam date 2025:

Parameter	Details
Name of the Exam	RRB Group D
Conducting Body	Railway Recruitment Board (RRB)
Total Vacancies	32,438 posts
Application Dates	January 23 – February 22, 2025
CBT Exam Dates	November 17 – End of December 2025
Admit Card Release	4 days before individual exam date
City Intimation Slip	10 days before individual exam date
Mode of Exam	Computer-Based Test (Online)
Duration	90 minutes
Negative Marking	1/3 mark deduction per wrong answer
Selection Stages	CBT → PET → Document Verification → Medical
Pay Level	Level 1 of 7th CPC pay matrix (CEN 08/2024)

What Will Be Asked in RRB Group D CBT 2025?

The exam is designed to test both aptitude and awareness, across the following subjects:

• General Science (physics, chemistry, biology – high school level)
  
• Mathematics (arithmetic, algebra, geometry)
  
• General Awareness (current affairs, Indian history, polity)
  
• General Intelligence and Reasoning (coding, puzzles, logic-based questions)
  

The total duration is 90 minutes, with 100 objective-type questions. For each incorrect answer, 1/3rd mark will be deducted — so wild guessing is not recommended.

RRB Group D City Intimation Slip 2025

Candidates will first receive the City Intimation Slip, not the admit card. This slip provides:

• City of Exam Centre
  
• Tentative shift date and time
  
• Travel planning convenience
  

You can download the city slip from your regional RRB portal using your registration number and password, exactly 10 days before your CBT date.

Hindi Note: यात्रा की योजना पहले से बना लें — शहर की सूचना मिलने के बाद तुरंत बुकिंग करना फायदेमंद होगा।

RRB Group D Admit Card 2025: Download Guidelines

The RRB Group D admit card will be made available exactly 4 days before your scheduled exam. It includes:

• Name and photograph
  
• Exam centre address
  
• Shift timing and reporting time
  
• Exam day guidelines
  

To download your RRB Group D hall ticket 2025, log in using your registered credentials. Admit card is mandatory for entry. No admit card = no exam.

RRB Group D 2025: Important Dates

Here are the most critical dates to remember:

Event	Date
Notification Release	January 2025
Online Application Window	Jan 23 – Feb 22, 2025
CBT Exam Window	Nov 17 – Dec 31, 2025 (tentative)
City Slip Availability	10 days before exam
Admit Card Download	4 days before exam

Stay updated through official sites like rrbcdg.gov.in or your respective regional RRB portal.

RRB Group D Shift Timings 2025

The CBT will be conducted in three shifts per day, across all regions:

• Shift 1
  
  • Exam Time: 9:00 AM
    
  • Reporting: 7:30 AM
    
  • Gate Closes: 8:30 AM
    
• Shift 2
  
  • Exam Time: 12:45 PM
    
  • Reporting: 11:15 AM
    
  • Gate Closes: 12:15 PM
    
• Shift 3
  
  • Exam Time: 5:00 PM
    
  • Reporting: 3:30 PM
    
  • Gate Closes: 4:30 PM
    

⏰ Be punctual. Latecomers will not be allowed inside the exam centre under any circumstances.

Railway Group D Exam Centres and Allotment

While candidates can choose preferred exam cities during registration, RRB reserves the right to assign centres based on logistical feasibility. The final centre address will be revealed only on the RRB Group D admit card 2025.

However, the City Intimation Slip, released 10 days before the exam, helps you:

• Know your exam city early
  
• Book travel/accommodation
  
• Avoid last-minute panic
  

Tip: Try to reach the city at least a day before your exam, especially if your exam is in the early morning shift.

How to Download RRB Group D City Slip & Admit Card

Here’s a step-by-step breakdown:

1. Visit the regional RRB website (e.g., rrbcdg.gov.in, rrbmumbai.gov.in).
   
2. Click on the link titled “RRB Group D City Slip 2025” or “Admit Card Download”.
   
3. Login with your registration number and password (DOB if required).
   
4. Download and print your slip/admit card.
   
5. Check all details for accuracy — name, photo, exam city, reporting time, etc.
   

Hindi Tip: किसी भी गलती की स्थिति में तुरंत अपने क्षेत्रीय RRB से संपर्क करें।

RRB Group D Physical Efficiency Test (PET) 2025

After clearing the CBT, candidates will be called for the Physical Efficiency Test (PET) — a mandatory stage for Group D Level 1 posts. The PET ensures that candidates meet the physical standards required for Indian Railways roles.

PET Requirements:

Criteria	Male Candidates	Female Candidates
Weight Carrying	35 kg for 100 meters in 2 minutes	20 kg for 100 meters in 2 minutes
Running	1000 meters in 4 mins 15 secs (1 attempt)	1000 meters in 5 mins 40 secs (1 attempt)

• 
  No second chance or restart allowed.
  
• PET is qualifying in nature — marks are not counted in the final merit.
  
• Only those who clear CBT are called for PET.
  

Selection Process for RRB Group D 2025

The selection process for rrb group d 2025 is straightforward but strict:

1. Computer-Based Test (CBT)
   – First and most important stage.
   – Only the top scorers proceed to PET.
   
2. Physical Efficiency Test (PET)
   – Fitness check for physical roles.
   
3. Document Verification (DV)
   – Submit original documents: ID proof, caste/income/residence certificates, education documents, etc.
   
4. Medical Examination
   – Conducted by authorised railway hospitals to ensure candidates are medically fit for duty.
   

Only candidates who clear all four stages make it to the final merit list.

RRB Group D 2025 Candidates

To succeed in rrb group d exam date 2025 cycle, follow these practical guidelines:

• Revise Class 10th-level subjects regularly (Science, Math, GK).
  
• Take online mock tests to improve time management.
  
• Focus on accuracy — avoid negative marking traps.
  
• Prepare physically for PET (start light jogging, practice weight-lifting drills).
  
• Keep documents ready — Aadhaar, certificates, photos, etc.
  

And most importantly — stay updated. Visit RRB websites at least once a week for notices.