Railway Group D Recruitment 2025: Exam Schedule Extended to August 25
Update on Railway Group D Recruitment 2025
A significant update has been announced for the numerous candidates gearing up for the Railway Group D recruitment in 2025. The Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) has modified the timetable for the Computer-Based Test (CBT), extending the examination period. Initially set from August 3 to August 21, the exam will now run until August 25. The revised schedule indicates that the exam will occur in multiple phases over a span of 16 days. Candidates are urged to review the essential guidelines regarding admit cards, exam locations, identity verification, Aadhaar authentication, and the exam format thoroughly.
Revised Exam Schedule
**Railway Group D Exam Extended to August 25**
The RRB has unveiled the updated timetable for the Group D recruitment 2025 CBT. The examination will now take place on the following dates: August 3–6, August 9–14, August 17–21, and August 25. The extension of the exam period comes after the initial conclusion date was set for August 21. This recruitment drive aims to fill a total of 22,195 positions within the Railways.
Admit Card Release Information
**When Will Admit Cards Be Available?**
The Board has announced that candidates will be able to access details about their exam cities and download travel authority for SC/ST candidates on the respective RRB websites ten days before the exam. E-admit cards will be available for download four days prior to the exam date. For example, those taking the exam on August 3 can download their admit cards starting July 31.
Exam Pattern and Guidelines
**Exam Pattern and Key Instructions**
Candidates are required to bring two original identity proofs to the examination center, one of which must match the identity proof details provided in their application. Additionally, it is essential that the Aadhaar card is unlocked in the UIDAI system to facilitate a smooth verification process at the exam venue.
Selection Process Overview
**Selection Process**
The selection procedure commences with a single-stage CBT. Those who pass this stage will be invited to participate in the Physical Efficiency Test (PET), followed by document verification and a medical examination.
Exam Structure
Exam Pattern
The CBT will last for 90 minutes and consist of 100 multiple-choice questions (MCQs). The distribution of questions will be as follows: 25 from Mathematics, 25 from General Science, 30 from General Intelligence and Reasoning, and 20 from General Awareness and Current Affairs. A penalty of one-third of a mark will be deducted for each incorrect answer. Scores will be normalized, and candidates numbering three times the total vacancies will be invited for the PET.