RRB recruitment 2025: Railway announces over 32000 vacancy; check details to apply

The Railway Recruitment Boards have published the RRB CEN No. 08/2024 recruitment notification on January 21, 2025. 

It invites applications for a number of vacancies in Level 1 of the 7th CPC Pay Matrix across various posts, and can be accessed from the official websites of the RRBs. 

This will fill 32,438 posts in Level 1. The application registration process is going to open from January 23, 2025. 

Eligibility Criteria

The candidates have to find detailed educational qualification by referring to Detailed Notification. An age relaxation can be exercised and is open from 18-36 years till January 1, 2025.

Selection Process 

The selection process comprises four stages: Computer-Based Tests, Physical Efficiency Test, Document Verification, and Medical Examination. The written test will comprise 100 questions, which will be held for 90 minutes. There will be negative marking, where 1/3 of the marks will be deducted for every wrong answer. The minimum percentage of marks required for shortlisting varies with community: UR-40%, EWS-40%, OBC (Non-Creamy Layer)-30%, SC-30%, ST-30%.

Application Fee 

All candidates have to pay Rs 500 for the examination fee. Rs 400 is refundable on attending the CBT, and applicable bank charges will be deducted. 
For PwBD, female, transgender, ex-servicemen candidates, and SC/ST/minority communities/EBC, the application fee is Rs 250. The fee will be refunded after deducting applicable bank charges while attending the CBT. Payment should be made through online means like internet banking, debit/credit cards, and UPI.

Important Dates

• Online Application Opening Date: January 23, 2025

• Closing Date for Application: February 22, 2025

• After Closing Date Online Application Fee Payment: February 23, 2025 - February 24, 2025

• Correction Window: February 25, 2025 to March 6, 2025