The Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) has officially announced the revised exam dates for the RRB Group D Exam 2025. As per the notice released on 18th November 2025, the Computer-Based Test (CBT) will now be held from 27th November 2025 to 16th January 2026.
With over 1.08 crore applicants, the exam will be conducted in three shifts daily across multiple cities in India to fill 32,438 Group D vacancies, including posts like Track Maintainer, Helper, and Assistant.
Here’s everything you need to know about the new schedule, shift timings, exam pattern, admit card, and more.
Overview
Here’s a quick overview of the important dates related to the RRB Group D 2025 exam:
| Events | Dates |
|---|---|
| Exam Date Announcement | 18th November 2025 |
| City Intimation Release | From 18th November 2025 |
| Admit Card Download Begins | From 23rd November 2025 |
| RRB Group D Exam Dates | 27th Nov 2025 to 16th Jan 2026 |
The exam will be held in multiple exam centres across states and union territories. Admit cards will be available 4 days before the exam date, and city intimation slips will be issued 10 days prior to your scheduled exam.
Shifts
With such a huge number of applicants, RRB has divided the CBT exam into three shifts each day.
| Shift | Reporting Time | Gate Closes | Exam Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shift 1 | 7:30 am | 8:30 am | 9:00 am to 10:30 am |
| Shift 2 | 11:15 am | 12:15 pm | 12:45 pm to 2:15 pm |
| Shift 3 | 3:00 pm | 4:00 pm | 4:30 pm to 6:00 pm |
It’s crucial to reach the exam centre on time, as latecomers will not be allowed to enter after gate closure.
Pattern
The Computer-Based Test (CBT) is the first stage of the RRB Group D selection process. It includes 100 multiple-choice questions, and the duration is 90 minutes. Candidates using a scribe will be given 120 minutes.
Here’s the section-wise breakup:
| Section | Questions | Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| General Awareness & Current Affairs | 20 | 20 | 90 mins (120 mins for PwBD) |
| Mathematics | 25 | 25 | |
| General Science | 25 | 25 | |
| Reasoning | 30 | 30 | |
| Total | 100 | 100 |
There is a one-third negative marking for every wrong answer, so answer wisely.
Process
The RRB Group D selection will be done in four stages:
- Computer-Based Test (CBT)
- Physical Efficiency Test (PET)
- Document Verification
- Medical Examination
Candidates who qualify in CBT will be shortlisted for the PET, which tests physical fitness relevant to the duties of Group D roles.
Centres
The exam will be conducted across hundreds of exam centres in almost every Indian state and union territory. Candidates can check their allotted centre on their admit card.
Sample Exam Centres by State:
- Uttar Pradesh: Lucknow, Varanasi, Gorakhpur, Kanpur, Agra
- Maharashtra: Mumbai, Pune, Nagpur, Nashik
- Tamil Nadu: Chennai, Madurai, Coimbatore, Salem
- Bihar: Patna, Gaya, Bhagalpur, Muzaffarpur
- West Bengal: Kolkata, Asansol, Siliguri, Durgapur
- Delhi/NCR: New Delhi, Ghaziabad, Noida
- Madhya Pradesh: Bhopal, Indore, Gwalior
- Kerala: Thiruvananthapuram, Kochi, Kozhikode
- Assam: Guwahati, Dibrugarh, Silchar
- Punjab: Amritsar, Ludhiana, Jalandhar
- Odisha: Bhubaneswar, Cuttack, Rourkela
Your city and exact venue will be mentioned on your e-call letter, which you can download before the exam.
The RRB Group D Exam 2025 is now officially scheduled, and the countdown has begun. With over 1 crore applicants in the race for 32,438 posts, competition will be intense.
Make sure you’re revising regularly, practicing mock tests, and preparing according to the latest pattern. And most importantly, don’t forget to download your admit card in time and reach the centre early on your exam day. All the best!
FAQs
When is the RRB Group D exam starting?
The exam begins on 27th November 2025.
What is the last date of the RRB Group D exam?
It will end on 16th January 2026.
How many shifts are there per day?
There are 3 shifts daily.
How many total vacancies in Group D 2025?
There are 32,438 vacancies.
What is the duration of the Group D CBT exam?
90 minutes for general and 120 minutes for PwBD.
