Railway Recruitment Board Group D 2025: Apply for Various Posts in Level 1 of 7th CPC Pay Matrix

The Physical Efficiency Test (PET) is a mandatory qualifying stage in the Railway Recruitment Board Group D 2025 selection process. Candidates are shortlisted for PET based on their performance in the Computer-Based Test (CBT), with the number of candidates called being three times the total vacancies (subject to change by the Railways).

PET Criteria:

**Male Candidates:**
– Lift and carry 35 Kg for 100 meters in 2 minutes without putting it down.
– Run 1000 meters in 4 minutes 15 seconds in one attempt.

**Female Candidates:**
– Lift and carry 20 Kg for 100 meters in 2 minutes without putting it down.
– Run 1000 meters in 5 minutes 40 seconds in one attempt.

The PET is only qualifying in nature, meaning candidates must pass it but their performance does not affect their final merit ranking.

Yes, the PET is only qualifying in nature, which means candidates must pass the test, but their performance in PET does not affect their merit ranking.

Candidates are called for the PET in a ratio of three times the total vacancies notified under RRBs/RRCs. However, this ratio may be changed at the discretion of the Railways.

Candidates must possess the prescribed educational or technical qualifications from a recognized institute or university as of the last date for online application submission (01.03.2025). Those awaiting final exam results should not apply.

– Diploma/Degree in Engineering will not be accepted in place of ITI or Course Completed Act Apprenticeship (CCAA) for Level-1 posts unless specified.
– Graduate Act Apprentices will not be considered as a substitute for Course Completed Act Apprenticeship (CCAA).
– As per the Supreme Court ruling, canteen staff of MB Division NR are eligible to apply, with a relaxation in educational qualifications requiring a minimum of Class VII pass.

The minimum age is 18 years, and the maximum age is 36 years as of 01.01.2025. Age relaxation is provided as follows:

– 3 years for candidates affected by COVID-19
– 5 years for SC/ST candidates
– 3 years for OBC-NCL candidates
– 10 years for PwBD candidates
– Ex-Servicemen as per government rules

The application fee is as follows:

– ₹500 for General/OBC candidates (₹400 refunded after appearing in CBT)
– ₹250 for SC/ST/Others (fully refunded after appearing in CBT)

The last date to pay the fee is 03.03.2025 (23:59 Hrs).

Fee waivers apply to SC/ST, PwBD, Female, Transgender, and Ex-Servicemen candidates.

The initial pay for RRB Group D 2025 is ₹18,000 per month as per the 7th Central Pay Commission (CPC) Pay Matrix. In addition to the basic pay, selected candidates will also receive allowances such as Dearness Allowance (DA), House Rent Allowance (HRA), Transport Allowance (TA), and other benefits as per the rules of Indian Railways. The total in-hand salary may vary depending on the location and applicable allowances.