Job Overview
The Railway Recruitment Board (RRB), under the Ministry of Railways, Government of India, has announced a major recruitment drive for RRB Recruitment 2025. This is an excellent opportunity for candidates aspiring to build a career in the Indian Railways—one of the largest employers in the world. The recruitment aims to fill various technical and non-technical positions across different railway zones in India.
Post Details
The RRB Recruitment 2025 includes multiple positions such as:
- Assistant Loco Pilot (ALP)
- Technician
- Junior Engineer (JE)
- Station Master
- Ticket Collector (TC)
- Goods Guard
- Clerk, and other Group C & D posts
Detailed post-wise vacancies will be released in the official notification for each RRB zone.
Qualifications
Candidates must possess one or more of the following educational qualifications, depending on the post applied for:
- 10th / 12th Pass from a recognized board
- ITI / Diploma in Engineering (for technical posts)
- Bachelor’s Degree in any discipline (for non-technical posts)
- Candidates awaiting final results are not eligible to apply
Educational requirements vary by post, so applicants are advised to check the official RRB notification for detailed eligibility.
Salary Details
The salary structure for RRB positions is as per the 7th Central Pay Commission (CPC) guidelines:
- Group C Posts: ₹25,500 – ₹81,100 per month
- Group D Posts: ₹18,000 – ₹56,900 per month
In addition to the basic pay, employees are entitled to Dearness Allowance (DA), House Rent Allowance (HRA), Transport Allowance, and other benefits as per government norms.
Age Limit
- Minimum Age: 18 years
- Maximum Age: 33 years
Age relaxation is applicable for reserved categories as per government rules: - OBC: 3 years
- SC/ST: 5 years
- PwD: 10 years
Application Fee
- General / OBC Candidates: ₹500
- SC / ST / PwD / Female Candidates: ₹250
Note: A partial refund of the application fee may be issued after appearing in the first stage examination as per RRB rules.
Important Dates
- Notification Release Date: To be announced soon
- Online Application Start Date: Expected in early 2025
- Last Date to Apply Online: To be announced
- Exam Date (Tentative): Mid-2025
Candidates are advised to regularly check the official RRB website for updates regarding the exact schedule.
Application Process – How to Apply
Interested and eligible candidates can apply online by following these steps:
- Visit the official website of the respective Railway Recruitment Board (RRB)
- Navigate to the “Recruitment” or “Latest Notification” section.
- Select your respective RRB region and open the recruitment link.
- Register using a valid email ID and mobile number.
- Fill out the online application form with accurate details.
- Upload required documents such as photographs, signatures, and certificates.
- Pay the application fee through online payment methods.
- Submit the form and download the confirmation page for future reference.