The Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) has announced the new dates for the RRB Group D 2025 examination . Students planning to appear for this important railway recruitment test should note that the exam will now take place from November 27, 2025 , to January 16, 2026 . This update comes after the exam was previously postponed due to a court case. The Railway Board has now released these revised dates following the court’s final decision.
Candidates who applied for the Group D posts must download their exam city slip and admit card (also known as hall ticket) from the official RRB websites. The admit card will give important details like the exam centre, exact date, and timings. It is necessary to carry the admit card to the examination hall.
After the written exam, candidates will be selected for the Physical Efficiency Test (PET). The number of candidates called for the PET will be up to three times the total number of job openings (vacancies).
Important Exam Dates
Here are the key dates for the RRB Group D 2025 exam:
| Event | Dates |
| RRB Group D Exam Starts | November 27, 2025 |
| RRB Group D Exam Ends | January 16, 2026 |
Understanding the Exam Pattern for Group D
The RRB Group D exam 2025 will be a Computer-Based Test (CBT) . This means you will take the test on a computer. The exam will last for 90 minutes (one hour and thirty minutes) and will have a total of 100 questions . These questions will be divided into four main sections. Below is a simple breakdown of the sections and the number of questions from each:
| Sections | Number of Questions |
| General Science | 25 |
| Mathematics | 25 |
| General Intelligence & Reasoning | 30 |
| General Awareness & Current Affairs | 20 |
Minimum Marks Needed to Pass
To qualify for the next stage of selection, candidates must score a certain minimum percentage in the written exam. These are called the minimum qualifying marks. The required marks vary depending on your category. Check the table below to know how much you need to score:
| Categories | Minimum Qualifying Marks |
| General | 40 Percent |
| EWS (Economically Weaker Sections) | 40 Percent |
| OBC (NCL) (Other Backward Classes - Non-Creamy Layer) | 30 Percent |
| SC (Scheduled Castes) | 30 Percent |
| ST (Scheduled Tribes) | 30 Percent |
How to Download Your RRB Group D 2025 Admit Card
The admit card for RRB Group D CEN 08/2024 is available on the official regional websites of the Railway Recruitment Board. Follow these easy steps to download your hall ticket:
- Go to the official website of your regional RRB.
- On the homepage, look for a link that says “VIEW CEN 08/2024 E-Call Letter for COMPUTER BASED TEST (CBT) FOR VARIOUS POSTS IN LEVEL 1 OF 7th CPC PAY MATRIX”. Click on this link.
- A new page will open asking for your login details.
- Enter your Registration Number .
- Enter your Password or your Date of Birth .
- Click on the ‘Submit’ button.
- Your RRB Group D admit card will appear on your screen.
- Download it and take a printout for the exam day.
It is important for all candidates to download their admit cards well before the exam date to avoid any last-minute problems. Make sure to check all details on the admit card carefully, such as your name, roll number, photo, exam date, time, and venue.
