Big news for millions of students hoping to join the Indian Railways! The Central Administrative Tribunal (CAT) has given its final decision on the **RRB Group D exam**. This important ruling means that both students who have passed **Class 10** and those with an **ITI (Industrial Training Institute) certificate** can apply for the **RRB Group D 2025** railway jobs.
The CAT announced its verdict on **November 12, 2025**. This decision clears all legal problems that had stopped the exam process. Now, the Railway Recruitment Boards (RRB) can move forward with hiring for **32,438 Group D posts** across India. This is a big relief for over **1.08 crore (10.8 million) candidates** who were waiting for this news.
What Was the Court Case About?
The **RRB Group D 2025** exam faced delays because of a legal fight. This case started earlier this year. The main question was about who could apply for these railway jobs. Some people argued that only candidates with an ITI certificate should be eligible. Others believed that students who had just passed Class 10 should also be allowed to apply.
This disagreement created problems for the RRB. Because of the legal dispute, the Delhi High Court had first put a "stay order" on all exam-related work. A "stay order" means stopping all activities until the court decides. This pause meant that the Computer-Based Test (CBT), which was planned to start from **November 17, 2025**, could not happen.
Later, the case was moved to the Central Administrative Tribunal (CAT). The CAT then asked the Railway Recruitment Boards to stop the hiring process until a final decision was made. This made many students worried about their future.
CAT's Final Decision: Both 10th Pass and ITI Eligible
On **November 12, 2025**, the Central Administrative Tribunal (CAT) dismissed the petition that challenged the eligibility rules. This means the court agreed with the Railways' original plan. So, now it is confirmed: students who have passed **Class 10** and candidates with an **ITI certificate** are both fully eligible to appear for the **RRB Group D exam**.
This verdict is a clear signal that the recruitment process will restart. The Railways can now plan the exam without any more legal hurdles. This is good news for everyone involved, especially the students who have been studying and waiting.
What Happens Next for RRB Group D 2025?
With the court case now closed, the Railway Recruitment Boards are expected to announce new dates for the **RRB Group D exam** very soon. The exam was previously scheduled for **November 17, 2025**, but it was postponed. Since no city details or admit cards were released for those old dates, everyone was waiting for an update.
Candidates should keep checking the official RRB websites regularly. The new exam dates, along with details about the exam city and admit cards, will be shared there. It is important to only trust information from official railway sources.
Key Points from the Verdict:
- The court case for **RRB Group D 2025** is now over.
- Over **1.08 crore (10.8 million)** students were waiting for this decision.
- The exam is **not cancelled**. It will happen this year.
- Both **Class 10 pass** and **ITI-qualified** candidates can apply.
- This decision opens the way for filling **32,438 vacancies** in the Indian Railways.
- New exam dates will be announced by the Railway Recruitment Boards.
Students should continue to prepare for the exam. The next step is to wait for the official announcement of the new schedule. This verdict has removed a big barrier, and the path is now clear for the **RRB Group D** recruitment process to continue.
