CAT ruling ends eligibility confusion
The case before the Central Administrative Tribunal stemmed from a petition challenging the Railway Ministry’s eligibility criteria. The petitioner argued that a short notice published on December 28, 2024, indicated only ITI-qualified candidates were eligible, and that the revision on January 2, 2025, broadening eligibility to 10th-grade pass candidates was improper.The Railways maintained that the December circular was only indicative and that the final notification issued on January 22, 2025, formally included both categories—10th pass and ITI holders. Accepting this explanation, the Tribunal held that the recruitment policy was consistent with past norms and did not suffer from procedural errors. The ruling secures the participation of millions of aspirants who feared disqualification.
City slip release expected, exam likely to be rescheduled
The RRB Group D Computer-Based Test (CBT), earlier set to begin on November 17, was deferred due to the pending litigation. Typically, the Board issues exam city slips about 10 days before the CBT to give candidates adequate time for travel arrangements. With the case now settled, the RRB is preparing to release the slips ahead of a revised exam timetable expected soon.The city slip will display the allotted examination centre, enabling candidates to plan accommodations and logistics. The admit card will follow shortly after the city slip release.
Vacancies and selection structure
The RRB Group D 2025 drive aims to fill 32,438 vacancies across essential ground-level roles that keep the national rail network functional. The posts include:
- Track Maintainer Grade-IV
- Pointsman B
- Assistant Loco Shed (Diesel/Electrical)
- Assistant Workshop
- Assistant P-Way
- Other Group D positions
The selection process comprises four stages:Computer-Based Test (CBT) – 100 questions spanning General Science, Mathematics, General Intelligence and Reasoning, and General Awareness & Current Affairs. The exam carries a penalty of one-third marks for each incorrect response.Minimum qualifying marks: UR-40%, EWS-40%, OBC-30%, SC-30%, ST-30%.
- Physical Efficiency Test (PET)
- Document Verification
- Medical Examination
- Physical Efficiency Test Requirements
For Men:
- Run 100 metres in 2 minutes carrying 35 kg
- Run 1,000 metres in 4 minutes 15 seconds
For Women:
- Run 100 metres in 2 minutes carrying 20 kg
- Run 1,000 metres in 5 minutes 40 seconds
These parameters must be completed in a single attempt, without putting the load down.
RRB Group D exam city intimation slip 2025: Steps to download
Candidates can follow the steps mentioned here to download the RRB Group D exam city intimation slip 2025 from the official website:Step 1: Visit rrbapply.gov.in or the regional RRB website.Step 2: Log in with your registration number and date of birth.Step 3: Select the “RRB Group D 2025 city slip” link.Step 4: Cross-check your details and exam city.Step 5: Download and print the slip for future reference.Candidates must carry either their original Aadhaar card or an e-verified Aadhaar printout on exam day. Biometric authentication is mandatory, and those with pre-verified Aadhaar must ensure it is unlocked on UIDAI systems ahead of the test.
