Anangsha PatraDeputy Manager – Editorial
RRB Group D Vacancy 2024: Railway Recruitment Boards (RRBs) will release RRB Group D 2024 vacancies along with the notification. A total of 32,438 vacancies are expected to be announced for the exam. RRB Group D notification 2024 is expected to be released in December 2024. The vacancies are released to select candidates for RRB Group D Level 1 posts. The posts filled through RRB Group D vacancies are Track Maintainer Grade-IV, Helper/Assistant in various technical departments (Electrical, Mechanical and S&T departments), Assistant Pointsman, Level-1 posts in other departments of Indian Railways. In 2022, 1,03,769 vacancies were announced for the exam.
RRB Group D selection process comprises Computer Based Tests, Physical Efficiency Test (PET), Document Verification, and Medical Examination. Read below for more details on RRB Group D vacancy including zone-wise and category-wise vacancy break-up.
Also Read: RRB Group D Dates
Q: What is RRB Group D selection process?
Q: How many vacancies were announced for RRB Group D 2022 exam?
A total of 1,03,769 vacancies were announced for RRB Group D 2022 exam. A total of 42,355 vacancies were announced for General category, 15,559 for OBC category, 15,559 for SC and 7,984 for ST. The vacancy break-up is given below.
Railway | Total Vacancy |
---|---|
Central Railway | 9345 |
East Central Railway | 3563 |
East Coast Railway | 2555 |
Eastern Railway, CLW, & Metro | 10873 10514 |
North Central Railway and DLW | 4730 |
North Eastern Railway, MCF and RDSO | 4002 |
North Western Railway | 5249 |
Northeast Frontier Railway | 2894 |
Northern Railway, DMF and RCF | 13153 |
South Central Railway | 9328 |
South East Central Railway | 1664 |
South Eastern Railway | 4914 |
South Western Railway and RWF | 7167 |
Southern Railway and ICF | 9579 |
West Central Railway | 4019 |
Western Railway | 10734 |
Total Vacancies | 103769 |
Q: In how many languages RRB Group D question paper will be framed?
The question paper of RRB Group D CBT is formulated in 15 languages Hindi English Urdu, Assamese, Bengali, Gujarati, Kannada, Konkani, Malayalam, Manipur, Marathi, Odia, Punjabi, Tamil and Telugu. The RRB paper, or Railway Recruitment Board paper, can be in various languages depending on the region or the specific examination. However, the majority of RRB papers are in the official language of the state in which the examination is taking place. For example, if the examination is taking place in Tamil Nadu, the paper is likely to be in Tamil. Likewise, if the exam is taking place in Kolkata, the language of the question paper will be in Bengali. Candidates can opt to choose the exam language while filling the application form.
Q: How many vacancies have been announced for RRB Group D in previous years'?
The year-wise total recruitment done through RRB Group D is given below.
Year | Group ‘C’ Level 1 (Erstwhile Group D) Through RRCs |
---|---|
2016-2017 | 6731 |
2017-2018 | 5362 |
2018-2019 | 4766 |
2019-2020 | 55942 |
2020-2021 | 3327 |
Total | 76128 |
RRB Group D Last Year Vacancy
The previous year's RRB Group D vacancy helps candidates to know how many vacancies are announced every year for the RRB Group D recruitment exam. The railway authorities release a large number of vacancies for RRB Group D exam. Candidates need to follow a good RRB Group D preparation to crack the exam. Candidates can check below RRB Group D last year vacancy.
RRB Group D Vacancy 2022: Zone-Wise
The zone-wise RRB Group D vacancy is given below.
Railway | Total Vacancy |
---|---|
Central Railway |
9345 |
East Central Railway |
3563 |
East Coast Railway |
2555 |
Eastern Railway, CLW, & Metro |
10873 10514 |
North Central Railway and DLW |
4730 |
North Eastern Railway, MCF and RDSO |
4002 |
North Western Railway |
5249 |
Northeast Frontier Railway |
2894 |
Northern Railway, DMF and RCF |
13153 |
South Central Railway |
9328 |
South East Central Railway |
1664 |
South Eastern Railway |
4914 |
South Western Railway and RWF |
7167 |
Southern Railway and ICF |
9579 |
West Central Railway |
4019 |
Western Railway |
10734 |
Total Vacancies |
103769 |
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RRB Group D Vacancy 2022: Category-Wise
Candidates can check below the category-wise RRB Group D zone wise vacancy 2022 for different categories :
Vacancies for UR & OBC
Railway | UR | OBC |
---|---|---|
Central Railway |
3,597 |
1,398 |
East Central Railway |
1,369 |
555 |
East Coast Railway |
1,034 |
412 |
Eastern Railway, CLW & Metro |
4,926 |
1461 |
North Central Railway & DLW |
2,080 |
678 |
North Eastern Railway, MCF & RDSO |
1,570 |
615 |
North Western Railway |
2,132 |
814 |
Northeast Frontier Railway |
1,119 |
449 |
Northern Railway, DMW and RCF |
5,144 |
2,017 |
South Central Railway |
3,663 |
1432 |
South East Central Railway |
797 |
219 |
South Eastern Railway |
1,933 |
738 |
South Western Railway and RWF |
2,745 |
1,138 |
Southern Railway and ICF |
4,363 |
1,353 |
West Central Railway |
1,596 |
633 |
Western Railway |
4,287 |
1,647 |
Total |
42,355 |
15,559 |
RRB Group D zone wise Vacancy 2022 for SC, ST & EWS
Railway | SC | ST | EWS |
---|---|---|---|
Central Railway |
1,398 |
759 |
935 |
East Central Railway |
555 |
325 |
358 |
East Coast Railway |
412 |
198 |
258 |
Eastern Railway, CLW & Metro |
1461 |
775 |
1,087 |
North Central Railway & DLW |
678 |
317 |
474 |
North Eastern Railway, MCF & RDSO |
615 |
307 |
403 |
North Western Railway |
814 |
384 |
526 |
Northeast Frontier Railway |
449 |
226 |
291 |
Northern Railway, DMW and RCF |
2,017 |
1,031 |
1,317 |
South Central Railway |
1432 |
722 |
934 |
South East Central Railway |
219 |
115 |
167 |
South Eastern Railway |
738 |
361 |
482 |
South Western Railway and RWF |
1,138 |
557 |
715 |
Southern Railway and ICF |
1,353 |
787 |
958 |
West Central Railway |
633 |
308 |
402 |
Western Railway |
1,647 |
812 |
1,074 |
Total |
15,559 |
7,984 |
10,381 |
Note: Besides these, the total number of vacancies reserved for PwBD is 4,326, ExSM/CCAA is 20,734 and Backward PwBD is 112.
RRB Group D Revised Vacancy 2022 for South East Central Railway
RRB Group D vacancy has been revised for South East Central Railway. The vacancy break-up is given below.
Post | Total |
---|---|
Assistant (Workshop) |
76 |
Assistant C& W |
124 |
Assistant Depot(Stores) |
0 |
Assistant Loco Shed(Electrical) |
25 |
Assistant Pointsman |
609 |
Assistant Signal & Telecom |
42 |
Assistant Track Machine |
176 |
Assistant TL and AC |
23 |
Assistant TRD |
47 |
Assistant Works |
0 |
Track Maintainer Grade -IV |
542 |
RRB Group D Revised Vacancy 2022 for Central Railway
RRB Group D vacancy for Central Railway has been revised. The vacancies have been revised to 9345.
Name of the Post | No. of Vacancies |
---|---|
ASSISTANT (WORKSHOP) |
144 |
ASSISTANT BRIDGE * |
53 |
ASSISTANT C and W |
870 |
ASSISTANT DEPOT (STORES) & |
69 |
ASSISTANT LOCO SHED (DIESEL) |
105 |
ASSISTANT LOCO SHED (ELECTRICAL) |
90 |
ASSISTANT OPERATIONS (ELECTRICAL) |
4 |
ASSISTANT POINTSMAN |
1282 |
ASSISTANT SIGNAL and TELECOM |
621 |
ASSISTANT TRACK MACHINE |
377 |
ASSISTANT TL and AC |
363 |
ASSISTANT TL and AC (WORKSHOP) |
288 |
ASSISTANT TRD |
385 |
ASSISTANT WORKS *** |
180 |
HOSPITAL ASSISTANT |
112 |
TRACK MAINTAINER GRADE IV |
4402 |
Total |
9345 |
RRB Group D Revised Vacancy 2022 for Eastern Railway, CLW, **amp; Metro
RRB Eastern Railways have revised RRB Group D vacancy for Eastern Railway, CLW & Metro. Total vacancies have been reduced to 10514. Earlier, the total number of vacancies was 10873. Total 359 vacancies have been reduced. While revising the vacancies it has been ensured that the total number of reserved vacancies, both vertical and horizontal for each community as well as for each sub-category within PwBD has not been reduced.
RRB Group D Central Railway Vacancy 2022
Category | No. of RRB Group D Vacancy |
---|---|
UR |
3597 |
SC |
1398 |
ST |
759 |
OBC |
2656 |
EWS |
935 |
Total |
9345 |
RRB Group D East Central Railway Vacancy 2022
Category | No. of RRB Group D Vacancy |
---|---|
UR |
3597 |
SC |
555 |
ST |
325 |
OBC |
956 |
EWS |
358 |
Total |
3563 |
RRB Group D East Coast Vacancy 2022
Category | No. of RRB Group D Vacancy |
---|---|
UR |
1034 |
SC |
412 |
ST |
198 |
OBC |
653 |
EWS |
258 |
Total |
2555 |
RRB Group D Eastern Railway, CLW, & Metro Vacancy 2022
Category | No. of RRB Group D Vacancy |
---|---|
UR |
4926 |
SC |
1461 |
ST |
775 |
OBC |
2619 |
EWS |
1087 |
Total |
10873 |
RRB Group D North Central Railway and DLW Vacancy 2022
Category | No. of RRB Group D Vacancy |
---|---|
UR |
2080 |
SC |
678 |
ST |
317 |
OBC |
1175 |
EWS |
474 |
Total |
4730 |
RRB Group D North Eastern Railway, MCF and RDSO Vacancy
Category | No. of RRB Group D Vacancy |
---|---|
UR |
1570 |
SC |
615 |
ST |
307 |
OBC |
1107 |
EWS |
403 |
Total |
4002 |
RRB Group D North Western Railway Vacancy 2022
Category | No. of RRB Group D Vacancy |
---|---|
UR |
2132 |
SC |
814 |
ST |
384 |
OBC |
1393 |
EWS |
526 |
Total |
5249 |
RRB Group D Northeast Frontier Railway Vacancy
Category | No. of RRB Group D Vacancy |
---|---|
UR |
1119 |
SC |
449 |
ST |
226 |
OBC |
809 |
EWS |
291 |
Total |
2894 |
RRB Group D Northern Railway, DMF and RCF Vacancy
Category | No. of RRB Group D Vacancy |
---|---|
UR |
5144 |
SC |
2017 |
ST |
1031 |
OBC |
3644 |
EWS |
1317 |
Total |
13153 |
RRB Group D South Central Railway Vacancy 2022
Category | No. of RRB Group D Vacancy |
---|---|
UR |
3663 |
SC |
1432 |
ST |
722 |
OBC |
2577 |
EWS |
934 |
Total |
9328 |
RRB Group D South East Central Railway Vacancy 2022
Category | No. of RRB Group D Vacancy |
---|---|
UR |
797 |
SC |
219 |
ST |
115 |
OBC |
366 |
EWS |
167 |
Total |
1664 |
RRB Group D South Eastern Railway Vacancy 2022
Category | No. of RRB Group D Vacancy |
---|---|
UR |
1933 |
SC |
738 |
ST |
361 |
OBC |
1305 |
EWS |
482 |
Total |
4914 |
RRB Group D South Western Railway and RWF Vacancy 2022
Category | No. of RRB Group D Vacancy |
---|---|
UR |
2745 |
SC |
1138 |
ST |
557 |
OBC |
2006 |
EWS |
715 |
Total |
7167 |
RRB Group D Southern Railway and ICF Vacancy 2022
Category | No. of RRB Group D Vacancy |
---|---|
UR |
4363 |
SC |
1353 |
ST |
787 |
OBC |
2118 |
EWS |
958 |
Total |
9579 |
RRB Group D West Central Railway Vacancy 2022
Category | No. of RRB Group D Vacancy |
---|---|
UR |
1596 |
SC |
633 |
ST |
308 |
OBC |
1080 |
EWS |
402 |
Total |
4019 |
RRB Group D West Railway Vacancy 2022
Category | No. of RRB Group D Vacancy |
---|---|
UR |
4287 |
SC |
1647 |
ST |
812 |
OBC |
2914 |
EWS |
1074 |
Total |
10734 |
Q: Can I change my state in the RRB group D form?
Yes, candidates can change their states in the RRB Group D exam. This can be done by first choosing 'Application Modification' which is available in the home page of the registration portal. After candidates have chosen the preferred state, they need to pay a non-refundable fee of INR 100 for modifying the application. Once candidates have successfully paid the application fee they can make the necessary changes and then submit it. Please note that candidates will not be able to edit your registration number, email id, mobile number, and your zone. Candidates are required to fill the application form online. The application fee is INR 500 (for all candidates except the fee concession categories). The fee for PwBD/Female /Transgender/ Ex-Servicemen/SC/ST/Minority Communities/ Economically Backward Class is INR 250.
Q: How many candidates qualify RRB Group D exam?
RRB Group D exam is conducted for the level 1 posts in Indian Railways. The selection process includes Computer Based Test, Physical Efficiency Test (PET)/Physical Standard Test (PST), Document Verification and Medical Exam. The year-wise total recruitment done through RRB Group D is given below.
Year | Group ‘C’ Level 1 (Erstwhile Group D) Through RRCs |
---|---|
2016-2017 | 6731 |
2017-2018 | 5362 |
2018-2019 | 4766 |
2019-2020 | 55942 |
2020-2021 | 3327 |
Total | 76128 |
Q: What is the educational qualification required for RRB Group D exam?
For the RRB Group D exam, the age of candidates should be between 18 and 33 years. Candidates must have completed Class 10 from an Institution recognised by NCVT/SCVT or equivalent or National Apprenticeship Certificate (NAC) granted by NCVT to apply for the exam. The prescribed medical standards for the exam is given below.
RRB Group D Medical Standard | General Fitness | Visual Acuity |
A-2 | Physically Fit in all respects | Distant Vision: 6/9, 6/9 without glasses (no fogging test) Near Vision: Sn. 0.6, 0.6 without glasses and Must pass tests for Colour Vision, Binocular Vision, Night Vision, Mesopic vision, etc. |
A-3 | Physically Fit in all respects | Distant Vision: 6/9, 6/9 with or without glasses (power of lenses not to exceed 2D). Near Vision: Sn: 0.6, 0.6 with or without glasses and pass the test for Colour Vision, Binocular Vision, Night Vision, Myopic vision, etc. |
B-1 | Physically Fit in all respects | Distant Vision: 6/9, 6/12 with or without glasses (power of lenses not to exceed 4D), Near Vision: Sn. 0.6, 0.6 with or without glasses when reading or close work is required and Must pass tests for Colour Vision, Binocular Vision, Night Vision, Mesopic vision, etc. |
B-2 | Physically Fit in all respects | Distant Vision: 6/9, 6/12 with or without glasses (power of lenses not to exceed 4D). Near Vision: Sn. 0.6, 0.6 with or without glasses when reading or close work is required and must pass the test for Binocular Vision, etc |
C-1 | Physically Fit in all respects | Distant Vision: 6/12, 6/18 with or without glasses. Near Vision: Sn. 0.6, 0.6 with or without glasses when reading or close work is required. |
C-2 | Physically Fit in all respects | Distant Vision: 6/12, NIL with or without glasses. Near Vision: Sn. 0.6 combined with or without glasses where reading or close work is required |
Q: What benefits are given to CCAAs trained in railway establishment for RRB Group D exam?
The CCAAs (Course Completed Act Apprentice) trained in railway establishment are given due weightage of marks obtained in National Council of Vocational Training (NCVT) for preparation of the final merit list. Such candidates are exempted from PET/PST. Railways will give one-third weightage to the NCVT marks in preparation of RRB Group D final merit list after the conduct of CBT. Earlier, CCAAs had to appear for PET and the final merit list was prepared based on the marks obtained in CBT and PET subject to qualifying the document verification.
The official notice reads, “20 per cent of reservation in RRB Group D exam is given to CCAAs. In line with the provision contained under section 22 of Apprentice Act, CCAAs trained in the railway establishments may be given due weightage for the same such that one-third of the mark in preparation of the final merit list after the conduct of CBT shall be based on the marks obtained in their NCVT exam. They shall, however, be eligible for empanelment only after document verification and qualifying the medical standards. Such candidates will be exempted from PET since they are already trained in railway establishment and have gone through rigor working in Railways and have proved themselves in meeting the physical standard required for performing their jobs."
RRB Group D 2024 Dates
Take a look at the table below for the complete schedule of RRB Group D 2024 exam
Dates | Past Exam Dates |
---|---|
19 Jan '23 | PET Date for Chennai |
03 Jan '23 | RRB Group D PET admit card |
11 Oct '22 | RRB Group D Phase 5 exam date |
RRB Group D Salary
RRB Group D salary is decided by the railway authorities as per the 7th pay commission. According to RRB Group D salary, the salary ranges between INR 22,000 to 25,000 per month with the basic pay of INR 18,000. Besides, candidates are entitled to various perks and allowances. The salary structure of RRB Group D is given below.
Highlights | RRB Group D Salary |
---|---|
Pay-Level of posts | Level-1 |
Pay Matrix | 7th CPC |
Pay Scale | INR 5,200-20,200 |
Basic Pay | INR 18,000 |
Grade Pay | INR 1,800 |
HRA | 8% to 24% |
DA | INR 3,060 |
Travel Allowances | Depend upon location |
Gross Salary | INR 22,500-25,380 |
Q: What is the in-hand salary of RRB Group D employees?
Candidates selected through RRB Group D exam get in hand salary in the range of INR 25,000 to 27,000 as per the 7th pay commission. Besides getting the RRB Group D in hand salary, candidates are also entitled to various perks and allowances. The basic RRB Group D salary is INR 18,000. The post-wise RRB Group D salary is given below.
RRB Group D Posts | RRB Group D Salary Post-wise (In INR) |
Assistant Workshop (Mechanical) | 22,500 to 25,380 |
Assistant (Carriage & Wagon) | |
Assistant Bridge (Engineering) | |
Assistant Depot (Stores) | |
Assistant Loco Shed (Electrical) | |
Assistant Pointsman (Traffic) | |
Assistant Operation (Electrical) | |
Assistant S&T (Signal & Telecommunication) | |
Assistant TL & AC (Electrical) | |
Assistant Traction Distribution (Electrical) | |
Assistant Works/ Workshop (Engineering) | |
Track Maintainer Grade-IV (Mechanical) | 25,400 (depending on the city) |
Q: What is the job profile for RRB Group D?
The recruitment of RRB Group D includes various technical and non-technical posts. The job profiles differ as per the hierarchy level of different railway departments. Candidates who join RRB Group D based on their performances are promoted to higher posts. Also, candidates become eligible for departmental examinations after three years of service. The job profile of RRB Group D is given below:
- Candidates appointed to the post of RRB Group D are responsible for partial or complete disassembly of the item
- Candidates are assigned to inspect the damaged, defective or worn parts
- Candidates are responsible for repair or replacement of damaged parts
- Candidates are responsible for testing, and trial run prior to returning the item to its full operating level
Q: What is the salary for an Indian Railway Group-D employee?
The salary of Group D railway staff is decided by railway recruitment boards (RRBs). The RRB Group D Salary is part of the 7th Central Pay Commission's (CPC) Level 1 Salary. The salary structure of an Indian Railway Group-D staff is as follows: 1. The pay scale ranges between INR 5200 to INR 20200 2. The basic pay is INR 18,000. 3. The grade pay that Group D is entitled to is INR 1800. 4. They also receive House Rent Allowance, which varies by city and can range from 8% to 24%. 5. The dearness allowance of Group D is revised to INR 6,120. As a result, the starting salary for Group D staff at the junior level can be up to INR 27,920, excluding travel allowance.
Q: Which are the posts announced under RRB Group D exam?
RRB Group D employees are recruited for the maintenance and cleanliness of railway assets and tracks. RRB Group D recruitment is conducted for the following posts:
- Assistant Workshop
- Assistant C&W
- Assistant Loco Shed (Diesel)
- Assistant Loco Shed (Electrical)
- Assistant Depots (Store)
- Assistant Operations (Electrical)
- Assistant Pointsman (Traffic)
- Assistant Signal & Telecom
- Assistant Track Machine
- Assistant Bridge
- Assistant TL&AC
- Assistant TL & AC (Train Lights and AC) workshop
- Assistant TRD (Electrical)
- Assistant Work Engineer
- Assistant Work (Workshop)
- Assistant
- Track maintainer
RRB Group D Vacancies 2024 FAQs
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To check your response sheet for the RRB Group D 2024 exam, follow these steps:
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Login: Enter your user ID and password to access your account.
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The RRB Group D cut-off marks are determined by several factors:
Number of Candidates: The total number of candidates appearing for the exam affects competition and cut-off scores.
Difficulty Level: The exam's difficulty influences how many candidates can achieve qualifying sc
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The RRB Group D cut-off marks are influenced by several factors:
Number of Candidates: More candidates typically lead to a higher cut-off score due to increased competition.
Difficulty Level: The exam's difficulty affects how many candidates can achieve qualifying scores; a ha
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The RRB Group D cut-off marks are determined by several key factors:
Number of Candidates: The total number of candidates appearing for the exam influences the cut-off, as higher participation typically raises the score needed to qualify.
Difficulty Level: The exam's difficulty affects
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RRB Group D cut off marks are calculated out of one hundred marks. There are various factors based on which the cut off marks are calculated. These factors are number of vacancies, difficulty degree of the examination and variety of test takers. RRB Group D cut off is calculated after the normalisat
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RRB Group D reduce off marks are calculated out of one hundred marks. There are various factors based totally on which the cut off marks are calculated. These factors are number of vacancies, difficulty degree of the examination and variety of test takers. RRB Group D reduce off is calculated after
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There are two types of RRB Group D cut off. One is qualifying cut off and the other being the overall cut off. Candidates are required to secure both the cut off marks in order to qualify the exam. RRB Group D cut off is decided by the examination authority to select candidates for the next round of
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The factors that determine RRB Group D cut off are given below:
- Total no. of Candidates appearing for the RRB Group D exam.
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- The RRB Group D exam difficulty level as the exam is conducted on multiple day
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