RRB Group D 2025 city slip likely today after court clears exam, admit card soon
RRB Group D 2025: The Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) is expected to release the Group D 2025 city slip today following the clearance of the recruitment case by the Central Administrative Tribunal (CAT). The court ruling allows candidates with 10th-grade qualifications as well as ITI holders to appear in the RRB Group D recruitment exam. This update ends the uncertainty that had delayed the recruitment process for millions of applicants.Over 10 million candidates have applied for the RRB Group D 2025 recruitment for a total of 32,438 vacancies across various positions, including Track Maintainer Grade-IV, Pointsman B, Assistant Loco Shed, and other Group D posts. The city slip will inform candidates of their examination centre and allow them to make travel and accommodation arrangements in advance. The admit card is expected to be released soon after the city slip.Court clears eligibility criteria for RRB Group D 2025The CAT ruled in favour of the Railways regarding the eligibility criteria for the recruitment exam. Earlier, a petition challenged the inclusion of 10th-grade pass candidates along with ITI holders. The petitioner argued that a short notice issued on December 28, 2024, stated only ITI holders were eligible, and changing eligibility rules on January 2, 2025, was incorrect.The Railways clarified that the December 28 notice was indicative, and the main notification on January 22, 2025, included both 10th-grade and ITI candidates. The court upheld this policy, confirming the eligibility of millions of aspirants who had been waiting for the exam schedule.Exam schedule and city slip releaseThe RRB Group D Computer-Based Test (CBT) was initially scheduled to begin on November 17. However, the release of exam cities and admit cards was delayed due to the court case. The Railway Recruitment Board usually releases city slips 10 days before the exam to allow candidates adequate time to plan. The exam is now likely to be rescheduled, with the city slip being released ahead of the new dates.Vacancies and selection processThe RRB Group D 2025 recruitment will fill a total of 32,438 vacancies across various positions. These include Track Maintainer Grade-IV, Pointsman B, Assistant Loco Shed (Diesel and Electrical), Assistant Workshop, and Assistant P-Way, among other Group D posts. Candidates will be selected through a single-stage Computer-Based Test (CBT), followed by a Physical Efficiency Test (PET), document verification, and medical examination. The CBT will consist of 100 questions covering General Science, Mathematics, General Intelligence and Reasoning, and General Awareness and Current Affairs, with one-third mark deducted for each incorrect answer. Minimum qualifying marks vary by category: UR-40%, EWS-40%, OBC-30%, SC-30%, ST-30%.Physical efficiency test details• For men: 100 metres in 2 minutes with 35 kg weight, and 1,000 metres in 4 minutes 15 seconds.• For women: 100 metres in 2 minutes with 20 kg weight, and 1,000 metres in 5 minutes 40 seconds.How to check and download RRB Group D 2025 city slipStep 1: Visit the official RRB website at rrbapply.gov.in or the respective regional RRB website.Step 2: Log in using your registration number and date of birth.Step 3: Click on the “RRB Group D 2025 city slip” link on the dashboard.Step 4: Verify your personal details and exam information displayed on the slip.Step 5: Download and print the city slip for exam day arrangements.Candidates must carry their original Aadhaar card or e-verified Aadhaar printout to the exam centre, as biometric authentication will be conducted. Those who have already verified Aadhaar must ensure it is unlocked in the UIDAI system before attending the exam.
