The Indian Railways Recruitment Board (RRB) has extended the application deadline for 1,036 vacancies! Get complete details including main vacancies, eligibility, selection process, application steps here.
Last date to apply: February 21, 2025 (up to 11:59 pm).
Fee payment date: February 22–23, 2025.
Application revision: March 6–15, 2025
Examination procedure: Computer-based test (CBT), document verification, medical examination.
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Indian Railways Recruitment 2025
Indian Railways is one of the largest networks in the world. The RRB has announced the recruitment for more than 15 posts including PGT, TGT, Legal Assistant, Librarian. This recruitment is directly under the leadership of the Government of India, hence this job offers guaranteed security and salary.
Qualification and Age Limit
Educational Qualification
The qualification will vary for each post. For example:
For PGT (Post Graduate Teacher) a Post Graduate Degree (PG) and B.Ed. is required. For TGT (Trained Graduate Teacher) a Graduation Degree and B.Ed. is required.
Age Limit
For General Category, the age limit is 18 to 32 years. (As per the birth certificate).
SC/ST/OBC/EWS candidates will be given Age Relaxation as per the government rules.
Importantly, the candidate should be an Indian Citizen.
Posts and Vacancies
The employment post and total vacancies are given in the list below.
| Post Graduate Teacher (PGT) | 187 seats |
| Trained Graduate Teacher (TGT) | 338 seats |
| Junior Translator (Hindi) | 130 seats |
| Primary Railway Teacher | 188 seats |
| Chief Law Assistant | 54 seats |
These are some of the posts to be filled by the Indian Railway Recruitment Board (RRB). Many more posts are to be filled.
Application Fee and Rebate Details
- General / OBC / EWS candidates – ₹500 fee.
- SC / ST and other special categories – ₹250 fee. Rebate will be given.
The application fee can be paid through the following modes:
✔ Net Banking
✔ UPI
✔ Credit / Debit Card
You can choose the one you prefer and pay the fee through them.
Step by Step Guide to Apply
- Visit the RRB official website.
- Click on “New Registration” and create an account there using your mobile number and email. Just do this and login.
- Log in, fill the form and upload your photograph (JPEG, 50KB) and signature (JPEG, 20KB).
- Pay the fee and click “Submit“.
- Finally, take a printout.
Exam Pattern and Syllabus
The exam pattern for the Indian Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) 2025 exam is explained below.
Stage 1 – Computer Based Test
This is an online test, in which questions will be asked on the following topics.
- General Awareness: Current affairs, Indian history, politics, science, economics, information related to railways will be asked.
- Mathematics: Questions will be asked on numbers, percentage, profit and loss, time and work, metrology, echo formula, data analysis, etc.
- Reasoning & Logical Ability: Questions will be asked on geometric concepts, friction, number series, rules.
- Professional Ability: The exam will ask questions related to the chosen post.
Stage 2 – Document Verification and Practical Test
- Document Verification: Candidates will have to submit their educational certificates, identity documents, and other required documents for verification.
- Skill Test / Practical Test:
A language test will be conducted for translator posts. There will be a subject-based test for teaching posts. A practical skill test will be conducted for other industrial posts.
Stage 3 – Medical Examination
In this final exam, the candidates will be checked for their physical fitness for the desired post through a medical examination.
- Important medical tests like eyesight, blood pressure, physical strength will be conducted.
This is the complete exam pattern and syllabus details.
Conclusion
RRB Railway Recruitment 2025 is an important opportunity for employment. Candidates who wish to appear for this exam should understand the eligibility criteria, age limit, exam fee details, exam pattern, and syllabus well.