Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) has revealed some big news! A total of 1,08,22,423 candidates have applied for the RRB Group D 2025 recruitment (CEN 08/2024). With 32,438 vacancies available for various Level 1 posts, the competition is going to be tougher than ever.
If you are one of the applicants, this post has all the important details you need — including the zone-wise breakdown of applications and what is next in the selection process.
RRB Group D 2025: Total Applicants Data
RRB wrapped up the online application process in March 2025. Now, the board has published the official numbers. With more than 1 crore applications, the response shows how popular railway jobs remain among Indian youth.
The recruitment covers posts like:
- Track Maintainer
- Helper/Assistant
- Assistant Pointsman
- Assistant in Loco Shed, Electrical, Mechanical, and S&T Departments
Candidates are now eagerly waiting for the RRB Group D 2025 CBT 1 Exam Date, which will be announced soon.
Zone-wise Applications Received for RRB Group D 2025
Here’s a quick look at how many candidates applied from each zone:
| RRB Zone | Total Applicants |
|---|---|
| Mumbai | 15,99,100 |
| Chandigarh | 11,60,404 |
| Chennai | 11,12,922 |
| Guwahati | 10,72,841 |
| Prayagraj | 8,61,666 |
| Secunderabad | 9,60,697 |
| Kolkata | 7,93,572 |
| Bhopal | 4,51,096 |
| Bilaspur | 4,32,897 |
| Ahmedabad | 6,39,269 |
| Bhubaneswar | 2,65,840 |
| Ajmer | 3,59,409 |
| Bengaluru | 2,75,307 |
| Gorakhpur | 3,62,092 |
| Ranchi | 1,81,339 |
| Patna | 3,33,972 |
The highest number of applications came from Mumbai Zone with over 15 lakh candidates!
Category-wise Application Distribution
The RRB Group D 2025 attracted candidates from every category:
- UR (General) – 18,35,466
- SC – 28,27,242
- ST – 8,85,308
- OBC – 47,43,140
- EWS – 5,31,267
- Ex-Servicemen – 35,979
- PwBD (Persons with Benchmark Disabilities) – 94,912
This massive turnout shows how RRB continues to offer hope for stable government jobs to a wide range of aspirants.
What’s Next for RRB Group D Applicants?
Now that applications are closed, the next step is the RRB Group D 2025 CBT Exam (Computer-Based Test). The official exam date is expected to be announced shortly on the RRB regional websites. Candidates should also start preparing for the Physical Efficiency Test (PET), Document Verification, and Medical Examination that will follow the written exam.
Pro Tip: Keep checking your respective RRB’s official website for the latest updates!
RRB Group D 2025 Vacancies
RRB had announced 32,438 vacancies under Group D Level 1 posts, which include:
- Track Maintainer Grade-IV
- Assistant Pointsman
- Assistant in departments like Mechanical, Electrical, S&T, and more
The selection will be purely merit-based, considering the huge number of applicants.
Official Notice for RRB Group D Applicants
RRB has also published an official notice detailing the zone-wise data of applicants. Candidates are encouraged to download and review the notice for reference.
