The Railway Recruitment Boards (RRBs) have extended the application deadline for 32,438 Assistant and other posts. Interested candidates can now submit their applications by March 1 (11:59 pm) through the official website, rrbapply.gov.in. Initially, the deadline was set for February 22. These positions fall under the Centralised Employment Notification (CEN 08/2024) and are categorized at level 1 of the 7th CPC pay matrix.
For details on the distribution of vacancies by post and Railway zone, applicants can refer to Annexure B of the official notification.
The selection process will consist of four stages: a Computer-Based Test (CBT), a Physical Efficiency Test (PET), Document Verification, and a Medical Examination. The CBT will feature 100 questions, and for each incorrect answer, one-third of the marks allotted to that question will be deducted. Candidates will have a total of 90 minutes to complete the exam.
RRB Application deadline extended: Important dates
Candidates can check the complete details of the revised date and time. Note the important dates to avoid missing out on any event.
Event | Existing Date & Time | Revised Date & Time |
Closing date & time for online submission of applications | February 22, 2025 (11:59 PM) | March 1, 2025 (11:59 PM) |
Closing date & time for application fee payment after the submission deadline | February 24, 2025 (11:59 PM) | March 3, 2025 (11:59 PM) |
Modification window for corrections in the application form (with modification fee) (Note: Details in ‘Create an Account’ and ‘Chosen Railway’ cannot be modified) | February 25 – March 6, 2025 (11:59 PM) | March 4 – March 13, 2025 (11:59 PM) |
Candidates can check the official notice, which includes revised dates and times as provided here.
RRB Application 2025: Steps to register
Candidates can follow the steps mentioned here to register for the RRB vacancies 2025.
- Choose the relevant Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) zone you want to apply for.
- Click on the "New Registration" option.
- Provide basic details such as name, date of birth, mobile number, and email ID.
- Generate and verify an OTP sent to your registered mobile number and email.
- Fill in the application form
- Log in using your credentials. Enter personal details, educational qualifications, and other required information.
- Select the railway zone and post you wish to apply for.
- Upload scanned copies of your photograph, signature, and required certificates as per the specifications mentioned in the notification.
- Complete the payment through net banking, debit/credit card, or UPI.
- Candidates from certain categories may be eligible for fee concessions.
- Review and Submit: Carefully check all the details entered before final submission.
- Click the "Submit" button to complete the registration process.
- After submission, download and save the confirmation page for future reference.
Alternatively, candidates can click on the link provided here to submit the RRB application form 2025.