RRB Group D 2025 · Age limit & eligibility
RRB Group D Age Limit 2025: Relaxation, Qualification and Eligibility
Age limit, the date on which age is counted, category-wise relaxation and the educational qualification, as printed in the official notice.
RRB Group D age limit and relaxation
Age limit
18–33 years (as on 1 January 2026)
Educational qualification
- Post-wise as per Annexure A of the notice
- Must be held on or before 2 March 2026; candidates awaiting results are not eligible
- Engineering diploma/degree not accepted in lieu of ITI/CCAA unless specified
Upper age relaxation
| OBC-NCL | 3 years |
| SC / ST | 5 years |
| Ex-servicemen | 3 years (UR/EWS), 6 years (OBC-NCL), 8 years (SC/ST) after deducting service |
| PwBD | 10 years (UR/EWS), 13 years (OBC-NCL), 15 years (SC/ST) |
| Serving Railway staff (3+ years service) | Upper age 40 (UR/EWS), 43 (OBC-NCL), 45 (SC/ST) |
| Widowed / divorced / judicially separated women | Upper age 35 (UR), 38 (OBC-NCL), 40 (SC/ST) |
Application fee
₹500 (General); ₹250 (SC/ST/Ex-servicemen/PwBD/Women/Transgender/Minorities/EBC). No category is exempt; ₹400 (General) or ₹250 (reduced-fee categories) is refunded after appearing in the CBT, less bank charges, to an Aadhaar-linked bank account.
Source: CEN No. 09/2025 – Recruitment for Various Posts in Level 1 of 7th CPC Pay Matrix (published 31 January 2026). Confirm in the official notice before applying.
Age limit, relaxation and qualification
Age is counted on 1 January 2026: 18–33 years.
Educational qualifications are post-wise, as given in Annexure A of the CEN. They must be held on or before 2 March 2026; candidates awaiting results are not eligible. An engineering diploma or degree is not accepted in place of ITI or Course Completed Act Apprenticeship (CCAA) unless the post says so.
Upper age relaxation
| Category | Relaxation |
|---|---|
| SC / ST | 5 years |
| OBC (non-creamy layer) | 3 years |
| Ex-servicemen | 3 years (UR/EWS), 6 (OBC-NCL), 8 (SC/ST), after deducting service |
| PwBD | 10 years (UR/EWS), 13 (OBC-NCL), 15 (SC/ST) |
| Serving Railway staff with 3+ years' service | Up to 40 years (UR/EWS), 43 (OBC-NCL), 45 (SC/ST) |
| Widowed / divorced / judicially separated women | Up to 35 years (UR), 38 (OBC-NCL), 40 (SC/ST) |
Physical efficiency test (PET)
The PET is qualifying only and carries no marks.
PET standards
| Candidate | Weight carry | Run |
|---|---|---|
| Male | 35 kg for 100 m in 2 minutes | 1,000 m in 4 minutes 15 seconds |
| Female | 20 kg for 100 m in 2 minutes | 1,000 m in 5 minutes 40 seconds |
Frequently asked questions
What is the age limit for RRB Group D?
18–33 years, counted as on 1 January 2026, as per the CEN No. 09/2025 – Recruitment for Various Posts in Level 1 of 7th CPC Pay Matrix. Category-wise upper age relaxation is given in the notice.
What qualification is needed for RRB Group D?
Post-wise as per Annexure A of the notice. Must be held on or before 2 March 2026; candidates awaiting results are not eligible. Engineering diploma/degree not accepted in lieu of ITI/CCAA unless specified.
What is the age limit for RRB Group D?
18–33 years as on 1 January 2026, with category relaxations.