How to prepare for RRB? How many subjects to study and what? Which author's book is good for reading?
Preparing for the RRB (Railway Recruitment Board) exams requires a focused strategy, covering various subjects and using reliable study materials. Here's a step-by-step guide
Subjects for the RRB are :
Mathematics: Quantitative aptitude and basic arithmetic.
General Intelligence & Reasoning: Logical re
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You should visit the official RRB portal of respective region, and login to candidate application portal. Enter your registration number and DOB to view your city intimation slip.
❌ No. A candidate can apply only once and for only one RRB/Railway Zone in a Group D recruitment cycle.
Multiple applications may lead to cancellation of candidature.
Candidates are required to pay the application fee for the RRB group D exam. Without paying the fee, the application proces is incomplete.
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| Gen/ OBC/ EWS | Rs. 500/- |
| SC/ ST/ EBC/ Female/ Transgender | Rs. 250/- |
The RRB Group D Vacancies for CEN No. "09/2025" are mentioned below:
The vacancy break-up is given below.
| Railway Zone | Total | UR | SC | ST | OBC | EWS |
| Western Railway (Mumbai) | 3148 | 1160 | 407 | 178 | 698 | 288 |
| North Western Railway (Jaipur) | 974 | 483 | 152 | 48 | 188 | 104 |
| North Central Railway (Allahabad) | 1183 | 570 | 156 | 89 | 271 | 97 |
| South Western Railway (Hubli) | 90 | 51 | 14 | 8 | 14 | 6 |
| West Central Railway (WCR-Jabalpur) | 1147 | 581 | 174 | 89 | 157 | 145 |
| East Coast Railway (Bhubaneswar) | 803 | 329 | 120 | 57 | 206 | 91 |
| South East Central Railway (Bilaspur) | 1199 | 516 | 184 | 76 | 281 | 142 |
| Northern Railway (New Delhi) | 3537 | 1437 | 530 | 266 | 956 | 348 |
| Southern Railway (Chennai) | 1036 | 430 | 155 | 96 | 247 | 108 |
| North Eastern Railway (Gorakhpur) | 1196 | 537 | 178 | 109 | 271 | 101 |
| Northeast Frontier Railway (Guwahati) | 1776 | 718 | 266 | 133 | 480 | 179 |
| Eastern Railway (Kolkata)/Metro Kolkata | 1180 | 468 | 157 | 129 | 297 | 129 |
| Central Railway (Mumbai) | 2012 | 914 | 318 | 171 | 407 | 202 |
| East Central Railway (Hajipur) | 976 | 405 | 148 | 59 | 266 | 98 |
| South Eastern Railway (Kolkata) | 955 | 364 | 158 | 84 | 245 | 104 |
| South Central Railway (Secunderabad) | 1016 | 376 | 151 | 130 | 258 | 101 |
| Total | 22195 |
The RRB extended the last date to apply for the RRB Group D exam CEN no. 09/2025. Earlier, the last date was March 2. It was extended to March 9. The fee payment last date was March 11, 2026.
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