Railway Recruitment 2025: Direct Hiring for Group C and D Posts
Great news for job seekers! Direct recruitment for the Indian Railways has been announced for 2025. If you are a 10th or 12th pass candidate looking for a career in the railways, this is an excellent opportunity. The official notification has been released for both male and female candidates. This is an All India recruitment, and applications will be accepted online. Women will also receive special relaxation as per government rules.
Organization Name and Posts
The recruitment drive is being conducted by RRC Railway Recruitment 2025. Multiple posts are available under Railway Group C and Railway Group D categories. This is a significant opportunity for individuals across all states of India.
Eligibility Criteria
Candidates should meet the following educational qualifications to apply:
- For Railway Group C Posts: Applicants must be 10th pass, 12th pass, or hold an ITI qualification.
- For Railway Group D Posts: Candidates need to be 10th pass along with a National Apprenticeship Certificate (NAC) granted by NCVT, or 10th pass with an ITI qualification. For certain other departments, a minimum 10th pass qualification is sufficient.
- Graduate pass candidates can also apply for relevant positions.
Age Limit
The age limit for applicants is set between 18 and 30 years. Age relaxation will be provided as per government rules for various categories:
- SC/ST candidates will receive a 5-year age relaxation.
- OBC candidates will receive a 3-year age relaxation.
- Additional age relaxation is applicable for female candidates as per government rules.
Salary Details
Successful candidates can expect a competitive monthly salary ranging from ₹18,000 to ₹59,000. This offers a good income opportunity for selected individuals.
Application Fee
The application fee varies based on the candidate’s category:
- General and OBC candidates are required to pay ₹500.
- SC, ST, Women, and EWS candidates need to pay ₹250.
Selection Process
The selection process for Railway Recruitment 2025 includes the following stages:
- Written Exam: An OMR-based written examination will be conducted. The questions will be based on 10th and 12th standard syllabi.
- Document Verification: Candidates who qualify the written exam will proceed to the document verification stage. For more detailed information on the selection process, candidates are advised to check the official notification.
Important Dates
Mark these crucial dates for the Railway Recruitment 2025:
- Starting Date for Online Application: 22 May 2025
- Last Date for Online Application: 22 June 2025
Required Documents for Application
Applicants will need the following documents for the application process:
- Aadhaar Card
- 10th Marksheet
- Registered Mobile Number
- Passport Size Photograph
- Email ID
- Degree Certificate (if applicable to the position)
- Permanent Registration Certificate
- Signature
- Cast Certificate (for reserved categories)
- Other relevant documents as specified in the official notification.
It is recommended to refer to the official notification for complete details and to ensure all necessary documents are prepared for the application.

