The Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) has formally released the RRB Exam Calendar 2025, which is the schedule of different Computer-Based Tests (CBT) and other recruitment process-related activities. It is vital for contenders hoping to gain employment within Indian Railways, as it spells out the timeliness of various vacancies like Assistant Loco Pilot (ALP), Technicians, Non-Technical Popular Categories (Undergraduate & Graduate), Paramedical Categories, Ministerial & Isolated Categories, Junior Engineer, Depot Material Superintendent, and Chemical & Metallurgical Assistant.
RRB Exam Calendar 2025 Highlights
According to the recent notification, the CBT exam for RPF Constable vacancies will be held from 2nd to 20th March 2025, whereas CBT 2 exams for ALP and Junior Engineer vacancies will be conducted on 19th and 20th March 2025. Nevertheless, the dates for other categories such as RRB NTPC, RPF SI PET/PST, Group D, Paramedical Posts, Railway Teacher, and Ministerial & Isolated Categories will be declared shortly.
RRB Exam Dates 2025
Following is the detailed schedule for major RRB exams in 2025:
Post | Exam Date |
RPF Constable 2024 | 2nd to 20th March 2025 |
RRB ALP 2024 (CBT 2) | 19th and 20th March 2025 |
RPF SI | PET/PST: To be notified |
RRB NTPC 2024 | April 2025 |
RRB JE 2024 (CBT 2) | 19th and 20th March 2025 |
RRB Paramedical 2024 | To be notified |
RRB Group D 2025 | July-August 2025 |
Ministerial & Isolated Categories | July-August 2025 |
Railway Teacher Recruitment 2025 | July-August 2025 |
RRB Recruitment 2025-26 Calendar
The Ministry of Railways has ordered all RRBs to use an annual calendar of recruitment in 2025. This is inclusive of estimations of vacancies, approvals, and the announcement of notifications. The following is the tentative timeline:
Exams/Posts | Assessment of Vacancies in OIRMS | Indenting of Vacancies after Approval | Proposal for Draft CEN | Period of Releasing Notifications | Vacancies Assessment up to |
Assistant Loco Pilot (ALP) | November 2024 | December 2024 | January 2025 | January-March 2025 | 30th June 2026 |
Technician | January-February 2025 | February-March 2025 | March 2025 | April-June 2025 | 30th June 2026 |
Non-Technical Popular Categories | April-May 2025 | May-June 2025 | June 2025 | July-September 2025 | 30th September 2026 |
Junior Engineer, Depot Material Superintendent, and Chemical & Metallurgical Assistant | April-May 2025 | May-June 2025 | June 2025 | July-September 2025 | 30th September 2026 |
Paramedical Categories | April-May 2025 | May-June 2025 | June 2025 | July-September 2025 | 30th September 2026 |
Ministerial & Isolated Categories | July 2025 | August 2025 | September 2025 | October-December 2025 | 31st December 2026 |
Steps in the Recruitment Process
- Vacancy Assessment: Every railway zone evaluates vacancies after subtracting vacancies already planned for recruitment in 2024.
- Approval Process: The evaluated vacancies are approved.
- Draft CEN Proposal: A proposal for a centralized employment notification (CEN) is drafted.
- Final Notification Release: Final recruitment information is released to candidates.
- Completion Deadline: Deadlines for filling vacancies are set by the ministry.
Key exams to be held in 2025-26
1. RRB ALP 2025
Selection: CBT 1, CBT 2, CBAT, and Document Verification.
Notification Release: January-March 2025.
2. RRB Technician 2025
Selection: Computer-Based Test, Document Verification, and Medical Examination.
Notification Release: April-June 2025.
3. RRB NTPC 2025
Selection: Computer-Based Test, Document Verification.
Notification Release: July-September 2025.
4. RRB Paramedical 2025
Selection: Computer-Based Test, Document Verification, Medical Examination.
Notification Release: July-September 2025.
Preparation Tips for RRB Exams 2025
Preparation for RRB exams requires a well-formulated strategy. Refer to the following crucial tips:
- Learn the Exam Pattern: The process of selection differs according to the post; thus, the candidates should study the pattern and syllabus deeply.
- Time Management: Efficient time management for different sections such as reasoning, quantitative aptitude, and general awareness.
- Stay Updated: Keep visiting RRB notifications and exam information to not miss any deadline.
- Mock Tests & Previous Papers: Practicing previous year question papers and giving mock tests will go a long way in increasing accuracy and speed.
- Stay Physically Fit: Certain posts, such as RPF Constable and RPF SI, involve physical tests, so keeping oneself fit is important.
- Use Official Study Material: Stick to suggested books and the RRB syllabus to thoroughly cover all significant topics.
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Conclusion
The RRB Exam Calendar 2025 offers a systematic recruitment process, and applicants can prepare themselves beforehand. Candidates should remain current with official notifications and keep on preparing for exams to increase their chances of landing a government job in Indian Railways.
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