india employmentnews

RRB Group D Recruitment 2025: Eligibility Criteria Revised – Check These 3 Key Updates Before Applying

 | 
s

The Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) has introduced changes to the eligibility criteria for Group D recruitment 2025. As the online application process is underway, the Railways has issued an important notification, specifically addressing eligibility for apprentice candidates. This update clarifies which candidates undergoing apprenticeship training will be eligible to apply.

RRB Group D Vacancy 2025 – Important Update

The Railway Group D recruitment drive aims to fill 32,000 vacancies, and applicants must take note of the revised eligibility guidelines. The Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) has outlined three key eligibility conditions for Course Completed Act Apprentices (CCAA) trained in railway establishments. Candidates planning to apply under CCAA must ensure they meet these updated criteria.

RRB Group D Eligibility Criteria – Key Changes

The new eligibility rules pertain specifically to Act Apprentices (CCAA) who have completed their training in railway establishments. Here are the three crucial points candidates need to check before applying:

  1. Eligibility for Apprenticeship Candidates:

    • Candidates who have completed apprenticeship training in any trade within railway establishments can apply.
  2. Certificate Requirements:

    • Only candidates who have been trained in railway establishments and hold a National Apprenticeship Certificate (NAC) issued by NCVT are eligible.
    • Certificates issued by any other board, institute, or organization apart from NCVT will not be accepted.
  3. Application Process for CCAA Candidates:

    • Apprentices trained in railway establishments must provide details of their training period, certificate, and marks while filling out the online application.
    • If a candidate has appeared for the NCVT exam but the result is pending, they must enter the date of their last examination in the application form. The last date for online applications is February 22, 2025.

Age Limit & Application Fee

  • Minimum Age: 18 years
  • Maximum Age: 36 years (Relaxation applicable for reserved categories as per government norms)

Application Fee:

  • General/OBC/EWS candidates: ₹500
  • SC/ST/EWS candidates: ₹250

Important Deadlines for RRB Group D Recruitment 2025

  • Application Submission Deadline: February 16, 2025
  • Last Date for Fee Payment: February 17, 2025

For further details, candidates are advised to visit the official Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) website to stay updated on any additional guidelines or changes.