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The Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) has extended the last date for applying to 32,438 vacancies for Assistant and other posts. Interested candidates can visit the official RRB website to complete their application. The previous deadline was February 22, but now candidates have more time to apply.
Important Dates:
- Last date for application submission: Updated (previously February 22)
- Fee payment deadline: March 3, 2025
- Application correction window: March 4 to March 13, 2025
Vacancy by Post:
This recruitment drive is for multiple positions, including:
| Post | Vacancies |
| Pointsman-B (Traffic) | 5,058 |
| Assistant (Track Machine) (Engineering) | 799 |
| Assistant (Bridge) (Engineering) | 301 |
| Track Maintainer Gr. IV (Engineering) | 13,187 |
| Assistant P-Way (Engineering) | 247 |
| Assistant (C&W) (Mechanical) | 2,587 |
| Assistant TRD (Electrical) | 1,381 |
| Assistant (S&T) (S&T) | 2,012 |
| Assistant Loco Shed (Diesel) (Mechanical) | 420 |
| Assistant Loco Shed (Electrical) (Electrical) | 950 |
| Assistant Operations (Electrical) | 744 |
| Assistant TL & AC (Electrical) | 1,041 |
| Assistant TL & AC (Workshop) (Electrical) | 624 |
| Assistant (Workshop) (Mechanical) | 3,077 |
Eligibility Criteria:
- Candidates must have passed Class 10, ITI, or hold a National Apprenticeship Certificate issued by NCVT.
- Age limit: 18 to 36 years as of January 1, 2025.
Selection Process:
Candidates will be selected through a four-stage process:
- Computer-Based Test (CBT)
- Physical Efficiency Test (PET)
- Document Verification
- Medical Examination
Application Fees:
- Rs 250 for PwBD, Female, Transgender, Ex-Servicemen, SC, ST, Minority, and EBC candidates (Refundable after appearing for CBT, minus bank charges).
- Rs 500 for all other candidates (Rs 400 refunded after appearing for CBT).
Candidates should apply before the new deadline to secure their opportunity in Indian Railways.
