RRB Group D 2025 exam postponed to Nov 27; timeline of events from application to exam postponement

Over 1.08 crore candidates awaiting clarity, the timeline of events offers a clear picture of how the process unfolded and what was pending. For more details on RRB Group D 2025 exam date, city intimation slip and admit card, candidates can check the IE Education portal.

The RRB Group D application and modification phases were completed in early 2025 without any disruption. 

In August, the RRBs issued the first major update – announcing a tentative computer-based test (CBT) schedule. It said that the exams will be conducted between November 17 and the end of December 2025. However, exam preparations soon came to a halt due to a legal challenge related to eligibility criteria, first taken up in the Delhi High Court and later transferred to the Central Administrative Tribunal (CAT).

Throughout this period, the High Court’s stay order prevented RRBs from moving forward with any exam-related activities. This uncertainty continued for months and became the largest bottleneck in the recruitment calendar. 

Finally, on November 12, 2025, the CAT dismissed the petition, affirming that both Class 10th-pass and ITI-qualified candidates remain eligible for the Level-1 posts. The ruling lifted all legal barriers and gave RRBs a clear path to conduct the exam.

However, the delay caused by the litigation meant that the originally planned November – December schedule was no longer feasible. 

RRB admit cards will be issued approximately four days before the new exam date. Candidates are advised to track only official RRB portals for the next announcement.