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The Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) has released the RRB Group D Recruitment 2025 to fill 32,438 vacancies. The selection process consists of a Computer-Based Test (CBT 1), a Physical Efficiency Test (PET), Document Verification, and a Medical Examination. To assist candidates in preparing for the medical test, we have outlined the RRB Group D Medical Standards 2025. Keep reading to understand the essential physical and mental health requirements for Group D positions.
RRB Group D Medical Standards 2025
The RRB Group D Medical Standards 2025 are designed to assure that candidates are physically and mentally fit for the challenging roles in Indian Railways. These standards assess various parameters, including visual acuity, colour vision, and overall physical health. Candidates must meet the specified criteria in each category to qualify as medically fit for the job. As a vital part of the selection process, the medical examination ensures that only those capable of performing their duties efficiently and safely are recruited.
RRB Group D Medical Eye Standards 2025
The medical requirements for RRB Group D differ based on the category. Candidates must fulfil general fitness criteria, along with specific eye standards, which include distant and near vision, colour perception, binocular vision, and night or mesopic vision assessment.
RRB Group D Medical Standard | General Fitness | RRB Group D Eye Standards |
A-2 | Must be physically fit |
Distant Vision: 6/9, 6/9 without glasses (no fogging test)
Near Vision: Sn. 0.6, 0.6 without glasses and must pass tests for colour vision, binocular vision, night vision, mesopic vision etc. |
A-3 | Physically fit in all respect |
Distant Vision: 6/9, 6/9 with or without glasses (power of lenses should not exceed 2D).
Near Vision: Sn- 0.6, 0.6 with or without glasses and must clear test for colour vision, binocular vision, night vision, myopic vision etc. |
B-1 | Should be medically fit |
Distant Vision: 6/9, 6/12 with or without glasses (power of
lenses should not exceed 4D), Near Vision: Sn- 0.6, 0.6 with or without glasses when reading or close work is required and must pass test for Colour Vision, Binocular Vision, Night Vision, Mesopic vision etc. |
B-2 | Candidates should be physically fit |
Distant Vision: 6/9, 6/12 with or without glasses (power of lenses should not exceed 4D).
Near Vision: Sn. 0.6, 0.6 with or without glasses when reading or close work is required and must pass test for Binocular Vision etc |
C-1 | Should be physically fit |
Distant Vision: 6/12, 6/18 with or without glasses
Near Vision: Sn. 0.6, 0.6 with or without glasses when reading or close work is required |
C-2 | Must be physically fit |
Distant Vision: 6/12, NIL with or without glasses
Near Vision: Sn. 0.6 combined with or without glasses where reading or close work is required |
RRB Group D Medical Standards 2025: Post Parameters
The requirements for different posts are determined based on the medical standards specified in the Indian Railway Medical Manual (IRMM). The revised medical test criteria for RRB Group D posts are outlined below.
Designation
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Dept
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Medical Standard
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Suitability for persons with Benchmark Disability | |||
VI | HI | LD | MD | |||
Assistant (Bridge) | Engineering | B1 | NO | NO | NO | NO |
Assistant (C & W) | Mechanical | B1 | NO | D, HH | OL, LC, DW, AAV | YES |
Pointsman- B | Traffic | A2 | NO | NO | NO | NO |
Assistant Signal and Telecom | S and T | B1 | LV | D, HH | OL, LC, DW, AAV | YES |
Assistant Track Machine | Engineering | A3 | NO | D, HH | OL, LC, DW, AAV | YES |
Assistant TL and AC | Electrical | B1 | LV | D, HH | OL, LC, DW, AAV | YES |
Assistant TRD | Electrical | B1 | NO | D, HH | OL, LC, DW, AAV | YES |
Track Maintainer Grade IV | Engineering | B1 | NO | NO | NO | NO |
Assistant loco shed (Diesel) | Mechanical | B1 | LV | D, HH | OL, LC, DW, AAV | YES |
Assistant loco shed (Electrical) | Electrical | B1 | LV | D, HH | OL, LC, DW, AAV | YES |
Assistant operations (Electrical) | Electrical | B1 | LV | D, HH | OL, LC, DW, AAV | YES |
Assistant Works | Engineering | C1 | B, LV | D, HH | OL, LC, DW, AAV | YES |
Assistant Works (workshop) | Engineering | C1 | B, LV | D, HH | OL, LC, DW, AAV | YES |
Hospital assistant | Medical | C1 | B, LV | D, HH | OL, LC, DW, AAV | YES |
Assistant (workshop) | Mechanical | C1 | B, LV | D, HH | OL, LC, DW, AAV | YES |
Assistant TL and AC (Workshop) | Electrical | C1 | B, LV | D, HH | OL, LC, DW, AAV | YES |
Assistant depot (Store) | Stores | C1 | LV | HH | OL, OA | YES |