The Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) Group D exam is one of the most competitive government exams in India. Every year, lakhs of candidates appear for this exam aiming for Group D posts like Trackman, Helper, Porter, etc. One of the most important aspects candidates look for after the exam is the cut off marks — the minimum marks required to qualify for the next stage of selection.
In this detailed post, we’ll cover:
✔ Expected RRB Group D 2025 cut off
✔ Factors influencing cut off
✔ Previous year cut off trends (2022 & earlier)
✔ Tips to estimate safe score
📊 What is RRB Group D Cut Off?
The cut off marks are the minimum qualifying score that candidates must achieve in the Computer Based Test (CBT) to move to the next stage of recruitment, which is the Physical Efficiency Test (PET) and document verification. The cut off varies category-wise (UR/OBC/SC/ST/EWS/Ex-SM) and zone-wise based on competition, number of vacancies, and exam difficulty.
🗓 Expected RRB Group D Cut Off 2025 (Estimate)
As of now, RRB hasn’t officially released the RRB Group D 2025 cut off marks. However, based on expert predictions and previous trends, here are the expected ranges:
| Category | Expected Cut Off (Out of 100) |
|---|---|
| General (UR) | 70 – 80 |
| OBC / OBC-NCL | 65 – 75 |
| EWS | 68 – 75 |
| SC | 60 – 68 |
| ST | 55 – 65 |
| Ex-Servicemen | 40 – 50 (approx.) |
⚠️ Remember: Official cut off will be published only after the RRB Group D CBT results are declared by the board.
🔍 Factors That Affect RRB Group D Cut Off
Several factors determine how high or low the cut off goes, including:
✔ Number of vacancies – fewer vacancies → higher competition → higher cut off
✔ Total number of candidates appeared – more candidates → tougher cut off
✔ Difficulty level of the paper – easier paper → higher cut off
✔ Normalization of marks – across multiple shifts
✔ Category & reservation rules
✔ Zone-wise competition trends
📈 Previous Years Cut Off Trend
🔹 RRB Group D Cut Off 2022 Highlights
In the RRB Group D 2022 cycle, cut offs were released zone wise. Here’s a snapshot of some zone cut off marks (general category):
| Zone | UR Cut Off (Open Marks) | Normalised (Marks) |
|---|---|---|
| RRB Allahabad | 98.00 | 66.48 |
| RRB Ajmer | 97.45 | 68.33 |
| RRB Kolkata | 96.62 | 69.60 |
(These marks are from sample cut off data and may vary slightly)
🔹 Cut Off Trend from Earlier Years (2018–2019 vs 2022)
Comparing two cycles gives a better idea of competition:
| Zone | Cut Off 2018-19 (UR) | Cut Off 2022 (UR) |
|---|---|---|
| Ahmedabad | 71.86 | 66.76 |
| Ajmer | 73.73 | 68.39 |
| Allahabad | 74.57 | 68.19 |
| Bhopal | 75.33 | 69.58 |
| Kolkata | 80.57 | 69.16 |
This shows that cut offs can fluctuate based on exam difficulty and number of candidates.
📌 How to Check Official RRB Group D Cut Off 2025
Once the RRB Group D CBT results are out:
- Visit the official RRB regional website (e.g. RRB Allahabad, Kolkata, Ajmer, etc.)
- Look for the “RRB Group D Cut Off Marks” or result link
- Download the cut off PDF
- Check your roll number and category-wise cut off marks
Official cut off marks list specifies Open marks, Normalised marks, and category wise qualifying marks.
🎯 Safe Score Target for Aspirants
To be in a comfortable qualifying position:
✔ General candidates should aim above 75 marks
✔ OBC candidates aim above 70 marks
✔ SC/ST candidates should target above 60 marks
These are general safe score estimates based on previous cut offs and expert trends.
🏁 Final Thoughts
The RRB Group D 2025 cut off marks will be officially released after the board announces the CBT results. Until then, aspirants should use previous years’ data and expected ranges to set their target score and plan PET preparation accordingly. Stay updated with official RRB notifications and check cut off PDFs after release.
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