RRB Group D Verification Hub

Official Rules for RRB Group D Age & Document Uploads

Applying for government vacancies through RRB is a high-stakes process. Even minor errors in date of birth calculation or document formatting can result in instant application rejection. The RRB Group D has strict guidelines detailing both eligibility and physical specifications of digital uploads. Understanding these requirements prevents candidate disqualification.

1. Age Eligibility & Relaxation Policies

For RRB Group D, candidates belonging to the general category must satisfy a minimum age limit of 18 years and a maximum age limit of 33 years. However, under standard Central Government recruitment directives, relaxation is applicable for reserved categories:

• Other Backward Classes (OBC): 3 years of relaxation, pushing the maximum eligible age boundary to 36 years.
• Scheduled Castes & Scheduled Tribes (SC/ST): 5 years of relaxation, extending the upper age limit to 38 years.
• Persons with Disabilities (PwD): Typically 10 years of relaxation (or more if combined with caste relaxation categories), evaluated case-by-case against target board notifications.

2. Photo & Signature Specifications

Recruitment servers automatically scan uploaded images for face alignment, aspect ratios, and file dimensions. If the file exceeds maximum KB sizes, the portal blocks uploads. The official specifications for RRB Group D are:

When preparing files, ensure you crop closely around the facial outline for photos and signature bounds for signings, avoiding dark backgrounds or flash glares.

3. Tutorial: Step-by-Step Upload Verification

1. Calculate Age Eligibility: Select your birth date and the cutoff date. Choose your reservation category (UR, OBC, SC/ST) to verify if you fall within allowed boundaries.
2. Resize Photograph: Upload your photo. Enable the photo stamp toggle to dynamically write your name and DOP (Date of Photo) at the bottom. Choose your exam spec and compress.
3. Compress Marks Certificates: Scan or photograph your 10th/12th marksheets. Choose the target PDF preset (typically 100KB or 200KB) and compress locally to export a highly legible, small-size PDF.