The fee refund process for candidates who appeared in the Computer-Based Test (CBT-1) of various RRB exams conducted during the 2024-25 recruitment cycle has been initiated by the The Railway Recruitment Board (RRB).
This step is taken to give back some or all of the exam fees to candidates, based on their category, to help reduce their financial burden.
Who Is Eligible for the Refund?
To qualify for the refund, the following conditions must be met:
- The candidate must have appeared in CBT-1 of the RRB exams held in 2024.
- Applicants must have paid the examination fee during registration.
- Only those whose applications were accepted and who actually attended the exam are eligible.
- One refund is permitted per candidate/account.
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How to Claim the RRB Exam Fee Refund
Step 1: Verify Eligibility
Ensure you were present for CBT-1 and that your application was approved.
Step 2: Confirm or Update Bank Details
- If the same bank account used during registration is still valid, simply confirm it.
- If you paid via offline mode (SBI Challan/Post Office) or want to use a new bank account, update the details accordingly.
Step 3: Enter Bank Information Carefully
Details to be entered:
- Account Holder’s Name
- Bank Account Number
- IFSC Code
- Bank Name
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FAQs
Q1. Who will get the refund for RRB exams 2024-25?
Only candidates who appeared for CBT-1 and paid the exam fee during registration are eligible.
Q2. What if I want the refund in a different bank account?
You can update your new bank account details on the RRB portal during the update window.
Q3. How much refund will I receive?
General/OBC/EWS candidates will get ₹400. Others (SC/ST, PwBD, Female, etc.) will receive ₹250 as a full refund.
Q4. What if I don’t verify my bank details in time?
Failure to update/confirm your bank details within the given time will lead to loss of the refund opportunity.
If provisionally accepted candidates refund amount
Hi Jahnavi, thank you for your question.
If your application was provisionally accepted, you are eligible for a refund only if you appeared in the CBT-1 exam.
Simply having your application accepted is not enough, attendance in CBT-1 is mandatory.
Also, make sure to verify or update your bank details within the given time to receive the refund.
Let us know if you have more questions!
Team IndiaExamAlert
How to get refund amount back?
Thank you for your question, Bilal!
To get your RRB exam fee refund, please follow these steps carefully:
How to Get Your Refund:
Visit your RRB’s official website (e.g., rrbbhopal.gov.in, rrbkolkata.gov.in, etc.)
Look for the “Fee Refund” or “Update Bank Details” link related to CBT-1 Refund 2024-25
Log in using your registration number and date of birth
Confirm or update your bank details:
Account Holder Name
Bank Account Number
IFSC Code
Bank Name
Submit the form and save the acknowledgment
Refund Amount:
₹400 for UR/OBC/EWS candidates
₹250 (full refund) for SC/ST/PwBD/Female/Ex-Servicemen candidates
Make sure you complete the process within the deadline mentioned by your RRB.
Hope this helps! Feel free to comment again if you face any issue.
IndiaExamAlert Team