RRB Group D (Level-1 posts, 7th CPC)
- Conducted by
- Railway Recruitment Boards (RRBs) Ministry of Railways
- Question paper languages
- English, Hindi, as, bn, gu, kn, kok, ml, mni, mr, or, pa, ta, te, ur
- Last checked against official sources
Notes and practice for RRB Group D are coming soon. Until then, this guide has the official pattern, marking, syllabus and links.
Exam pattern and marking
Computer Based Test90 minutes100 marks
| Section | Questions | Marks per question | Negative marking | Question types |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| General Science | 25 | 1 | 1/3 | MCQ |
| Mathematics | 25 | 1 | 1/3 | MCQ |
| General Intelligence and Reasoning | 30 | 1 | 1/3 | MCQ |
| General Awareness and Current Affairs | 20 | 1 | 1/3 | MCQ |
Physical Efficiency Test
Document Verification and Medical Examination
Single CBT: 100 MCQs, 90 min, 1 mark, -1/3 (Class 10 level). Then PET (qualifying), DV and medical. PET: male lifts and carries 35 kg for 100 m in 2 min and runs 1000 m in 4 min 15 s; female 20 kg for 100 m in 2 min and 1000 m in 5 min 40 s.
MCQ = single correct answer · MSQ = one or more correct answers · NAT / numeric = type a number. Negative marking is the number of marks deducted for a wrong answer.
Syllabus
44 subjects, topics and subtopics from the official syllabus. Tap a subject to expand it.
Explore the syllabus mapGeneral Science (Class 10 level)3
- Physics
- Chemistry
- Life sciences
Mathematics15
- Number system, BODMAS, decimals, fractions
- LCM, HCF
- Ratio and proportion
- Percentages
- Mensuration
- Time and work; pipes and cistern
- Time and distance
- Simple and compound interest
- Profit and loss
- Algebra
- Geometry and trigonometry
- Elementary statistics
- Square root
- Age calculations
- Calendar and clock
General Intelligence and Reasoning15
- Analogies
- Completion of number and alphabetical series
- Coding and decoding
- Mathematical operations
- Similarities and differences
- Relationships
- Analytical reasoning
- Syllogism
- Jumbling
- Venn diagrams
- Puzzles
- Data sufficiency
- Statement: conclusion and courses of action
- Decision making
- Maps; interpretation of graphs
General Awareness and Current Affairs7
- Science and technology
- Sports
- Culture
- Personalities
- Economics
- Politics
- Other subjects of importance
Official sources
Always confirm details on the official website before applying.