RRB Group D Examination — Eligibility, Syllabus & Exam Pattern
The Railway Recruitment Boards (RRBs) conduct the Group D (Level 1) examination to recruit candidates for various entry-level posts in the Indian Railways, such as Track Maintainer, Helper/Assistant, and Pointsman. This examination is a massive opportunity for candidates with a 10th-grade qualification. The selection process involves a Computer Based Test (CBT), followed by a Physical Efficiency Test (PET), and finally, document verification and a medical examination.
📌 Eligibility Criteria
Nationality
A candidate must be a citizen of India, a subject of Nepal/Bhutan, or a Tibetan refugee who came to India before January 1, 1962.
Age Limit
A candidate must be between 18 and 33 years old. Age relaxation is available for reserved categories (OBC, SC/ST, PwBD) as per government rules.
Educational Qualification
A candidate must have passed the 10th Standard (Matriculation) from a recognized institution, OR hold an ITI (Industrial Training Institute) certificate from an institution recognized by NCVT/SCVT.
✍️ Exam Syllabus & Pattern
1. Computer Based Test (CBT)
This is a single-stage objective test that forms the primary basis for the merit list.
| Subject | No. of Questions | Maximum Marks | Total Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| General Science | 25 | 25 | 90 Minutes |
| Mathematics | 25 | 25 | |
| General Intelligence & Reasoning | 30 | 30 | |
| General Awareness & Current Affairs | 20 | 20 | |
| Total | 100 | 100 |
Syllabus for CBT
- General Science: Covers Physics, Chemistry, and Life Sciences of the 10th standard level.
- Mathematics: Number System, BODMAS, Decimals, Fractions, LCM, HCF, Ratio and Proportion, Percentages, Mensuration, Time and Work, Time and Distance, Simple and Compound Interest, Profit and Loss, Algebra, Geometry, and Trigonometry.
- General Intelligence and Reasoning: Analogies, Series, Coding and Decoding, Syllogism, Venn Diagrams, Jumbling, Data Interpretation and Sufficiency.
- General Awareness & Current Affairs: Current events in science & technology, sports, culture, personalities, economics, and politics.
2. Physical Efficiency Test (PET)
This stage is mandatory and qualifying in nature. Candidates who clear the CBT are called for the PET.
| Gender | Task 1 (Weight Carrying) | Task 2 (Running) |
|---|---|---|
| Male | Lift and carry 35 kg of weight for 100 metres in 2 minutes (in one chance). | Run for 1000 metres in 4 minutes and 15 seconds (in one chance). |
| Female | Lift and carry 20 kg of weight for 100 metres in 2 minutes (in one chance). | Run for 1000 metres in 5 minutes and 40 seconds (in one chance). |
👉 Note
- Candidates who qualify the PET are called for Document Verification and a mandatory Medical Examination.
- The final selection is based on the marks obtained in the CBT, subject to qualifying the PET and meeting all other conditions.
👉 Note
- For full official syllabus & eligibility, refer to RRB official website.
☞ Tip for Aspirants: Always refer to the latest official notification for syllabus and eligibility details as they may change year to year.