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The Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) will publish the revised RRB Group D Syllabus and exam pattern for the upcoming exam along with the official notification on its website, www.rrbcdg.gov.in. The updated syllabus will cover various roles, including Track Maintainer Grade IV (Trackman), Gateman, Pointsman, and Helpers in the Electrical, Engineering, Mechanical, and Signal & Telecommunication departments, as well as Porter and other positions.
Candidates should arrange their preparation with the updated RRB Group D Exam Pattern and syllabus. This article will cover the details of the RRB Group D 2024 exam pattern and syllabus. For the most recent updates, bookmark this page.
RRB Group D Syllabus 2024
The RRB Group D Syllabus is mainly based on the 10th standard level and includes four key sections: Mathematics, General Intelligence and Reasoning, General Science, and General Awareness. Candidates need to familiarize themselves with the subject-wise syllabus before beginning their preparation. A clear understanding of the syllabus is essential for effective preparation, helping you to focus your practice in the right direction for the RRB Group D exam.
RRB Group D Syllabus 2024- Highlights
The RRB Group D Syllabus 2024 comprises all the topics from which the question will be asked in the RRB Group D 2024 Exam. Check the details regarding the RRB Group D Syllabus 2024 from the table given below.
RRC RRB Group D Syllabus 2024- Highlights | |
Name of the Organization | Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) |
Name of Exam | RRB Group D 2024 |
Name Of The Post | Track Maintainer Grade IV (Trackman), Gateman, Pointsman, Helpers in Electrical/ Engineering/ Mechanical/ Signal & Telecommunication departments, Porter & Other |
Category | Syllabus |
Mode of Exam | Computer-based test |
Selection Process | CBT-1, Physical Efficiency Test (PET), Document Verification and Medical Examination |
Official Website | www.rrbcdg.gov.in |
RRB Group D Selection Process
RRB Group D 2024 Selection Process has three stages and candidates aspiring to clear the Group D exam must be aware of them. Following are the stages of the RRB Group D Recruitment drive.
- Stage 1- Computer-Based Test (CBT)
- Stage 2- Physical Efficiency Test (PET)
- Stage 3- Document Verification and Medical Test
RRB Group D Exam Pattern 2024
The RRB Group D Exam is conducted in two stages: the Computer-Based Test (CBT) and the Physical Efficiency Test (PET). Candidates who pass both the CBT and PET are shortlisted for the Document Verification round based on merit.
Important Points:
- There will be negative marking and 1/3 marks shall be deducted for each wrong answer.
- 1 mark will be awarded to each candidate for the right answers.
- The Questions will be of objective type with multiple choices.
- Minimum percentage of marks for eligibility in various categories:
Category Percentage UR (Unreserved) 40% EWS (Economically Weaker Section) 40% OBC (Non-creamy) 30% SC (Scheduled Caste) 30% ST (Scheduled Tribe) 30%
Note: This percentage of marks for eligibility may be relaxed by 2% for PwBD candidates in case of a shortage of PwBD candidates against vacancies reserved for them.
Check the RRC Group D Exam Pattern in the below table. Here we present the subject-wise marks distribution.
RRB Group D Exam Pattern 2024 for CBT-1 | ||||
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Serial No. | Sections | No. of Questions | Total Marks | Duration |
1. | General Intelligence and reasoning | 30 | 30 | 90 minutes |
2. | General Science | 25 | 25 | |
3. | General Awareness & Current Affairs | 20 | 20 | |
4. | Mathematics | 25 | 25 | |
Total | 100 | 100 |
RRB Group D CBT Syllabus 2024
The RRB Group D Syllabus contains 4 major subjects– Mathematics, Reasoning, General Awareness, and General Science. Candidates can refer to the article below for a detailed, topic-wise syllabus for the RRB Group D CBT, including the weightage of each topic. It’s important to fully understand the syllabus before starting your preparation for the RRB Group D exam.
RRB Group D Syllabus for Maths
The topics-wise syllabus given by the RRB Group D for mathematics is given below.
- 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
- Elementary Statistics
- Square root
- Age Calculations
- Calendar & Clock
- Pipes & Cistern etc
Check the topic-wise RRB Group D Maths Weightage in the tables below.
RRB Group D Maths Topic-wise Weightage | |
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Topics | Expected Weightage |
Number System | 1-2 |
BODMAS | 2-3 |
Decimals & Fractions | 1-2 |
Age Calculations | 2-3 |
Calendar & Clock | 1 |
Miscellaneous | 2-3 |
Percentages | 2-3 |
Mensuration | 2 |
Time and Work | 3-4 |
Time and Distance | 2-3 |
Simple and Compound Interest | 1 |
Profit & Loss | 1-2 |
Algebra | 1 |
Geometry and Trigonometry | 1 |
Number System | 1-2 |
BODMAS | 2-3 |
Decimals & Fractions | 1-2 |
RRB Group D Syllabus for General Science
The RRB Group D General Science syllabus is given below. There are three major subjects in the General Science portion- Physics, Chemistry, and Life Science (Biology).
Physics | Chemistry | Life Sciences |
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Check the topic-wise weightage for RRB Group D General Science in the table below.
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Topics | Expected Weightage |
Biology | 6-7 |
Physics | 7-8 |
Chemistry | 9-10 |
RRB Group D Syllabus for General Awareness
RRB Group D syllabus for General Awareness is given below.
- Current affairs in Science & Technology,
- Sports,
- Culture,
- Personalities,
- Economics,
- Politics and any other subject of importance.
RRC Group D Syllabus for Current Affair
RRB Group D syllabus for Current Affairs is given below.
- Books & Authors
- Finance
- Science & Technology
- Environment
- Economy
- Banking
- Awards
- Sports & General
- Festivity
- International Affairs
- Current Events
- Current Ministers & Governors
- Business
- Indian Financial System
- Politics
- Capitals & Currencies
- Education
- Government Schemes
- Abbreviations and Economic Terminologies
- Summits & Conferences, etc
- Obituary
- Talkies
Check the RRB Group D General Awareness/General Intelligence topic-wise weightage in the table below.
RRB Group D General Awareness/General Intelligence topic-wise weightage | |
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Topics | Expected Weightage |
History | 2-3 |
Miscellaneous | 4-5 |
Current Affairs | 8-9 |
Geography | 2-3 |
CEO/Chairman/Appointments | 1-2 |
Sports | 2-3 |
Economics | 1-2 |
RRB Group D Syllabus for General Intelligence
Candidates can check the below table for the RRB Group D General Intelligence syllabus.
General Intelligence Syllabus Verbal Reasoning | General Intelligence Syllabus Non-Verbal Reasoning |
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The weightage of the questions asked from each section in the RRB Group D Exam in the General Reasoning section is as follows.
Topics | Expected Weightage |
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Conclusions and Decision-Making | 1 |
Analytical Reasoning | 3-4 |
Coding and Decoding | 2-3 |
Syllogism | 1 |
Venn Diagram | 1-2 |
Data Interpretation and Sufficiency | 1-2 |
Mathematical Operations | 1-2 |
Classification | 2-3 |
Directions | 1-2 |
Statement-Arguments and Assumptions | 4-5 |
Miscellaneous | 2-3 |
Analogies | 2-3 |
Alphabetical and Number Series | 3-4 |
RRB Group D Physical Efficiency Tests (PET)
Based on the merit of the candidates in the CBT, candidates shall be called for PET Three times the common community-wise vacancy of the Posts notified against RRBs/ RRCs. Passing the Physical Efficiency Test (PET) is mandatory and the same will be qualifying in nature. The criterion for PET is as under:
Criteria | Male Candidates |
Female Candidates
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Weight Lifting | Should be able to lift and carry 35 Kg of weight for a distance of 100 meters in 2 minutes in one chance without putting the weight down |
Should be able to lift and carry 20 Kg of weight for a distance of 100 meters in 2 minutes in one chance without putting the weight down
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Running | Should be able to run for a distance of 1000 meters in 4 minutes and 15 seconds in one chance |
Should be able to run for a distance of 1000 meters in 5 minutes and 40 seconds in one chance
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RRB Group D Document Verification
Based on the performance of candidates in CBT subject to their qualifying in PET, candidates twice the number of vacancies will be called for Document Verification as per their merit and options.
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