The RRB Group D Exam is conducted for recruitment to various posts like Track Maintainer Grade-IV, Helper/Assistant, and Assistant Pointsman in Level 1 of the 7th CPC Pay Matrix in various units of Indian Railways.
📘 Selection Process
The selection is done in the following stages:
- Computer-Based Test (CBT)
- Physical Efficiency Test (PET)
- Document Verification
- Medical Examination
🖥️ RRB Group D CBT Syllabus
The CBT exam consists of 100 objective-type questions with four sections:
| Subject | No. of Questions | Total Marks | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mathematics | 25 | 25 | |
| General Intelligence and Reasoning | 25 | 25 | |
| General Science | 25 | 25 | |
| General Awareness and Current Affairs | 25 | 25 | |
| Total | 100 | 100 | 90 minutes |
✏️ Detailed Syllabus
1. 🧮 Mathematics
Topics include:
- Number System
- BODMAS
- Decimals & Fractions
- LCM & HCF
- Ratio and Proportion
- Percentages
- Mensuration
- Time and Work
- Time, Speed, and Distance
- Simple and Compound Interest
- Profit and Loss
- Algebra
- Geometry and Trigonometry
- Square Roots
- Age Calculations
- Calendar and Clock
- Pipes and Cisterns
2. 🧠 General Intelligence and Reasoning
Topics include:
- Analogies
- Alphabetical and Number Series
- Coding and Decoding
- Mathematical Operations
- Syllogism
- Venn Diagrams
- Data Interpretation and Sufficiency
- Conclusions and Decision Making
- Similarities and Differences
- Relationships
- Analytical Reasoning
- Classification
- Statement – Arguments and Assumptions
3. 🔬 General Science
This section covers basics of:
- Physics – Motion, Force, Work, Energy, Sound, Light, Electricity
- Chemistry – Matter, Elements, Compounds, Acids & Bases, Reactions
- Biology – Cells, Human Body, Diseases, Nutrition, Plant System
Based on CBSE Class 10 level syllabus.
4. 🌍 General Awareness & Current Affairs
Topics include:
- Current Events – National and International
- Indian History and Freedom Struggle
- Indian Polity and Constitution
- Geography
- Indian Economy
- Sports and Culture
- Important Days and Dates
- Awards and Honors
- Books and Authors
- Government Schemes
🏋️♂️ Physical Efficiency Test (PET)
Male Candidates:
- Run 1000 meters in 4 minutes 15 seconds in one chance.
- Lift and carry 35 kg for 100 meters in 2 minutes without putting it down.
Female Candidates:
- Run 1000 meters in 5 minutes 40 seconds in one chance.
- Lift and carry 20 kg for 100 meters in 2 minutes without putting it down.
🗃️ Document Verification & Medical Test
Only candidates qualifying CBT and PET will be called for Document Verification and Medical Fitness Test.
🔑 Key Points
- Negative marking: ⅓ marks deducted for each wrong answer.
- No sectional cutoff.
- Exam is conducted in multiple languages, including Hindi and English.
📊 Expected Topic-Wise Weightage – RRB Group D CBT 2025
💡 Note: The total number of questions is 100. These weightages are approximate based on past exams (2018–2022). Actual questions may vary slightly.
🧮 Mathematics (25 Questions)
| Topic | Expected Questions |
|---|---|
| Number System | 2 – 3 |
| BODMAS, Simplification | 2 – 3 |
| LCM & HCF | 1 – 2 |
| Ratio and Proportion | 2 – 3 |
| Percentage | 2 – 3 |
| Profit and Loss | 2 – 3 |
| Time, Speed & Distance | 2 – 3 |
| Time and Work | 1 – 2 |
| Simple & Compound Interest | 1 – 2 |
| Mensuration (Area, Volume) | 2 – 3 |
| Algebra (basic) | 1 – 2 |
| Geometry & Trigonometry (basic) | 1 – 2 |
| Age Problems | 1 – 2 |
| Pipes & Cisterns, Clock | 1 – 2 |
🧠 General Intelligence & Reasoning (25 Questions)
| Topic | Expected Questions |
|---|---|
| Analogies | 2 – 3 |
| Series (number/alphabet) | 2 – 3 |
| Coding-Decoding | 2 – 3 |
| Classification | 2 – 3 |
| Venn Diagrams | 1 – 2 |
| Syllogism | 1 – 2 |
| Direction & Distance | 1 – 2 |
| Blood Relations | 1 – 2 |
| Statement–Assumption/Conclusion | 1 – 2 |
| Calendar and Clock | 1 – 2 |
| Puzzle / Seating Arrangement | 2 – 3 |
| Mathematical Operations | 1 – 2 |
🔬 General Science (25 Questions)
| Subject | Expected Questions |
|---|---|
| Physics | 8 – 9 |
| Chemistry | 8 – 9 |
| Biology | 7 – 9 |
📘 Based on Class 10 Science syllabus (NCERT level)
🌍 General Awareness & Current Affairs (25 Questions)
| Topic | Expected Questions |
|---|---|
| Current Affairs (6 months) | 7 – 10 |
| Indian History (Freedom Movement) | 3 – 5 |
| Indian Polity and Constitution | 2 – 3 |
| Geography | 2 – 3 |
| Economy | 1 – 2 |
| Science & Technology in News | 1 – 2 |
| Awards, Sports, Books, Culture | 2 – 3 |
| Government Schemes | 1 – 2 |
| Static GK (Days, Capitals, etc.) | 2 – 3 |