RRB Group D – Syllabus and Exam Pattern 2025

The Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) conducts the Group D exam to fill Level-1 vacancies in Indian Railways, including posts like Track Maintainer Grade-IV, Pointsman, Assistant Loco Shed, and Helpers.

The exam targets 10th-pass candidates aged 18–36 years, offering a stable government job. The selection process includes a single-stage Computer-Based Test (CBT), Physical Efficiency Test (PET), Document Verification, and Medical Examination.

Below is a detailed breakdown of the RRB Group D 2025 syllabus and exam pattern.

RRB Group D Exam Pattern 2025

The RRB Group D exam consists of multiple stages, with the CBT being the primary written test. Below is the detailed exam pattern.

Computer-Based Test (CBT)

• Mode: Online, objective-type (Multiple Choice Questions)
• Total Questions: 100
• Total Marks: 100
• Duration: 90 minutes (120 minutes for PwBD candidates with scribe)
• Negative Marking: 1/3 mark deducted per incorrect answer
• Languages: 15 languages (Hindi, English, Urdu, Assamese, Bengali, Gujarati, Kannada, Konkani, Malayalam, Manipuri, Marathi, Odia, Punjabi, Tamil, Telugu)
• Question Level: 10th standard (CBSE)
• Qualifying Marks: UR/EWS: 40%, OBC/SC/ST: 30%, PwBD: 2% relaxation if shortage in reserved vacancies

The CBT is divided into four sections with the following weightage:

Section	Subject	Questions	Marks	Topics Covered
1	Mathematics	25	25	Number System, Percentages, Time and Work, etc.
2	General Intelligence & Reasoning	30	30	Analogies, Puzzles, Syllogism, etc.
3	General Science	25	25	Physics, Chemistry, Biology (10th standard)
4	General Awareness & Current Affairs	20	20	Current Events, History, Geography, etc.

Note: Candidates qualifying the CBT are shortlisted for PET based on merit (three times the community-wise vacancies). Marks are normalized for multi-session exams.

Physical Efficiency Test (PET)

• Qualifying in nature; no marks awarded.
• Tests physical fitness through tasks like running and weightlifting.

Category	Task	Criteria
Male	Lift and carry 35 kg for 100m in 2 minutes (one chance)	Without putting weight down
Male	Run 1000m	4 minutes 15 seconds (one chance)
Female	Lift and carry 20 kg for 100m in 2 minutes (one chance)	Without putting weight down
Female	Run 1000m	5 minutes 40 seconds (one chance)

Note: PwBD candidates are exempt from PET but undergo medical fitness checks.

Document Verification and Medical Examination

• Document Verification: Checks educational certificates (10th/ITI), caste certificates, ID proofs.
• Medical Examination: Ensures fitness for railway duties (e.g., A-2 medical standard for vision: 6/9, 6/12 with/without glasses, no color blindness).
• Final Selection: Based on CBT performance, subject to qualifying PET, document verification, and medical exam.

RRB Group D Syllabus 2025

The CBT syllabus covers four subjects at the 10th-standard level. Below is the subject-wise breakdown.

Mathematics

Tests numerical ability and problem-solving.

• Topics:
  • Number System
  • Decimals and Fractions
  • LCM and HCF
  • Ratio and Proportion
  • Percentages
  • Mensuration
  • Time and Work
  • Time and Distance
  • Simple and Compound Interest
  • Profit and Loss
  • Algebra
  • Geometry
  • Trigonometry
  • Square Root
  • Age Calculations
  • Calendar and Clock
  • BODMAS

General Intelligence & Reasoning

Focuses on logical reasoning and analytical skills.

• Topics:
  • Analogies
  • Alphabetical and Number Series
  • Coding and Decoding
  • Mathematical Operations
  • Relationships
  • Syllogism
  • Jumbling
  • Venn Diagram
  • Data Interpretation and Sufficiency
  • Conclusions and Decision Making
  • Similarities and Differences
  • Analytical Reasoning
  • Classification
  • Directions
  • Statement-Arguments and Assumptions
  • Puzzles

General Science

Covers Physics, Chemistry, and Biology at 10th-standard (CBSE) level.

• Topics:
  • Physics: Work, Energy, Motion, Electricity, Magnetism, Sound, Optics
  • Chemistry: Basic Reactions, Periodic Table, Acids/Bases, Chemistry in Everyday Life
  • Biology: Human Anatomy, Plant Physiology, Nutrition, Diseases, Environmental Sciences
  • Others: Astronomy, Space Technology, Inventions, Computers

General Awareness & Current Affairs

Evaluates knowledge of current events and general knowledge.

• Topics:
  • Current Affairs (National and International)
  • Science & Technology
  • Sports
  • Culture
  • Personalities
  • Economics
  • Politics
  • Indian History
  • Geography
  • Indian Polity
  • Awards and Honors
  • Books and Authors
  • Important Dates

Salary and Benefits

• Pay Scale: ₹18,000–₹56,900 (Level-1, 7th CPC).
• Allowances: Dearness Allowance (DA), House Rent Allowance (HRA), Transport Allowance (TA), medical facilities, pension under NPS.
• Job Profile: Maintenance of tracks, signaling, locomotives; assisting in railway operations.

For the latest updates, check rrbcdg.gov.in or regional RRB websites.