RRB Group D
Railway Recruitment Boards. Level 1 posts: Track Maintainer, Pointsman, Helper and Assistants.
Overview
RRB Group D recruits Level 1 staff for track maintenance, signalling support, workshops and depots across zones.
Computer Based Test → Physical Efficiency Test → Document verification → Medical examination.
How to apply
Apply online on the regional RRB website and pay the fee, which is partly refunded for eligible candidates.
Vacancies: Vacancies are RRB-wise and announced per cycle.
Eligibility
10th pass or ITI/NCVT equivalent. Age limit usually 18 to 33 years (check the latest notification) with relaxation. A physical efficiency test and medical standards apply.
Check my eligibilityStages and exam pattern
1. CBT
100 questions · 100 marks · 90 minutes · +1 / −0.33 marking
| Section | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Mathematics | 25 | 25 |
| General Intelligence and Reasoning | 30 | 30 |
| General Science | 25 | 25 |
| General Awareness and Current Affairs | 20 | 20 |
2. Physical Efficiency Test
Qualifying. Standards differ by gender.
Exam patterns and eligibility change between cycles. Treat this page as a guide and confirm against the latest official notification.
Syllabus
Reasoning Ability
About 30% of the paper
- Number Series
- Coding-Decoding
- Analogy
- Syllogism
- Blood Relations
- Direction Sense
- Odd One Out
- Ranking and Order
- Calendar and Clock
Quantitative Aptitude
About 25% of the paper
- Percentage
- Speed, Time and Distance
- Simplification
- Number System
- Profit and Loss
- Ratio and Proportion
- Average
- Time and Work
- Mensuration
- Simple Interest
General Science
About 25% of the paper
- Biology
- Physics
- Chemistry
General Awareness
About 20% of the paper
- Indian Polity
- History
- Geography
- Static GK
- Economy
Topic list reflects what PrepYantra currently covers with practice. The official syllabus may include more.
Latest notification
Previous-year cut-offs
Verified cut-off tables will appear here after they are added from official result notices.
Salary and career growth
Pay Level 1, ₹18,000 starting basic pay, plus allowances.
Preparation strategy
- The CBT has Mathematics, Reasoning, General Science and General Awareness. Science up to 10th level matters.
- Start physical preparation early for the PET (carrying weight and running).
- Take full mocks on 90-minute timing and review negative marking.
Practice and test series
All 2 tests →FAQ
Is ITI accepted?
ITI/NCVT is accepted in place of 10th for Group D. Confirm in the notification.
Related exams
Exam patterns and eligibility change between cycles. Treat this page as a guide and confirm against the latest official notification.