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Recruitment Highlights
- Total Vacancies: 22195
- Applicants Volume: TBD
- Pay Scale / Salary: 18000 -
- Eligibility Criteria: Undergraduate/Graduate
- Last Date to Apply: 2026-03-08
Exam Selection Stages
- CBT
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RRB Group D Eligibility 2026: Age Limit & Educational Qualification
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RRB Group D Eligibility 2026
The RRB Group D Eligibility Criteria include several requirements that applicants must meet to be considered for selection. These include factors like age limit, education qualification, nationality, and physical standards. More details are provided below.
RRB Group D Nationality/Citizenship
As per the RRB Group D eligibility, a candidate must be either:
- A citizen of India, or
- A subject of Nepal, or
- A subject of Bhutan, or
- A Tibetan refugee who came over to India, before the 1st January 1962 with the intention of permanently settling in India, or
- A person of Indian origin who has migrated from Pakistan, Burma, Sri Lanka, East African Countries of Kenya, Uganda, the United Republic of Tanzania, Zambia, Malawi, Zaire, Ethiopia, and Vietnam with the intention of permanently settling in India.
Note- The candidates belonging to categories (b), (c), (d), and (e) above shall be a person in whose favor a certificate of eligibility has been issued by the Government of India.
RRB Group D Age Limit
RRB Group D exam age limit is decided by the candidate’s category. For UR and EWS candidates, the date of birth should be between 02 January 1989 and 01 January 2007. For OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) candidates, the date of birth should be between 02 January 1986 and 01 January 2007. For SC and ST candidates, the date of birth should be between 02 January 1984 and 01 January 2007. The minimum age required to apply is 18 years. The maximum age limit is 33 years for general category candidates, while age relaxation is given to reserved categories as per government rules.
| Category | Minimum Age |
| --- | --- |
| Maximum Age | |
| UR / EWS | |
| 18 years | |
| 33 years | |
| OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) | |
| 18 years | |
| 36 years | |
| SC / ST | |
| 18 years | |
| 38 years <br> RRB Group D Age Relaxations <br> Age relaxations in the upper age limit are applicable for candidates belonging to Reserved categories. Check the category wise age relaxations you can avail while applying for RRB Group D Exam – | |
| Category | |
| Age Relaxation | |
| SC/ST candidates | |
| 5 Years | |
| OBC Non-Creamy Layer candidates | |
| 3 Years | |
| Ex-Servicemen candidates who have put in more than 6 months of service after attestation | |
| Up to the extent of service rendered in Defence plus 3 years | |
| Persons with Disabilities (PWD) UR | |
| 10 Years | |
| PWD OBC Non-Creamy Layer | |
| 13 Years | |
| PWD SC/ST | |
| 15 Years | |
| Candidates have ordinarily been domiciled in the State of Jammu & Kashmir during the period from 01.01.1980 to 31.12.1989 | |
| 5 Years | Candidates who are serving Group 'C' and Erstwhile Group 'D' Railway Staff, Casual Labour and Substitutes in Railways who have put in a minimum of 3 years’ service (continuous or in broken spells) of UR Category |
| 40 years of Age | Candidates who are serving Group 'C' and Erstwhile Group 'D' Railway Staff, Casual Labour and Substitutes in Railways who have put in a minimum of 3 years’ service (continuous or in broken spells) of OBC-NCL (Non-Creamy Layer) Category |
| 43 years of Age | Candidates who are serving Group 'C' and Erstwhile Group 'D' Railway Staff, Casual Labour and Substitutes in Railways who have put in a minimum of 3 years’ service (continuous or in broken spells) of SC/ST Category |
| 45 years of age | Candidates who are working in Quasi-Administrative offices of the Railway organization such as Railway Canteens, Co-operative Societies and Institutes |
| Up to the length of service rendered (or) 5 Years, whichever is lower. | |
| Women candidates, who are widowed, divorced or judicially separated from their husband but not remarried of UR Category | |
| 35 years of age | |
| Women candidates, who are widowed, divorced or judicially separated from husband but not remarried of OBC-NCL (Non-Creamy Layer) Category | |
| 38 years of age | |
| Women candidates, who are widowed, divorced or judicially separated from husband but not remarried of SC/ST Category | |
| 40 years of age | Course Completed Act Apprentices applying for the posts for which minimum qualification is ITI/Course Completed Act Apprenticeship. |
| Shall be relaxed to the extent of Apprentice Training undergone by them under the Apprentice Act 1961. | |
| Candidates who are Course Completed Act Apprentice under the Apprenticeship Act before attaining the age of 25 years of UR Category | |
| 35 years of age | |
| Candidates who are Course Completed Act Apprentice under the Apprenticeship Act before attaining the age of 25 years of OBC-NCL (Non-Creamy Layer) Category | |
| 38 years of age | |
| Candidates who are Course Completed Act Apprentice under the Apprenticeship Act before attaining the age of 25 years of SC/ST Category | |
| 40 years of age | |
Candidates can check the steps to download the RRB Group D result here.
RRB Group D Educational Qualification
The RRB Group D Eligibility requirements state that the applicants must have passed class10th pass and completed either of the following:
- 10th pass or ITI or equivalent qualification
- National Apprenticeship Certificate (NAC) granted by NCVT
RRB Group D Age Relaxations
Age relaxations in the upper age limit are applicable for candidates belonging to Reserved categories. Check the category wise age relaxations you can avail while applying for RRB Group D Exam –
| Category | Age Relaxation |
| --- | --- |
| SC/ST candidates | |
| 5 Years | |
| OBC Non-Creamy Layer candidates | |
| 3 Years | |
| Ex-Servicemen candidates who have put in more than 6 months of service after attestation | |
| Up to the extent of service rendered in Defence plus 3 years | |
| Persons with Disabilities (PWD) UR | |
| 10 Years | |
| PWD OBC Non-Creamy Layer | |
| 13 Years | |
| PWD SC/ST | |
| 15 Years | |
| Candidates have ordinarily been domiciled in the State of Jammu & Kashmir during the period from 01.01.1980 to 31.12.1989 | |
| 5 Years | Candidates who are serving Group 'C' and Erstwhile Group 'D' Railway Staff, Casual Labour and Substitutes in Railways who have put in a minimum of 3 years’ service (continuous or in broken spells) of UR Category |
| 40 years of Age | Candidates who are serving Group 'C' and Erstwhile Group 'D' Railway Staff, Casual Labour and Substitutes in Railways who have put in a minimum of 3 years’ service (continuous or in broken spells) of OBC-NCL (Non-Creamy Layer) Category |
| 43 years of Age | Candidates who are serving Group 'C' and Erstwhile Group 'D' Railway Staff, Casual Labour and Substitutes in Railways who have put in a minimum of 3 years’ service (continuous or in broken spells) of SC/ST Category |
| 45 years of age | Candidates who are working in Quasi-Administrative offices of the Railway organization such as Railway Canteens, Co-operative Societies and Institutes |
| Up to the length of service rendered (or) 5 Years, whichever is lower. | |
| Women candidates, who are widowed, divorced or judicially separated from their husband but not remarried of UR Category | |
| 35 years of age | |
| Women candidates, who are widowed, divorced or judicially separated from husband but not remarried of OBC-NCL (Non-Creamy Layer) Category | |
| 38 years of age | |
| Women candidates, who are widowed, divorced or judicially separated from husband but not remarried of SC/ST Category | |
| 40 years of age | Course Completed Act Apprentices applying for the posts for which minimum qualification is ITI/Course Completed Act Apprenticeship. |
| Shall be relaxed to the extent of Apprentice Training undergone by them under the Apprentice Act 1961. | |
| Candidates who are Course Completed Act Apprentice under the Apprenticeship Act before attaining the age of 25 years of UR Category | |
| 35 years of age | |
| Candidates who are Course Completed Act Apprentice under the Apprenticeship Act before attaining the age of 25 years of OBC-NCL (Non-Creamy Layer) Category | |
| 38 years of age | |
| Candidates who are Course Completed Act Apprentice under the Apprenticeship Act before attaining the age of 25 years of SC/ST Category | |
| 40 years of age | |
Candidates can check the steps to download the RRB Group D result here.
RRB Group D Educational Qualification
The RRB Group D Eligibility requirements state that the applicants must have passed class10th pass and completed either of the following:
- - 10th pass or ITI or equivalent qualification
- - National Apprenticeship Certificate (NAC) granted by NCVT
RRB Group D Educational Qualification
The RRB Group D Eligibility requirements state that the applicants must have passed class10th pass and completed either of the following:
- - - 10th pass or ITI or equivalent qualification
- - - National Apprenticeship Certificate (NAC) granted by NCVT
RRB Group D Physical Test
The RRB Group D selection is also based on a Physical Efficiency Test. During this test, the physical endurance of candidates is assessed. Details of the RRB Group D PET are summarised in the following table.
| Gender | PET Parameters |
| --- | --- |
| Males | Candidates 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 run for a distance of 1000 meters in 4 minutes and 15 seconds in one chance. | |
| Females | 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. |
| You should be able to run for a distance of 1000 meters in 5 minutes and 40 seconds in one chance. | |
| PWD | |
| Persons with Disabilities are exempted from appearing in PET. | After qualifying in the CBT, such candidates will have to pass the medical examination prescribed for Persons with Disabilities. |
RRB Group D Medical Requirements
Apart from the basic RRB Group D Eligibility requirements, candidates must also fulfil certain parameters of medical fitness. Following are the Medical standards defined for the RRB Group D Posts.
| Sl.no | Medical Standard |
| --- | --- |
| General Fitness | |
| Visual Acuity | 1 |
| A-2 | |
| Physically fit in all respects | |
| Distant Vision: 6/9, 6/9 without glasses(No fogging test) Near Vision: Sn. 0.6, 0.6 without glasses and Must pass tests for Colour Vision, Binocular Vision, Night Vision, Mesopic vision etc. | 2 |
| A-3 | |
| Physically fit in all respects | |
| Distant Vision: 6/9, 6/9 with or without glasses (power of lenses not to exceed 2D). Near Vision: Sn: 0.6, 0.6 with or without glasses and Must pass the test for Colour Vision, Binocular Vision, Night Vision, Myopic vision etc. | 3 |
| B-1 | |
| Physically fit in all respects | |
| Distant Vision: 6/9, 6/12 with or without glasses (power of lenses not to exceed 4D), Near Vision: Sn. 0.6, 0.6 with or without glasses when reading or close work is required and Must pass tests for Colour Vision, Binocular Vision, Night Vision, Mesopic vision etc. | 4 |
| B-2 | |
| Physically fit in all respects | |
| Distant Vision: 6/9, 6/12 with or without glasses (power of lenses not to exceed 4D). Near Vision: Sn. 0.6, 0.6 with or without glasses when reading or close work is required and must pass tests for Binocular Vision etc. | 5 |
| C -1 | |
| Physically fit in all respects | |
| Distant Vision: 6/12, 6/18 with or without glasses. Near Vision: Sn. 0.6, 0.6 with or without glasses when reading or close work is required. | 6 |
| C-2 | |
| Physically fit in all respects | |
| Distant Vision: 6/12, Nil with or without glasses. Near Vision: Sn. 0.6 combined with or without glasses where reading or close work is required. | |
RRB Group D Post Parameters
Apart from the above mentioned RRB Group eligibility requirements, candidates must also go through the following post wise parameters to be considered eligible for the Group D posts –
| Designation | Dept | Medical Standard | Suitability for persons with Benchmark Disability | VI | HI |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| LD | MD | Assistant (workshop) | Mechanical | C1 | |
| B,LV | D,HH | OL,LC,DW,AAV | YES | Assistant bridge | |
| Engineering | B1 | NO | NO | NO | |
| NO | Assistant c & w | Mechanical | B1 | NO | |
| D,HH | OL,LC,DW,AAV | YES | Assistant depot (store) | Stores | |
| C1 | LV | HH | OL,OA | YES | |
| Assistant loco shed (diesel) | Mechanical | B1 | LV | D,HH | |
| OL,LC,DW,AAV | YES | Assistant loco shed (electrical) | Electrical | B1 | |
| LV | D,HH | OL,LC,DW,AAV | YES | Assistant operations (electrical) | |
| Electrical | B1 | LV | D,HH | OL,LC,DW,AAV | |
| YES | Pointsman | Traffic | A2 | NO | |
| NO | NO | NO | Assistant signal and telecom | S and T | |
| B1 | LV | D,HH | OL,LC,DW,AAV | YES | |
| Assistant track machine | Engineering | A3 | NO | D,HH | |
| OL,LC,DW,AAV | YES | Assistant tl and ac | Electrical | B1 | |
| LV | D,HH | OL,LC,DW,AAV | YES | Assistant tl and ac (workshop) | |
| Electrical | C1 | B,LV | D,HH | OL,LC,DW,AAV | |
| YES | Assistant TRD | Electrical | B1 | NO | |
| D,HH | OL,LC,DW,AAV | YES | Assistant Works | Engineering | |
| C1 | B,LV | D,HH | OL,LC,DW,AAV | YES | |
| Assistant Works (workshop) | Engineering | C1 | B,LV | D,HH | |
| OL,LC,DW,AAV | YES | Hospital Assistant | Medical | C1 | |
| B,LV | D,HH | OL,LC,DW,AAV | YES | Track Maintainer Grade IV | |
| Engineering | B1 | NO | NO | NO | |
| NO | | | | | |
Important Details Mentioned in RRB Group D Trade Notice
Here are the few highlights mentioned by the Railway Recruitment Board regarding trade certificate eligibility.
- CCAAs from any trade trained in Railway establishments are eligible.
- Only those with a National Apprenticeship Certificate (NAC) issued by NCVT (National Council for Vocational Training) can apply.
- Certificates from any other board, institute, or organization will not be accepted.
- Eligible CCAAs must carefully enter their training duration, certificate details, and marks in the online application.
- If a candidate has appeared for the NCV T exam before the last date of application but has not yet received the results, they should enter the date of their last exam in the application.
This notice ensures that only properly trained apprentices with a valid NCVT certification apply for the recruitment process.
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RRB Group D Exam Pattern 2026, Weightage and Marking Scheme
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RRB Group D Exam Pattern - Overview
All those candidates who are willing to take the upcoming RRB Group D Recruitment examination 2026 must carefully go through the detailed and newly updated exam pattern. This will help them understand the type and number of questions asked in the examination. For more updates regarding the RRB Group D Exam Pattern 2026, go through the table shared below:
| Exam Component | Details |
| --- | --- |
| Name of Examination | RRB Group D Recruitment Examination 2026 |
| Exam Mode | |
| Computer-Based Test (CBT) | |
| Total Questions | |
| 100 Questions | |
| Total Marks | |
| 100 Marks | |
| Exam Duration | 90 Minutes |
| Question Type | |
| Objective Type (MCQs) | Sections & Marks |
| Mathematics – 25 Marks <br> General Intelligence & Reasoning – 30 Marks <br> General Science – 25 Marks <br> General Awareness & Current Affairs – 20 Marks | |
| Negative Marking | |
| 0.25 mark deducted for each wrong answer | |
| Language of Question Paper | |
| English, Hindi, and regional languages | |
| Next Stages After CBT | |
| Physical Efficiency Test (PET), Document Verification, Medical Test | |
| Exam Component | |
| Details | Name of Examination |
| RRB Group D Recruitment Examination 2026 | |
| Exam Mode | |
| Computer-Based Test (CBT) | |
| Total Questions | |
| 100 Questions | |
| Total Marks | |
| 100 Marks | |
| Exam Duration | 90 Minutes |
| Question Type | |
| Objective Type (MCQs) | Sections & Marks |
| Mathematics – 25 Marks <br> General Intelligence & Reasoning – 30 Marks <br> General Science – 25 Marks <br> General Awareness & Current Affairs – 20 Marks | |
| Negative Marking | |
| 0.25 mark deducted for each wrong answer | |
| Language of Question Paper | |
| English, Hindi, and regional languages | |
| Next Stages After CBT | |
| Physical Efficiency Test (PET), Document Verification, Medical Test | |
| Exam Component | |
| Details | Name of Examination |
| RRB Group D Recruitment Examination 2026 | |
| Exam Mode | |
| Computer-Based Test (CBT) | |
| Total Questions | |
| 100 Questions | |
| Total Marks | |
| 100 Marks | |
| Exam Duration | 90 Minutes |
| Question Type | |
| Objective Type (MCQs) | Sections & Marks |
| Mathematics – 25 Marks <br> General Intelligence & Reasoning – 30 Marks <br> General Science – 25 Marks <br> General Awareness & Current Affairs – 20 Marks | |
| Negative Marking | |
| 0.25 mark deducted for each wrong answer | |
| Language of Question Paper | |
| English, Hindi, and regional languages | |
| Next Stages After CBT | |
| Physical Efficiency Test (PET), Document Verification, Medical Test | |
| Exam Component | |
| Details | Name of Examination |
| RRB Group D Recruitment Examination 2026 | |
| Exam Mode | |
| Computer-Based Test (CBT) | |
| Total Questions | |
| 100 Questions | |
| Total Marks | |
| 100 Marks | |
| Exam Duration | 90 Minutes |
| Question Type | |
| Objective Type (MCQs) | Sections & Marks |
| Mathematics – 25 Marks <br> General Intelligence & Reasoning – 30 Marks <br> General Science – 25 Marks <br> General Awareness & Current Affairs – 20 Marks | |
| Negative Marking | |
| 0.25 mark deducted for each wrong answer | |
| Language of Question Paper | |
| English, Hindi, and regional languages | |
| Next Stages After CBT | |
| Physical Efficiency Test (PET), Document Verification, Medical Test | |
| Exam Component | |
| Details | Name of Examination |
| RRB Group D Recruitment Examination 2026 | |
| Exam Mode | |
| Computer-Based Test (CBT) | |
| Total Questions | |
| 100 Questions | |
| Total Marks | |
| 100 Marks | |
| Exam Duration | 90 Minutes |
| Question Type | |
| Objective Type (MCQs) | Sections & Marks |
| Mathematics – 25 Marks <br> General Intelligence & Reasoning – 30 Marks <br> General Science – 25 Marks <br> General Awareness & Current Affairs – 20 Marks | |
| Negative Marking | |
| 0.25 mark deducted for each wrong answer | |
| Language of Question Paper | |
| English, Hindi, and regional languages | |
| Next Stages After CBT | |
| Physical Efficiency Test (PET), Document Verification, Medical Test | |
| Exam Component | |
| Details | Name of Examination |
| RRB Group D Recruitment Examination 2026 | |
| Exam Mode | |
| Computer-Based Test (CBT) | |
| Total Questions | |
| 100 Questions | |
| Total Marks | |
| 100 Marks | |
| Exam Duration | 90 Minutes |
| Question Type | |
| Objective Type (MCQs) | Sections & Marks |
| Mathematics – 25 Marks <br> General Intelligence & Reasoning – 30 Marks <br> General Science – 25 Marks <br> General Awareness & Current Affairs – 20 Marks | |
| Negative Marking | |
| 0.25 mark deducted for each wrong answer | |
| Language of Question Paper | |
| English, Hindi, and regional languages | |
| Next Stages After CBT | |
| Physical Efficiency Test (PET), Document Verification, Medical Test | |
| Exam Component | |
| Details | Name of Examination |
| RRB Group D Recruitment Examination 2026 | |
| Exam Mode | |
| Computer-Based Test (CBT) | |
| Total Questions | |
| 100 Questions | |
| Total Marks | |
| 100 Marks | |
| Exam Duration | 90 Minutes |
| Question Type | |
| Objective Type (MCQs) | Sections & Marks |
| Mathematics – 25 Marks <br> General Intelligence & Reasoning – 30 Marks <br> General Science – 25 Marks <br> General Awareness & Current Affairs – 20 Marks | |
| Negative Marking | |
| 0.25 mark deducted for each wrong answer | |
| Language of Question Paper | |
| English, Hindi, and regional languages | |
| Next Stages After CBT | |
| Physical Efficiency Test (PET), Document Verification, Medical Test | |
| Exam Component | |
| Details | Name of Examination |
| RRB Group D Recruitment Examination 2026 | |
| Exam Mode | |
| Computer-Based Test (CBT) | |
| Total Questions | |
| 100 Questions | |
| Total Marks | |
| 100 Marks | |
| Exam Duration | 90 Minutes |
| Question Type | |
| Objective Type (MCQs) | Sections & Marks |
| Mathematics – 25 Marks <br> General Intelligence & Reasoning – 30 Marks <br> General Science – 25 Marks <br> General Awareness & Current Affairs – 20 Marks | |
| Negative Marking | |
| 0.25 mark deducted for each wrong answer | |
| Language of Question Paper | |
| English, Hindi, and regional languages | |
| Next Stages After CBT | |
| Physical Efficiency Test (PET), Document Verification, Medical Test | |
| Exam Component | |
| Details | Name of Examination |
| RRB Group D Recruitment Examination 2026 | |
| Exam Mode | |
| Computer-Based Test (CBT) | |
| Total Questions | |
| 100 Questions | |
| Total Marks | |
| 100 Marks | |
| Exam Duration | 90 Minutes |
| Question Type | |
| Objective Type (MCQs) | Sections & Marks |
| Mathematics – 25 Marks <br> General Intelligence & Reasoning – 30 Marks <br> General Science – 25 Marks <br> General Awareness & Current Affairs – 20 Marks | |
| Negative Marking | |
| 0.25 mark deducted for each wrong answer | |
| Language of Question Paper | |
| English, Hindi, and regional languages | |
| Next Stages After CBT | |
| Physical Efficiency Test (PET), Document Verification, Medical Test | |
| Exam Component | |
| Details | Name of Examination |
| RRB Group D Recruitment Examination 2026 | |
| Exam Mode | |
| Computer-Based Test (CBT) | |
| Total Questions | |
| 100 Questions | |
| Total Marks | |
| 100 Marks | |
| Exam Duration | 90 Minutes |
| Question Type | |
| Objective Type (MCQs) | Sections & Marks |
| Mathematics – 25 Marks <br> General Intelligence & Reasoning – 30 Marks <br> General Science – 25 Marks <br> General Awareness & Current Affairs – 20 Marks | |
| Negative Marking | |
| 0.25 mark deducted for each wrong answer | |
| Language of Question Paper | |
| English, Hindi, and regional languages | |
| Next Stages After CBT | |
| Physical Efficiency Test (PET), Document Verification, Medical Test | |
| Exam Component | |
| Details | Name of Examination |
| RRB Group D Recruitment Examination 2026 | |
| Exam Mode | |
| Computer-Based Test (CBT) | |
| Total Questions | |
| 100 Questions | |
| Total Marks | |
| 100 Marks | |
| Exam Duration | 90 Minutes |
| Question Type | |
| Objective Type (MCQs) | Sections & Marks |
| Mathematics – 25 Marks <br> General Intelligence & Reasoning – 30 Marks <br> General Science – 25 Marks <br> General Awareness & Current Affairs – 20 Marks | |
| Negative Marking | |
| 0.25 mark deducted for each wrong answer | |
| Language of Question Paper | |
| English, Hindi, and regional languages | |
| Next Stages After CBT | |
| Physical Efficiency Test (PET), Document Verification, Medical Test | |
RRB Group D Exam Pattern 2026
The RRB Group D Paper Pattern details the subject-wise weightage, exam duration, and marking scheme for the exam. Details of the exam pattern for the RRB Group D CBT are given below.
| Section | Number of questions | Maximum Marks | Duration |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| General Science | 25 | 25 | 90 Minutes <br> (120 Minutes for the PwD Candidates) |
| Mathematics | 25 | 25 | |
| General Intelligence and Reasoning | 30 | 30 | |
| General Awareness and Current Affairs | 20 | 20 | |
| Total | 100 | 100 | Section |
| Number of questions | Maximum Marks | Duration | |
| General Science | 25 | 25 | 90 Minutes <br> (120 Minutes for the PwD Candidates) |
| Mathematics | 25 | 25 | |
| General Intelligence and Reasoning | 30 | 30 | |
| General Awareness and Current Affairs | 20 | 20 | |
| Total | 100 | 100 | Section |
| Number of questions | Maximum Marks | Duration | |
| General Science | 25 | 25 | 90 Minutes <br> (120 Minutes for the PwD Candidates) |
| Mathematics | 25 | 25 | |
| General Intelligence and Reasoning | 30 | 30 | |
| General Awareness and Current Affairs | 20 | 20 | |
| Total | 100 | 100 | Section |
| Number of questions | Maximum Marks | Duration | |
| General Science | 25 | 25 | 90 Minutes <br> (120 Minutes for the PwD Candidates) |
| Mathematics | 25 | 25 | |
| General Intelligence and Reasoning | 30 | 30 | |
| General Awareness and Current Affairs | 20 | 20 | |
| Total | 100 | 100 | Section |
| Number of questions | Maximum Marks | Duration | |
| General Science | 25 | 25 | 90 Minutes <br> (120 Minutes for the PwD Candidates) |
| Mathematics | 25 | 25 | |
| General Intelligence and Reasoning | 30 | 30 | |
| General Awareness and Current Affairs | 20 | 20 | |
| Total | 100 | 100 | Section |
| Number of questions | Maximum Marks | Duration | |
| General Science | 25 | 25 | 90 Minutes <br> (120 Minutes for the PwD Candidates) |
| Mathematics | 25 | 25 | |
| General Intelligence and Reasoning | 30 | 30 | |
| General Awareness and Current Affairs | 20 | 20 | |
| Total | 100 | 100 <br> - The total number of questions asked in the RRB Group D CBT Exam are 100. <br> - The RRB Group D CBT Exam is conducted for 100 marks. <br> - Each question carries 1 mark. <br> - Marks deducted for every wrong answer is ⅓. <br> - The duration of the RRB Group D Exam is 90 Minutes! | |
RRB Group D Marking Scheme
The RRB Group D Marking Scheme is prescribed by the Railways Recruitment Board. All the candidates who will be appearing for the upcoming RRB Group D exam must understand the distribution of marks and the penalty for incorrect answers to strategize effectively. Below is the detailed marking scheme for the RRB Group D exam:
- Total Marks: The Computer-Based Test (CBT) is conducted for a total of 100 marks.
- Number of Questions: The exam comprises 100 multiple-choice questions (MCQs), with each question carrying one mark.
- Negative Marking: There is a penalty for incorrect answers. 1/3rd of a mark is deducted for every wrong answer.
- Subject-Wise Weightage:
General Science: 25 questions
Mathematics: 25 questions
General Intelligence and Reasoning: 30 questions
General Awareness and Current Affairs: 20 questions
- Unattempted Questions: No marks are deducted for unattempted questions.
Candidates are advised to focus on accuracy to avoid the impact of negative marking and maximize their scores. Knowing the marking scheme will help candidates in planning time and effort for each section effectively.
RRB Group D Normalization of Marks for CBT
The normalization process followed by RRBs is a statistical process. It depends on the statistical parameters calculated based on the performance of candidates in the particular session as well as in other sessions. Normalization of marks is done when the exam is conducted in multiple sessions for the same syllabus and has chances of variation in the difficulty level of questions. As a result, the score obtained by the candidates may vary. To equalize the variation in the difficulty level of question papers the scores are normalized. Shortlisting of candidates for various stages of the exam is done based on the normalized marks. Check RRB Group D Result here!
RRB Group D Normalization Formula
In this process, the raw score of candidates, the mean and standard deviation of raw marks in their session, as well as other sessions, are normalized. The normalization formula is given below: Xn= (S2/S1) (X-Xav) + Yav Where,
- Xn= Normalized Score of a Candidate
- S2= Standard Deviation of raw marks of Base Session
- S1= Standard Deviation of raw marks of Candidate Session
- X= Raw marks of the candidate which is to be normalized
- Xav= Average of raw marks of Candidate Session
- Yav= Average of raw marks of Base Session
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RRB Group D Exam Pattern for Physical Efficiency Test (PET)
The Physical Efficiency Test (PET) is a crucial stage in the RRB Group D selection process. Candidates who get shortlisted after the CBT will be called to appear for the PET Exam. The PET is conducted to assess the physical fitness and endurance of candidates for the roles they are applying for. The physical fitness requirements are based on the gender of the candidates as given below –
| Criteria | Details |
| --- | --- |
| Male Candidates | Male candidates must – <br> Lift and carry 35 kg of weight for a distance of 100 meters in 2 minutes without putting the weight down. <br> Run a distance of 1000 meters in 4 minutes and 15 seconds. |
| Female Candidates | Female candidates must – <br> Lift and carry 20 kg of weight for a distance of 100 meters in 2 minutes without putting the weight down. <br> Run a distance of 1000 meters in 5 minutes and 40 seconds. |
| PWD Candidates | Exempted from PET but must pass a medical examination as prescribed. |
| Criteria | |
| Details | |
| Male Candidates | Male candidates must – <br> Lift and carry 35 kg of weight for a distance of 100 meters in 2 minutes without putting the weight down. <br> Run a distance of 1000 meters in 4 minutes and 15 seconds. |
| Female Candidates | Female candidates must – <br> Lift and carry 20 kg of weight for a distance of 100 meters in 2 minutes without putting the weight down. <br> Run a distance of 1000 meters in 5 minutes and 40 seconds. |
| PWD Candidates | Exempted from PET but must pass a medical examination as prescribed. |
| Criteria | |
| Details | |
| Male Candidates | Male candidates must – <br> Lift and carry 35 kg of weight for a distance of 100 meters in 2 minutes without putting the weight down. <br> Run a distance of 1000 meters in 4 minutes and 15 seconds. |
| Female Candidates | Female candidates must – <br> Lift and carry 20 kg of weight for a distance of 100 meters in 2 minutes without putting the weight down. <br> Run a distance of 1000 meters in 5 minutes and 40 seconds. |
| PWD Candidates | Exempted from PET but must pass a medical examination as prescribed. |
| Criteria | |
| Details | |
| Male Candidates | Male candidates must – <br> Lift and carry 35 kg of weight for a distance of 100 meters in 2 minutes without putting the weight down. <br> Run a distance of 1000 meters in 4 minutes and 15 seconds. |
| Female Candidates | Female candidates must – <br> Lift and carry 20 kg of weight for a distance of 100 meters in 2 minutes without putting the weight down. <br> Run a distance of 1000 meters in 5 minutes and 40 seconds. |
| PWD Candidates | Exempted from PET but must pass a medical examination as prescribed. |
Candidates are advised to prepare thoroughly to meet the physical standards required for the PET round.
Document Verification & Empanelling of Candidates for RRB Group D
After successful completion of the RRB Group D Exam and the PET, candidates are called for Document Verification (DV). This round ensures the authenticity of the candidate's credentials before empanelment. Below are important points to note about the DV round –
- Candidates must produce original documents for verification, along with self-attested photocopies.
- Documents to be verified include educational certificates, category certificates, and identity proofs like Aadhaar or PAN.
- The medical fitness test is conducted after DV to ensure candidates meet the physical standards required for the post.
- Final empanelment is based on merit, document verification, and medical fitness.
- Candidates failing to produce valid documents or meeting medical standards may be disqualified.
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Stage 1 – RRB Group D Computer Based Examination
The first stage of the RRB Group D selection process is the Computer Based Test (CBT). In this stage, candidates will be evaluated based on an online examination consisting of MCQs. It includes four sections:
- General Science
- Mathematics
- General Intelligence & Reasoning, and
- General Awareness & Current Affairs.
A total of 100 questions are asked, with each question carrying one mark. The duration of the test is 90 minutes, with an additional 30 minutes for candidates eligible for a scribe. The exam follows a negative marking scheme, where 1/3rd of a mark is deducted for every incorrect answer. Candidates scoring above the cutoff marks in the CBT round will be shortlisted for the next stage, the Physical Efficiency Test (PET).
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Stage 2 – RRB Group D Physical Efficiency Test (PET)
The RRB Group D Physical Efficiency Test (PET) is the second stage of the RRB Group D selection process. The PET is conducted to assess the physical fitness and endurance of candidates for Group D posts. The physical eligibility requirements differ for male and female candidates.
- Male candidates must lift and carry 35 kg of weight for a distance of 100 meters in 2 minutes without putting it down and must complete a 1000-meter run in 4 minutes and 15 seconds.
- Female candidates must lift and carry 20 kg of weight for the same distance and time and complete a 1000-meter run in 5 minutes and 40 seconds.
- Persons with Disabilities (PWD) are exempted from the PET but must undergo a medical examination. Clearing this stage is mandatory to proceed to the next phase of the selection process.
*Note that the PwD candidates with 40% disability are exempted from the Physical Efficiency Test.
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Stage 3 – RRB Group D Document Verification
The RRB Group D Document Verification (DV) stage is the third phase of the RRB Group D selection process. Only candidates who clear the CBT and PET are called for the DV. This stage involves verifying the authenticity of the candidate’s documents and certificates. Candidates must bring their original documents, such as educational qualifications, identity proof (Aadhaar, PAN, etc.), caste/category certificates (if applicable), and other relevant documents, along with self-attested photocopies. During this stage, discrepancies or invalid documents may lead to disqualification. It is essential for candidates to ensure that all documents are in order and meet the eligibility requirements. Only candidates who successfully clear the DV round proceed to the final stage, the Medical Test.
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Stage 4 – RRB Group D Medical Test
The Medical Test is the final stage in the RRB Group D selection process. This stage ensures that candidates meet the required medical standards for the respective posts. The test is conducted by authorized Railway Medical Boards. During the Medical Test, the candidate's vision, physical fitness, and overall health. Different medical standards apply depending on the nature of the job, such as A-2, B-1, or C-1 categories. Candidates with physical conditions or disabilities that do not align with the job requirements may be deemed unfit. This test ensures that selected candidates are physically and medically capable of performing their job responsibilities efficiently. Only those who clear the medical examination are considered for final empanelment.
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Railway Group D Syllabus and Exam Pattern 2026
Before understanding the RRB syllabus and its exam pattern, candidates should go through the basic highlights about the exam. It will clarify the structure of the examination and probably guide the candidates better. Keep your preparation for RRB Group D going. Revise the Group D syllabus daily for better grasping of topics.
| Railway Group D Syllabus 2026 | Organisation | Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) | Exam Name | RRB Group D (10th Level) | Category |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Syllabus | Group D Subjects | Mathematics , General Awareness & Current Affairs , General Science, and Reasoning | Mode of Examination | Computer-Based Test (CBT) | |
| Exam Duration | 90 Minutes | Total Questions | 100 | Marking Scheme | |
| 1 Mark awarded for each correct answer | Negative Marking | ⅓ Mark deducted for each wrong answer | Selection Process | 1. Computer-Based Test (CBT-1) <br> 2. Physical Efficiency Test (PET) <br> 3. Document Verification & Medical | |
| Official Website | rrbcdg.gov.in | | | | |
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RRB Group D Syllabus 2026
The Railway Group D Syllabus is divided into four major subjects i,e, Mathematics, General Intelligence & Reasoning, General Science, and General Awareness with Current Affairs. The Mathematics topics cover number systems, percentage, profit and loss, geometry, algebra, and the Reasoning syllabus includes puzzles, coding-decoding, and series. The topics of General Science include fundamentals of physics, chemistry, and life science (10th standard). The General Awareness topics are national and international events, polity, history, sports, and culture.
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RRB Group D CBT Exam Pattern 2026
The RRB Group D CBT Exam Pattern consists of a single CBT with 100 MCQs. The paper is divided into four sections and will be conducted for 90 minutes. Each question carries one mark, while ⅓ mark is deducted for every incorrect answer as part of the negative marking scheme. The RRB Group D Exam Pattern 2026 is provided below:
| RRB Group D Exam Pattern 2026 | Section |
| --- | --- |
| Number of Questions | |
| Marks | |
| Duration | |
| General Science | 25 |
| 25 | 90 Minutes |
| Mathematics | 25 |
| 25 | |
| General Intelligence & Reasoning | 30 |
| 30 | |
| General Awareness & Current Affairs | 20 |
| 20 | |
| Total | 100 |
| 100 | 90 Minutes |
RRB Group D Syllabus Topic-wise
The Railway Group D Syllabus includes 4 sections name as Mathematics, General Intelligence and Reasoning, General Science, and General Awareness, including Current Affairs. Analysing the RRB Group D 2026 section-wise syllabus helps candidates prepare systematically for the exam by focusing on both conceptual understanding and practical application.
RRB Group D Maths Syllabus
The subjects covered in the Mathematics section of the RRB Group D syllabus 2026 include Number System, BODMAS, Decimals, Fractions, LCM & HCF, Ratio & Proportion, Percentage, Mensuration, Time & Work, Time & Distance, Simple & Compound Interest, Profit & Loss, Algebra, Geometry, Data Interpretation, etc. Check the complete list below and go revise these topics one-by-one.
- Number System
- BODMAS
- 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 and Trigonometry
- Elementary Statistics
- Square Root
- Age Calculations
- Calendar and Clock
- Pipes and Cistern
RRB Group D Reasoning Syllabus
These following subjects test the logical reasoning, analytical skills, and aptitude of the candidate.
- Analogies
- Alphabetical and Number Series
- Coding and Decoding
- Mathematical Operations
- Relationships
- Syllogism
- Jumbling
- Venn Diagram
- Data Interpretation and Data Sufficiency
- Conclusions and Decision Making
- Similarities and Differences
- Analytical Reasoning
- Classification
- Directions
- Statement–Arguments and Assumptions
RRB Group D Science Syllabus
The RRB Group D syllabus for Science will include Class 10th-level questions from Physics, Chemistry, and Biology/Life Sciences. Here is the list of a topics that are comprises in the general science syllabus.
Physics:
- Motion, Force, Work, and Energy
- Heat and Thermodynamics
- Light and Optics
- Electricity and Magnetism
Chemistry:
- Chemical Reactions and Equations
- Acids, Bases, and Salts
- Metals and Non-metals
- Carbon and its Compounds
Biology:
- Life Processes
- Human Body and Health
- Nutrition and Diseases
- Environment and Ecology
RRB Group D GK Syllabus
This section of the Railway Group D syllabus consists of general knowledge and current affairs topics to assess the knowledge of the candidate about daily events and facts about India and the world. Candidates should prepare:
- Current Affairs (National and International)
- Indian History and Freedom Struggle
- Geography of India and the World
- Indian Polity and Constitution
- Economy and Budget
- General Science and Technology
- Sports and Important Events
- Awards and Honours
- Books and Authors
- Important Days and Organisations
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RRB Group D Syllabus: Subject-Wise Weightage
Knowing the RRB Group D subject-wise weightage is important to allocate time properly to each of the topics during preparation. A clear understanding of the RRB Group D syllabus 2026 helps you identify high-scoring areas and prioritize the topics that matter most in the exam. Refer to the table given below to get a clear idea of the important subject areas to focus on during your preparation.
| Subject | Chapter |
| --- | --- |
| Expected Weightage | |
| Current Affairs | |
| Agreements and MoU | |
| 0 - 1 | |
| Appointments and Resignations | |
| 0 - 1 | |
| Art and Culture | |
| 0 - 1 | |
| Awards and Honours | |
| 0 - 1 | |
| Books and Authors | |
| 0 - 1 | |
| Business and Economy | |
| 0 - 1 | |
| Days and Events | |
| 0 - 1 | |
| Films and Entertainment | |
| 0 - 1 | |
| Government Policies and Schemes | |
| 0 - 1 | |
| Indexes and Reports | |
| 0 - 1 | |
| International Affairs | |
| 0 - 1 | |
| National Affairs | |
| 0 - 1 | |
| Person in News | |
| 0 - 1 | |
| Places in News | |
| 0 - 1 | |
| Polity | |
| 0 - 1 | |
| Science and Technology | |
| 0 - 1 | |
| Sports | |
| 1 - 2 | |
| States Affairs | |
| 1 - 2 | |
| Total | |
| 6 - 7 | |
| General Knowledge | |
| Ancient History | |
| 0 - 1 | |
| Medieval History | |
| 0 - 1 | |
| Modern History | |
| 1 - 2 | |
| Polity | |
| 2 - 3 | |
| Economy | |
| 1 - 2 | |
| Indian Geography | |
| 1 - 2 | |
| Geography (World Geography) | |
| 0 - 1 | |
| Ecology and Environment | |
| 0 - 1 | |
| Famous People | |
| 0 - 1 | |
| Famous Places | |
| 0 - 1 | |
| Government Policies and Schemes | |
| 0 - 1 | |
| Science Technology, and Inventions | |
| 0 - 1 | |
| Sports | |
| 0 - 1 | |
| Art and Culture | |
| 0 - 1 | |
| Awards and Honours | |
| 0 - 1 | |
| Books and Authors | |
| 0 - 1 | |
| Committees and Recommendation | |
| 0 - 1 | |
| Days and Events | |
| 0 - 1 | |
| Total | |
| 14 - 15 | |
| General Science | |
| Biology | |
| 6 - 8 | |
| Chemistry | |
| 8 - 9 | |
| Physics | |
| 7 - 9 | |
| Total | |
| 23 - 25 | |
| Logical Reasoning | |
| Analogy | |
| 2 - 3 | |
| Classification | |
| 1 - 2 | |
| Puzzle | |
| 3 - 4 | |
| Series | |
| 3 - 4 | |
| Arrangement and Pattern | |
| 2 - 3 | |
| Blood Relations | |
| 0 - 1 | |
| Clock and Calendar | |
| 0 - 1 | |
| Coding Decoding | |
| 1 - 2 | |
| Direction and Distance | |
| 1 - 2 | |
| Non Verbal Reasoning | |
| 1 - 2 | |
| Ordering and Ranking | |
| 0 - 1 | |
| Seating Arrangement | |
| 1 - 2 | |
| Data Sufficiency | |
| 0 - 1 | |
| Syllogism | |
| 1 - 2 | |
| Venn Diagram | |
| 1 - 2 | |
| Total | |
| 25 - 27 | |
| Verbal Reasoning | |
| Statements and Arguments | |
| 0 - 1 | |
| Statements and Assumptions | |
| 0 - 1 | |
| Statements and Conclusions | |
| 0 - 1 | |
| Total | |
| 2 - 3 | |
| Quantitative Aptitude | |
| Algebra | |
| 2 - 3 | |
| Simplification | |
| 3 - 4 | |
| Number System | |
| 3 - 4 | |
| Percentage | |
| 1 - 2 | |
| Average | |
| 0 - 1 | |
| Interest | |
| 1 - 2 | |
| Mixture Problems | |
| 0 - 1 | |
| Problem on Age | |
| 0 - 1 | |
| Profit and Loss | |
| 1 - 2 | |
| Progression | |
| 0 - 1 | |
| Ratio and Proportion | |
| 1 - 2 | |
| Speed Time and Distance | |
| 1 - 2 | |
| Time and Work | |
| 1 - 2 | |
| Mensuration | |
| 2 - 3 | |
| Geometry | |
| 1 - 2 | |
| Trigonometry | |
| 1 - 2 | |
| Data Sufficiency | |
| 0 - 1 | |
| Elementary Statistics | |
| 0 - 1 | |
| Total | |
| 24 - 25 | |
| Data Interpretation | |
| Bar Graph | |
| 0 - 1 | |
| Line Graph | |
| 0 - 1 | |
| Pie Chart | |
| 0 - 1 | |
| Tabulation | |
| 0 - 1 | |
| Total | |
| 1 - 2 | |
RRB Group D Physical Test (PET) Exam 2026
Based on the performance in the RRB Group D CBT 1 Exam 2026, candidates will get shortlisted for the Physical Efficiency Test (PET), conducted at three times the number of vacancies, though this ratio may be altered by the Railways to ensure adequate participation
| Category | Criteria |
| --- | --- |
| Male Candidates | - Lift and carry 35 Kg of weight for 100 meters in 2 minutes, in one chance, without putting it down. <br> - Run 1000 meters in 4 minutes and 15 seconds in one chance. |
| Female Candidates | - Lift and carry 20 Kg of weight for 100 meters in 2 minutes, in one chance, without putting it down. <br> - Run 1000 meters in 5 minutes and 40 seconds in one chance. |
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Report An Error Latest RRB Group D Updates Last updated: Jun 4, 2026 -> The RRB Group D Last Date to Apply 2026 has been extended upto 9th March 2026.
-> The RRB Group D Answer Key 2024-25 has been released on 17th January at the official website.
-> RRB Group D Notification 2026 is released on 30th January for 22,195 vacancies.
-> RRB Group D apply online link is activated at the official website.
-> A total of 22195 Level 1 vacancies have been announced for posts like Pointsman, Track Maintainer, Assistant Loco Shed, and Assistant Operations.
-> The RRB Group D exam pattern features 100 MCQs in CBT 1, with negative marking of 1/3 per wrong answer.
-> Check the latest RRB Group D Syllabus , along with Exam Pattern .
-> The selection of the candidates is based on the CBT, Physical Test, and Document Verification.
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