Anangsha PatraDeputy Manager – Editorial
RRB Group D exam Date 2024: Railway Recruitment Boards (RRBs) will soon announce RRB Group D 2024 exam dates. The exam dates will be announced along with the RRB Group D notification 2024. Candidates who wish to apply for the exam need to fill RRB Group D application form 2024 online. RRB Group D dates 2024 highlights the important events about the release of admit card, result, application form, answer key, etc. Candidates can keep the exam dates handy so that they do not miss any important events related to the exam.
RRB Group D is a national-level exam that is conducted for select candidates for the various posts in Level-1 of the seventh CPC pay matrix such as Track Maintainer Grade-IV, Helper/Assistant in various technical departments (Electrical, Mechanical, and S&T departments), Assistant Pointsman, and many more. Read this article below for more details on RRB Group D dates.
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Q: Â When will RRB Group D notification 2024 be released?
RRB Group D notification 2024 will be released soon by the Railway Recruitment Boards. The notification will be released in PDF form and comprises the details related to the exam. The selection process of RRB Group D comprises Computer Based Test, Physical Efficiency Test (PET)/Physical Standard Test (PST), Document Verification and Medical Exam. CCAAs trained in railway establishment are given due weightage of marks obtained in NCVT for preparation of the final merit list. They are also exempted from PET/PST.
Q: Â When RRB Group D application form 2024 will be released?
RRB Group D application form 2024 will be released soon by the Railway Recruitment Boards. RRB Group D application form should be filled online only. The application fee is INR 500 (for all candidates except the fee concession categories). The fee for PwBD/Female /Transgender/ Ex-Servicemen/SC/ST/Minority Communities/ Economically Backward Class is INR 250. Candidates can pay the fee both online and offline. Candidates are not required to sent the hard copy of the application form.
Q: Â What is RRB Group D exam pattern?
The CBT of RRB Group D exam comprises four sections-General Science, Mathematics, General Intelligence and Reasoning and General Awareness and Current Affairs. Total marks allotted to CBT are 100. Based on the marks obtained in CBT, candidates are called for PET. The PET is qualifying in nature. Those who qualify the PET are called for document verification. Final empanellment of candidates is done based on the performance in CBT subject to their qualifying the document verification and medical exam. The structure of RRB Group D exam pattern is given below.
Sections | Number of questions |
General Science | 25 |
Mathematics | 25 |
General Intelligence and Reasoning | 30 |
General Awareness and Current Affairs | 20 |
Total | 100 |
Q: Â Will RRB Group D exam be conducted this year?
RRB Group D 2024 exam will be conducted this year. RRB Group D notification 2024 will be released soon. According to the announcement made by Railway Minister, Ashwini Vaishnaw, railway group d exam will be conducted every year. The selection process comprises CBT, Physical Efficiency Test (PET), Document Verification, and Medical Examination. The recruitment is conducted to select candidates for the various posts in Level-1 of the seventh CPC pay matrix such as Track Maintainer Grade-IV, Helper/Assistant in various technical departments (Electrical, Mechanical, and S&T departments), Assistant Pointsman, and many more.
RRB Group D Exam Date 2024 Highlights
Some of the important highlights of RRB Group D exam date 2024Â are given below:
Parameters | Details |
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Conducting Body |
Railway Recruitment Board |
Job Profile |
Track Maintainer Grade-IV, Helper/Assistant, Assistant Pointsman, Level-I posts |
Job Location |
Across India |
Total Vacancies |
1,03,769 |
Qualification |
Class 12/any graduate depending upon the post |
Selection Process |
Computer Based Test (CBT 1 & CBT 2)Â |
How to Check Railway Group D Exam Date Online?
The steps to check RRB Group D exam date online are given below:
- Visit the official websites of the respective RRBs
- In the home page, candidates will find the exam schedule
- Click the link, the exam schedule will open in PDF form
- Download the PDF and save it
Q: Â How to prepare for RRB Group D exam?
To prepare for RRB Group D exam, candidates need to go through the exam pattern and syllabus. Candidates must choose the right study material for the exam. They should attempt mock tests and solve the previous years' question papers. Make a habit of studying for at least three or four hours a day. The tips and tricks to prepare for RRB Group D exam are given below:
- Candidates must first go through the exam pattern and syllabus thoroughly
- It is important to practice mock tests as this helps in analysing the preparation for the exam as well as in improving speed and accuracy
- Candidates must practice previous years' question papers to know what kind of questions are asked in the exam
- Candidates should focus on revising the important topics for the exam
Q: Â What is RRB Group D Selection Process?
Q: Â How can I check the dates for RRB Group D exam?
RRB Group D dates 2024 will be announced along with the notification. The exam dates carries the important events related to the exam such as the application dates, result dates, admit card dates, etc. Candidates should keep the important dates handy so that they do not miss out any important event related to the exam.
Q: Â What is RRB Group D exam pattern for PET?
RRB Group D 2024 Dates
Take a look at the table below for the complete schedule of RRB Group D 2024 exam
Dates | Past Exam Dates |
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14 Mar '23 | RRB Group D Final Result 2023 |
Feb '23 | Conduct of medical exam |
30 Jan '23 - 07 Feb '23 | RRB Group D PET for Eastern Railways |
RRB Group D Exam Date 2024 Important Events
Discussed below, in brief, some of the important events of the RRB Group D exam:
RRB Group D Application FormÂ
RRB Group D application form is released online. The fee payment can be done both online and offline. The application fee is INR 500 (for all candidates except the fee concession categories). The fee for PwBD/Female /Transgender/ Ex-Servicemen/SC/ST/Minority Communities/ Economically Backward Class is INR 250. The steps to fill RRB Group D application form are given below:
- Candidates need to visit the official websites of RRBs
- Click the 'New Registration' link to register for the exam
- To register for the exam, candidates need to enter name, date of birth and father’s name, mother’s name, Aadhaar Number, SSLC/Matric registration number, year of passing, mobile number, email IDÂ
- Registration number and password are generated after registration
- In Part I of the application page, candidates need to provide the details of educational qualification, community, gender, religion, Ex-Servicemen, CCAA, Minority, Economically Backward Class and Age Relaxation and other details
- In Part II of the application page, enter the priority/preference of the RRB Group D posts
- Candidates need to pay the application fees using Net Banking/Credit Card/Debit Card/UPI and Offline Challan
- Candidates need to choose the exam languages-Hindi, English, Urdu, Assamese, Bengali, Gujarati, Kannada, Konkani, Malayalam, Manipuri, Marathi, Odia, Punjabi, Tamil, and Telugu
- Candidates need to fill details of photo ID card
- Candidates need to enter bank details for a fee refund
- Upload scanned images of photograph, signature and category certificate for SC/ST candidatesÂ
- Agree to the terms and conditions and submit the application form
Also Read: RRB Group D Notification
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RRB Group D Exam
The CBT exam comprised objective-type questions from subjects such as General Science, Mathematics, General Intelligence and Reasoning and General Awareness and Current Affairs. The total duration of the test is 90 minutes (120 minutes for eligible PwBD candidates accompanied by the scribe). The test carries a total of 100 marks. Candidates three times the number of vacancies are selected for the PET. Candidates qualifying the PET are called for the document verification. The exam pattern for CBT is given below.
Sections |
Number of questions |
---|---|
General Science |
25 |
Mathematics |
25 |
General Intelligence and Reasoning |
30 |
General Awareness and Current Affairs |
20 |
Total |
100 |
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Download RRB Group D Syllabus -Click Here |
RRB Group D Admit CardÂ
RRB Group D admit card for CBT is released in a phase-wise manner. The admit cards are released four days prior to the exam. Candidates who qualify the CBT are issued admit card for appearing in PET. To download the RRB Group D admit card, candidates are required to enter the required login credentials. The hard copy of the admit card is not sent to candidates by post. The admit card is an important document without which candidates are not allowed to enter the exam hall. The steps to download the RRB Group D admit card are given below.
- Visit the official website of RRBs
- Click the admit card link
- Enter the required credentials
- RRB Group D admit card appears on the screen
- Download and save it
Q: Â What is RRB Group D Selection Process?
Q: Â How many questions are asked in each section of RRB Group D exam?
In RRB Group D exam, there are 25 questions each in General Science and Mathematics. There are 30 questions in the General Intelligence and Reasoning and 20 questions in General Awareness and Current Affairs. We have provided below the topic-wise weightage.
Maths
Topics | Expected weightage |
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Number System | 1-2 |
BODMAS | 2-3 |
Decimals & Fractions | 1-2 |
Average | 1-2 |
LCM & HCF | 1-2 |
Ratio and Proportion | 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 |
Age Calculations | 2-3 |
Calendar & Clock | 1 |
Miscellaneous | 2-3 |
General Awareness
Topics | Expected Weightage |
---|---|
Sports | 2-3 |
Economics | 1-2 |
CEO/Chairman/Appointments | 1-2 |
Current Affairs | 8-9 |
Geography | 2-3 |
History | 2-3 |
Miscellaneous | 4-5 |
General Intelligence and Reasoning
Topics | Expected Weightage |
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Analogies | 2-3 |
Alphabetical and Number Series | 3-4 |
Coding and Decoding | 2-3 |
Mathematical Operations | 1-2 |
Syllogism | 1 |
Venn Diagram | 1-2 |
Data Interpretation and Sufficiency | 1-2 |
Conclusions and Decision Making | 1 |
Analytical Reasoning | 3-4 |
Classification | 2-3 |
Directions | 1-2 |
Statement-Arguments and Assumptions | 4-5 |
Miscellaneous | 2-3 |
General Science
Topics | Expected Weightage |
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Physics | 7-8 |
Chemistry | 9-10 |
Biology | 6-7 |
Q: Â Does RRC Group D include maths questions?
Q: Â Does RRBs release the answer key?
Yes, RRBs release the answer key of RRB Group D a few days after the completion of the exam. The answer keys are made available on the official website and candidates need to download them by entering the required login credentials. Candidates can even raise objections against the answer key by paying INR 50 per answer. The objections submitted by candidates are examined by the subject-matter experts. The steps to download the RRB Group D answer key are given below.
- Visit the official website of RRBs
- Click on the 'RRB Group D Answer Key' link on the home page
- Enter the required credentials like user ID and password
- The answer key appears on the screen
- Download the answer key and save the file
RRB Group D Shift Timings
RRB Group D exam was conducted in three shifts. The first shift starts at 9 am while the second shift begis at 12.45 pm. The third shift starts at 5 pm. The shift-wise RRB Group D shift timings are given below.
Shift | Reporting Time | Gate Closure | Exam Start Time |
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Shift 1 |
7.30 am |
8.30 am |
9.00 am |
Shift 2 |
11.15 am |
12.15 pm |
12.45 pm |
Shift 3 |
3.30 pm |
4.30 pm |
5 pm |
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Q: Â What is RRB Group D shift timings?
RRB Group D exam is conducted in three shifts. The exam for the morning shift begins at 9 am. The exam for second shift starts at 12.45 pm. The exam for the third shift starts at 5 pm. The details related to RRB Group D shift timings are mentioned on the admit card. Candidates need to reach the exam centre as per the timings mentioned on the admit card. The shift timings of RRB Group D exam are given below.
Shift | Reporting Timing | Gate Closing Timing | Starting of Examination | Exam End Time |
Shift 1 | 7:30 AM | 8:30 AM | 9:00 AM | 10:30 AM |
Shift 2 | 11:15 AM | 12:15 PM | 12:45 PM | 2:15 PM |
Shift 3 | 3:30 PM | 4:30 PM | 5:00 PM | 6:30 PM |
Q: Â What is RRB Group D Syllabus?
Q: Â When RRB Group D admit card is released?
RRB Group D admit card is released four days before the exam. To download the admit card, candidates are required to enter user ID and password. The hard copy of the admit card is not sent by post. Candidates need to download the admit card and take the printout of it along with one photo-identity proof to the exam centre. The admit card comprises two parts-candidate's copy and RRB copy. The RRB copy of RRB Group D admit card is taken by the invigilator. The steps to download RRB Group D admit card are given below:
- Visit the region-wise official websites of RRBs
- Click 'RRB Group D admit card' link on the home page
- Enter user ID and password
- The admit card appears on the screen
- Download the admit card and take its printout
Q: Â In how many languages RRB Group D question paper will be framed?
The question paper of RRB Group D CBT is formulated in 15 languages Hindi English Urdu, Assamese, Bengali, Gujarati, Kannada, Konkani, Malayalam, Manipur, Marathi, Odia, Punjabi, Tamil and Telugu. The RRB paper, or Railway Recruitment Board paper, can be in various languages depending on the region or the specific examination. However, the majority of RRB papers are in the official language of the state in which the examination is taking place. For example, if the examination is taking place in Tamil Nadu, the paper is likely to be in Tamil. Likewise, if the exam is taking place in Kolkata, the language of the question paper will be in Bengali. Candidates can opt to choose the exam language while filling the application form.
RRB Group D Salary
The basic RRB Group D salary is INR 18,000. The in-hand salary of RRB Group D posts is INR 22,000-25,000 per month. RRB Group D salary is given below.
Scale | Pay Band (in Rs) | Grade Pay (in INR) | Entry Level Grade Pay (In INR) |
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PB-1 |
15,600-60,600 |
5,400 |
21,000 |
5,700 |
23,190 |
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6,000 |
25,380 |
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7,200 |
29,730 |
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8,400 |
34,080 |
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PB-2 |
29,900-1,04,400 |
12,600 |
40,500 |
13,800 |
51,420 |
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PB-3 |
14,400 |
54,450 |
|
16,200 |
63,000 |
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46,800-1,17,300 |
19,800 |
76,590 |
|
22,800 |
88,500 |
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PB-5 |
1,12,200-20,100 |
26,100 |
1,38,300 |
26,700 |
1,47,300 |
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30,000 |
1,59,000 |
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Q: Â What is RRB Group D Salary?
The basic RRB Group D salary is INR 18,000. Besides the salary, candidates are also entitled to certain allowances and benefits. RRB Group D salary after 10 years increases upto INR 25,000 depending upon various factors. Candidates' salary is revised on the basis of 39 per cent DA allowances and the salary after five years jumps to INR 15,000 at least, depending on their pay band and the city they are posted in. The salary structure is given below.
RRB Group D Salary Structure | City - X | City - Y | City - Z |
Pay Scale | INR 5,200 - Rs 20,200 | INR 5,200 - Rs 20,200 | INR 5,200 - Rs 20,200 |
Grade Pay | 1800 | 1800 | 1800 |
Basic Pay | INR 18,000 | INR 18,000 | INR 18,000 |
DA | INR 3,060 | INR 3,060 | INR 3,060 |
HRA | 24% | 16% | 8% |
Travel Allowance | Depends upon the location | ||
RRB Group D Salary | INR 27,920 | INR 27,000 | INR 25,560 |
Q: Â What will be RRB Group salary after 10 years?
RRB Group D salary after 10 years increases upto INR 25,000 depending upon various factors. Candidates' salary is revised on the basis of 39 per cent DA allowances and the salary after five years jumps to INR 15,000 at least, depending on their pay band and the city they are posted in. Intially, the salary package of RRB Group D ranges between INR 3 to 5 lakh. Candidates also get various perks and allowances as a part of RRB Group D salary.
Q: Â What is the job profile of Track Maintainer Grade-IV?
Q: Â What is the in-hand salary of RRB Group D employees?
Candidates selected through RRB Group D exam get in hand salary in the range of INR 25,000 to 27,000 as per the 7th pay commission. Besides getting the RRB Group D in hand salary, candidates are also entitled to various perks and allowances. The basic RRB Group D salary is INR 18,000. The post-wise RRB Group D salary is given below.
RRB Group D Posts | RRB Group D Salary Post-wise (In INR) |
Assistant Workshop (Mechanical) | 22,500 to 25,380 |
Assistant (Carriage & Wagon) | |
Assistant Bridge (Engineering) | |
Assistant Depot (Stores) | |
Assistant Loco Shed (Electrical) | |
Assistant Pointsman (Traffic) | |
Assistant Operation (Electrical) | |
Assistant S&T (Signal & Telecommunication) | |
Assistant TL & AC (Electrical) | |
Assistant Traction Distribution (Electrical) | |
Assistant Works/ Workshop (Engineering) | |
Track Maintainer Grade-IV (Mechanical) | 25,400 (depending on the city) |
RRB Group D Exam Dates 2024 FAQs
Candidates can check below RRB Group D Dates FAQs.
Q: Â What is the educational qualification required for RRB Group D exam?
For the RRB Group D exam, the age of candidates should be between 18 and 33 years. Candidates must have completed Class 10 from an Institution recognised by NCVT/SCVT or equivalent or National Apprenticeship Certificate (NAC) granted by NCVT to apply for the exam. The prescribed medical standards for the exam is given below.
RRB Group D Medical Standard | General Fitness | Visual Acuity |
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. |
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 pass the test for Colour Vision, Binocular Vision, Night Vision, Myopic vision, etc. |
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. |
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 the test for Binocular Vision, etc |
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. |
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 |
Q: Â How to check RRB NTPC Result?
RRB NTPC result is announced online on the official website of RRBs. The result link is made available separately for different RRB regions. The result is released in PDF form and comprises the roll numbers of qualified candidates. The scorecard is released along with the result. To download the scorecard, candidates need to enter user ID and password. The steps to check RRB NTPC result are given below:
- Visit the region-wise official websites of RRBs
- Click on the 'RRB NTPC result' link on the home page
- Clicking the link, the result PDF opens in a new page
- The result PDF comprises the roll numbers of shortlisted candidates
- Download the result and take its printout
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Marks normalization is a statistical process used to adjust the scores of candidates who appear for the same exam but in different shifts. This method ensures that no candidate is disadvantaged or advantaged due to the difficulty level of the question papers varying across different shifts. RRBs use
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The RRB Staff Nurse exam is expected to be held in June 2024. The official notification for the exam is expected to be released in January 2024, and online applications are expected to start in February 2024. The admit cards are expected to be released in May 2024.
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Hello! Greetings
To check your response sheet for the RRB Group D 2024 exam, follow these steps:
Visit the Official RRB Website: Go to the regional website of the RRB where you applied.
Login: Enter your user ID and password to access your account.
Locate the Answer Key Section: Look for the link relate
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Hello! Greetings everyone
The RRB Group D cut-off marks are determined by several factors:
Number of Candidates: The total number of candidates appearing for the exam affects competition and cut-off scores.
Difficulty Level: The exam's difficulty influences how many candidates can achieve qualifying sc
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Hello! Greetings everyone
The RRB Group D cut-off marks are influenced by several factors:
Number of Candidates: More candidates typically lead to a higher cut-off score due to increased competition.
Difficulty Level: The exam's difficulty affects how many candidates can achieve qualifying scores; a ha
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The RRB Group D cut-off marks are determined by several key factors:
Number of Candidates: The total number of candidates appearing for the exam influences the cut-off, as higher participation typically raises the score needed to qualify.
Difficulty Level: The exam's difficulty affects
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RRB Group D cut off marks are calculated out of one hundred marks. There are various factors based on which the cut off marks are calculated. These factors are number of vacancies, difficulty degree of the examination and variety of test takers. RRB Group D cut off is calculated after the normalisat
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RRB Group D reduce off marks are calculated out of one hundred marks. There are various factors based totally on which the cut off marks are calculated. These factors are number of vacancies, difficulty degree of the examination and variety of test takers. RRB Group D reduce off is calculated after
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There are two types of RRB Group D cut off. One is qualifying cut off and the other being the overall cut off. Candidates are required to secure both the cut off marks in order to qualify the exam. RRB Group D cut off is decided by the examination authority to select candidates for the next round of
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Answered 3 weeks ago
The factors that determine RRB Group D cut off are given below:
- Total no. of Candidates appearing for the RRB Group D exam.
- Category-based and Zone Wise RRB Group D Cut off is always decided by the Indian Railways Authority.
- The RRB Group D exam difficulty level as the exam is conducted on multiple day
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