RRB Group D 2025 Recruitment: Exam Dates, Pattern & Syllabus

RRB Group D notification 2025 has been released by the Railway Recruitment Boards. The notification was 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.

RRB Group D 2025 exam will be conducted this year. RRB Group D notification 2025 has been released. 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 application form 2025 will be released on January 23, 2025 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.

RRB Group D notification is released to select eligible candidates for various Level 1 posts in Indian Railways such as Track Maintainer Grade-IV, Helper/Assistant in various technical departments (Electrical, Mechanical and S&T departments), Pointsman, etc. RRB Group D notification is released on the official website in PDF form. The notification comprises important details related to the exam such as important dates, application process, eligibility, exam pattern, syllabus and more information. Candidates must read the notification before applying to the exam to understand the overall structure of the exam. RRB Group D application form is released along with the notification. Candidates are required to apply online for the exam.

RRB Group D application form is released for the post of Track Maintainer Grade-IV, Helper/Assistant in various technical departments (Electrical, Mechanical and S&T departments), Pointsman and other Level-I posts. The selection process comprises CBT, Physical Efficiency Test (PET), Document Verification, and Medical Examination. Interested candidates need to apply online for the exam. The application fee can be paid both online and offline. Candidates are not required to send the hard copy of the application form. Candidates should not submit multiple applications for RRB Group D exams. 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 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.

Yes, there are qualifying marks in RRB Group D exam. The qualifying marks for your and EWS categories are 40 and 30 for OBC (Non-Creamy Layer), SC, and ST. These percentage of marks for eligibility may be relaxed by 2 per cent for PwBD candidates in case of shortage of PwBD candidates against vacancies reserved for them. Besides the cut off marks, candidates are required to secure the qualifying as per their categories to qualify the exam. For each correct answer in RRB Group D exam, candidates score one mark. 1/3 marks are deducted for wrong answers. The category-wise RRB Group D qualifying marks is given below.

RRB Group D exam is not difficult. It all depends upon the preparation. If candidates have prepared dedicated, the exam is going to be easy. When candidates give complete effort to any exam. Then, there is no exam that is going to be hard. Always keep faith on your preparation. Try to solve previous years question papers. Be prepared to face any kind of situation. RRB Group D syllabus is not tough and with good preparation candidates can crack the exam. The tips and tricks to crack RRB Group D exam are given below:

• Candidates should understand the exam pattern and syllabus inorder to know the structure of the exam
• Candidates should solve the previous year question papers inorder to know the type of questions asked in the exam
• Candidates should attempt mock tests to improve their speed and accuracy of solving questions
• Candidates should practice maximum questions based on the same topic
• Candidates must clear their basic concepts

The syllabus of RRB Group D comprises the topics and sub-topics under sections, General Science, Mathematics, General Intelligence and Reasoning, and General Awareness and Current Affairs. Knowledge of RRB Group D syllabus helps candidates to focus on their preparation and important areas of each subject. Candidates should be well-versed with the syllabus of RRB Group D as the question paper of the exam is based on it. RRB Group D syllabus is given below:

Mathematics: Number System, Percentage, BODMAS, LCM-HCF, Simple and Compound Interest, Algebra, Profit and Loss, etc.

General Intelligence and Reasoning: Analogies, Data Sufficiency, Syllogism, Coding-Decoding, Relationships, etc

General Science: Physics, Chemistry, and Life Sciences of CBSE Class 10 level 

General Awareness: Current Affairs Science & Technology, Sports, Culture, Personalities, Economics, Politics 

The standard of the RRB Group D syllabus is of the Class 10 level. Therefore, candidates can refer to their high school books for clearing the basic concepts. The questions asked in the exam are basic and candidates can solve them easily if they have practiced the previous years' question papers. Candidates must also solve the mock tests to know how to attempt an online test. RRB Group D syllabus is given below.

To prepare for RRB Group D exam, candidates can prioritise some important topics that are carries the maximum weightage. The important topics for RRB Group D are given below:

• Mathematics: HCF and LCM, Ratio & Proportion, Mensuration, Time & Distance, Profit & Loss, BODMAS, Percentages, Time & Work, Simple Interest and Compound Interest, Age Calculations
• General Science: Topics from Physics, Chemistry, and Life Sciences
• General Intelligence and Reasoning: Coding-Decoding, Relationships, Alphabetical Series, Venn Diagram, Statement and Conclusion, Numerical Series, Distance, and Directions.
• General Awareness and Current Affairs: Indian History, Sports, Current Affairs, events, important days and events

With proper preparation strategy, candidates can crack RRB Group D exam in six months. To crack the exam in six months, candidates need to cover two subjects a day. Keep one day in a week for revision. Prepare Current Affairs on a daily basis. Besides, candidates must also attempt mock tests. This will also help candidates in revision. The tips and tricks to crack RRB Group D exam in 6 months are given below:

• Familiarize yourself with the exam pattern, including the number of sections, types of questions, marking scheme, and duration of the exam
• Collect the necessary study materials such as books, previous years' question papers, and online resources
• Create a study schedule and give equal time to all the sections 
• Focus on improving the basics by understanding the fundamental concepts of each subject
• Practice is key to success in any competitive exam. Solve practice questions, quizzes, and mock tests regularly to improve the speed and accuracy
• Analyse your performance and identify areas where you need improvement.
• Set aside time for regular revisions 
• Take regular mock tests and solve previous years' question papers to familiarise yourself with the exam pattern, time management, and the types of questions asked

Besides taking coaching, candidates also crack the exam by studying at home. The tips and tricks on how candidates can prepare for RRB Group D exam at home.

• Candidates must go through the topics given in the syllabus
• They should keep themselves updated with the national and international events
• They should prepare a study routine and follow that diligently
• Candidates should solve mock tests and analyse their performance

Candidates can check below few general tips to crack RRB Group D exam:

Understanding the Exam Pattern & Syllabus

Candidates before beginning with the preparation should understand the exam pattern and syllabus. Understanding the exam pattern helps candidates to know the overall structure of the exam. The syllabus helps candidates to know the topics and sub-topics that they need to cover for the exam. This way candidates become more familiar with the exam.

Practice and More Practice

Practice is the only key to achieving good marks in the exam. Candidates should practice sample questions, previous years' papers and mock tests as much as they can. This will boost confidence over a subject and help get over the last-minute jitters. 

Cover the Syllabus and Get Fundamentals Clear

Students should try to cover the entire syllabus and remember to clear their fundamentals. Just focus on theories and concepts. Go through the list of topics and revise those which are common.

Prioritise the Study Plan

It is important to prioritise the study plan. Make a list of topics and allot revision time for each topic based on your familiarity. Focus on what you have already studied and understand. 

Learn from Mistakes

The salary of Group D railway staff is decided by railway recruitment boards (RRBs). The RRB Group D Salary is part of the 7th Central Pay Commission's (CPC) Level 1 Salary. The salary structure of an Indian Railway Group-D staff is as follows: 1. The pay scale ranges between INR 5200 to INR 20200 2. The basic pay is INR 18,000. 3. The grade pay that Group D is entitled to is INR 1800. 4. They also receive House Rent Allowance, which varies by city and can range from 8% to 24%. 5. The dearness allowance of Group D is revised to INR 6,120. As a result, the starting salary for Group D staff at the junior level can be up to INR 27,920, excluding travel allowance.

The recruitment of RRB Group D includes various technical and non-technical posts. The job profiles differ as per the hierarchy level of different railway departments. Candidates who join RRB Group D based on their performances are promoted to higher posts. Also, candidates become eligible for departmental examinations after three years of service. The job profile of RRB Group D is given below:

• Candidates appointed to the post of RRB Group D are responsible for partial or complete disassembly of the item
• Candidates are assigned to inspect the damaged, defective or worn parts
• Candidates are responsible for repair or replacement of damaged parts
• Candidates are responsible for testing, and trial run prior to returning the item to its full operating level

Empanelling of candidates in RRB Group D exam is done based on their performance in CBT, subject to their qualifying in PET. The appointment is offered to selected candidates provided they qualify the requisite medical fitness test and document verification. In case two or more candidates secure the same marks, their merit position is determined by the age criteria. The letter of appointment is issued by the Railway Administrations. Appointment of selected candidates is subject to their passing requisite Medical Fitness Test to be conducted by the Railway Administration, final verification of educational and community certificates and verification of antecedents/character of the candidates. It may also be noted that all candidates successful in DV are sent for Medical Examination. Clearing of such Medical Examination by additional candidates (those called for DV beyond the notified number of vacancies) will give such candidates no right to be considered for appointment. Candidates may note that RRBs/RRCs only recommend names of the empanelled candidates and appointment is offered only by the respective Railway Administrations.