RRB Group D Medical Test & Eye Standards 2023: Check Complete Details Here

Railway Recruitment Board Group D 2024 ( RRB Group D )

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Anangsha Patra
Deputy Manager – Editorial
Updated on Feb 13, 2023 16:33 IST

RRB Group D medical test and document verification are being conducted by the RRCs. Based on the performance in CBT & subject to qualifying the PET, candidates were selected for the document verification & medical exam. In RRB Group D, candidates called for document verification are required to pass the requisite medical fitness test. The visual acuity standard is the important criteria of RRB Group D medical test. Given below are the post-wise RRB Group D 2023 medical standards and eye standards.

RRB Group D Medical Test 2022

RRB Group D Medical Test 2023

RRB Group D Medical Test 2023: Railway Recruitment Cells (RRCs) are conducting RRB Group D medical test and document verification. The admit card for the medical test and document verification has been released by the RRCs. To download the admit card, candidates are required to enter the user ID and password. Candidates have been selected for medical test and document verification, based on their performance in the CBT subject to their qualifying the PET. RRB Group D medical test is conducted along with the document verification. It is mandatory that candidates should pass the requisite RRB Group D medical standard.

The important criteria of RRB Group D medical test are visual acuity. Railway Group D medical standards are different for different posts. The Railway Administration ensure that candidates are medically fit to carry out the duties connected with the posts opted by them. Based on रेलवे ग्रुप डी मेडिकल टेस्ट डिटेल्स, candidates are offered appointment in various Level 1 of 7th CPC Pay Matrix. Candidates must ensure that they fulfill the prescribed RRB Group D medical standard for the post they are opting for. Candidates who are found medically unfit in RRB Group D medical will not be given an appointment. Candidates appearing in the exam have queries regarding RRB Group D 2022 medical standards and eye standards. In this article, we have explained in detail the medical standards and eye standards of RRB Group D exam.

Q:   When will RRB Group D notification 2024 be released?

A:

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:   Will RRB Group D exam be conducted this year?

A:

RRB Group D 2024 exam will be conducted this year. RRB Group D notification 2024 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. 

Q:   How to select RRB Group D exam centres?

A:

The steps to select RRB Group D exam centres are given below:

  • Visit the official website of RRB
  • Click the 'RRB Group D application form' link
  • Enter the required details to register 
  • Upload the necessary documents
  • Fill the detailed application form wherein candidates need to select the test city
  • Candidates need to select one test city for RRB Group D 
  • Save the test city details

Students who have applied for RRB Group D 2023 often have queries related to Group D medical test such as medical test and eye vision standards. This article will answer all the queries of students related to RRB Group D medical test. 

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RRB Group D Medical Test & Eye Standards 2023

Candidates called for Document Verification (DV) in RRB Group D exam are required to pass the requisite medical fitness test conducted by the railway administration. The test is conducted to check that the candidates are medically fit to carry out their duties. Medical Standar and Eye Vision Standard are the important parameters of RRB Group D medical test. The Railway Group D medical test details prescribed for different categories are given below.

RRB Group D Medical Standard

General Fitness

RRB Group D Eye Standards

A-2

Must be physically fit

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 respect

Distant Vision: 6/9, 6/9 with or without glasses (power of lenses should not exceed 2D).

Near Vision: Sn- 0.6, 0.6 with or without glasses and must clear test for colour vision, binocular vision, night vision, myopic vision etc.

B-1

Should be medically fit

Distant Vision: 6/9, 6/12 with or without glasses (power of

lenses should not exceed 4D),

Near Vision: Sn- 0.6, 0.6 with or without glasses when reading or close work is required and must pass test for Colour Vision, Binocular Vision, Night Vision, Mesopic vision etc.

B-2

Candidates should be physically fit

Distant Vision: 6/9, 6/12 with or without glasses (power of lenses should 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 test for Binocular Vision etc

C-1

Should be physically fit

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

Must be physically fit

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 Medical Test 2023: Post Parameters

Post Parameters for various posts have been kept as per Medical Standards as prescribed in Indian Railway Medical Manual (IRMM). The revised RRB Group D medical test post parameters are given below.


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

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Q:   What is RRB Group D shift timings?

A:

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:   When RRB Group D city intimation slip is released?

A:

RRB Group D city intimation slip is released 10 days before the exam. The city intimation slip is released on the official website of RRBs. To download the city intimation slip, candidates need to enter the required credentials. The city intimation slip is released so that candidates can know the name of the test cities where they will have to appear for the exam. RRB Group D admit card is released based on the city intimation slip. The city intimation slip is released so that candidates can know the test cities for the exam and plan their travel accordingly. 

Q:   How to download RRB Group D city intimation slip?

A:

The steps to download RRB Group D city intimation slip are given below:

  • Visit the official website of RRBs
  • Click the 'RRB Group D city intimation' link on the home page
  • Enter the required credentials in the login page
  • RRB Group D city intimation link appears on the screen
  • Download it and plan your travel accordingly

Q:   How to avail the free rail travel facility for RRB Group D exam?

A:
The free rail travel facility (Sleeper class railway pass) for RRB Group D is available only for SC/ST candidates. The admit card for such candidates contains the free travel authority. Candidates are allowed to book tickets only on submission of the self-attested photocopy of the RRB Group D admit card and SC/ST Certificate. Candidates must carry the original SC/ST Certificate and one prescribed photo-identity proof in original during their journey.

Q:   What are RRB Group D helpline numbers?

A:

The zone-wise RRB Group D helpline numbers are given below.

ZonesHelpline Numbers

RRB- Ajmer

0145-2423250

0145-2423292

0145-2423292

RRB- Ahmedabad

079-22940773

079-22940858

RRB- Allahabad

0532-2222541

0532-2222585

0532-2430471

0532-2430472

RRB- Bangalore

080-23333453

080-23334147

080-23330378

RRB- Bhopal

0755-2746660

RRB- Bhubneshwar

0674-2303015

RRB- Bilaspur

07752-417742

07752-417740

07752-403197

07752-247291

RRB- Chandigarh

0172-2793414

0172-279341

RRB- Patna

0612-2677680

0612-2677011

RRB- Secundarabad

040-27789546

040-27821663

040-27830516

RRB- Jammu/Shrinagar

0191-2476757

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Anangsha Patra
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A mass communication and journalism post-graduate, Anangsha has worked as a reporter and sub-editor and enjoys working in the education domain.

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Traffic

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Engineering

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Engineering

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Engineering

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Engineering

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Mechanical

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Electrical

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Mechanical

420

Assistant Loco Shed (Electrical)

Electrical

950

Assistant Operations (Electrical)

Electrical

744

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Electrical

1041

Assistant TL & AC (Workshop)

Electrical

624

Assistant (Workshop) (Mech)

Mechanical

3077

Total

32438

 

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Vacancies

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Traffic

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Assistant (Track Machine)

Engineering

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Assistant (Bridge)

Engineering

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Engineering

13187

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Engineering

247

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Mechanical

2587

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Electrical

1381

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S&T

2012

Assistant Loco Shed (Diesel)

Mechanical

420

Assistant Loco Shed (Electrical)

Electrical

950

Assistant Operations (Electrical)

Electrical

744

Assistant TL & AC

Electrical

1041

Assistant TL & AC (Workshop)

Electrical

624

Assistant (Workshop) (Mech)

Mechanical

3077

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32438

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MCF

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NER

1332

NWR

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NFR

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NR

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RCF

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RWF

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RWP

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SECR

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