RRB Group D is one of the most sought after railway exams in the country. Over 1 crore candidates apply for the exam. The railway board conducts the exam to select candidates for various level-1 posts in Indian Railways. The selection process comprises CBT, PET/PST, Document Verification and Medical Exam. Read here for complete details on RRB Group D 2023 exam including dates, eligibility, online form and many more.
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RRB Group D 2023 FAQs
Q: What is RRB Group D Exam?
A: RRB Group D 2022 is a national-level examination conducted by the RRBs to various level 1 posts such as a Track Maintainer, assistant, maintenance of railway coaches, stores, etc. The selection process of RRB Group D comprises CBT, PET/PST, Medical Exam, Document Verification. The final selection of candidates is done based on CBT provided they qualify PET/PST, Medical Exam, Document Verification.
Q: What is RRB Group D Eligibility?
A: Candidates who are in the age group of 18 to 33 years and have passed Class 10 & National Apprenticeship Certificate (NAC) granted by National Council for Vocational Training or Class 10 pass plus ITI can apply for the exam. Relaxation in the upper age limit is given to candidates belonging to the reserved categories. Candidates need to fulfill the eligibility criteria or else their application forms will be rejected.
Q: How to fill the application form for RRB Group D?
A: RRB Group D application form is released online by RRBs. No offline applications are accepted for the recruitment exam. The steps to fill RRB Group D application form are given below:
- Visit the official website
- Click on the apply online link
- Register for the exam by entering the required details
- Candidates need to upload the required documents
- Pay the application fees online or offline
- Submit the application form
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Student Forum
Answered 5 days ago
Dear Nagamani,
Yes, as a second-year degree student, you are eligible to write most entrance exams, including CUET, GATE, and others, depending on the specific exam's eligibility criteria.
For exams like CUET (for undergraduate programs), you must ensure that you meet the qualification requirements
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Contributor-Level 9
Answered 5 days ago
Dear Shivani,
The Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) Group D eligibility criteria specify that candidates must be between 18 and 36 years old as of January 1, 2025.
Since you will turn 18 by February 2025, you will be eligible to apply for the RRB Group D 2025 examination.
Best wishes for your preparati
A
Contributor-Level 9
Answered a week ago
The three-months preparation strategy for RRB Group D exam is given below.
Day | Mathematics | General Intelligence & Reasoning | General Science | General Awareness & Current Affairs |
1 | Simplification (BODMAS, Square Root, Percentage, Fractions) | Analogy (Letter/Number/Image-based) | Work & Motion, Lens | Current Affairs (National Affairs) |
2 | Simplification (Decimals, Surds, Indices) | Series (Alphabetic & Number) | Work Energy, Electricity | Current Affairs (People in News, Sports) |
3 | Data Interpretation (Tabular Graph, Pie Chart) | Coding-Decoding (Shifting, Letter/Word) | Physics (Basics of Energy) | Geography (Indian Geography: National Parks) |
4 | Algebra (Identities, Linear Equation 1 Variable) | Puzzles (Logical & Quant-based, Seating Arrangements) | Chemistry (Basic Reactions, Acids, Bases & Salts) | History (Indian Freedom Struggle) |
5 | Algebra (Quadratic Equations, Linear Equation 2 Variables) | Direction & Distance, Blood Relation | Chemistry (Periodic Table) | Polity (Constitution of India) |
6 | Percentages (Basic calculations) | Alphabet & Word Test (Sequence, Jumble, Word Formation) | Chemistry (Reactions in Everyday Life) | Economics (Indian Economy Overview) |
7 | Mock Test | Mock Test | Mock Test | Mock Test |
8 | Number System (LCM, HCF, Divisibility) | Venn Diagram, Syllogisms | Life Sciences (Plant & Human Anatomy) | Current Affairs (Appointments, Sports, Government Schemes) |
9 | Number System (Rational/Irrational Numbers, Remainder) | Missing Number, Matrix Problems | Life Sciences (Plant & Human Anatomy) | History (Ancient & Medieval India) |
10 | Averages (Weight, Height, Age, Marks) | Non-Verbal Reasoning (Mirror Image, Image Assembly, Dice) | General Science (Physics, Chemistry, Biology) | Geography (Indian Geography: Wildlife) |
11 | Ratio & Proportion (Simple, Compound, Direct/Indirect Proportion) | Series (General Knowledge, Mixed Series) | General Science Revision | Economics (Economic Organizations) |
12 | Mixture Problems (Two or more entities) | Statement-Conclusion, Assumptions | Earth & Environmental Sciences | Geography (Capitals & Currencies) |
13 | Mensuration (Square, Rectangle, Circle, Triangle) | Analytical Reasoning, Word Formation | General Science (Astronomy & Space Technology) | History (Post-Independence History) |
14 | Previous Year Question Papers | Previous Year Question Papers | Previous Year Question Papers | Previous Year Question Papers |
15 | Mensuration (Rhombus, Parallelogram, Cone, Cylinder) | Puzzle (Clock, Calendar, Coded Logic) | General Science (Chemistry: Acids, Bases & Salts) | General Awareness (National Events, People in News) |
16 | Time and Work (Efficiency, Work and Wages, Pipes & Cistern) | Puzzles (Logical, Equation Insert) | General Science (Physics: Work and Energy) | Economics (Indian Economy, Reforms) |
17 | Time and Work (Pipes & Cisterns) | Coding-Decoding (Fictitious Language, Operation-based) | General Science (Chemistry: Reactions, Organic Chem) | Current Affairs (Books, Authors, Days and Events) |
18 | Mock Test (Cover all subjects) | Mock Test (Cover all subjects) | Mock Test (Cover all subjects) | Mock Test (Cover all subjects) |
19 | Speed, Time, and Distance (Relative Speed, Average Speed) | Direction & Distance, Blood Relation (Coded Relations) | General Science (Life Sciences: Diseases, Inventions) | Polity (Government Portfolios) |
20 | Speed, Time, and Distance (Boat and River Problems) | Alphabetical Series (Missing terms, Order-based) | General Science (Earth Sciences) | General Awareness (Art & Culture, Awards and Honors) |
21 | Interest (Simple & Compound Interest, Problems on SI & CI) | Verbal Reasoning (Statements & Assumptions) | General Science (Environmental Science, Nutrition) | Geography (National Parks &a |
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Beginner-Level 4
Answered a week ago
Though, it is tough to cover the complete syllabus in just 30 days, an ideal preparation plan can help candidates prepare all the topics.
Day | Mathematics Topics | Reasoning Topics | General Science Topics | General Awareness Topics |
1 | Simplification (BODMAS, Square Root, Percentages, Fractions) | Analogy (Letter/Number/Image-based) | Work & Motion, Lens | Current Affairs (National Affairs) |
2 | Simplification (Decimals, Surds, Indices) | Series (Alphabetic & Number) | Work Energy, Electricity | Current Affairs (People in News, Sports) |
3 | Data Interpretation (Tabular Graph, Pie Chart) | Coding-Decoding (Shifting, Letter/Word) | Physics (Basics of Energy) | Geography (Indian Geography: National Parks) |
4 | Algebra (Identities, Linear Equation 1 Variable) | Puzzles (Logical & Quant-based, Seating Arrangements) | Chemistry (Basic Reactions, Acids, Bases & Salts) | History (Indian Freedom Struggle) |
5 | Algebra (Quadratic Equations, Linear Equation 2 Variables) | Direction & Distance, Blood Relation | Chemistry (Periodic Table) | Polity (Constitution of India) |
6 | Percentages (Basic calculations) | Alphabet & Word Test (Sequence, Jumble, Word Formation) | Chemistry (Reactions in Everyday Life) | Economics (Indian Economy Overview) |
7 | Mock Test (Cover all subjects) | Mock Test (Cover all subjects) | Mock Test (Cover all subjects) | Mock Test (Cover all subjects) |
8 | Number System (LCM, HCF, Divisibility) | Venn Diagram, Syllogisms | Life Sciences (Plant & Human Anatomy) | Current Affairs (Appointments, Sports, Government Schemes) |
9 | Number System (Rational/Irrational Numbers, Remainder) | Missing Number, Matrix Problems | Life Sciences (Plant & Human Anatomy) | History (Ancient & Medieval India) |
10 | Averages (Weight, Height, Age, Marks) | Non-Verbal Reasoning (Mirror Image, Image Assembly, Dice) | General Science (Physics, Chemistry, Biology) | Geography (Indian Geography: Wildlife) |
11 | Ratio & Proportion (Simple, Compound, Direct/Indirect Proportion) | Series (General Knowledge, Mixed Series) | General Science Revision | Economics (Economic Organizations) |
12 | Mixture Problems (Two or more entities) | Statement-Conclusion, Assumptions | Earth & Environmental Sciences | Geography (Capitals & Currencies) |
13 | Mensuration (Square, Rectangle, Circle, Triangle) | Analytical Reasoning, Word Formation | General Science (Astronomy & Space Technology) | History (Post-Independence History) |
14 | Previous Year Question Papers | Previous Year Question Papers | Previous Year Question Papers | Previous Year Question Papers |
15 | Mensuration (Rhombus, Parallelogram, Cone, Cylinder) | Puzzle (Clock, Calendar, Coded Logic) | General Science (Chemistry: Acids, Bases & Salts) | General Awareness (National Events, People in News) |
16 | Time and Work (Efficiency, Work and Wages, Pipes & Cistern) | Puzzles (Logical, Equation Insert) | General Science (Physics: Work and Energy) | Economics (Indian Economy, Reforms) |
17 | Time and Work (Pipes & Cisterns) | Coding-Decoding (Fictitious Language, Operation-based) | General Science (Chemistry: Reactions, Organic Chem) | Current Affairs (Books, Authors, Days and Events) |
18 | Mock Test (Cover all subjects) | Mock Test (Cover all subjects) | Mock Test (Cover all subjects) | Mock Test (Cover all subjects) |
19 | Speed, Time, and Distance (Relative Speed, Average Speed) | Direction & Distance, Blood Relation (Coded Relations) | General Science (Life Sciences: Diseases, Inventions) | Polity (Government Portfolios) |
20 | Speed, Time, and Distance (Boat and River Problems) | Alphabetical Series (Missing terms, Order-based) | General Science (Earth Sciences) | General Awareness (Art & Culture, Awards and Honors) |
21 | Interest (Simple & Compound Interest, Problems on SI & CI) | Verbal Reasoning (Statements & Assumptions) | General Science (Environmental Science, Nutrition) | Geography (National Parks & Wildlife) |
22 | Profit & Loss (Dishonest Dealings, Successive Selling) | Puzzle (Seating Arrangement, Logical Puzzle) | General Science (Life Sciences: Diseases, Nutrition) | History (Medieval India) |
23 | Profit & Loss (Partnership, Discount, Marked Price) | Logical Venn Diagram, Syllogisms | General Science (Physics, Chemistry Revision) | Current Affairs (National & International News) |
24 | Geometry (Triangles, Quadrilaterals, Congruence) | Number Series (Completing, Missing terms) | General Science (Life Sciences: Inventions and Discoveries) | Economics (World Economy) |
25 | Trigonometry (Identities, Heights and Distances) | Non-Verbal Reasoning (Cubes, Paper Folding) | General Science (Physics: Motion, Energy) | Polity (Constitution, Government Policies) |
26 | Trigonometry (Circular Measure, Max/Min value) | Puzzles (Logical, Coding-Decoding) | General Science (Chemistry: Acids, Bases) | General Awareness (Government Policies and Schemes) |
27 | Probability (Basic Problems) | Verbal Reasoning (Statements & Conclusions, Assertions) | General Science (Earth Science, Environmental Science) | Current Affairs (International Relations) |
28 | Mock Test (Cover all subjects) | Mock Test (Cover all subjects) | Mock Test (Cover all subjects) | Mock Test (Cover all subjects) |
29 | Algebra (Linear Inequalities, Functions) | Logical Venn Diagram, Puzzles | General Science (Life Sciences: Anatomy) | H |
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Beginner-Level 4
Answered a week ago
The process to retrieve RRB Group D registration number is given below:
- Visit the region-wise official websites of RRBs
- Select your respective region
- Choose the option 'Forgot Registration Number'
- RRBs will ask you for some details
- Enter the required details
- Submit the details
B
Beginner-Level 4
Answered a week ago
To change your ALP (RRB) exam city from Andhra Pradesh to Bhubaneswar, you typically need to follow these steps:
1. Visit the Official RRB Website: Go to the official website of the Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) where you applied for the exam.
2. Login to Your Account: Use your credentials to log in
Y
Beginner-Level 5
Answered 2 weeks ago
The RRB Group D syllabus includes:
Mathematics: Number System, Simplification, Ratio, Time and Work, Profit and Loss, Mensuration, etc.
General Intelligence and Reasoning: Analogies, Coding-Decoding, Syllogisms, Series, Venn Diagrams, etc.
General Science: Physics, Chemistry, and Life Sciences (10th-g
D
Contributor-Level 8
Answered 4 weeks ago
Hi Ayush,
For Railway Group D recruitment, the minimum age limit is 18 years, and the maximum age limit is generally 33 years (with relaxation for reserved categories).
Since your age will be 18 years and 25 days on 1st July 2025, you are eligible to apply for the exam, provided you meet other criter
A
Contributor-Level 9
Answered a month ago
Age of 17.5 years is eligible for railway group d
Unfortunately, you are 17.5 years old, and the minimum age for Railway Group D is 18 years as of July 1, 2025. You will have to wait a few months to turn 18 years old and then apply.
K
Contributor-Level 10
Answered a month ago
The category-wise RRB Group D 2024 vacancy is given below.
Railway | Vacancies |
Central Railway | 3244 |
CLW | 42 |
PLW | 86 |
ECR | 1250 |
ECOR | 964 |
ER | 1775 |
ICF | 445 |
MCF | 38 |
NAIR | - |
NCR | 2020 |
NER | 1332 |
NWR | 1433 |
NFR | 2048 |
NR | 4586 |
RCF | 112 |
RWF | 13 |
RWP | 01 |
SCR | 1642 |
SECR | 1337 |
SER | 1044 |
SWR | 490 |
SR | 2249 |
WCR | 1614 |
WR | 4672 |
Total Vacancies | 32438 |
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Beginner-Level 4
I am a second year undergraduate student, can I appear for RRB Group D exam?