RRB Group D Exam Analysis 2022 Today: Group D Shift-wise Analysis & Student Reaction

Railway Recruitment Board Group D 2024 ( RRB Group D )

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Anangsha Patra
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Updated on Aug 17, 2022 21:26 IST

The overall paper of RRB Group D shift 3 was moderate. Read this article for RRB Group D exam analysis 2022 today & student reaction.

RRB Group D Exam Analysis 2022

RRB Group D Exam Analysis 2022

RRB Group D Exam Analysis 2022 & Student Reaction: The third shift of RRB Group D 2022 exam is over now. The overall difficulty of the paper was easy to moderate. RRB Group D exam analysis provides details about the RRB Group D question paper level such as types of questions asked, difficulty level, and changes in exam pattern or syllabus. The Group D exam is composed of four sections, that is, Mathematics, General Intelligence and Reasoning, General Science, and General Awareness. The test carried a total of 100 questions of 100 marks.

RRB Group D Exam Timings 2022

The shift-wise RRB Group D exam timings 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

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RRB Group D Exam Analysis 2022 (Shift 3)

The overall difficulty level of RRB Group D Shift 3 was easy to moderate. In General Science, questions were asked from the basic concepts and were moderate. The Mathematics section carried questions from Trigonometry, Percentage, Time & Distance, Time & Work, Mensuration, Profit & Loss, etc. Questions in General Awareness were asked from Current Affairs, Important Days, Awards, Articles, Sports, Rivers, Indian personalities etc. Most of the questions in General Intelligence and Reasoning were asked from Mathematical Operations, Blood Relation, Analogy, Venn Diagram and Sentence arrangement etc.

Examination Section No. of Questions Good Attempts Difficulty Level

General Science

25

18-20

Moderate

Mathematics

25

22-23

Easy to Moderate

General Awareness

20

14-15

Easy to Moderate

General Intelligence & Reasoning

30

26-28

Easy to Moderate

Total

100

80-86

Easy to Moderate

RRB Group D Exam Analysis 2022 (Shift 2)

The overall difficulty level of RRB Group D Shift 2 was easy to moderate. 

Section No. of Questions Good Attempts Difficulty Level

General Science

25

20-21

Easy to Moderate

Mathematics

25

22-23

Easy to Moderate

General Awareness

30

24-26

Easy to Moderate

General Intelligence & Reasoning

20

17-19

Easy to Moderate

Total

100

83-89

Easy to Moderate

RRB Group D Exam Analysis 2022: General Science

RRB Group D exam analysis 2022 for General Science is given below.

Topic No of Questions Level
Physics 08 Moderate
Chemistry 10 Easy
Biology 07 Easy
Total 25 Easy-Moderate

RRB Group D Exam Analysis 2022: Mathematics

The level of the Mathematics (Quantitative Aptitude) section was Moderate. The maximum questions were asked from Trigonometry, Percentage, Time & Distance, Time & Work, Mensuration, Profit & Loss, etc.

Q:   How RRB Group D exam pattern helps in preparation?

A:

Candidates must begin their RRB Group D preparation by going through the exam pattern as it is regarding the overall structure of the test. After going through the exam pattern, candidates should go through the topics given in the syllabus. Candidates should also go through the previous years' question papers to know the types of questions asked in the exam as well as the important topics. The exam pattern of RRB Group D comprises-CBT, Physical Efficiency Test (PET), Document Verification and Medical Exam. The total marks allotted to CBT are 100. The PET is qualifying in nature, however, it is mandatory to clear this stage. The medical exam is conducted to assess whether the candidates is physically fit to perform the job assigned to him. The final empanellment is done based on the performance in CBT provided candidates qualify PET, Document Verification and Medical Exam.

Q:   What is RRB Group D exam pattern?

A:

RRB Group D exam pattern is divided into CBT, Physical Efficiency Test (PET), Document Verification and Medical Exam. The CBT is conducted for 100. The PET is qualifying in nature, whereas it is important to qualify the exam. Candidates qualifying the PET are called for document verification and medical exam. The final selection of candidates is done based on the CBT provided they qualify PET, medical exam and document verification. 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:   What is RRB Group D exam pattern?

A:

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

Topic No of Questions Level

S.I, CI

01

Moderate

Pipe & Cistern

01

Easy-Moderate

Profit/ Loss

02

Easy-Moderate

Simplification

02

Easy

Time and Work

02

Easy

Number System

02-03

Easy-Moderate

Time, Speed and Distance

03

Easy

Direction

01

Easy

Average

01

Easy

Trigonometry

02

Easy-Moderate

Percentage

01-02

Easy-Moderate

Mensuration

03-04

Moderate

Ratio

03-04

Moderate

Total

25

Moderate

RRB Group D Exam Analysis 2022: General Intelligence and Reasoning

The level of General Intelligence and Reasoning was Easy to Moderate. Most of the questions were asked about Mathematical Operations, Blood Relation, Analogy, Sentence arrangement and Venn Diagram etc. 

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Topic No of Questions Level

Syllogism

02

Easy

Venn Diagram

01

Easy

Classification

01

Easy

Mirror Image

01

Easy

Hidden Image

01

Easy

Odd one out

03

Easy

Coding-Decoding

2-3

Easy-Moderate

Paper Folding

01

Easy

Calendar

01

Easy

Analogy

02

Easy

Series

03-04

Easy-Moderate

Image Based Series

01

Easy

Direction

02

Easy

Statement & Conclusion

04

Easy-Moderate

Dice

01

Easy

Puzzle

02

Easy

Ranking

01

Easy-Moderate

Blood Relation

01

Easy

Total

30

Easy-Moderate

RRB Group D Exam Analysis 2022: General Awareness

This section had 30 questions and the overall level of difficulty was easy to moderate. Some questions were asked from Indianpersonalities (like: Prime Ministers, Presidents, Chief Ministers & Governors etc.), Awards, Longest & Largest in India & World Most of the questions were asked from Static GK, Current Affairs, History, Physical Geography, Basic Computer & Biology.

RRB Group D Exam Analysis 2022 (Shift 1)

Shiksha reported live from one of the RRB Group D exam centres in Noida, where around 500 candidates are appearing in each shift. According to the feedback provided by students, the overall difficulty level of the exam was moderate. The General Science and General Awareness and Current Affairs sections were moderate to difficult. The Chemistry portion of General Science was difficult as per students. In Biology, one question was asked from the Photosynthesis reaction. Questions in Maths were asked from Profit and Loss, Simple Interest, Compound Interest, Bar Graph, Average, Trigonmetry, Height and Distance. Questions in General Intelligence and Reasoning were asked from Coding Decoding, Number Series, Seating Arrangement, Blood Relation. In Physics, Statement-Based and Velocity questions were asked. In GA, one question was asked from periyar river.

Q:   What is RRB Group D exam pattern for PET?

A:
Candidates 10 times the number of vacancies are called for PET. It is mandatory for candidates to pass the PET and it is qualifying in nature. The PET exam pattern for male and female candidates is given below. Male Candidates should be able to lift and carry 35 kg of weight for a distance of 100 meters in two minutes without putting down the weight Candidates should be able to run for a distance of 1000 meters in four minutes and 15 seconds in one chance Female Candidates Female candidates should be able to lift and carry 20 kgs of weight for a distance of 100 meters in two minutes without putting down the weight Candidates should be able to run for a distance of 1000 meters in five minutes and 40 seconds in one chance.

Q:   What is RRB Group D negative marking?

A:

There is a negative marking in the RRB Group D exam. 1/3 of marks are deducted for wrong answers. Candidates for correct answers are awarded one mark. The total marks of candidates are calculated based on the number of correct and incorrect answers. RRB Group D marking scheme is given below.

Total Marks

100 marks

Marks Awarded for Correct Answer

1 mark

Marks Awarded for Incorrect Answer

0.33 marks

Q:   What is RRB Group D exam pattern for CBT?

A:

RRB Group D exam pattern for CBT comprises objective-type multiple choice questions from General Science, Mathematics, General Intelligence and Reasoning and General Awareness and Current Affairs. Candidates need to solve the paper within 90 minutes (120 minutes for eligible PwBD candidates accompanied by the scribe). Total marks allotted to the paper are 100. 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:   What is RRB Group D CBT 1 exam pattern?

A:
RRB Group D exam is conducted online and comprises four sections-General Science, Mathematics, General Intelligence and Reasoning and General Awareness and Current Affairs. RRB Group D exam time is 90 minutes (120 minutes for eligible PwBD candidates accompanied by the scribe). Total 100 objective-type multiple-choice questions are asked in the exam. Total marks allotted to the test are 100.

RRB Group D Exam Analysis 2022: Overall Difficulty

The overall difficulty level of RRB Group D Shift 1 was moderate. Candidates can check below the difficulty level of each section.

Sections Number of questions Difficulty Level

General Science

25

Moderate to difficult

Mathematics

25

Moderate

General Intelligence and Reasoning

30

Moderate

General Awareness and Current Affairs

20

Moderate to difficult

Total

100

Moderate

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RRB Group D Exam Analysis 2022 & Student Reaction

Shiksha interviewed some students who had appeared in the RRB Group D 2022 exam. Candidates can check below the feedback shared by them over the difficulty level of the exam:

Kunal Singh: "In Maths, questions were asked from Profit & Loss, Percentage, Average, Trigonometry. In General Science, most of the questions were asked from Chemistry. The Reasoning section was easy and questions were asked from Blood Relation, Series, Seating Arrangement, etc. In GA, two questions were based on river."

Ansh Kumar: "In Maths questions were asked from Percentage, Ratio Proportion, Average, Profit & Loss. In General Science questions were asked from Physics, Chemistry, Biology. In General Awareness, current affair questions were asked from the events that took place in May."

Ankit Kumar: "In Maths questions were asked from time and distance. In Physics, there were questions from Velocity. The Chemistry portion in General Science was tough. In Reasoning, questions were asked from seating arrangement, blood relation, coding decoding, etc."

Ankit Pandey: "Questions in Maths were asked from LCM, HCF, Average, Profit & Loss, Simple Interest, etc. In General Science, maximum questions were asked from Chemistry."

Satish Choudhury: "In Maths, questions were asked from Pipe and Cistern, Geometry, Interest, Profit and Loss (Two Questions), Average (Two Questions), Ratio & Proportion (Three questions), etc. In Reasoning, questions were asked from coding decoding, seating arrangement, etc."

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Vacancies

Central Railway

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CLW

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PLW

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ECR

1250

ECOR

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1775

ICF

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MCF

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NAIR

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RCF

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RWF

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1337

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2249

WCR

1614

WR

4672

Total Vacancies

32438

 

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RRB Group D Vacancy 2024 (Post wise distribution)

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Department

Vacancies

Pointsman-B

Traffic

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Engineering

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Engineering

301

Track Maintainer Gr. IV

Engineering

13187

Assistant P-Way

Engineering

247

Assistant (C&W)

Mechanical

2587

Assistant TRD

Electrical

1381

Assistant (S&T)

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

Total

32438

 

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RRB Group D Vacancy 2024 (Post wise distribution)

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Department

Vacancies

Pointsman-B

Traffic

5058

Assistant (Track Machine)

Engineering

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Assistant (Bridge)

Engineering

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Track Maintainer Gr. IV

Engineering

13187

Assistant P-Way

Engineering

247

Assistant (C&W)

Mechanical

2587

Assistant TRD

Electrical

1381

Assistant (S&T)

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

Total

32438

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RailwayVacancies

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CLW

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PLW

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ECR

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ECOR

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ICF

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MCF

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NAIR

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NCR

2020

NER

1332

NWR

1433

NFR

2048

NR

4586

RCF

112

RWF

13

RWP

01

SCR

1642

SECR

1337

SER

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SWR

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SR

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WCR

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WR

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