RRB Group D Last Minute Preparation Tips 2022

Railway Recruitment Board Group D 2024 ( RRB Group D )

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Registration: 23 Jan '25 - 22 Feb '25

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Anangsha Patra
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Updated on Aug 12, 2022 16:18 IST

The Phase 1 CBT of RRB Group D is just a few days away. During the last date leading to the exam, candidates should focus on revision and solve mock tests. Check here RRB Group D last minute preparation tips.

RRB Group D Last Minute Preparation Tips 2022

RRB Group D Last Minute Preparation Tips 2022

RRB Group D 2022 exam is being conducted to fill up a total of 1,03,769 vacancies of Track Maintainer Grade-IV, Helper/Assistant in various technical departments (Electrical, Mechanical and S&T departments), Pointsman and other Level-I posts. The Phase 1 CBT exam will be conducted from August 17 to 25 for three RRCs-Hajipur, Secunderabad, Mumbai (Western Railway). As RRB Group D 2022 exam date is approaching, candidates should focus on revision from important topics short notes they have sorted during preparation. Candidates should focus more on reviewing important formulae, tips and tricks to solve the paper within the stipulated time slot.

RRB Group D question paper will consist of four sections-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 question paper comprises The test paper comprises a total of 100 objective-type multiple-choice questions. Candidates can follow the RRB Group D last minute preparation tips to score well in the exam.

RRB Group D Last Minute Preparation Tips 2022

Candidates can check below some useful RRB Group D last minute preparation tips:

Understand RRB Group D Exam Pattern

Candidates need to be familiar with the RRB Group D exam pattern to know the structure of the exam such as marking scheme, total marks, subjects, time duration, etc. The structure of the 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

Know RRB Group D Syllabus

RRB Group D syllabus outlines the topics that candidates need to prepare for the exam. RRB Group D syllabus has been prescribed by the Indian Railway. Candidates need to be conversant with the syllabus to score good marks in the exam.

Subjects Topics

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 

Time Management

Candidates are required to allocate proper time to the sections which are the strong areas. Try not to give more than one minute to any question while solving them. Instead of getting stuck with a particular question, move to other questions. Candidates must keep track of time during the examination.

RRB Group D Previous Years’ Question Paper & Mock Test

Candidates must solve the RRB Group D previous years’ question paper and mock test to buck up their speed of solving questions in online mode. Solving the previous years’ question paper will help candidates to know the types of questions asked in the exam as well as the difficulty level. Candidates will be able to find out the important topics for the exam.

Maintain Speed and Accuracy

For online exam till RRB Group D, speed and accuracy play an important role in scoring good marks. There is a negative marking in RRB Group D exam, 1/3 marks are deducted for wrong answers. Therefore, candidates need to keep this in mind while solving questions. Candidates should solve the questions for which they are confident.

Carry Admit Card, ID Proof & Follow COVID-19 Guidelines

Candidates should keep RRB Group D admit card ready one day before the exam. They need to carry the printed copy of the admit card along with one photo-identity proof to the exam centre. Candidates need to follow COVID-19 guidelines at the exam centre.  

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It seems like you are asking about the RRB Group D exam, specifically regarding the exam center list and syllabi. Could you please clarify or provide more context? This way, I can assist you better

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Gaurav Tanwar

Contributor-Level 8

Answered Yesterday

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

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Yuvraj Vasan

Beginner-Level 5

Answered a week 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

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Dinesh L

Contributor-Level 8

Answered 2 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

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Ankit kumar

Contributor-Level 9

Answered 3 weeks 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.

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Khushi Gupta

Contributor-Level 10

Answered a month ago

The post-wise RRB Group D 2024 vacancy break-up is given below.

RRB Group D Vacancy 2024 (Post wise distribution)

Category

Department

Vacancies

Pointsman-B

Traffic

5058

Assistant (Track Machine)

Engineering

799

Assistant (Bridge)

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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Raushan Pradhan

Beginner-Level 4

Answered a month ago

A total of 32438 vacancies were announced for the exam. The vacancy break-up is given below.

RRB Group D Vacancy 2024 (Post wise distribution)

Category

Department

Vacancies

Pointsman-B

Traffic

5058

Assistant (Track Machine)

Engineering

799

Assistant (Bridge)

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

RRB Group D Vacancy 2024 (Railway/PU wise distribution)

RailwayVacancies

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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Sumridhi Singh

Beginner-Level 4

Answered a month ago

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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Chanchal Jain

Beginner-Level 4

Answered a month ago

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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