RRB Group D Shift Timings 2022: Important Instructions & Tips Before Exam
Railway Recruitment Board Group D 2025 ( RRB Group D )
Registration - 23 Jan '25 - 22 Feb '25
RRB Group D exam is being conducted in three shifts. The first shift exam commences at 9 am whereas the second shift begins at 12.45 pm. The third shift begins at 5 pm. Check here RRB Group D shift timings.
RRB Group D Shift Timings
RRB Group D Shift Timings: RRB Group D 2022 exam is being conducted in three shifts by the Railway Recruitment Boards (RRBs). RRB Group D 2022 shift timings highlight the number of shifts, exam start time, exam end time, reporting time, gate closure time, etc. The details regarding RRB Group D shift timings are mentioned on the admit card. Knowing RRB Group D shift timings help candidates to reach the exam centre on time.
RRB Group D Level 1 2022 exam is 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 selection process of RRB Group D comprises CBT, Physical Efficiency Test (PET) and document verification. Read below for more details on RRB Group D shift timings 2022.
Also Read: RRB Group D Result 2022 LiveRRB Group D Shift Timings 2022
The Computer Based Test of RRB Group D is conducted in three shifts. The first shift exam commences at 9 am while the second shift begins at 12.45 pm. The third shift will begins at 5 pm. The duration of the exam is 90 minutes for general candidates and 120 minutes for persons with disability (PWD) category candidates.
| Shift | Reporting Time | Gate Closure | Exam Start Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shift 1 |
7.30 am |
8.30 am |
9.00 am |
| Shift 2 |
11.15 am |
12.15 pm |
12.45 pm |
| Shift 3 |
3.30 pm |
4.30 pm |
5 pm |
RRB Group D Exam Day Guidelines 2022
Candidates appearing for RRB Group D exam should abide by the RRB Group D exam day guidelines given below:
- Candidates need to carry the printed copy of RRB Group D admit card 2022 along with one photo-identity to the exam centre
- Candidates should carry Aadhaar card to the exam centre for Aadhaar linked biometric verification
- Items such as mobile phones, pagers, and other communication devices are not permitted inside the hall
- Electronic gadgets such as mobile phones, pager, watches, Bluetooth, calculator, metallic wears, bangles, belts, bracelets, books, papers, etc are not allowed inside the exam centre
- Candidates should reach the exam centre on time or else they will not be allowed to enter the exam hall
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RRB Group D Exam Analysis 2022
The difficulty level of RRB Group D CBT exam held across various shifts of different phases was moderate. The difficulty level of the General Science and General Awareness & Current Affairs sections remained moderate to difficult. The difficulty level of Mathematics and General Intelligence and Reasoning sections were moderate. The Chemistry portion of General Science was difficult.
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RRB Group D Phase 1 Exam Analysis 2022
RRB Group D Exam Analysis 2022 & Student Reaction for Phase 2
RRB Group D Phase 3 Exam Analysis 2022 all Shifts
RRB Group D Phase 4 Exam Analysis 2022 & Student Reaction
How to Attempt RRB Group D 2022?
Some of the important points related to RRB Group D exam are given below:
- Current affairs is a scoring section in RRB Group D exam. Review the last six months current affairs
- Be sure to include important facts from history, geography, and current events
- When answering questions, candidates must know the options they can eliminate first
- Candidates should not answer if they are unsure about all the options
RRB Group D Exam Pattern 2022
RRB Group D exam pattern for CBT is divided into 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 test paper comprises a total of 100 objective-type multiple-choice questions. Percentile-based normalisation is used to calculate the scores of candidates.
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Anything you would want to ask experts?Answered Yesterday
The RRB Group D tests are not exclusive to SC/ST applicants. Any eligible candidate, regardless of caste or category, may take the RRB Group D exam. To fill entry-level jobs in the Indian Railways, including track maintainers, helpers, and porters, among other posts, the Railway Recruitment Board (R
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered 2 days ago
RRB ALP result will be released region-wise on the official websites of RRBs. If you have applied from RRB Chennai then check the result from the same region. You cannot check your result from RRB Kolkata. The result will be made available in PDF form and comprises the roll numbers of qualified cand
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Beginner-Level 4
Answered a week 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 a week 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
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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 2 weeks 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
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Beginner-Level 4
Answered 2 weeks 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
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Beginner-Level 5
Answered 3 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
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Contributor-Level 8
Answered a month 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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Contributor-Level 9
Is RRB group D exams for only sc/st candidates?