RRB Group D syllabus

Level-1 railway recruitment (Group D): one computer-based test of 100 questions in 90 minutes, then a physical efficiency test, document verification and a medical.

General Science

25 questions, 25 marks (indicative) · Within the 90 minutes

The CEN says the subject-wise split is only indicative and may vary.

  • Physics of the 10th standard (CBSE)
  • Chemistry of the 10th standard (CBSE)
  • Life sciences of the 10th standard (CBSE)

Mathematics

25 questions, 25 marks (indicative) · Within the 90 minutes

Each question is of 1 mark. One-third of a mark is deducted for a wrong answer.

  • Number system, BODMAS, decimals, fractions, LCM and HCF, square root
  • Ratio and proportion, percentages, profit and loss
  • Time and work, pipes and cisterns, time and distance
  • Simple and compound interest
  • Algebra, geometry, trigonometry, mensuration and elementary statistics
  • Age calculations, calendar and clock

General Intelligence and Reasoning

30 questions, 30 marks (indicative) · Within the 90 minutes

  • Analogies, classification, similarities and differences
  • Alphabetical and number series
  • Coding and decoding, jumbling, mathematical operations
  • Relationships, directions, syllogism
  • Conclusions, decision making, statement-arguments and analytical reasoning
  • Venn diagrams, data interpretation and data sufficiency

General Awareness and Current Affairs

20 questions, 20 marks (indicative) · Within the 90 minutes

The CEN describes this subject as current affairs across those fields. These practice questions use stable facts only.

  • Current affairs in science and technology, in so far as the fact is stable
  • Sports and culture
  • Personalities, where the fact does not depend on a present office-holder
  • Economics and politics
  • Other subjects of importance named in the CEN