Railway RRB Group D Exam Pattern and Syllabus 2025 : The RRB Group D (Level-1) CEN 08/2024 CBT Exam is scheduled to be held from 27 November to 16 January 2025 across multiple shifts. The Railway Recruitment Boards (RRBs) conduct the Level-1 (Group D) recruitment through a structured selection process that includes a Computer Based Test (CBT), Physical Efficiency Test (PET), Document Verification, and a Medical Examination.
To perform well in the exam, candidates should have a complete understanding of the exam pattern and syllabus. Below is the detailed and official exam structure as mentioned in the notification.
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Railway RRB Group D Selection Process
The RRB Group D (Level-1) recruitment is conducted through the following stages:
- Computer Based Test (CBT)
- Physical Efficiency Test (PET)
- Document Verification (DV)
- Medical Examination
Candidates will be shortlisted for the PET Railway-wise in a ratio of 1:3 based on the number of vacancies. The final selection after DV and Medical Examination will be completed in a 1:1 ratio.
Railway RRB Group D Exam Pattern 2025
The Computer Based Test (CBT) is the first phase of the recruitment process. It is an online objective-type examination consisting of 100 multiple-choice questions.
Key Highlights
- Total Questions: 100
- Total Marks: 100
- Question Type: MCQs
- Duration: 90 minutes (120 minutes for PwBD candidates using a scribe)
- Negative Marking: 1/3 mark deducted for every wrong answer
- Normalization: Applied if the exam is conducted in multiple shifts
Subject-wise Marks & Question Distribution
| Subject | No. of Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Mathematics | 25 | 25 |
| General Intelligence & Reasoning | 30 | 30 |
| General Science | 25 | 25 |
| General Awareness & Current Affairs | 20 | 20 |
| Total | 100 | 100 |
RRB Group D Syllabus 2025
The syllabus for the CBT includes four major sections: Mathematics, Reasoning, General Science, and General Awareness. All topics listed below are officially part of the Level-1 syllabus.
- Mathematics Syllabus
Number System, BODMAS, Decimals, Fractions, LCM, HCF, Ratio & Proportion, Percentages, Mensuration, Time & Work, Time & Distance, Simple Interest, Compound Interest, Profit & Loss, Algebra, Geometry, Trigonometry, Elementary Statistics, Square Root, Age Calculations, Calendar & Clock, Pipes & Cistern.
- General Intelligence & Reasoning Syllabu
Analogies, Alphabetical Series, Number Series, Coding–Decoding, Mathematical Operations, Relationships, Syllogism, Jumbling, Venn Diagram, Data Interpretation, Data Sufficiency, Conclusions, Decision Making, Similarities & Differences, Analytical Reasoning, Classification, Directions, Statement–Arguments, Statement–Assumptions.
- General Science Syllabus
Physics, Chemistry, and Life Science based on the Class 10 CBSE curriculum.
- General Awareness & Current Affairs Syllabus
Current Affairs (National & International), General Awareness related to Railways, Sports, Culture, Science & Technology, Economy, Politics, Major Awards, Important Personalities, Government Schemes, and Policies.
Railway RRB Group D Exam Pattern and Syllabus 2025 Links
| Exam City Intimation Slip 2025 Download | Exam City |
| RRB Group D Syllabus PDF Download | Syllabus |
| RRB Group D CEN 08/2024 Notification PDF | Notification |
