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Overview
RRB - Group D exam is conducted by the Railway Recruitment Board on behalf of RRC (Railway Recruitment Cell) Candidates who are willing to build a career in posts like Track Maintainer Grade IV, Helper/ Assistant Pointsman, and Assistant Bridge in Level 1 of the 7th CPC Pay Matrix in different departments of the Indian Railways can apply for this examination.Through this Competitive Exam, Indian Railways provides a golden opportunity for Candidates to join one of the most prestigious and highest employment giving Public sector organizations in India.
Eligibility Criteria
| Post Name | Age Limit | Educational Qualification |
|---|---|---|
| RRB Group - D | 18-33 years | 10th Pass Certificate or ITI Degree of Required Trade or Diploma of Required trade. |
Medical Standards
| Medical Standard | Designation | Department | Visual Acuity | General Fitness |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A-2 | Assistant Pointsman | Traffic | Distant Vision: 6/9, 6/9 without glasses(No fogging test). Near Vision: Sn. 0.6, 0.6 without glasses and Must pass tests for Colour Vision, Binocular Vision, Night Vision, Mesopic vision etc. | Physically fit in all respects |
| A-3 | Distant Vision: 6/9, 6/9 with or without glasses (power of lenses not to exceed 2D). Near Vision: Sn: 0.6, 0.6 with or without glasses and Must pass the test for Colour Vision, Binocular Vision, Night Vision, Myopic vision etc. | |||
| B-1 | Assistant Bridge | Engineering | Distant Vision: 6/9, 6/12 with or without glasses (power of lenses not to exceed 4D) Near Vision: Sn. 0.6, 0.6 with or without glasses when reading or close work is required and Must pass tests for Colour Vision, Binocular Vision, Night Vision, Mesopic vision etc. | |
| Assistant C&W | Mechanical | |||
| Assistant Loco Shed (Diesel) | Mechanical | |||
| Assistant Loco Shed (Electrical) | Electrical | |||
| Assistant S&T | Signal & Telecommunication | |||
| Assistant Track Machine | Engineering | |||
| Assistant TL & AC | Electrical | |||
| Assistant TRD | Electrical | |||
| Assistant Works | Engineering | |||
| Track Maintainer Grade IV | Engineering | |||
| B-2 | Assistant Operations (Electrical) | Electrical | Distant Vision: 6/9, 6/12 with or without glasses (power of lenses not to exceed 4D). Near Vision: Sn. 0.6, 0.6 with or without glasses when reading or close work is required and must pass tests for Binocular Vision etc. | |
| C-1 | Assistant (Workshop) | Mechanical | Distant Vision: 6/12, 6/18 with or without glasses. Near Vision: Sn. 0.6, 0.6 with or without glasses when reading or close work is required. | |
| Assistant Depot (Stores) | Stores | |||
| Assistant TL & AC (Workshop) | Electrical | |||
| Assistant Works (Workshop) | Engineering | |||
| Hospital Assistant | Medical | |||
| C-2 | Distant Vision: 6/12, Nil with or without glasses. Near Vision: Sn. 0.6 combined with or without glasses where reading or close work is required. |
Age Relaxation for Different Categories
| Category | Relaxation In Upper Age Limit (Or) Maximum Upper Age | |
|---|---|---|
| OBC-NCL | 3 years | |
| SC/ST | 5 years | |
| PwD | Unreserved | 10 years |
| OBC-NCL | 13 years | |
| SC/ST | 15 years | |
| Ex-Servicemen candidates who have put in more than 6 months of service after attestation | Unreserved | 33 years of age plus Number of years of service rendered in Defence plus 3 years |
| OBC-NCL | 36 years of age plus Number of years of service rendered in Defence plus 3 years | |
| SC/ST | 38 years of age plus Number of years of service rendered in Defence plus 3 years | |
| Candidates ordinarily been domiciled in the State of Jammu & Kashmir during the period from 01.01.1980 to 31.12.1989 | Unreserved | 38 Years |
| OBC-NCL | 41 Years | |
| SC/ST | 43 Years | |
| Candidates who are serving Group 'C' and erstwhile Group 'D' Railway Staff, Casual Labour and Substitutes and put in minimum 3 years of service | Unreserved | 40 Years |
| OBC-NCL | 43 Years | |
| SC/ST | 45 Years | |
| Candidates who are working in Quasi-Administrative offices of the Railway organization such as Railway Canteens, Cooperative Societies and Institutes. | Unreserved | 33 Years of age plus length of service rendered or 5 years, whichever is lower. |
| OBC-NCL | 36 Years of age plus length of service rendered or 5 years, whichever is lower. | |
| SC/ST | 38 Years of age plus length of service rendered or 5 years, whichever is lower. | |
| Women candidates, who are widowed, divorced or judicially separated from husbands but not remarried. | Unreserved | 35 Years of age |
| OBC-NCL | 38 Years of age | |
| SC/ST | 40 Years of age | |
| Course Completed Act Apprentices applying for the posts for which the minimum qualification is ITI/Course Completed Act Apprenticeship. | Unreserved | 33 years of age plus the extent of Apprentice Training undergone by them under the Apprentice Act 1961 subject to a maximum of three years. |
| OBC-NCL | 36 years of age plus extent of Apprentice Training undergone by them under the Apprentice Act 1961 subject to maximum three years | |
| SC/ST | 38 years of age plus extent of Apprentice Training undergone by them under the Apprentice Act 1961 subject to maximum three years. | |
| Candidates who have commenced Act Apprenticeship under the Apprenticeship Act before attaining the age of 25 years | Unreserved | 35 Yrs of age |
| OBC-NCL | 38 Yrs of age | |
| SC/ST | 40 Yrs of age |
Exam Pattern
RRB Group- D Exam is an online computer-based examination. All the eligible candidates have to undergo a Computer Based Test(s) on the specified date(s), time and venue(s) as per the e-call letter to be downloaded by the candidates from the websites of RRBs/RRCs.
| Subjects | No. Of Questions | No. Of Marks | Negative Marking | Time Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| General Science | 25 | 25 | 0.33 | 90 min |
| Mathematics | 25 | 25 | 0.33 | |
| General Intelligence and reasoning | 30 | 30 | 0.33 | |
| General Awareness and Current Affairs | 20 | 20 | 0.33 | |
| TOTAL | 100 | 100 |
Physical Test
| Male Candidates | Female Candidates |
|---|---|
| Should be able to lift and carry 35 Kg of weight for a distance of 100 metres in 2 minutes in one chance without putting the weight down. Should be able to run for a distance of 1000 meters in 4 minutes and 15 seconds in one chance | Should be able to lift and carry 20 Kg of weight for a distance of 100 metres in 2 minutes in one chance without putting the weight down. Should be able to run for a distance of 1000 metres in 5 minutes and 40 seconds in one chance. |
Syllabus
The exam syllabus is as follows:
| Subject | Topic |
|---|---|
| Mathematics | Number system BODMAS Decimals Fractions LCM, HCF Ratio and Proportion Percentages Mensuration Time and Work Time and Distance Simple and Compound Interest Profit and Loss Algebra Geometry and Trigonometry Elementary Statistics Square root Age Calculations Calendar & Clock Pipes & Cistern etc. |
| General Intelligence and reasoning | Analogies Alphabetical and Number Series Coding and Decoding Mathematical operations Relationships Syllogism Jumbling Venn Diagram Data Interpretation and Sufficiency Conclusions and Decision making Similarities and Differences Analytical Reasoning Classification Directions Statement – Arguments and Assumptions etc. |
| General Science | The syllabus under this shall cover Physics, Chemistry and Life Sciences (Biology) of 10th standard level (CBSE). |
| General Awareness on current affairs | Science & Technology Sports Culture Personalities Economics Politics and any other subject of importance. |
Registration Process
- Firstly, you have to visit the official website of https://indianrailways.gov.in/ then choosing Recruitment, you will be redirected to different RRB zones. choose the zone you are willing to apply for.
- After that, you have to choose the post you are willing to apply for.
- Clicking on, “New Registration Link”,You will find a blank form to fill up your personal details and qualification details.
- Then you have to pay the amount according to the category to submit the form.
- After the payment, the form will be submitted, and you will be allotted a registration number.
Next, candidates need to pay the Application Fee which is different for each category
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| UR/OBC/EWS (MALE) | 500 INR. Out of this fee of Rs 500 an amount of Rs 400 shall be refunded in due course duly deducting bank charges as applicable on appearing in CBT. |
| PwBD / Female/Transgender/ Ex-Servicemen candidates and candidates belonging to SC/ ST/ Minority Communities / Economically Backward Class | 250 INR.This fee of Rs 250 shall be refunded in due course duly deducting bank charges as applicable on appearing in CBT. |
Final submission of the form is to be done and the application process is completed.
Previous Year Cut Offs
| Zones | Category | UR | OBC | SC | ST |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chandigarh | Community | 75.07613 | 68.55507 | 34.39158 | 55.13337 |
| Ex-servicemen | 40.00611 | 30.05769 | 30.08656 | 36.19895 | |
| CCAA in Railways | 40.42153 | 30.34260 | 30.34260 | 32.95565 | |
| Mumbai | Community | 67.96106 | 63.08909 | 58.88383 | 52.58975 |
| Ex-servicemen | 40.16796 | 30.08656 | 30.00360 | 37.62862 | |
| CCAA in Railways | 40.04823 | 30.30418 | 30.34260 | 30.71590 | |
| Allahabad | Community | 74.57579 | 69.78740 | 62.92684 | 50.12207 |
| Ex-servicemen | 40.00081 | 30.04608 | 32.55328 | 33.86401 | |
| CCAA in Railways | 41.16811 | 30.34260 | 30.71590 | 36.44781 | |
| Ajmer | Community | 73.73073 | 70.10507 | 63.37549 | 60.62978 |
| Ex-servicemen | 40.20650 | 30.02539 | 30.47971 | 30.35898 | |
| CCAA in Railways | 40.04823 | 30.34260 | 30.43260 | 32.58236 | |
| Kolkata | Community | 80.57238 | 71.77651 | 71.60480 | 55.76072 |
| Ex-servicemen | 40.01368 | 30.16633 | 30.00703 | 0 | |
| CCAA in Railways | 40.04823 | 30.34260 | 31.08919 | 0 | |
| Ahmedabad | Community | 71.86468 | 66.77575 | 60.85283 | 57.85161 |
| Ex-servicemen | 40.00159 | 30.04044 | 30.38026 | NA | |
| CCAA in Railways | 40.00159 | 30.34260 | 30.34260 | 30.34260 | |
| Bhubaneshwar | Community | 73.86689 | 69.13033 | 60.82752 | 55.83808 |
| Ex-servicemen | 40.04823 | 30.40393 | 30.51015 | 34.32121 | |
| CCAA in Railways | 40.79482 | 30.34260 | 31.46248 | 31.46248 | |
| Bhopal | Community | 75.03355 | 70.75118 | 63.51720 | 58.61426 |
| Ex-servicemen | 40.06859 | 30.05624 | 30.33041 | 0 | |
| CCAA in Railways | 40.04823 | 30.34260 | 30.34260 | 30.71590 | |
| Patna | Community | 77.00350 | 72.51232 | 61.64224 | 58.20304 |
| Ex-servicemen | 40.19724 | 30.05174 | 33.04063 | 30.54074 | |
| CCAA in Railways | 40.04823 | 30.34260 | 30.71590 | 37.43518 | |
| Ranchi | Community | 76.30354 | 71.44115 | 62.41570 | 58.68276 |
| Ex-servicemen | 40.09680 | 30.18282 | 34.04212 | 30.07665 | |
| CCAA in Railways | 40.04823 | 30.34260 | 30.34260 | 30.34260 | |
| Bengaluru | Community | 62.01964 | 56.60285 | 49.65250 | 48.78492 |
| Ex-servicemen | 40.23986 | 30.06408 | 30.04608 | 35.40327 | |
| CCAA in Railways | 42.59145 | 31.08919 | 30.71590 | 32.20906 | |
| Chennai | Community | 71.53120 | 68.63312 | 61.56750 | 55.32595 |
| Ex-servicemen | 40.14442 | 30.00703 | 30.13570 | 32.63244 | |
| CCAA in Railways | 41.54140 | 30.34260 | 30.33041 | 30.71590 | |
| Guwahati | Community | 77.09933 | 72.22287 | 67.39113 | 57.07288 |
| Ex-servicemen | 40.86204 | 30.45276 | 31.28844 | 31.46806 | |
| CCAA in Railways | 40.42153 | 30.34260 | 30.34260 | 31.83577 | |
| Secunderabad | Community | 69.79887 | 65.69349 | 59.96240 | 56.68657 |
| Ex-servicemen | 40.00159 | 30.00360 | 30.39356 | 31.07579 | |
| CCAA in Railways | 40.42153 | 30.34260 | 30.34260 | 31.94469 | |
| Bilaspur | Community | 70.22887 | 66.07970 | 59.50198 | 52.73928 |
| Ex-servicemen | 40.04764 | 30.07200 | 31.01847 | 30.44739 | |
| CCAA in Railways | 40.04823 | 30.34260 | 30.71590 | 30.34260 | |
| Gorakhpur | Community | 73.90623 | 69.27577 | 60.92724 | 54.35642 |
| Ex-servicemen | 40.16889 | 30.06729 | 32.36991 | 0 | |
| CCAA in Railways | 40.79482 | 30.34260 | 31.46248 | 31.08919 |