RRB Group D Syllabus 2024: The Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) is set to release the revised RRB Group D syllabus and exam pattern for the upcoming exam, along with the official notification on its website, www.rrbcdg.gov.in. The updated syllabus will be applicable to various posts, including Track Maintainer Grade IV (Trackman), Gateman, Points man, and Helpers in the Electrical, Engineering, Mechanical, and Signal & Telecommunication departments, as well as Porter and other roles.
Candidates should plan their preparation according to the updated RRB Group D exam pattern and syllabus. This article will provide detailed information on the RRB Group D 2024 exam pattern and syllabus. Be sure to bookmark this page for the latest updates.
RRB Group D Syllabus 2024
The RRB Group D syllabus is primarily based on the 10th-grade level, covering four main sections: Mathematics, General Intelligence and Reasoning, General Science, and General Awareness. It’s essential for aspirants to understand the subject-wise syllabus before beginning their preparation. A thorough understanding of the syllabus is key to effective preparation, guiding your practice for the RRB Group D exam in the right direction.
RRB Group D Syllabus 2024 – Overview
The RRB Group D Syllabus 2024 covers all the topics from which questions will be asked in the exam. Refer to the table below for detailed information about the syllabus.
| RRC RRB Group D Syllabus | |
| Name of the Organization | Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) |
| Name of Exam | RRB Group D 2024 |
| Name Of The Post | Track Maintainer Grade IV (Trackman), Gateman, Pointsman, Helpers in Electrical/ Engineering/ Mechanical/ Signal & Telecommunication departments, Porter & Other |
| Category | Syllabus |
| Mode of Exam | Computer-based test |
| Selection Process | CBT-1, Physical Efficiency Test (PET), Document Verification and Medical Examination |
| Official Website | www.rrbcdg.gov.in |
RRB Group D Selection Process
The RRB Group D 2024 selection process consists of three stages, which candidates must clear to succeed in the recruitment drive. The stages are as follows:
- Computer-Based Test (CBT)
- Physical Efficiency Test (PET)
- Document Verification and Medical Test
RRB Group D Exam Pattern 2024
The RRB Group D Exam consists of two stages: the Computer-Based Test (CBT) and the Physical Efficiency Test (PET). Candidates who successfully pass both the CBT and PET are shortlisted for the Document Verification round based on merit.
Key Points:
- There will be negative marking, with 1/3 mark deducted for each incorrect answer.
- Each correct answer will be awarded 1 mark.
- Questions will be objective type, with multiple-choice options.
- Minimum percentage of marks for eligibility in various categories:
| Category | Percentage |
| UR (Unreserved) | 40% |
| EWS (Economically Weaker Section) | 40% |
| OBC (Non-creamy) | 30% |
| SC (Scheduled Caste) | 30% |
| ST (Scheduled Tribe) | 30% |
Check the RRC Group D Exam Pattern in the below table. Here we present the subject-wise marks distribution.
| RRB Group D Exam Pattern 2024 for CBT-1 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Serial No. | Sections | No. of Questions | Total Marks | Duration |
| 1. | General Intelligence and reasoning | 30 | 30 | 90 minutes |
| 2. | General Science | 25 | 25 | |
| 3. | General Awareness & Current Affairs | 20 | 20 | |
| 4. | Mathematics | 25 | 25 | |
| Total | 100 | 100 | ||
RRB Group D CBT Syllabus 2024
The RRB Group D syllabus includes five major subjects: Mathematics, Reasoning, General Awareness, and General Science. Candidates can find the topic-wise RRB Group D CBT syllabus along with topic weightage in the article below. It is crucial to understand the syllabus thoroughly before starting your RRB Group D preparation.
RRB Group D Syllabus for Mathematics
The topic-wise syllabus for Mathematics as provided by RRB Group D is as follows:
- 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.
Check the topic-wise RRB Group D Maths Weightage in the tables below.
| Topics | Expected Weightage |
|---|---|
| Number System | 1-2 |
| BODMAS | 2-3 |
| Decimals & Fractions | 1-2 |
| Age Calculations | 2-3 |
| Calendar & Clock | 1 |
| Miscellaneous | 2-3 |
| Percentages | 2-3 |
| Mensuration | 2 |
| Time and Work | 3-4 |
| Time and Distance | 2-3 |
| Simple and Compound Interest | 1 |
| Profit & Loss | 1-2 |
| Algebra | 1 |
| Geometry and Trigonometry | 1 |
| Number System | 1-2 |
| BODMAS | 2-3 |
| Decimals & Fractions | 1-2 |
RRB Group D Syllabus for General Science
The General Science syllabus for RRB Group D includes three major subjects:
- Physics
- Chemistry
- Life Science (Biology)
| Physics | Chemistry | Life Sciences |
| Units and measurementsForce and Laws of MotionWork, Energy, and PowerGravitationPressureSoundWavesHeatFrictionLight- Reflection and RefractionCurrent ElectricityMagnetismMagnetic Effects of Electric CurrentScientific InstrumentsInventionsImportant Discoveries Relating to PhysicsSources of Energy | MatterAtoms and MoleculesStructure of AtomChemical Reactions and EquationsPeriodic Classification of ElementsChemical BondingOxidation & ReductionCombustion and FlameAcids, Bases & SaltsElectrolysisCarbon & its CompoundsFuelsMetallurgySynthetic fibres and PlasticsMetals & Non-MetalsCommon Facts and discoveries in chemistry | IntroductionClassification of OrganismCytologyGeneticsHeredity and EvolutionBotany: Classification of Plant Kingdom, Plant Morphology, Plant Tissue, Photo-synthesis, Plant Hormones, Plant DiseasesEcology & EnvironmentPollutionZoology: Classification of Animal Kingdom, Animal Tissue, Human Blood, Organ & Organ System, Human blood and blood groupsHuman EyeNutrientsHuman DiseasesNatural Resources |
Check the topic-wise weightage for RRB Group D General Science in the table below.
| Topics | Expected Weightage |
|---|---|
| Biology | 6-7 |
| Physics | 7-8 |
| Chemistry | 9-10 |
RRB Group D Syllabus for General Awareness
The General Awareness syllabus for RRB Group D encompasses the following topics:
- Current Affairs in Science & Technology
- Sports
- Culture
- Notable Personalities
- Economics
- Politics
- Other significant subjects
RRB Group D Syllabus for Current Affairs
The Current Affairs syllabus for RRB Group D covers:
- Books & Authors
- Finance
- Science & Technology
- Environment
- Economy
- Banking
- Awards
- Sports & General Knowledge
- Festivals
- International Affairs
- Current Events
- Current Ministers & Governors
- Business
- Indian Financial System
- Politics
- Capitals & Currencies
- Education
- Government Schemes
- Abbreviations and Economic Terms
- Summits & Conferences
- Obituaries
- Notable Films (Talkies)
Check the RRB Group D General Awareness/General Intelligence topic-wise weightage in the table below.
| Topics | Expected Weightage |
|---|---|
| History | 2-3 |
| Miscellaneous | 4-5 |
| Current Affairs | 8-9 |
| Geography | 2-3 |
| CEO/Chairman/Appointments | 1-2 |
| Sports | 2-3 |
| Economics | 1-2 |
RRB Group D Syllabus for General Intelligence
Candidates can check the below table for the RRB Group D General Intelligence syllabus.
| General Intelligence Syllabus Verbal Reasoning | General Intelligence Syllabus Non-Verbal Reasoning |
| AnalogySeries CompletionVerification of truth of the StatementSituation Reaction TestDirection Sense TestClassificationData SufficiencyAlpha-Numeric Sequence PuzzlePuzzle TestBlood RelationsCoding-DecodingAssertion and ReasoningArithmetical ReasoningOperations of MathematicsVenn DiagramsWord SequenceMissing CharactersSequential Output trainingDirectionsTest on AlphabetsEligibility Test | Dot SituationIdentical figure groupingsForming figures and analysisConstruction of Squares and TrianglesSeriesAnalytical ReasoningPaper FoldingPaper CuttingCubes and DiceWater ImagesMirror ImagesFigure MatrixCompletion Incomplete PatternSpotting embedded figuresClassificationRules Detection |
The weightage of the questions asked from each section in the RRB Group D Exam in the General Reasoning section is as follows.
| Topics | Expected Weightage |
|---|---|
| Conclusions and Decision-Making | 1 |
| Analytical Reasoning | 3-4 |
| Coding and Decoding | 2-3 |
| Syllogism | 1 |
| Venn Diagram | 1-2 |
| Data Interpretation and Sufficiency | 1-2 |
| Mathematical Operations | 1-2 |
| Classification | 2-3 |
| Directions | 1-2 |
| Statement-Arguments and Assumptions | 4-5 |
| Miscellaneous | 2-3 |
| Analogies | 2-3 |
| Alphabetical and Number Series | 3-4 |
RRB Group D Physical Efficiency Tests (PET)
Candidates will be called for the Physical Efficiency Test (PET) based on their merit in the Computer-Based Test (CBT). This will include three times the number of vacancies available for each community as notified by the RRBs/RRCs. Passing the PET is mandatory, and it will be qualifying in nature. The criteria for the PET are as follows:
| Criteria | Male Candidates | Female Candidates |
| Weight Lifting | Should be able to lift and carry 35 Kg of weight for a distance of 100 meters in 2 minutes in one chance without putting the weight down | Should be able to lift and carry 20 Kg of weight for a distance of 100 meters in 2 minutes in one chance without putting the weight down |
| Running | Should be able to run for a distance of 1000 meters in 4 minutes and 15 seconds in one chance | Should be able to run for a distance of 1000 meters in 5 minutes and 40 seconds in one chance |
RRB Group D Document Verification
Candidates who qualify in the Physical Efficiency Test (PET) and perform well in the Computer-Based Test (CBT) will be called for Document Verification. This selection will include twice the number of available vacancies, based on their merit and preferences.
