RRB Group D selection process
- CBT
- Physical Efficiency Test (PET, qualifying)
- Document verification
- Medical examination
RRB Group D exam pattern 2026
CBT
| Subject / section | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| General Science | 25 | 25 |
| Mathematics | 25 | 25 |
| General Intelligence & Reasoning | 30 | 30 |
| General Awareness & Current Affairs | 20 | 20 |
| Total | 100 | 100 |
Minimum marks to be considered: UR 40%, EWS 40%, OBC-NCL 30%, SC 30%, ST 30% (may be relaxed by 2 marks for PwBD if seats would stay vacant). Marks are normalised across shifts.
PET
Only qualifying. Candidates are called at three times the vacancies based on CBT merit.
RRB Group D syllabus 2026 – topic-wise
CBT syllabus
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
General Intelligence & Reasoning
- Analogies
- Alphabetical and number series
- Coding-decoding
- Mathematical operations
- Relationships
- Syllogism
- Jumbling
- Venn diagram
- Data interpretation and sufficiency
General Science
- Physics (10th standard CBSE level)
- Chemistry (10th standard)
- Life Sciences (10th standard)
General Awareness & Current Affairs
- Science & technology
- Sports
- Culture
- Personalities
- Economics
- Politics and other current events
Tip: solve RRB Group D previous year papers to see which topics are asked most.
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Always confirm dates and rules in the official notice. Information here is compiled by the RBE team from official notices; last updated 27 Sep 2026.