RRB Group D 2025 Exam: A Comprehensive Guide to Eligibility, Pattern, and Syllabus

The Railway Recruitment Board, India, will conduct the RRB Group D (Level 1) examination along with the RRB NTPC. The board’s examinations provide promising opportunities to aspiring candidates willing to join the Indian railways. The Group D (Level 1) recruitment for RRB 2025 will be conducted for the various posts, such as Track maintener and helper/Assistant in various technical departments (electrical/mechanical). Along with that, the post of  Assistant Points man, and other Level-1 posts in other departments of Indian Railways.

This article will help you to learn everything regarding the Railway Recruitment Board Group D Level 1 examination.

Download Now: Full Official Notification for RRB Group D

Railway Group D Exam Pattern

The Railway Recruitment Board of India conducts a recruitment drive to fill up the vacant seats in various departments. The RRB is expected to publish the vacancy details along with the official notification. The candidates hoping to prepare for this exam must be well aware of the exam pattern. Having knowledge over the exam pattern will help the candidates to create a productive study strategy.

Also Read: RRB Group D Recruitment Notification 2025: Latest Vacancy Update

Railway Group D Syllabus

Candidates willing to apply for the RRB Group D examination must adhere to the detailed syllabus of this specific exam. Getting knowledge of the syllabus will help the candidates to make clear and concise strategies for this examination. This article will provide you an overview of the RRB Group D syllabus. The detailed syllabus will also be published in due course of time.

RRB Group D Syllabus Breakdown:

RRB Group D syllabus divided into four subjects

1. GI and Reasoning
2. General Awareness & Current Affairs
3. Mathematics
4. General Science

Let’s discuss the topic in short, the detailed syllabus will be available at the end of this article.

• Mathematics: Number system, 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: Relationships, Syllogism, Jumbling, Venn Diagram, Data Interpretation and Sufficiency, Conclusions and Decision making, Similarities and Differences, Alphabetical and Number Series, Coding and Decoding, Mathematical operations, s, Analytical Reasoning, Classification, Directions, Statement – Arguments and Assumptions etc.
• General Science: Physics, Chemistry, and Life Sciences of 10th standard level (CBSE).
• Current Affairs: Sports, Culture, Personalities, Economics, Politics General Awareness and Current Affairs in Science & Technology, and any other subject of importance.

Number Breakup of RRB Group D Syllabus

Railway Group D Eligibility Criteria

The eligibility criteria for Railway Recruitment Board Group D will cover not only the nationality of a candidate, but also their educational qualification, age limit, and a few medical standards. The candidates will be selected for the Railway Recruitment Board Group D recruitment process who meet the eligibility criteria as mentioned below.

Read More: All you Need to Know about RRB NTPC

Nationality Requirements for Railway Group D

The candidate needs to have:

• Citizenship of India
• Citizen of Bhutan/ Nepal.
• Migrated candidates from Pakistan, Burma, Sri Lanka, East African countries, and Vietnam with Indian origin intend to permanently settle in India.

Railway Group D Education Qualification

The candidates aspiring to qualify for Railway Recruitment Board Group D, have to meet certain educational qualifications mentioned by Railway Recruitment Board (RRB). Let’s find out who will be eligible to apply

Candidates who have a National Apprenticeship Certificate (NAC).

or,

ITI degree holders, provided by NCVT are eligible to apply for RRB Group D.

or,

Candidate who has passed the secondary education.

Railway Group D Age Limit

Here we will discuss the RRB Group D age limit, required for the candidates who want to sit for the test. Candidates who fall under the age group of 18 to 36 years are eligible to apply for the RRB Group D exam. Age relaxation will be provided as per reservation norms.

Medical Standards for Railway Group D

Here are some medical standards you need to know before applying for the RRB Group D examination.

Railway Group D Selection Process

The recruitment for RRB Group D is based on three stages of the selection process. The three stages of the selection process include a Computer-Based Test (CBT), a Physical Efficiency Test (PET), and a Document Verification/Medical Examination.

Computer-Based Test (CBT): The exam will last 120 minutes for eligible PwBD candidates with a scribe. The section-wise distribution is indicative and may vary. There will be negative markings, with a deduction of 1/3 mark for each incorrect answer.

Physical Efficiency Test (PET): Based on the merit of candidates in the CBT 1 exam, candidates shall be called for the PET, here they will need to fulfill some 

Document Verification/ Medical Examination:  Document Verifications are important for selection. Candidates need to produce all the certificates in original to secure their placement.

Railway Group D Salary Structure and Posts

The basic salary for RRB Group D will start from 18,000. Apart from this basic pay, DA, HRA, travel allowance, Medical Facilities, and overtime payments will be included with the salary.

The pay structure is completely dependent on the pay band and scale of an employee. Here is the brief structure of RRB Group D employees.

RRB Group-D Salary- Few Allowances

• Dearness Allowance (DA)
• House Rent Allowance (HRA)
• Transport Allowance (TA)
• Allowance for Night Duty
• Overtime Allowance (OTA)
• Travel Allowance (distance covered beyond 8 km)
• Fixed Conveyance Allowance
• Conveyance Allowance (for Railway Doctors)
• Special Compensatory Allowances (to employees from Tribal and Scheduled Area)
• Special Allowance to Railway School Teachers
• Special Allowance for employees’ child care
• Allowance for women with disabilities
• Medical Benefits
• Pension Scheme

RRB Group D Posts

In the Railway Group D recruitment, there will be recruitment for positions across seven departments: Mechanical, Electrical, Engineering, Signal & Telecommunication, and Traffic. Each department plays a crucial role in ensuring the smooth operation and efficiency of Railway services. This year the recruitment drive will be for 32,438 vacancies distributed in 15 posts.

• Assistant Workshop (Mechanical)
• Assistant TL & AC (Workshop) (Electrical)
• Assistant Bridge (Engineering)
• Assistant Loco Shed (Diesel)
• Assistant P-Way
• Assistant (C &W)
• Assistant Operations (Electrical)
• Assistant Loco Shed (Electrical)
• Pointsman B (Traffic)
• Assistant Track (Machine)
• Assistant S&T (Signal & Telecommunication)
• Assistant TL & AC
• Assistant Works (Engineering)
• Assistant Traction Distribution (Electrical)
• Track Maintainer Grade-IV (Engineering)

Best Books for Railway Group D

To prepare well you need to make your own notes. Here is the list of few books which will make you exam ready!

Quantitative Aptitude for Competitive Examinations 17th Edition: R.S Aggarwal

Fast Track Objective Arithmetic: Rajesh Verma

Fast Track Objective Arithmetic: Disha Publication

FAQs

How many vacancies will be available in RRB Group D notification?

RRB Group D recruitment notification has finally been published. Candidates can check the official notification, the details of vacancies will also be provided with it.

What is the exam date for RRB Group D Recruitment?

The official exam date has not been released yet. There will be a high chance of announcing the notification in January 2025.

What is the age limit for the RRB group D exam?

The upper age limit for RRB Group D is between 18 to 36 years for general category candidates. Relaxation will be provided for the others.