railway group d syllabus
Rrb section wise distribution given in the above table is only indicative and there may be some
variation in the actual question paper. There will be negative marking and 1/3 marks shall be
deducted for each wrong answer.
Minimum percentage of marks for eligibility in various categories: UR-40%, EWS-40%, OBC(Non
creamy layer)-30%, SC-30%, ST-30%. These percentage of marks for eligibility may be relaxed by 2%
for PwBD candidates in case of shortage of PwBD candidates against vacancies reserved for them.
Where a second stage CBT is deemed necessary and held, the Railway Administration reserves the
right to treat the first stage CBT as a qualifying test for the purpose of short listing a reasonable
number of candidates for the second stage.
Question Type and Syllabus:
The Questions will be of objective type with multiple choices and are likely to include questions
pertaining to:
a. 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.
b. 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.
c. General Science
The syllabus under this shall cover Physics, Chemistry and Life Sciences of 10th standard level
(CBSE).
PYSICAL EFFICIENCY TESTS (PET)
Based on the merit of the candidates in the CBT, candidates shall be called for PET Three times the
community wise total vacancy of the Posts notified against RRBs/RRCs. However, Railways reserve
the right to increase/decrease this ratio as required to ensure availability of adequate/reasonable
number of candidates for all the notified posts. Passing Physical Efficiency Test (PET) is mandatory
and the same will be qualifying in nature. The criterion for PET is as under:
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 ; and
Should be able to run for a distance of 1000
metres in 4 minutes and 15 second
nation Total Vacancy
1 ASSISTANT POINTSMAN =14870
2 ASSISTANT BRIDGE= 913
3 TRACK MAINTAINER GRADE IV= 40721
TOTAL 56504
However, the required percentage of PwBD reservation in the vacan
ASSISTANT (WORKSHOP)
d. General Awareness on current affairs in Science & Technology, Sports, Culture, Personalities,
Economics, Politics and any other subject of importanc
Rrb section wise distribution given in the above table is only indicative and there may be some
variation in the actual question paper. There will be negative marking and 1/3 marks shall be
deducted for each wrong answer.
Minimum percentage of marks for eligibility in various categories: UR-40%, EWS-40%, OBC(Non
creamy layer)-30%, SC-30%, ST-30%. These percentage of marks for eligibility may be relaxed by 2%
for PwBD candidates in case of shortage of PwBD candidates against vacancies reserved for them.
Where a second stage CBT is deemed necessary and held, the Railway Administration reserves the
right to treat the first stage CBT as a qualifying test for the purpose of short listing a reasonable
number of candidates for the second stage.
Question Type and Syllabus:
The Questions will be of objective type with multiple choices and are likely to include questions
pertaining to:
a. 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.
b. 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.
c. General Science
The syllabus under this shall cover Physics, Chemistry and Life Sciences of 10th standard level
(CBSE).
PYSICAL EFFICIENCY TESTS (PET)
Based on the merit of the candidates in the CBT, candidates shall be called for PET Three times the
community wise total vacancy of the Posts notified against RRBs/RRCs. However, Railways reserve
the right to increase/decrease this ratio as required to ensure availability of adequate/reasonable
number of candidates for all the notified posts. Passing Physical Efficiency Test (PET) is mandatory
and the same will be qualifying in nature. The criterion for PET is as under:
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 ; and
Should be able to run for a distance of 1000
metres in 4 minutes and 15 second
nation Total Vacancy
1 ASSISTANT POINTSMAN =14870
2 ASSISTANT BRIDGE= 913
3 TRACK MAINTAINER GRADE IV= 40721
TOTAL 56504
However, the required percentage of PwBD reservation in the vacan
ASSISTANT (WORKSHOP)
d. General Awareness on current affairs in Science & Technology, Sports, Culture, Personalities,
Economics, Politics and any other subject of importanc
