RRB Group D indicates Level-1 posts in Indian Railways and recruitment is conducted across 21 different Railway Recruitment Boards (RRBs). These entry-level jobs include:
Track Maintainer Grade-IV
Helper / Assistant
Pointsman
Gateman
Porter
Cabinman
These posts are ideal for 10th pass or ITI qualified candidates seeking stable government employment with railway benefits.
The RRB Group D exam is a single-stage CBT:
100 questions
100 marks
90 minutes
The syllabus is based on the 10th standard level.
| Section | Questions | Marks | Key Topics |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mathematics | 25 | 25 | Number system, BODMAS, decimals, fractions, LCM/HCF, ratio, percentage, mensuration, time & work, SI/CI, profit & loss |
| General Intelligence & Reasoning | 30 | 30 | Analogies, coding-decoding, puzzles, series, syllogism, Venn diagrams, data sufficiency |
| General Science | 25 | 25 | Physics (motion, work/energy), Chemistry (elements, reactions), Life Science (biology basics, human body, environment – up to 10th CBSE) |
| General Awareness & Current Affairs | 20 | 20 | History, geography, polity, economy, sports, science inventions, last 6 months current events |
There is negative marking of 1/3 mark for each wrong answer.
After CBT, candidates must qualify:
PET (Physical Efficiency Test)
Document Verification
Medical Examination
Candidates can download RRB Group D syllabus PDF, PYQs and books like Arihant/Kiran from rrbcdg.gov.in or their respective regional RRB Group D website.
RRB Group D exam date 2025 is likely between March–April
RRB Group D exam date 2026 notification is expected soon for 32,000+ vacancies
Candidates should regularly check official RRB websites for updates.
Among all Group D posts, Track Maintainer Grade-IV is considered the best due to:
Strong promotion prospects
Skill-based work
Long-term stability
Responsibilities include track inspection and repairs using modern tools.
It offers the fastest promotions to Group C posts such as Technician or Supervisor through departmental exams.
Additional benefits include:
Free railway travel
Medical facilities
Pension
Railway housing
Assistant Loco Shed – technical exposure
Pointsman – safety-critical role with higher allowances
RRB Group D Salary (7th CPC – Pay Matrix Level-1):
Basic Pay: ₹18,000
Allowances: ₹5,000–₹10,000
In-hand Salary: ₹25,000–₹35,000 per month
Candidates can use RRB Group D login via indianrailways.gov.in/rrb to check application status.
RRB Group D Admit Card is released 4 days before the exam on regional portals such as rrbcdg.gov.in.
To download, candidates need:
Registration number
Date of birth
Valid photo ID at exam center
Preparation with RRB Group D PYQs (2018–2024) and mock tests is recommended for 70+ safe scores.
Track rrb.gov.in regularly for RRB Group D exam date 2026 updates.
PET-qualified candidates get preference in merit lists.
This recruitment fills 1 lakh+ posts biennially, making RRB Group D a major gateway to Indian Railways careers.
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