Last Verified: 2026-03-01 from official conducting body notifications.
Official Overview & Examination Scope
Purpose, Scope & Academic Impact
RRB Group D (officially designated as RRC Level 1) is the massive direct frontline workforce recruitment of Indian Railways. Personnel perform critical track maintenance, track inspection, yard points management, and rolling stock maintenance supporting millions of daily train journeys.
Eligibility Criteria & Academic Qualifications
Exam Pattern & Test Structure
Total: 100 Marks| Section / Paper | Questions | Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| General Science (Physics, Chemistry, Life Sciences up to 10th NCERT) | 25 Questions | 25 Marks | 90 Mins (Integrated) |
| Mathematics | 25 Questions | 25 Marks | 90 Mins (Integrated) |
| General Intelligence and Reasoning | 30 Questions | 30 Marks | 90 Mins (Integrated) |
| General Awareness and Current Affairs | 20 Questions | 20 Marks | 90 Mins (Integrated) |
+1 mark for correct response, -1/3 mark for incorrect response. Total 100 questions for 100 marks. Normalization applied across multiple shifts.
Negative Marking Rule: One-third (-1/3 mark) penalty for incorrect answers
Recommended Preparation Roadmap & Strategy
Cutoff Trends & Score Benchmark
Normalized cutoffs typically hover between 65 and 76 out of 100 across various Railway Recruitment Cells.
Recruited Posts, Services & Cadres
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Physical Efficiency Test (PET) for RRB Group D?
For male candidates: Should be able to lift and carry 35 kg weight for a distance of 100 meters in 2 minutes in one chance without putting the weight down, AND run 1000 meters in 4 minutes and 15 seconds. For female candidates: Carry 20 kg for 100 meters in 2 minutes, and run 1000 meters in 5 minutes and 40 seconds.
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