RRB Group D Syllabus 2026
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RRB Group D Syllabus 2026
The Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) has released the detailed syllabus and exam pattern for Group D (Level-1) Exam 2026. Candidates preparing for the RRB Group D recruitment can download the official syllabus details, exam pattern, and marking scheme.
Exam Overview:
- Exam Name: RRB Group D (Level-1) Exam 2026
- Conducting Body: Railway Recruitment Board (RRB)
- Post Name: Group D
- Total Vacancies: 22195
- Exam Mode: Online (Computer-Based Test - CBT)
- Exam Type: Objective (MCQ)
- Total Questions: 100
- Total Marks: 100
- Exam Duration: 90 Minutes (120 Minutes for PwBD candidates)
- Negative Marking: Yes - 1/3 mark deducted for each wrong answer
- Selection Process: CBT + Physical Efficiency Test (PET) + Document Verification + Medical Examination
- Exam Language: English, Hindi, and 13 Regional Languages
Exam Pattern (CBT Stage):
| Subject / Section | No. of Questions | Marks | Duration | | ----------------------------- | ---------------- | ----- | -------- | | Mathematics | 25 | 25 | 90 Minutes | | General Intelligence & Reasoning | 30 | 30 | | | General Science | 25 | 25 | | | General Awareness & Current Affairs | 20 | 20 | | | Total | 100 | 100 | |
Subject-Wise Topics:
- Mathematics: Number System, Decimals & Fractions, LCM & HCF, Ratio & Proportion, Percentage, Mensuration, Time & Work, Time & Distance, Simple & Compound Interest, Profit & Loss, Algebra, Geometry & Trigonometry, Elementary Statistics, Square Root, Age Calculations, Calendar & Clock, Pipes & Cistern.
- General Intelligence & Reasoning: Analogies, Alphabetical & Number Series, Coding-Decoding, Mathematical Operations, Relationships (Blood Relations), Syllogism, Jumbling, Venn Diagram, Data Interpretation & Sufficiency, Conclusions & Decision Making, Similarities & Differences, Analytical Reasoning, Classification, Directions, Statement – Arguments & Assumptions, Puzzles.
- General Science: Physics, Chemistry, Biology (up to 10th CBSE/NCERT level).
- General Awareness & Current Affairs: Current Affairs (National & International - Last 6-12 months), Indian History, Geography, Polity & Constitution, Indian Economy & Budget, Static GK, Indian Railways & Railway Budget, Science & Technology Developments, Art & Culture of India, Important Government Schemes, Environmental Issues.
Important Points:
- Each correct answer carries 1 mark.
- Negative marking: 1/3 mark deducted for each wrong answer.
- No marks for unattempted questions.
- Minimum qualifying marks: UR/EWS - 40%, OBC/SC/ST - 30%, PwBD - 2% relaxation.
Recommended Books:
- Mathematics: Quantitative Aptitude for Competitive Examinations - R.S. Aggarwal
- Reasoning: A Modern Approach to Verbal & Non-Verbal Reasoning - R.S. Aggarwal
- General Science: Lucent's General Science - Lucent Publications
- General Awareness: Lucent's General Knowledge + Current Affairs Magazine - Lucent / Pratiyogita Darpan