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RRB Group D
Railway Group D (Level 1)
RRB Group D CBT — 90-minute test with 100 questions (Math, Reasoning, General Science, GA) for Level 1 posts in Indian Railways.
Updated 3 Sept 2026 ·Vacancy counts change every cycle — always confirm the exact number in the latest official notification before applying.
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Number SystemA number when divided by 5 leaves a remainder of 3. If the same number is divided by 15, what can be the possible remainder?
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Previous year papers
100 questions across all yearsSome years hold a set of questions from that paper, not the full paper — each card shows how many.
2025
21 of 100 questions
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20 of 100 questions
Practise these →2023
20 of 100 questions
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19 of 100 questions
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20 of 100 questions
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Practice by subject & topic
Full-length subject tests below — 25 questions each, real exam format, instant scoring. Want to drill a single topic? Every topic has its own 10-question test in the syllabus.
Mathematics
180 QsGeneral Intelligence and Reasoning
90 QsGeneral Science
15 QsGeneral Awareness and Current Affairs
55 Qs
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Top score
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What can I get from RRB Group D?
Mock-score → expected rank → likely outcome. Use the mocks below to find your current band, then plan how many marks you need to climb.
Top 5-10% — Best selections
92–100% · Post-based exam (no numeric rank)
- •Track Maintainer Grade IV — highly sought zones (Western Railway Mumbai, Southern Railway Chennai)
- •Premium Helper positions — flagship workshops (Chittaranjan, Integral Coach Factory)
- •Assistant Pointsman — suburban electric multiple unit (EMU) sections, metro corridors
- •Priority in document verification and medical examination
- •Maximum leverage for zone/division preference
- •Excellent position for future promotional exams (Level 2, Level 3)
Excellent score — Top tier posts
85–92% · Post-based exam (no numeric rank)
- •Track Maintainer Grade IV — choice postings (metro zones, home state preference likely)
- •Helper (Electrical) — Electric Loco sheds, high-profile workshops
- •Assistant Pointsman — suburban electric networks (Western/Central Mumbai, Kolkata Metro)
- •Hospital Attendant — premier Railway hospitals with better facilities
- •Likely first-round selection in CBT-2/PET
- •Strong position for preferred zone/division selection
Strong score — General category safe
75–85% · Post-based exam (no numeric rank)
- •Track Maintainer Grade IV — all Railway zones including high-demand Western, Central (General)
- •Helper (Signal & Telecom) — prestigious S&T departments
- •Assistant Pointsman — premium postings, suburban networks (Mumbai, Kolkata)
- •Trackman positions — main line sections
- •Hospital Attendant — major Railway hospitals (Delhi, Mumbai divisions)
- •Very safe for General category across most RRBs
Good score — EWS/General borderline
65–75% · Post-based exam (no numeric rank)
- •Track Maintainer Grade IV — Western, Central, Southern Railways (EWS/General)
- •Helper (Mechanical) — Locomotive sheds, Carriage & Wagon workshops
- •Assistant Pointsman — all major Railway zones (General category possible)
- •Hospital Attendant — Railway hospitals across zones
- •Gateman positions — level crossings, various divisions
- •Safe zone for OBC/EWS; competitive for General
Moderate score — OBC range
50–65% · Post-based exam (no numeric rank)
- •Track Maintainer Grade IV — Northern, Eastern, South Central Railways (OBC quota)
- •Helper (Electrical) — Workshops, Production Units (OBC/EWS likely)
- •Assistant Pointsman — major zones, reserved categories
- •Porter positions — metro zones like Mumbai, Delhi divisions
- •Competitive for OBC; safe for SC/ST
- •Pay Level 1, basic ₹18,000 starting
Borderline — SC/ST range
35–50% · Post-based exam (no numeric rank)
- •Track Maintainer Grade IV — various Railway zones, reserved categories
- •Helper positions (Electrical/Mechanical/S&T departments) — reserved categories likely
- •Assistant Pointsman — remote zones, SC/ST quota
- •Borderline for General/OBC; may clear in low-competition RRBs
- •Pay Level 1, ₹18,000-₹56,900 pay matrix
Below cut-off range
0–35% · Post-based exam (no numeric rank)
AI-curated from historic cut-off patterns. Always verify with the latest official notification before making decisions.
News & timeline
See older updates →Latest news
Railway Recruitment Boards published the provisional answer key and response sheet for the Group D CBT exam held from 3rd to 25th August 2026. Candidates can raise objections through the official portal.
The Computer Based Test for 22,195 Level 1 vacancies under CEN 09/2025 was conducted from 3rd to 25th August 2026 across multiple shifts and examination centres nationwide.
RRB issued e-call letters starting 31st July 2026, approximately 4 days before each candidate's scheduled exam date. City intimation slips were made available from 24th July onwards.
The last date to submit online applications for RRB Group D 2026 was extended from 2nd March to 9th March 2026, with fee payment allowed until 11th March.
Important dates
🇮🇳CBT exam (revised schedule)
passedFri, 14 Aug, 2026
Conducted 3-6, 9-14, 17-21, 25 Aug 2026 (16 exam days, multiple shifts)
🇮🇳CBT Exam (Phase 3: Aug 17-21)
passedMon, 17 Aug, 2026
Third phase of CBT examinations
🇮🇳CBT Exam concludes
passedTue, 25 Aug, 2026
Final exam date for CEN 09/2025
Answer key & response sheet released
passedMon, 7 Sept, 2026
Provisional answer key with objection window
CBT result (expected)
34 days awayThu, 15 Oct, 2026
Expected in October-November 2026 after objection processing
🇮🇳Physical Efficiency Test - PET (expected)
81 days awayTue, 1 Dec, 2026
PET for shortlisted candidates, typically 1-2 months after CBT result · no key published for this stage
Syllabus
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Mathematics
Number System
Natural, whole, integers, rationals; divisibility tests and number properties.
BODMAS
Order of operations for simplification of expressions.
Decimals and Fractions
Operations on and conversions between decimals and fractions.
LCM and HCF
LCM/HCF of numbers, fractions and decimals; word problems.
Ratio and Proportion
Compound ratio, partnership and proportion-based problems.
Percentage
Conversion and applied percentage change problems.
Mensuration
Area, perimeter, surface area and volume of 2-D and 3-D figures.
Time and Work
Work efficiency, pipes and cisterns, joint work.
Time and Distance
Trains, boats and streams, relative and average speed.
Simple and Compound Interest
SI, CI annual/half-yearly compounding, instalments.
Profit and Loss
CP/SP/MP, discount, successive discount and profit/loss %.
Algebra
Linear equations, simultaneous equations and basic identities.
Geometry
Lines, angles, triangles, circles — basic theorems.
Trigonometry
Trigonometric ratios, identities and heights and distances.
Elementary Statistics
Mean, median, mode, range and basic data interpretation.
Square Root
Square roots of numbers, decimals and surds.
Age Calculations
Past, present and future age-relation problems.
Calendar and Clock
Day of the week, odd days; clock angles, hands meeting.
Pipes and Cisterns
Inlet/outlet pipes filling or emptying tanks.
General Intelligence and Reasoning
Analogies
Word, number and figural analogy pairs.
Alphabetical and Number Series
Find the next term in a letter, number or alphanumeric series.
Coding and Decoding
Letter, number and conditional coding patterns.
Mathematical Operations
Symbol substitution and balancing of arithmetic equations.
Relationships
Blood-relation problems and family-tree diagrams.
Syllogism
Two/three-statement deductions using all/some/no quantifiers.
Jumbling
Rearranging letters or words to form meaningful order.
Venn Diagram
Set relationships between two to four overlapping categories.
Data Interpretation and Sufficiency
Tables and graphs plus identifying minimum data needed.
Conclusions and Decision Making
Logical conclusion-drawing and best-decision selection.
Similarities and Differences
Identify common and odd elements between items.
Analytical Reasoning
Cause-effect, course-of-action and assumption-based problems.
Classification
Pick the odd word, number or figure from a group.
Directions
Compass-based movement, shortest distance, final direction.
Statements – Arguments and Assumptions
Strong vs weak arguments and implicit assumptions.
General Science
General Awareness and Current Affairs
Science and Technology
Recent developments in science, technology and space (ISRO/DRDO).
Sports
Cups, trophies, players and recent national/international winners.
Culture
Indian festivals, dances, music and monuments.
Personalities
Notable people in news — politics, science, arts.
Economics
Banking, RBI, Union Budget, schemes and economic indicators.
Politics
Indian polity, recent legislation and key political events.
Indian History
Important events from ancient, medieval and modern India.
Indian and World Geography
Physical features, rivers, capitals and economic geography.
Awards and Honours
Padma awards, Bharat Ratna, Nobel and other major honours.
Current Affairs
National and international events of the last 12 months.
Railway General Awareness
Indian Railways zones, headquarters, trains and milestones.