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RRB Group D
RRB Group D exam ended 25 Aug 2026 (reported); Shishya's tracker has no announced date for the next exam yet. Official site: rrb.indianrailways.gov.in.
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.
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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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Previous year papers
100 questions across all yearsPrevious year paper practice: each year is a set of PYQ-pattern questions — freshly worded in the pattern of that year's paper, not the paper itself. Every card shows how many it holds against the real paper's count.
2025
21 PYQ-pattern questions modelled on the 2025 paper (which had 100)
Practise these →2024
20 PYQ-pattern questions modelled on the 2024 paper (which had 100)
Practise these →2023
20 PYQ-pattern questions modelled on the 2023 paper (which had 100)
Practise these →2022
19 PYQ-pattern questions modelled on the 2022 paper (which had 100)
Practise these →2021
20 PYQ-pattern questions modelled on the 2021 paper (which had 100)
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Practice by subject & topic
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Mathematics
164 QsGeneral Intelligence and Reasoning
76 QsGeneral Science
15 QsGeneral Awareness and Current Affairs
53 Qs
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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 performers — all preferences available
92–100% · Post-based exam (no numeric rank)
- •Virtually guaranteed selection with full choice of zone and trade
- •Track Maintainer Grade IV — Delhi, Mumbai Central, Chennai divisions
- •All Assistant/Helper positions — premium locations
- •First preference in document verification and medical examination slots
- •May be among the earliest to receive appointment letters
- •Consider preparing for higher RRB exams (NTPC, Technician) alongside
Excellent scores — top tier selection
85–92% · Post-based exam (no numeric rank)
- •Track Maintainer Grade IV — most preferred locations and divisions
- •Assistant (Electrical/Mechanical/S&T) — flagship railway workshops and production units
- •Helper positions at Rail Coach Factory, Integral Coach Factory — manufacturing hubs
- •Hospital Attendant — AIIMS-affiliated railway hospitals
- •Maximum flexibility in choosing zone, division, and trade
- •Score comparable to top 5-10% of successful candidates
High selection probability — preferred zones
75–85% · Post-based exam (no numeric rank)
- •Track Maintainer Grade IV — prime locations (Mumbai, Delhi, Bangalore divisions)
- •Assistant (all trades) — metro railway divisions, pay level 1
- •Helper/Assistant C&W (Carriage & Wagon) — major workshops
- •Hospital Attendant — railway hospitals in tier 1 cities
- •Strong position for zone/trade preference during document verification
- •Typically well above General category cut-off by 10-15%
Good selection probability
65–75% · Post-based exam (no numeric rank)
- •Track Maintainer Grade IV — preferred zones like Northern, Western, Central Railways
- •Assistant Pointsman — metro regions, pay level 1
- •Helper positions (all categories) — zones with higher vacancy-to-applicant ratio
- •Strong chance for General category in most RRBs
- •Very likely selection for reserved categories
- •May get choice of preferred zone/location
Moderate selection chance
50–65% · Post-based exam (no numeric rank)
- •Track Maintainer Grade IV — Eastern, North Eastern, South Eastern Railways
- •Helper/Assistant (Electrical/Mechanical/S&T) — Tier 2/3 zones
- •Pointsman positions — various zones, pay level 1 (₹18,000-56,900)
- •Porter positions — major railway stations
- •Realistic chance for OBC/EWS candidates in most zones
- •General category may get called for document verification
Qualifying range — limited selection
35–50% · Post-based exam (no numeric rank)
- •Track Maintainer Grade IV — remote zones, last year's cut-off ~38-42% General
- •Helper/Assistant positions — less preferred railway zones
- •May qualify for document verification in reserved categories (SC/ST/OBC)
- •Selection depends heavily on zonal vacancy distribution
- •Consider as backup while preparing for next cycle
Below qualifying threshold
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 Board published the provisional answer key for Group D CEN 09/2025 CBT on September 7, 2026. Candidates can view responses and raise objections through the official portal.
RRB Group D Level 1 CBT was conducted from August 3 to August 25, 2026, with over 52 lakh candidates appearing for 22,195 vacancies. Revised exam schedule included additional date of August 25.
RRB Group D PET for provisionally qualified candidates from the previous CEN is being conducted from July 29 to August 1, 2026, with hall tickets sent via SMS and email.
Important dates
🇮🇳CBT Exam (Phase 3: Aug 17-21)
passedMon, 17 Aug, 2026
Reportedprepp.inThird phase of CBT examinations
🇮🇳CBT exam (last day)
passedTue, 25 Aug, 2026
Reportedtestbook.comFinal day of Computer Based Test for CEN 09/2025
Answer key (provisional)
passedMon, 7 Sept, 2026
Reportedtestbook.comProvisional answer key with response sheet and question paper released. Objection window available.
Result (expected)
10 days awayWed, 21 Oct, 2026
ExpectedExpected in 4th week of October 2026 after normalization. Will include zone-wise merit list and cut-off marks.
Physical Efficiency Test (expected)
35 days awaySun, 15 Nov, 2026
ExpectedPET expected in November 2026 for candidates shortlisted after CBT result
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.