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RRB Group D: Syllabus, Exam Pattern, Eligibility, PET & Mock Tests
The Level 1 recruitment, known as Group D, fills posts such as Pointsman B, Track Maintainer Grade IV and Assistants in the electrical, signal, mechanical and engineering departments of Indian Railways. Selection is a computer based test followed by a physical efficiency test.
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Important dates
Dates for the next RRB Group D cycle (notification, last date, admit card, exam and result) appear here when they are announced. See the exam calendar →
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- ✓Pointsman B, Track Maintainer Grade IV, Assistant Bridge, Assistant P.WayAge 18–33 +3
- ✓Assistant TRD, Assistant Operations (Electrical), Assistant TL & AC, Assistant Loco Shed (Electrical / Diesel)Age 18–33 +3
- ✓Assistant (S&T), Assistant Track Machine, Assistant Carriage & Wagon and workshop postsAge 18–33 +3
RRB Group D vacancies
Total, category-wise and post-wise vacancies appear here when the RRB Group D notification is released.
Eligibility and age limit
| Posts | Qualification | Age |
|---|---|---|
| Pointsman B, Track Maintainer Grade IV, Assistant Bridge, Assistant P.Way | 10th pass or ITI or equivalent, or NAC granted by NCVT | 18–33 |
| Assistant TRD, Assistant Operations (Electrical), Assistant TL & AC, Assistant Loco Shed (Electrical / Diesel) | 10th pass or ITI or equivalent, or NAC granted by NCVT | 18–33 |
| Assistant (S&T), Assistant Track Machine, Assistant Carriage & Wagon and workshop posts | 10th pass or ITI or equivalent, or NAC granted by NCVT | 18–33 |
| Category | Age relaxation |
|---|---|
| OBC (non-creamy layer) | 3 years |
| SC / ST | 5 years |
| PwBD (UR & EWS / OBC / SC & ST) | 10 / 13 / 15 years |
| Ex-servicemen (UR & EWS / OBC / SC & ST) | 3 / 6 / 8 years after deducting service |
| Serving railway staff with 3 years’ service (UR & EWS / OBC / SC & ST) | Up to 40 / 43 / 45 years of age |
| Widowed, divorced or judicially separated women (UR & EWS / OBC / SC & ST) | Up to 35 / 38 / 40 years of age |
Age is counted as on 1 January 2026.
An engineering diploma or degree is not accepted in place of ITI or course-completed apprenticeship, unless the notice says so.
Pointsman B, Track Maintainer Grade IV, Assistant Bridge and Assistant P.Way are not open to PwBD candidates; the other posts are open to some disabilities (Annexure A).
Vacancies under CCAA are only for apprentices trained in railway establishments.
Application fee
Selection process
- 1CBTComputer based · 100 questions · 90 minutes
- 2PETPhysical efficiency test · qualifying · 3 times the vacancies are called
- 3Document verificationEqual to the vacancies, on CBT merit after PET
- 4Medical examAs per the medical standard of the post
RRB Group D exam pattern
Computer Based Test 90 minutes · 100 questions · 1 mark each · −1/3 per wrong answer
| Section | Questions |
|---|---|
| General Science | 25 |
| Mathematics | 25 |
| General Intelligence and Reasoning | 30 |
| General Awareness and Current Affairs | 20 |
| Total | 100 |
Physical Efficiency Test (qualifying) Weight carrying first; the run only if you pass it
| Test | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Lift and carry weight for 100 metres in 2 minutes, in one chance | 35 kg | 20 kg |
| Run 1,000 metres in one chance | 4 min 15 sec | 5 min 40 sec |
The section split is indicative. Candidates allowed a scribe get 120 minutes. Minimum marks to qualify in the CBT: UR and EWS 40%, OBC 30%, SC 30%, ST 30%. PwBD candidates, ex-servicemen and course-completed Act Apprentices are exempt from the PET.
RRB Group D syllabus
Subject by subject. The number on a topic is how many practice questions we have for it.
General Intelligence & Reasoning
CBT: 30 questionsMathematics
CBT: 25 questionsGeneral Science
CBT: 25 questions · 10th level (CBSE)General Awareness & Current Affairs
CBT: 20 questionsRRB Group D cut-offs
Year-wise official cut-offs for every category appear here once they are published.
RRB Group D salary by post
| Pay level | Posts | Basic pay (7th CPC) |
|---|---|---|
| Level 1 | All posts in CEN 09/2025 (initial pay ₹18,000) | ₹18,000 – ₹56,900 |
Pay scales are from the 7th Pay Commission. In-hand pay depends on the city (HRA) and current dearness allowance.
RRB Group D mock tests and previous year papers
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RRB Group D frequently asked questions
How many vacancies are there in RRB Group D 2026 (CEN 09/2025)?
The notice lists 22,195 Level 1 vacancies across the railway zones. Two corrigenda later revised the Metro Railway Kolkata rows. The previous notice, CEN 08/2024, had 32,438.
What qualification is needed for RRB Group D?
10th pass, or ITI or equivalent, or a National Apprenticeship Certificate (NAC) granted by NCVT. You must hold it by the closing date of the notice.
What is the age limit for RRB Group D?
18 to 33 years as on 1 January 2026. OBC candidates get 3 more years, SC and ST 5, and PwBD 10, 13 or 15 by category.
What is the Group D physical test?
Men must lift and carry 35 kg for 100 metres in 2 minutes and run 1,000 metres in 4 minutes 15 seconds. Women carry 20 kg for 100 metres in 2 minutes and run 1,000 metres in 5 minutes 40 seconds. Each is in one chance, and failing the weight test ends the PET.
Is there negative marking in RRB Group D?
Yes. One third of a mark is deducted for each wrong answer in the CBT.
When was the CBT for CEN 09/2025?
RRB’s revised schedule of 30 July 2026 set the CBT for 16 days: 3 to 6, 9 to 14, 17 to 21 and 25 August 2026.
Sources: RRB CEN 09/2025 (Level 1) notice (31-01-2026) · CEN 09/2025 Corrigendum No. 1 (07-02-2026) · CEN 09/2025 Corrigendum No. 3, post parameters (19-02-2026) · CEN 09/2025 Corrigendum No. 4, revised dates (02-03-2026) · CEN 09/2025 revised CBT schedule (30-07-2026) · RRB CEN 08/2024 (Level 1) notice (checked 14 Sept 2026). Always confirm in the official notice before applying.