Railway Group D EXAM

Railway Group D Exam

The Railway Group D (RRC/RRB Level 1) exam is a major national recruitment drive conducted by the Railway Recruitment Boards (RRBs) to fill numerous entry-level non-technical support posts (like Track Maintainer, Helper, and Pointsman) across the vast network of Indian Railways. The selection process is a multi-stage process that begins with a crucial Computer-Based Test (CBT), which serves as the foundation for the merit list.

Eligibility:

• Nationality: Must be a citizen of India.

• Educational Qualification: Must have passed 10th Class (Matriculation) OR ITI OR an equivalent qualification/NAC.

• Age Limit: Must be between 18 and 36 years (with age relaxation applicable for reserved categories like OBC, SC/ST).

Exam Pattern

The Railway Group D (RRC/RRB Level 1) selection process is conducted in multiple stages, with the score from the Computer-Based Test (CBT) being the key determinant of merit.

1. Computer-Based Test (CBT) – Merit Based

This is the initial screening and the only stage whose marks count towards the final merit list.

Subject	No. of Questions	Maximum Marks
Mathematics	25	25
General Intelligence & Reasoning	30	30
General Science (10th Standard)	25	25
General Awareness & Current Affairs	20	20
Total	100	100

• Duration: 90 Minutes (120 minutes for eligible PwBD candidates).

• Marking: 1 mark for every correct answer.

• Negative Marking: 1/3rd of the allotted mark (approx. 0.33 marks) is deducted for every incorrect answer.

• Normalization: Since the exam is held in multiple shifts, marks are adjusted using Percentile-Based Normalization to ensure fairness.

2. Physical Efficiency Test (PET) – Qualifying Only

Candidates shortlisted from the CBT based on merit are called for the PET, which is mandatory but does not carry any marks.

Candidate Category	Weight Carrying (One Chance)	Running (One Chance)
Male	Lift and carry 35 kg for a distance of 100 meters in 2 minutes (without putting it down).	Run 1000 meters in 4 minutes 15 seconds.
Female	Lift and carry 20 kg for a distance of 100 meters in 2 minutes (without putting it down).	Run 1000 meters in 5 minutes 40 seconds.

• Note: PwBD candidates are generally exempted from the PET.

3. Document Verification & Medical Examination

Candidates who qualify both the CBT and the PET are called for the final stages, where their documents are verified and they undergo a comprehensive medical examination at a Railway Hospital to ensure they meet the specific physical and visual standards for the posts.