Railway Group D Syllabus 2018
Railway Group D Exam Pattern
The RRC Group D selection will be based on 3 stages as follows:
- Computer Based Test (CBT)
- Physical Efficiency Test (PET)
- Document Verification
1. Computer Based Test
The CBT will be the first stage of selection that will be based on the following pattern:
Subjects | No. of Qs | Duration |
Mathematics | 100 | 90 Mins |
General Intelligence and Reasoning | ||
General Science | ||
General Awareness on Current Affairs |
- There is negative marking for each incorrect answer.
- 1/3 of the marks allotted for each question shall be deducted for wrong answer.
- The Questions will be of objective type with multiple choices.
Railway Group D Syllabus for Computer Based Test (CBT)
The Computer Based Test will comprise of four subjects.
- Mathematics
- General Intelligence and Reasoning
- General Awareness
- General Science
The major topics in the syllabus are as follows:
All the eligible candidates have to undergo a Computer Based Test on the specified date, time and venue as per the e-call letter to be downloaded by the candidates from the websites of RRBs.
The information about the e-call letter download shall be communicated through the websites as well as personal email communication to the candidates.
Total Duration : 90 Min, No of Questions: 100
Minimum percentage of marks for eligibility in various categories: UR -40%, OBC-30%, SC-30%, ST30%.
These percentage of marks for eligibility may be relaxed by 2% for PWD candidates in case of shortage of PWD candidates against vacancies reserved for them.
Question Type and Syllabus:
The Questions will be of objective type with multiple choices and are likely to include questions pertaining to:
a. Mathematics
Number system, BODMAS, Decimals, Fractions, LCM, HCF, Ratio and Proportion, Percentages,Mensuration, Time and Work; Time and Distance, Simple and Compound Interest, Profit and Loss,Algebra, Geometry and Trigonometry, Elementary Statistics, Square root, Age Calculations,Calendar & Clock, Pipes & Cistern etc.
b. General Intelligence and reasoning
Analogies, Alphabetical and Number Series, Coding and Decoding, Mathematical operations,Relationships, Syllogism, Jumbling, Venn Diagram, Data Interpretation and Sufficiency,Conclusions and Decision making, Similarities and Differences, Analytical Reasoning,Classification, Directions, Statement – Arguments and Assumptions etc.
c. General Science
The syllabus under this shall cover Physics, Chemistry and Life Sciences of 10 standard level.
d. General Awareness on current affairs in Science & Technology, Sports, Culture, Personalities,Economics, Politics and any other subjects of importance.