RRB Group D Syllabus 2024: Guide to Exam Preparation and Selection Process

The Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) is set to release the Group D notification for 2024, aiming to recruit thousands of candidates for various positions in Indian Railways. These positions include Track Maintainer Grade IV (Trackman), Gateman, Pointsman, Helpers in Electrical, Engineering, Mechanical, Signal & Telecommunication departments, Porter, and others. Given the competitive nature of the examination, candidates are advised to start their preparation early. A clear understanding of the RRB Group D syllabus is crucial for effective preparation.

The RRB Group D Computer-Based Test (CBT) 2024 will cover four main subjects: Mathematics, General Awareness, General Science, and Reasoning. The detailed syllabus and exam pattern for the RRB Group D Level-I 2024 will be published soon in the official notification. In the meantime, candidates should refer to the previous year’s syllabus to guide their studies.

RRB Group D Selection Process

Understanding the selection process is essential for candidates aiming to succeed in the RRB Group D recruitment. The selection involves several stages:

Computer-Based Test (CBT): The first stage of the selection process is a Computer-Based Test, which assesses the candidate’s knowledge and skills in various subjects.
Physical Efficiency Test (PET): Candidates who pass the CBT will be eligible to appear for the Physical Efficiency Test, which evaluates their physical fitness.
Document Verification: Successful candidates from the CBT and PET stages will undergo document verification to confirm their eligibility.
Medical Examination: The final stage involves a medical examination to ensure that candidates meet the health standards required for the posts.

The final selection of candidates is based on their performance in the CBT, provided they pass the PET, document verification, and medical examination stages.

RRB Group D Syllabus 2024

The RRB Group D Level 1 syllabus encompasses four main subjects:

Mathematics
General Intelligence & Reasoning
General Science
General Awareness and Current Affairs

RRB Group D Exam Pattern 2024

The RRB Group D Level 1 exam consists of three stages:

Computer-Based Test (CBT)
Physical Efficiency Test (PET)
Document Verification

Key Points:

Each correct answer in the CBT will earn 1 mark.
1/3 mark will be deducted for each wrong answer.
The CBT will feature objective-type multiple-choice questions.

Exam Pattern for CBT:

Time Duration is 90 minutes (120 minutes for PwBD candidates)

Subject	Number of Questions
General Science	25
Mathematics	25
General Intelligence & Reasoning	30
General Awareness & Current Affairs	20
Total	100

RRB Group D Syllabus 2024

RRB Group D CBT Syllabus 2024

Mathematics:

Number System
Decimals
LCM & HCF
Ratio & Proportion
Mensuration
Time & Distance
Profit & Loss
Geometry & Trigonometry
Square Root
Calendar & Clock
BODMAS
Fractions
Percentages
Time & Work
Simple Interest (SI) & Compound Interest (CI)
Algebra
Elementary Statistics
Age Calculations
Pipes & Cisterns

Reasoning:

Verbal Reasoning:

Analogy
Series Completion
Verification of Truth of the Statement
Situation Reaction Test
Direction Sense Test
Classification
Data Sufficiency
Alpha-Numeric Sequence Puzzle
Puzzle Test
Blood Relations
Coding-Decoding
Assertion and Reasoning
Arithmetical Reasoning
Operations of Mathematics
Venn Diagrams
Word Sequence
Missing Characters
Sequential Output Training
Directions
Test on Alphabets
Eligibility Test

Non-Verbal Reasoning:

Mirror Images
Embedded Images
Cubes and Dice
Paper Cutting
Figure Matrix
Shape Construction
Grouping of Images
Water Images
Analytical Reasoning
Paper Folding
Pattern Completion
Dot Situation
Rule Detection
Image Analysis

General Science:

Physics:

Units and Measurements
Force and Laws of Motion
Work, Energy, and Power
Gravitation
Pressure
Sound
Waves
Heat
Friction
Light (Reflection and Refraction)
Current Electricity
Magnetism
Magnetic Effects of Electric Current
Scientific Instruments
Inventions
Important Discoveries in Physics
Sources of Energy

Chemistry:

Matter
Atoms and Molecules
Structure of Atom
Chemical Reactions and Equations
Periodic Classification of Elements
Chemical Bonding
Oxidation & Reduction
Combustion and Flame
Metals & Non-Metals

Life Science:

Classification of Organisms
Cytology
Genetics
Heredity and Evolution
Classification of Plant Kingdom
Plant Morphology
Plant Tissue
Photosynthesis
Plant Hormones
Plant Diseases
Ecology & Environment
Pollution
Classification of Animal Kingdom
Animal Tissue
Human Blood
Organ & Organ System
Human Blood Group
Human Eye
Nutrients
Natural Resources

General Awareness & Current Affairs:

Current Affairs in Science & Technology
Sports
Culture
Personalities
Economics
Politics
Important Developments in Various Fields

Current Affairs Syllabus:

Books & Authors
Finance
Science & Technology
Environment
Economy
Banking
Awards
Sports & General Knowledge
Festivities
International Affairs
Current Events
Current Ministers & Governors
Business
Indian Financial System
Politics
Capitals & Currencies
Education
Government Schemes
Abbreviations and Economic Terminologies
Summits & Conferences
Obituaries
Entertainment

RRB Group D 2024 Exam Centres

The RRB Group D CBT Exam will be conducted across various cities in India. The following is a list of cities where the exams will take place, categorized by RRB region:

Andhra Pradesh: Amalapuram, Anantapur, Bhimavaram, Challapalli, Chirala, Chittoor, Eluru, Gooty, Gudivada, Gudur, Guntur, Kadapa, Kakinada, Kanchikachera, Kavali, Kurnool, Nandyal, Narasapuram, Narasaraopet, Nellore, Ongole, Proddatur, Puttur, Rajahmundry, Rajam, Rajampet, Srikakulam, Surampalem, Tadipalligudem, Tekkali, Tirupathi, Vijayawada, Visakhapatnam, Vuzuabagran
Assam: Dibrugarh, Guwahati, Jorhat, Kokrajhar, Silchar, Tezpur
Bihar: Arrah, Aurangabad, Bhagalpur, Bihar Sharif, Darbhanga, Gaya, Hajipur, Muzaffarpur, Patna, Purnea, Samastipur, Siwan
Chandigarh: Chandigarh
Delhi/NCR: Ghaziabad, Greater Noida, New Delhi, Noida
Gujarat: Ahmedabad, Anand, Bharuch, Bhavnagar, Bhuj, Dadra, Gandhinagar, Godhra, Himatnagar, Jamnagar, Junagadh, Mehsana, Nadiad, Navsari, Rajkot, Silvassa, Surat, Surendranagar, Vadodara, Valsad, Vapi
Haryana: Ambala, Bahadurgarh, Gurgaon, Hisar, Jhajjar, Jind, Kaithal, Karnal, Kurukshetra, Mohindergarh, Panchkula, Panipat, Rewari, Rohtak, Sirsa, Sonipat, Yamuna Nagar
Karnataka: Bagalkot, Belgaum, Bellary, Bijapur, Chikballapur, Chikmagalur, Davangere, Dharwad, Gadag, Gulbarga, Hassan, Hubli, Kolar, Mangalore, Mysore, Puttur, Shimoga, Surathkal, Tumkur, Udupi, Uttara Kannada
Maharashtra: Ahmednagar, Akola, Amaravati, Aurangabad, Beed, Bhandara, Buldhana, Chandrapur, Dhule, Gadchiroli, Gondia, Jalgaon, Latur, Madgaon, Mumbai, Nagpur, Nandurbar, Nashik, Navi Mumbai, Pandharpur, Parbhani, Pimpri Chinchwad, Pune, Raigad, Ratnagiri, Sangamner, Sangli, Satara, Solapur, Sindhudurg, Thane, Wardha, Washim, Yavatmal
Punjab: Abohar, Amritsar, Banur, Barnala, Bathinda, Fatehgarh Sahib, Gurdaspur, Hoshiarpur, Jalandhar, Kapurthala, Khanna, Ludhiana, Malout, Moga, Mohali, Muktsar, Nawanshahr, Pathankot, Patiala, Ropar, Rupnagar, SBS Nagar, Sri Amritsar Sahib, Tarn Taran
Rajasthan: Ajmer, Alwar, Baran, Barmer, Bharatpur, Bikaner, Bundi, Chittorgarh, Hanumangarh, Jaisalmer, Jaipur, Jalore, Jhalawar, Jhunjhunu, Karauli, Kota, Nagaur, Pali, Rajsamand, Sawai Madhopur, Sikar, Sirohi, Sri Ganganagar, Udaipur
Tamil Nadu: Ariyalur, Chennai, Coimbatore, Cuddalore, Dharmapuri, Dindigul, Erode, Karur, Madurai, Nagercoil, Namakkal, Ooty, Puducherry, Ramanathapuram, Salem, Sivaganga, Thanjavur, Theni, Tiruchirappalli, Tirunelveli, Tirupur, Vellore, Villupuram
Telangana: Hyderabad, Karimnagar, Khammam, Mahbubnagar, Nalgonda, Nizamabad, Warangal
West Bengal: Asansol, Bankura, Berhampore, Coochbehar, Durgapur, Haldia, Howrah, Jalpaiguri, Kharagpur, Kolkata, Malda, Midnapore, Murarai, Purulia, Siliguri, Suri