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 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