RRB Group D 2020 Selection Process
The selection procedure for Group D vacancies will be completed through the following stages:
- Computer Based Test (CBT)
- Physical Efficiency Test (PET)
- Document Verification
- Medical Fitness Test
RRB Group-D CBT Exam Pattern (Latest)
Candidates are advised to appear for the CBT as per the date, time, and venue specified on the e-call letter. The pattern for the CBT is as follows:
Subjects
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Number of questions
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Exam Duration
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General Science
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25
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1hour 30 minutes (90 Minutes) for general category
Note: 120 minutes for eligible PWD candidates accompanied with scribe
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General Awareness on Current Affairs
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20
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General Intelligence and Reasoning
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30
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Mathematics
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25
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TOTAL
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100
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90 minutes
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RRB Group D CBT Exam 2018 will have 100 objective type questions (class 10th standard), and the exam duration will be 90 minutes for general category candidates.
There will be a negative marking scheme in the exam. 1/3 mark will be deducted for every wrong answer.
Exam Language - English will be the default language. However, candidates can choose from the following languages:
- Hindi
- Urdu
- Assamese
- Bengali
- Punjabi
- Gujarati
- Konkani
- Kannada
- Manipuri
- Malayalam
- Marathi
- Odia
- Telugu
- Tamil
“In case of any difference/ discrepancy/dispute in the Questions between English and the opted language, the content of the English version shall prevail.”
Physical Efficiency Test (PET)
Those male and female candidates who qualify the CBT Exam will face the Physical Efficiency Test. The details are as follows:
Male Candidates
- Should be capable of lifting and carrying 35 kg of weight for a distance of 100 metres in 2 minutes in one chance without keeping the weight down.
- Should be able to run for a distance of 1000 metres in 4 minutes and 15 seconds in one chance only.
Female Candidates
- Candidates should be able to lift and carry 20 kg of weight for a distance of 100 metres in 2 minutes in one chance only without keeping the weight down.
- Should be able to run for a distance of 1000 metres in 5 minutes and 40 seconds in one chance only.
As per the official notification; “It is the candidates’ responsibility to ensure that they are medically fit enough to attempt the PET. Railways will not be responsible for any injury/harm suffered by candidates as a result of participating in the PET. ”
Document Verification & Medical Fitness Test
After qualifying PET, candidates are called for the Document Verification (DV) process. If any false information is identified, the candidature will stand cancelled. Candidates are required to carry the following documents (in original along with two sets of self-attested photocopies) for the document verification process:
- Matriculation/ High School Examination or an equivalent certificate as Date of Birth proof and Matriculation Qualification.
- NCVT(NAC/ NTC)/ SCVT certificate as applicable.
- SC/ST certificate
- OBC-NCL certificate (Must be issued not before one year from the date of document verification)
- Non-creamy layer declaration by OBC-NCL category candidates
- Income Certificate for Waiving Examination Fee for Economically Backward Classes
- Income and Asset Certificate to be produced by Economically Weaker Sections
- Minority Community declarations on Non-judicial Stamp Paper
- Medical Certificate for Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD)
- Original discharge certificate for Ex-servicemen
- Self-declaration for Ex-servicemen
- NOC from serving Defense Personnel (ExSM) with probable date of discharge
- NOC from serving employees with the date of appointment from their current employer
- Gazette notification and/or any Legal document in case of formal change of name
- Receipt of offline payment (challan of SBI branch or Pay-in-slip of Post Office)
- Self-Certification by the Transgender candidates
- J & K domicile certificate, if applicable.
- Certificate of eligibility issued by the Government of India
- Decree of divorce/ judicial separation from the competent court of law and Affidavit stating that the candidate has not remarried (if applicable)
- Death Certificate of the husband in case of widow and Affidavit stating that the candidate has not remarried (if applicable)
- Ex-SM candidates who secure civil employment after applying for this recruitment should give self-declaration to the concerned employer about the details of application against this recruitment as soon as they join. The acknowledged copy of this declaration along with NOC from the civil employer should be produced during document verification.
“All Certificates should be either in English or in Hindi only. Where certificates are not in English / Hindi, a self-attested translated version (In Hindi/ English) should be produced wherever / whenever required. Certificates produced during the document verification should be strictly in the prescribed formats.”
“No additional time will be given to the candidates not producing their original certificates on the date of their document verification and the candidature of such candidates is liable to be cancelled.”
Appointment to various posts in the Indian Railways is subject to getting through the Medical Fitness Test conducted by the Railway Administration. Here are the different medical requirements under different categories:
Medical Test
Sr. No.
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Medical Standard
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Vision Requirements
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Tests to be Passed
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Posts
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1
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A-2
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Near Vision: Sn. 0.6, 0.6 without glasses
Distant Vision: 6/9, 6/9 without glasses
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Mesopic Vision, Night Vision, Binocular Vision, Colour Vision, etc.
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Assistant Pointsman
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2.
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B-1
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Near Vision: Sn. 0.6, 0.6 with or without glasses when reading
Distant Vision: 6/9, 6/12 with or without glasses (power of lenses not to exceed 4D)
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Mesopic Vision, Night Vision, Binocular Vision, Colour Vision, etc.
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Assistant Bridge, Assistant C&W, Assistant Loco Shed (Diesel), Assistant Loco Shed (Electrical), Assistant Signal & Telecom, Assistant Track Machine, Assistant TL & AC, Assistant TRD, Assistant Works, Track Maintainer Grade IV
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3.
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B-2
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Near Vision: Sn. 0.6, 0.6 with or without glasses when reading
Distant Vision: 6/9, 6/12 with or without glasses (power of lenses not to exceed 4D
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Binocular Vision etc.
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Assistant Operations (Electrical)
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4.
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C-1
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Near Vision: Sn. 0.6, 0.6 with or without glasses when reading
Distant Vision: 6/12,6/18 with or without glasses
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-
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Assistant (Workshop), Assistant Depot (Stores), Assistant TL & AC (Workshop), Assistant Works (Workshop), Hospital Assistant
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RRB Group D 2020 Syllabus
Mathematics: BODMAS, Number System, Algebra, Fractions, Decimals, LCM, HCF, Percentages, Ratio and Proportion, Mensuration, Time and Distance, Time and Work, Simple and Compound Interest, Geometry and Trigonometry, Profit and Loss, Elementary Statistics, Age Calculations, Square root, Pipes & Cistern, Calendar & Clock, etc.
General Intelligence and Reasoning Analogies: Alphabetical and Number Series, Mathematical Operations, Coding and Decoding, Syllogism, Jumbling, Relationships, Venn Diagram, Data Interpretation and Sufficiency, Similarities and Differences, Conclusions and Decision Making, Analytical Reasoning, Directions, Classification, Statement – Arguments and Assumptions, etc.
General Science: Chemistry, Physics, and Life Sciences syllabus of 10th standard level (CBSE).
General Awareness on Current Affairs in Science & Technology, Culture, Sports, Personalities, Politics, Economics, and any other subject of importance.
RRB Group D Preparation Tips
The level of RRB Group D preparation will determine the candidate’s success in the exam. Lakhs of aspirants apply for the post every year and it makes the competition tough. Here are the subject-wise and general preparation tips for the exam.
Preparation Tips for RRB Group D Exam
The RRB Group D exam comprises Mathematics, General Science, General Intelligence & Reasoning, and General Awareness sections. Some general tips for the exam preparation are:
- Begin with understanding the exam pattern and syllabus. Also, get aware of the marking scheme. There is a negative marking of 1/3 marks for every incorrect response in the CBT.
- Make a time-table that you can follow easily with your current schedule. Make time for every subject i.e. study each subject every day. Keep breaks between the study sessions.
- Practice as much as you can. Practice previous years’ question papers and appear for the online mock tests.
- After practising/ solving the question papers, analyse your mistakes and work on them.
Section-wise RRB Group D Preparation Tips
The section-wise preparation tips are as under:
Preparation Tips for Mathematics
Mathematics requires daily practice. So, take out at least 3 to 4 hours per day to practice mathematics. Here are the tips to be followed:
Important Topics in Mathematics
- Simplification and approximation
- Alligations and Mixtures
- Number Series
- Problems on Age
- Problems on Train
- Problems on time and Work
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- Divide the topics into weak and strong sections after analysing the RRB Group D Syllabus.
- Set short term goals for covering the syllabus and try to complete your goals.
- Make a plan to improve your basic concepts and weaker sections.
- Work on shortcut tricks to improve your speed.
- Practice from previous years’ question papers and appear for mock tests.
Preparation Tips for General Intelligence and Reasoning
If you are good in this section, you can score high. Here are some tips to prepare for this section:
Important Topics in General Intelligence and Reasoning
- Statement & Conclusion
- Coding and Decoding
- Seating Arrangements
- Calendars
- Clocks
- Blood Relations
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- Solve as many puzzles as you can to strengthen the reasoning section.
- Categorise the topics into weak and strong sections.
- Make a strategy to cover the weak sections.
- Take mock tests on a regular basis for understanding the pattern, question types, etc. Also, solve previous years’ papers.
Preparation Tips for General Awareness
Important Topics in General Awareness
- Members of Parliament
- Members of Lok Sabha
- Governors in India
- List of Arjuna Award winners
- Fathers of various Fields
- FIFA World Cup Winner List
- Current Affairs in Sports, Technology, Economics, Science, Politics, etc.
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- Understand the syllabus well.
- Take the RRB Mock Tests on a regular basis
- Read the newspapers daily in order to stay updated with the latest news.
Preparation Tips for General Science
Important Topics in General Science
- Life Processes
- Classification
- Sources of energy
- Ecology
- Reproduction
- Metals and Non-Metals
- Acids, Bases and Salts
- Units and Measurement
- Chemical Reactions
- Electricity and Magnetism
- Gravitation
- Force
- Heat
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- Completely understanding the RRB Group D Syllabus of the General Science section will help in dividing the strong and weak sections for the candidates.
- Attempting Free online Mock Tests on a daily basis will help in getting a fair understanding of the exam pattern for RRB Group D Exam.
RRB Group D - Recommended Books
Good preparation can never be complete without good study material. The books from which you will prepare will determine your chances of cracking the exam. Thus, it is important to buy the best books available in the market (recommended by subject experts). Here are the lists of RRB Group D recommended books for each subject of CBT.
RRB Group D Mathematics Books
Books Name
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Purchase Link
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Quantitative Aptitude by R.S. Aggarwal
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Get the book
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Advance Maths by Rakesh Yadav
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Get the book
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Fast Track Objective Arithmetic by Rajesh Verma
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Get the book
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RRB Group D General Intelligence & Reasoning Books
Books Name
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Purchase Link
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A Modern Approach to Verbal and Non-Verbal Reasoning by R.S. Aggarwal
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Get the Book
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Shortcuts in Reasoning (Verbal, Non-Verbal, analytical & Critical) for Competitive Exams by Disha Experts
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Get the Book
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A New Approach to Reasoning Verbal & Non-Verbal by B.S. Sijwali and Indu Sijwali
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Get the Book
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General Intelligence and Test of Reasoning by S.Chand Experts
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Get the Book
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Test of Reasoning by Edge Thorpe
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Get the Book
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RRB Group D General Awareness Books
RRB Group D General Science Books
For the General Science section, candidates must refer to the concepts of science studied from class 10th to 12th. NCERT books are best for General Science subjects.
Books Name
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Author Name
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NCERT textbooks class 11th (Physics, Chemistry, Biology) (pack of 5)
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Get the Book
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NCERT textbooks class 12th (Physics, Chemistry, Biology) (pack of 5)
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Get the Book
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