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RRB Group D 2026Exam date, eligibility, syllabus & pattern

Railway Recruitment Boards

Recruitment to Level 1 posts in Indian Railways such as Track Maintainer, Pointsman, Assistant (various departments) and Helper.

  • 1 stage
  • Class 10 pass, or ITI, or…
  • Apply on indianrailways.gov.in
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RRB Group D 2026 important dates

No upcoming dates confirmed on the official website yet. Dates appear here as soon as the official notice is checked.

4 past dates
  1. Objection window for provisional answer key October 26, 2026 to October 28, 2026 Verified Official source 14 days ago
  2. Written exam Verified Official source 17 days ago
  3. Last date to apply for recruitment Verified Official source 17 days ago
  4. Date mentioned Verified Official source 679 days ago

Checked against the official pages 18 hours ago. Re-checked every day.

RRB Group D at a glance

Conducted byRailway Recruitment Boards
QualificationClass 10 pass, or ITI, or an equivalent qualification as specified per post.
Age limitAs published in each notification, with relaxations for reserved categories.
SelectionComputer Based Test
Official websiteindianrailways.gov.in

RRB Group D eligibility

Age limit

As published in each notification, with relaxations for reserved categories.

Educational qualification

Class 10 pass, or ITI, or an equivalent qualification as specified per post.

Age relaxation for reserved categories and the exact cut-off date are given in each year's official notification.

RRB Group D selection process

  1. 1
    Computer Based Test 90 minutes

    100 questions. +1 for a correct answer, −0.33 for a wrong one.

RRB Group D exam pattern

Computer Based Test

SectionQuestions
General Science25
Mathematics25
General Intelligence & Reasoning30
General Awareness20
Total100

Time: 90 minutesMarking: +1 for a correct answer, −0.33 for a wrong one

RRB Group D syllabus 2026

General Science11 topics
  • Physics: Motion
  • Force & Energy
  • Physics: Light
  • Sound & Electricity
  • Chemistry: Elements & Compounds
  • Chemistry: Acids
  • Bases & Metals
  • Biology: Human Body Systems
  • Biology: Plants & Nutrition
  • Biology: Diseases & Health
  • Environmental Science
Mathematics13 topics
  • Number System
  • Percentage
  • Ratio & Proportion
  • Average
  • Profit & Loss
  • Simple & Compound Interest
  • Time & Work
  • Time
  • Speed & Distance
  • Mensuration
  • Geometry
  • Algebra
  • Statistics & Data Interpretation
General Intelligence & Reasoning15 topics
  • Analogy
  • Classification
  • Series
  • Coding-Decoding
  • Blood Relations
  • Direction Sense
  • Syllogism
  • Seating Arrangement
  • Puzzles
  • Ranking & Order
  • Statement & Conclusion
  • Venn Diagrams
  • Non-verbal Reasoning
  • Mathematical Operations
  • Data Sufficiency
General Awareness14 topics
  • Indian History
  • Indian Polity & Constitution
  • Indian & World Geography
  • Indian Economy
  • General Science: Physics
  • General Science: Chemistry
  • General Science: Biology
  • Static General Knowledge
  • Books & Authors
  • Awards
  • Sports
  • Current Affairs: National
  • Current Affairs: International
  • Current Affairs: Government Schemes

How to apply for RRB Group D

  1. Go to the official website, indianrailways.gov.in. Applications are accepted nowhere else.
  2. Register (one-time registration where the body uses it) and log in.
  3. Fill in the application form for this exam and choose your exam centre preferences.
  4. Upload your photograph and signature in the size the notification asks for.
  5. Pay the application fee online if it applies to your category.
  6. Submit before the last date and save or print the confirmation page.
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RRB Group D: questions students ask

When is the RRB Group D exam?

It has not been announced yet. This page is checked against the official notices every day and updated as soon as it is.

What is the last date to apply for RRB Group D?

Applications are not open right now, or the last date has not been announced. Follow this exam to be told when they open.

When will the RRB Group D admit card be released?

The admit card is published on the official website (indianrailways.gov.in) before the exam. No release date has been announced yet; this page will show it when it is.

When will the RRB Group D result be declared?

Results are published on the official website (indianrailways.gov.in). No result date has been announced yet.

What is the age limit for RRB Group D?

As published in each notification, with relaxations for reserved categories.

What qualification do I need for RRB Group D?

Class 10 pass, or ITI, or an equivalent qualification as specified per post.

What is the selection process for RRB Group D?

Selection is in stages: Computer Based Test. Candidates must qualify each stage to move to the next.

What is the exam pattern of RRB Group D?

Computer Based Test: 100 questions. +1 for a correct answer, −0.33 for a wrong one. Duration 90 minutes.

Is there negative marking in RRB Group D?

Computer Based Test deducts 0.33 marks for each wrong answer.

What is the syllabus for RRB Group D?

The exam covers: General Science, Mathematics, General Intelligence & Reasoning, General Awareness. The full topic list is in the Syllabus section on this page.

How do I apply for RRB Group D?

Apply online on the official website (indianrailways.gov.in): register, fill in the application form, upload your photo and signature, pay the fee if it applies to you, and submit. Download and keep the confirmation page. Applications are not accepted anywhere else.

What is the official website for RRB Group D?

Railway Recruitment Boards publishes all notices, admit cards and results at https://indianrailways.gov.in/.

How can I prepare for RRB Group D?

Learn the syllabus and pattern above, practise previous year papers, and take full-length mock tests under exam timing. This site has free practice questions and mock tests for this exam that show your weak topics after each attempt.