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What Chapters Do We Cover? How Will We Prepare You for Group D?

Here is a complete blueprint of what the Xamsathi Railway Pro Pass delivers for RRB Group D. It is fully tailored to Level-1 posts with precise 10th-standard CBSE Science & Math tests.

Mathematics

10th Standard focused topics: Number System, BODMAS, Decimals, Fractions, LCM/HCF, Ratio/Proportion, Percentages, Mensuration, and Basic Geometry.

Reasoning

Analogies, Alphabet Series, Coding-Decoding, Blood Relation, Syllogism, Venn Diagram, Puzzle, Data Sufficiency, Order & Ranking.

General Science (CBSE 10th)

Broad coverage of Physics (Motion, Force, Electricity), Chemistry (Reactions, Acids), and Biology (Human Body, Diseases, Nutrition).

General Awareness

Last 6-8 months Current Affairs, Sports, Awards, and Static GK specifically curated for Indian Railways knowledge.

75+ Total Tests Level-1 Focus Detailed Rank Analytics PYQs as Timed Tests

Complete Guide: RRB Group D 2026

Everything you need to know about the most popular Level-1 railway exam.

RRB Group D is one of the most highly anticipated railway exams out there. It directly recruits candidates for crucial Level-1 posts in the Indian Railways such as Track Maintainers, Helpers/Assistants, Pointsmen, and Porters. It strictly falls under the 7th Pay Commission.

RRB Group D 2026 – Expected Dates

(Based on previous cycle trends)

Official Notification
Expected in 2026
Application Start Date
After Notification
CBT Exam (Single Stage)
3-4 Months Post Application
PET (Physical Test)
After CBT
Document Verification
Post PET Selection
Final Result
Same Year

Eligibility Criteria

Educational Qualification
  • 10th Pass (Matriculation) from any recognized State/Central Board.
  • OR
  • ITI from an NCVT/SCVT recognized institute.
Age Limit
  • Minimum Age: 18 years
  • Maximum Age: 33 years
  • Age relaxation readily available for reserved categories (SC/ST/OBC/PWD).

CBT Pattern (Single Stage Exam)

Unlike NTPC and ALP, Group D relies purely on a Single Stage Computer Based Test (CBT) followed straight by the physical test.

SubjectQuestionsMarks
Mathematics2525
General Science2525
General Intelligence & Reasoning3030
General Awareness & Current Affairs2020
Total100100
Time Duration: 90 Minutes
Negative Marking: 1/3 mark per wrong answer

Physical Efficiency Test (PET)

PET is mandatory but strictly qualifying in nature. However, failing the PET outright disqualifies you from the selection process regardless of CBT marks.

For Male Candidates
  • 1
    Lift and carry 35 KG weight for 100 meters in 2 minutes (without putting it down).
  • 2
    Run 1000 meters in exactly 4 minutes and 15 seconds in one single chance.
For Female Candidates
  • 1
    Lift and carry 20 KG weight for 100 meters in 2 minutes (without putting it down).
  • 2
    Run 1000 meters in exactly 5 minutes and 40 seconds in one single chance.

Complete RRB Group D Syllabus (Chapter Wise)

➗ 1. Mathematics (10th Std Level)
Number SystemBODMASDecimals & FractionsLCM & HCFRatio & ProportionPercentageMensurationTime & WorkTime/DistanceSI & CIProfit & LossBasic AlgebraGeometryData Interpretation
🧠 2. General Intelligence & Reasoning
AnalogiesAlphabet & Number SeriesCoding-DecodingBlood RelationDirection TestSyllogismVenn DiagramPuzzleSeatingData SufficiencyOrder & Ranking
🔬 3. General Science (CBSE 10th)
Physics (Motion, Force, Electricity, Light)Chemistry (Reactions, Acids, Metals)Biology (Human Body, Diseases, Plants)
🌍 4. General Awareness
Current Affairs (6-8 months)Railways GKSportsAwardsIndian HistoryGeographyIndian PolityEconomicsImportant Days

Salary Structure & Job Posts

Pay Level 1
₹18,000
(Basic Pay)
Total In-hand: ₹22,000 – ₹25,000 approx (after DA, HRA, TA).
Medical Categories
    A-3, B-1, B-2, C-1

    Basic eyesight & physical fitness needed depending entirely on your selected Group D post.

Popular Level-1 Profiles Included:

Track Maintainer (Gr. IV) Helper / Assistant Assistant Pointsman Porter / Gateman (Safaiwala)

Preparation Strategy

Difficulty Insights:

Maths: Easy-ModReasoning: Easy-ModScience/GK: ModCompetition: Extremely High
1

Strict 3-4 Months Timeline

Clear the full syllabus fast. Focus deeply on 10th Standard Science.

2

Revise Formulas Weekly

Keep your math and physics calculation formulas on your fingertips.

3

Practice 20-30+ Mocks

Attempting full 100 question mock tests is how you beat millions of candidates.

4

Practice Physical Fitness

Don't wait until CBT finishes. You MUST start running and carrying weights early!