Railway Recruitment Board will soon release RRB Group D 2023 notification. RRB Group D exam is conducted to select candidates for various Level-1 posts of 7th CPC Pay Matrix. The selection process of RRB Group D comprises a Computer Test, Physical Efficiency Test (PET)/Physical Standard Test (PST), Document Verification and Medical Exam. Here in this video, candidates can know about RRB Group D Exam, Dates, Exam Pattern, Syllabus and many more related information. Take FREE Mock Test for RRB Group D.
RRB Group D Exam 2023 Highlights
The highlights of the RRB Group D exam are as follows:
| RRB Group D Exam Highlights | RRB Group D Exam Details |
|---|---|
Full Form of RRB | Railway Recruitment Board |
Full Form of RRC | Railway Recruitment Cell |
Exam Conducting Body | RRC undertaking of RRB |
Download Link | RRB Group D Official Notification |
Number of Vacancies | 103769 (Expected) |
Eligibility Criteria | Secondary (class 10th) Passed/ ITI Passed |
Number of Stages in Selection Process | 4 (CBT, PET, DV, Medical Test) |
RRB Group D Posts and Department | Electrical: Assistant Loco Shed, Assistant Operations, Assistant TL & AC, Assistant TL & AC (Workshop), Assistant TRD |
Engineering: Assistant Bridge, Assistant Track Machine, Assistant Works, Assistant Engineering | |
Mechanical: Assistant (Workshop), Assistant C&W, Assistant Loco Shed (Diesel) | |
Medical: Hospital Assistant | |
Stores: Assistant Depot | |
Signal & Telecom: Assistant | |
Traffic: Assistant Pointsman | |
Type of Posts in RRB Group D | Non-gazetted posts as per Level 1 of 7th CPC |
RRB Group D 2023 Exam Dates
The RRB Group D exam dates are announced along with the recent official notification. RRB Group D Exam Dates 2023 are as follows:
| RRB Group D Exam Events | RRB Group D Exam Dates |
|---|---|
Date of Advertisement | November 2023 |
Commencement of Online Registration | December 2023 |
Last Date of Online Registration | To be announced |
Last Date for Online Application Fee Payment | To be announced |
Last Date for Application Fee Payment through SBI/ Post Office Challan | To be announced |
Final Submission of Online Application | To be announced |
Application Modification Start Date | To be announced |
Application Modification Last Date | To be announced |
Admit Card Date | To be announced |
City Intimation Link | To be announced |
| CBT | To be announced |
RRB Group D CBT Answer Key/ Result/ Cutoff | To be announced |
RRB Group D PET | To be announced |
RRB Group D DV/ Medical Fitness Test | To be announced |
RRB Group D Final Result | To be announced |
RRB Group D Exam Date
| RRB Group D Exam Events | RRB Group D Exam Dates |
|---|---|
| Phase 5 | Oct 6, 2022 – Oct 11, 2022 |
RRB Group D 2023 Eligibility Criteria
RRC releases very generic eligibility criteria for RRB Group D posts. The RRB Group D eligibility criteria are stated below.
- The candidates must be Indian citizens to apply for RRB Group D. A subject of Nepal, or Bhutan, a refugee from Tibet, or a person of Indian origin who migrated from other countries to permanently reside in India is eligible to apply.
- The educational qualifications that an RRB Group D applicant must possess are:
1. Class 10th pass certificate, or
2. ITI degree or diploma
Candidates in their final year of study or awaiting their results are not eligible to apply.
RRB Group D Age Limit
General category candidates within the age group of 18 to 33 years are eligible to apply for RRB Group D. Other category candidates such as OBC/ SC/ ST/ Ex-Servicemen/ PWD will get age relaxations as usual.
The crucial date for reckoning the age is July 1, 2019. The upper and lower limit of date of birth for different categories are as follows:
| Age Group | Upper Limit of Date of Birth (Not earlier than) | Lower Limit of Date of Birth (Not later than) | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
18 to 33 years | UR | OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) | SC/ST | For all communities/ categories |
| July 2, 1986 | July 2, 1983 | July 2, 1981 | 01.07.2001 | |
Apart from these, every RRB Group D applicant must meet the Medical Fitness criteria as specified by RRC viz., A-2, A-3, B-1, B-2, C-1, C-2.
RRB Group D Vacancies 2023
As per the latest updates, there are 1,03,769 non-gazetted posts to be fulfilled in various units of Indian Railways through the RRB Group D exam 2023. Below table depicts the zone wise & category wise vacancy distribution for RRB Group D 2023 exam.
| RRB Group D Vacancy 2023 | ||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Railway | UR | SC | ST | OBC | EWS | Total Vacancy | Ex-SM | CCAA | PWBD | Back-PwBD |
Central Railway | 3597 | 1398 | 759 | 2656 | 935 | 9345 | 1870 | 1870 | 449 | 0 |
East Central Railway | 1369 | 555 | 325 | 956 | 358 | 3563 | 713 | 713 | 166 | 0 |
East Coast Railway | 1034 | 412 | 198 | 653 | 258 | 2555 | 510 | 510 | 105 | 0 |
Eastern Railway, CLW, & Metro | 4926 | 1461 | 775 | 2619 | 1087 | 10873 | 2175 | 2175 | 589 | 5 |
North Central Railway and DLW | 2080 | 678 | 317 | 1175 | 474 | 4730 | 948 | 948 | 145 | 6 |
North Eastern Railway, MCF and RDSO | 1570 | 615 | 307 | 1107 | 403 | 4002 | 802 | 802 | 157 | 0 |
North Western Railway | 2132 | 814 | 384 | 1393 | 526 | 5249 | 1049 | 1049 | 324 | 0 |
Northeast Frontier Railway | 1119 | 449 | 226 | 809 | 291 | 2894 | 575 | 575 | 144 | 0 |
Northern Railway, DMF and RCF | 5144 | 2017 | 1031 | 3644 | 1317 | 13153 | 2630 | 2630 | 626 | 0 |
South Central Railway | 3663 | 1432 | 722 | 2577 | 934 | 9328 | 1867 | 1867 | 125 | 0 |
South East Central Railway | 797 | 219 | 115 | 366 | 167 | 1664 | 333 | 333 | 84 | 0 |
South Eastern Railway | 1933 | 738 | 361 | 1305 | 482 | 4914 | 965 | 965 | 215 | 95 |
South Western Railway and RWF | 2745 | 1138 | 557 | 2006 | 715 | 7167 | 1433 | 1433 | 193 | 6 |
Southern Railway and ICF | 4363 | 1353 | 787 | 2118 | 958 | 9579 | 1914 | 1914 | 222 | 0 |
West Central Railway | 1596 | 633 | 308 | 1080 | 402 | 4019 | 804 | 804 | 226 | 0 |
Western Railway | 4287 | 1647 | 812 | 2914 | 1074 | 10734 | 2146 | 2146 | 556 | 0 |
Total Vacancies | 42355 | 15559 | 7984 | 27378 | 10381 | 103769 | 20734 | 20734 | 4326 | 112 |
RRB Group D Application Process 2023
Candidates can apply for RRB Group D by filling the application form online. It is advised that candidates must read the official notification carefully before starting to fill up the application.
Registration Process
The step-by-step instructions for RRB Group online registration process are as follows:
- Select the RRB which you wish to apply for and click on “New Registration”. The RRB once selected cannot be changed after the Registration Number is allotted.
- Enter your name, Date of Birth and Father’s Name, Mother’s Name, Aadhaar Number, Secondary (class 10th) Registration Number, Year of Passing, Mobile Number, and Email-Id and then submit.
- After verification of mobile number and password through OTP; the Registration number will be displayed on screen.
Application Process
- Login on the homepage using the registration number and password.
- The application form has two parts. In Part I, candidates need to provide details of Educational Qualification, Community, Gender, Religion, Ex-SM, Minority, EWS, and other details as required.
- In Part II, candidates have to mark his/her priority/preference of the posts.
- Candidates are required to select the language of RRB Group D exam 2023. However English is the default language. Candidates will have to fill in other details like Mother Tongue, Identification Marks, Permanent Address, etc.
- Candidates will have to fill in the details of a valid Photo ID card in the application which they will have to bring in as proof during CBT, PET, DV, Medical, or any subsequent stages of the exam.
- Candidates who appear in CBT will be eligible for an application fee refund. Candidates will get a refund on the application fee in the same account through which they have made the payment. Those candidates who do not wish to receive the refund in the account through which payment is done or those who paid their application fee through challan; must provide the beneficiary account details in the online application form.
- Candidates will be required to upload a scanned copy of their photograph and signature. The size of the photograph must range between 20 KB to 50 KB whereas the signature must range between 10 KB to 40 KB.
- Candidates belonging to SC/ST communities will have to upload scanned copies (50 KB to 100 KB) of their caste certificate to avail of a free Railway Travelling Pass during the RRB Group D exam.
- After agreeing to the terms and conditions, candidates must submit the application form.
- After submitting the form, candidates will be redirected to the payment page. RRB Group D application fee payment can either be made online via Net Banking/Credit Card/Debit Card/UPI or via Offline Challan.
- Candidates are advised to download a PDF copy of submitted application form for future reference.
RRB Group D Application Fee & Refund
The below table depicts the amount of application fee that candidates belonging to various categories are required to pay along with the refund amount.
| Category | Application Fee | Application Fee Amount to be Refunded after CBT |
|---|---|---|
| General (UR) | Rs. 500/- | Rs. 400/- |
PwBD / Female /Transgender/ Ex-Servicemen candidates and candidates belonging to SC/ST/Minority Communities/ Economically Backward Class. | Rs. 250/- | Rs. 250/- (deducting bank charges) |
RRB Group D Exam Pattern 2023
The first stage of the RRB Group D exam is a Computer Based Test (CBT). The questions are Multiple Choice Questions (MCQ) type. The RRB Group D exam pattern 2023 are mentioned in the table below:
| RRB Group D Exam Particulars | RRB Group D Exam Details |
|---|---|
Mode of Exam | CBT |
Type of Questions | MCQ |
Number of Questions | 100 |
| Total Marks | 100 Questions * 1 Mark = 100 Marks |
Negative Marking | ⅓ Marks for Each Wrong Answer |
Sections In RRB Group D CBT | General Science (25 Questions) |
Mathematics (25 Questions) | |
General Intelligence and Reasoning (30 Questions) | |
General Awareness and Current Affairs (20 Questions) | |
| Total Time | 90 Minutes (1 Hour 30 Minutes) |
The Following table shows the detailed RRb Group D CBT Exam Pattern 2023 with number of questions asked from each subject and marks allotted to them.
| Subject | No. of Questions | Max Marks Allotted | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
General Science | 25 | 25 | 90 Minutes |
| Mathematics | 25 | 25 | |
General Intelligence & Reasoning | 30 | 30 | |
General Awareness & Current Affairs | 20 | 20 | |
| Total | 100 | 100 |
RRB Group D Selection Process 2023
RRB Group D selection process has 4 stages:
- CBT (Computer Based Test)
- Physical Efficiency Test (PET)
- Document Verification
- Medical Fitness Examination
The candidates who qualify for the CBT are called for PET. The number of candidates called for PET is 3 times total number of vacancies for the posts.
The RRB Group D PET is qualifying in nature and passing it is mandatory. The qualifying criteria for male and female candidates are different and are mentioned below.
| Male Candidates | Female Candidates |
|---|---|
Should be able to lift and carry 35 kg of weight for a distance of 100 metres in 2 minutes in one chance without putting the weight down; And, Should be able to run for a distance of 1000 metres in 4 minutes and 15 seconds in one chance. | Should be able to lift and carry 20 kg of weight for a distance of 100 metres in 2 minutes in one chance without putting the weight down; And, Should be able to run for a distance of 1000 metres in 5 minutes and 40 seconds in one chance. |
Based on the performance of candidates in CBT subject to their qualifying in PET, candidates, same the number of vacancies will be called for Document Verification (DV)/ Medical Fitness Test as per their merit and options.
Appointment of selected candidates is subject to their passing in the Medical Fitness Test to be conducted by the Railway Administration, final verification of educational and community certificates, and verification of antecedents/character of the candidates.
RRB Group D 2023 Exam Syllabus
The RRB Group D syllabus is divided into the following 4 sections:
- General Science
- Mathematics
- General Intelligence and Reasoning, and
- General Awareness and Current Affairs
The RRB Group D 2023 latest syllabus is mentioned in the table.
| RRB Group D Subjects | RRB Group D Syllabus |
|---|---|
General Science | Physics, Chemistry, and Biology of 10th standard level (as per NCERT textbooks). |
| Mathematics | Number system, BODMAS, Decimals, Fractions, LCM, HCF, Ratio and Proportion, Percentages, Mensuration, Time and Work, Time and Distance, Simple and Compound Interest, Profit and Loss, Algebra, Geometry and Trigonometry, Elementary Statistics, Square root, Age Calculations, Calendar & Clock, Pipes & Cistern, etc. |
General Intelligence and Reasoning | Analogies, Alphabetical and Number Series, Coding and Decoding, Mathematical operations, Relationships, Syllogism, Jumbling, Venn Diagram, Data Interpretation and Sufficiency, Conclusions and Decision making, Similarities, and Differences, Analytical Reasoning, Classification, Directions, Statement – Arguments and Assumptions, etc. |
General Awareness and Current Affairs | Science & Technology, Sports, Culture, Personalities, Economics, Politics and any other subject of importance. |
RRB Group D Admit Card 2023
The dates of release of RRB Group D admit cards 2023 have not been announced yet. RRB Group D admit card can be downloaded from the RRB regional website. Candidates can check for exam city, exam date, exam shift, and exam time 10 days before the conduct of the exam.
RRB also sends Emails and SMS to candidates regarding the release of the RRB Group D 2023 admit card on their registered email id and phone number.
Steps to download the RRB Group D admit card/ hall ticket
- Visit the official websites of your selected RRB region.
- On the home page, click the link “Download the e-call letter, city intimation slip and free traveling authority for SC/ST candidates”.
- Candidates will be redirected to the login page.
- Enter Registration Number and Password
- RRB Group D 2023 admit card appears on the screen
- Download the Railway Group D admit card PDF file and take a printout (colour preferably).
RRB Group D 2023 Result
RRB Group D results are declared separately by different RRBs on their respective websites. Generally, RRB Group D results are announced 3-4 months after the exam. Once the result is declared the link for downloading the result will be activated in this article. The qualifying marks for UR/ EWS/ OBC/ SC/ ST category candidates are 40/ 40/ 30/ 30/ 30 respectively. There is 2% relaxation for PWD candidates.
This is the minimum qualifying marks and the cutoff marks is generally higher than the qualifying marks. Candidates scoring marks lower than the above mentioned qualifying marks are summarily rejected. Apart from these, the candidates can also view their scorecards for a specific period through the window provided. RRB Group D scorecard contains the raw score, pro-rata score, normalized score, along with other details of the candidates.
RRB Group D Cutoff 2023
The list of candidates shortlisted for RRB Group D PET will be based on the performance of candidates in the RRB Group D CBT exam. The candidates scoring marks equivalent to or more than the minimum RRB Group D cutoff score will be called for the further selection process.
RRB Group D cutoff 2023 will be released after the conduct of the RRB Group D exam. Aspirants can have a fair knowledge of the competition level based on RRB Group D previous years’ cutoff trends. Based on this, aspirants can ace their preparation so that they can score at least 10-15 marks above the previous year’s cutoff score.
| RRB Zone | Type of Applicants | UR | OBC | SC | ST |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Ajmer | Normal Applicants | 73.73073 | 70.10507 | 63.37549 | 60.62978 |
| Ex-S | 40.2065 | 30.02539 | 30.47971 | 30.35898 | |
| CCAA | 40.04823 | 30.3426 | 30.4326 | 32.58236 | |
Ahmedabad | Type of Applicants | UR | OBC | SC | ST |
| Normal Applicants | 71.86468 | 66.77575 | 60.85283 | 57.85161 | |
| Ex-S | 40.00159 | 30.04044 | 30.38026 | ||
| CCAA | 40.04823 | 30.3426 | 30.3426 | 30.3426 | |
Allahabad | Type of Applicants | UR | OBC | SC | ST |
| Normal Applicants | 74.57579 | 69.7874 | 62.92684 | 50.12207 | |
| Ex-S | 40.00081 | 30.04608 | 32.55328 | 33.86401 | |
| CCAA | 41.16811 | 30.3426 | 30.7159 | 36.44781 | |
Bhubaneshwar | Type of Applicants | UR | OBC | SC | ST |
| Normal Applicants | 73.86689 | 69.13033 | 60.82752 | 55.83808 | |
| Ex-S | 40.04823 | 30.40393 | 30.51015 | 34.32121 | |
| CCAA | 40.79482 | 30.3426 | 31.46248 | 31.46248 | |
Bhopal | Type of Applicants | UR | OBC | SC | ST |
| Normal Applicants | 75.03355 | 70.75118 | 63.5172 | 58.61426 | |
| Ex-S | 40.06859 | 30.05624 | 30.33041 | 0 | |
| CCAA | 40.04823 | 30.3426 | 30.3426 | 30.7159 | |
Bengaluru | Type of Applicants | UR | OBC | SC | ST |
| Normal Applicants | 62.01964 | 56.60285 | 49.6525 | 48.78492 | |
| Ex-S | 40.23986 | 30.06408 | 30.04608 | 35.40327 | |
| CCAA | 42.59145 | 31.08919 | 30.7159 | 32.20906 | |
Bilaspur | Type of Applicants | UR | OBC | SC | ST |
| Normal Applicants | 70.22887 | 66.0797 | 59.50198 | 52.73928 | |
| Ex-S | 40.04764 | 30.072 | 31.01847 | 30.44739 | |
| CCAA | 40.04823 | 30.3426 | 30.7159 | 30.3426 | |
Chennai | Type of Applicants | UR | OBC | SC | ST |
| Normal Applicants | 71.5312 | 68.63312 | 61.5675 | 55.32595 | |
| Ex-S | 40.14442 | 30.00703 | 30.1357 | 32.63244 | |
| CCAA | 41.5414 | 30.3426 | 30.33041 | 30.7159 | |
Chandigarh | Type of Applicants | UR | OBC | SC | ST |
| Normal Applicants | 75.07613 | 68.55507 | 34.39158 | 55.13337 | |
| Ex-S | 40.00611 | 30.05769 | 30.08656 | 36.19895 | |
| CCAA | 40.42153 | 30.3426 | 30.3426 | 32.95565 | |
Guwahati | Type of Applicants | UR | OBC | SC | ST |
| Normal Applicants | 77.09933 | 72.22287 | 67.39113 | 57.07288 | |
| Ex-S | 40.86204 | 30.45276 | 31.28844 | 31.46806 | |
| CCAA | 40.42153 | 30.3426 | 30.3426 | 31.83577 | |
Gorakhpur | Type of Applicants | UR | OBC | SC | ST |
| Normal Applicants | 73.90623 | 69.27577 | 60.92724 | 54.35642 | |
| Ex-S | 40.16889 | 30.06729 | 32.36991 | 0 | |
| CCAA | 40.79482 | 30.3426 | 31.46248 | 31.08919 | |
Kolkata | Type of Applicants | UR | OBC | SC | ST |
| Normal Applicants | 80.57238 | 71.77651 | 71.6048 | 55.76072 | |
| Ex-S | 40.01368 | 30.16633 | 30.00703 | 0 | |
| CCAA | 40.04823 | 30.3426 | 31.08919 | 0 | |
Mumbai | Type of Applicants | UR | OBC | SC | ST |
| Normal Applicants | 67.96106 | 63.08909 | 58.88383 | 52.58975 | |
| Ex-S | 40.16796 | 30.08656 | 30.0036 | 37.62862 | |
| CCAA | 40.04823 | 30.30418 | 30.3426 | 30.7159 | |
Patna | Type of Applicants | UR | OBC | SC | ST |
| Normal Applicants | 77.0035 | 72.51232 | 61.64224 | 58.20304 | |
| Ex-S | 40.19724 | 30.05174 | 33.04063 | 30.54074 | |
| CCAA | 40.04823 | 30.3426 | 30.7159 | 37.43518 | |
Ranchi | Type of Applicants | UR | OBC | SC | ST |
| Normal Applicants | 76.30354 | 71.44115 | 62.4157 | 58.68276 | |
| Ex-S | 40.0968 | 30.18282 | 34.04212 | 30.07665 | |
| CCAA | 40.04823 | 30.3426 | 30.3426 | 30.3426 | |
Secunderabad | Type of Applicants | UR | OBC | SC | ST |
| Normal Applicants | 69.79887 | 65.69349 | 59.9624 | 56.68657 | |
| Ex-S | 40.00159 | 30.0036 | 30.39356 | 31.07579 | |
| CCAA | 40.42153 | 30.3426 | 30.3426 | 31.94469 |
RRB Group D 2023 Salary
The RRB Group D salary structure is as follows:
| RRB Group D Salary Components | RRB Group D Salary Amount |
|---|---|
| Basic Pay | Rs. 18,000/- |
DA (12% of Basic Pay) | Rs. 2,160 |
HRA (24% of Basic Pay) | Rs. 4,320 |
TA (Rs. 3,600 + 12% DA on TA) | Rs. 4,032 |
| Gross Salary | Rs. 28,512 |
Apart from these, there are deductions such as NPS, Professional Tax, CGIS, Income Tax, etc. The Net in-hand salary of RRB Group D employees after all deductions stand between Rs. 26,000 to Rs. 27,000 approximately.
The candidates selected for RRB Group D are assigned field work like maintenance of tracks, railway coaches, departments, stores, taking care of the locomotives, etc. RRB Group D employees are eligible for promotion to Group C after completion of 3 years of regular employment. Such promotions are based on departmental examinations.
RRB Group D Exam 2023 FAQs
Ques. What is the salary of Group D in railway during the training period?
Ans: Candidates recruited to every post are entitled to a basic salary amounting to Rs. 18,000 and Rs. 22,500-Rs. 25,380 as gross salary.
Ques. How many stages are there in the RRB Group D exam?
Ans: There are 4 stages in RRB Group D namely Computer Based Test (CBT), Physically Efficiency Test (PET), Document Verification DV, and Medical Fitness Test.
Ques. Are there any qualifying marks in the RRB Group D exam?
Ans: Yes, candidates must score the minimum qualifying marks to pass the RRB Group D exam 2023. The qualifying marks for UR/ EWS/ OBC/ SC/ ST category candidates are 40/ 40/ 30/ 30/ 30 respectively. There is 2% relaxation for PWD candidates.
Ques. How long is the training period of Railway Group D?
Ans: RRB Group D Probation period is 2 years for the candidates who are selected for this post. Candidates will have to take the training for a period of 2 years and then will be able to start their job as an RRB Group D Officer.
Ques. How to crack the RRB Group D exam?
Ans: Candidates must create a preparation strategy and follow it to cover all the topics. Following are some tips for candidates to ace their RRB Group D exam preparation.
- Aspirants should make a list of important topics by analysing the weightage of each topic in previous years’ question papers.
- The concepts should be cleared first for each topic and then keep scope for 2-3 times revision in regular intervals.
- Memorise the important formulas, tricks, and definitions.
- Read newspapers regularly and keep track of important events.
- Solve puzzles regularly to improve logical skills.
