RRB Group D 2025 · Syllabus & exam pattern
RRB Group D Syllabus 2025 and Exam Pattern: Subject-wise Topics
RRB Group D selection: Computer Based Test (90 minutes), as per the official notice published 31 January 2026.
Subjects, number of questions, marks, duration and negative marking for every stage, as printed in the official notice.
RRB Group D exam pattern 2025
Stages of selection
- 1CBT: single-stage computer based test
- 2PET: qualifying physical efficiency test (3x vacancies shortlisted)
- 3Document Verification
- 4Medical Examination
Computer Based Test
90 minutes (120 minutes with scribe)
| Subject | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| General Science | 25 | 25 |
| Mathematics | 25 | 25 |
| General Intelligence and Reasoning | 30 | 30 |
| General Awareness and Current Affairs | 20 | 20 |
Negative marking: 1/3 mark per wrong answer. Minimum qualifying: UR/EWS 40%, OBC-NCL/SC/ST 30%. PET: Male 35 kg for 100 m in 2 min and 1000 m in 4 min 15 sec; Female 20 kg for 100 m in 2 min and 1000 m in 5 min 40 sec.
Source: CEN No. 09/2025 – Recruitment for Various Posts in Level 1 of 7th CPC Pay Matrix (published 31 January 2026). Confirm in the official notice before applying.
Syllabus: tests of each stage as printed
The tests of each stage as printed in the official notice (CEN No. 09/2025 – Recruitment for Various Posts in Level 1 of 7th CPC Pay Matrix, 31 January 2026), with their questions and marks. Detailed topic lists are given in the notice itself; always follow the latest notice.
- Computer Based Test (90 minutes (120 minutes with scribe)): General Science (25 questions, 25 marks); Mathematics (25 questions, 25 marks); General Intelligence and Reasoning (30 questions, 30 marks); General Awareness and Current Affairs (20 questions, 20 marks). Negative marking: 1/3 mark per wrong answer. Minimum qualifying: UR/EWS 40%, OBC-NCL/SC/ST 30%. PET: Male 35 kg for 100 m in 2 min and 1000 m in 4 min 15 sec; Female 20 kg for 100 m in 2 min and 1000 m in 5 min 40 sec.
CBT pattern, negative marking and qualifying marks
The CBT is a single stage of 90 minutes (120 minutes for candidates with a scribe) with 100 questions: General Science 25, Mathematics 25, General Intelligence and Reasoning 30, and General Awareness and Current Affairs 20, one mark each. One third of a mark is deducted for each wrong answer.
The minimum qualifying marks are 40% for UR and EWS and 30% for OBC (non-creamy layer), SC and ST. Candidates are shortlisted for the PET at three times the vacancies.
Frequently asked questions
What is the RRB Group D exam pattern?
Computer Based Test: General Science, Mathematics, General Intelligence and Reasoning, General Awareness and Current Affairs (90 minutes (120 minutes with scribe)). Negative marking: 1/3 mark per wrong answer. Minimum qualifying: UR/EWS 40%, OBC-NCL/SC/ST 30%. PET: Male 35 kg for 100 m in 2 min and 1000 m in 4 min 15 sec; Female 20 kg for 100 m in 2 min and 1000 m in 5 min 40 sec.
What is the RRB Group D exam pattern?
One 90-minute CBT of 100 questions: General Science 25, Mathematics 25, Reasoning 30 and General Awareness 20, with one third of a mark deducted per wrong answer.
What are the RRB Group D qualifying marks?
40% for UR and EWS, 30% for OBC-NCL, SC and ST.