RRB Group D Exam Pattern
According to RRB Group D exam pattern, the computer-based test of RRB Group D comprises four sections. The test paper comprises 100 questions and the duration of the test is 90 minutes. The total marks allotted to the CBT are 100. Candidates qualifying the CBT are called for the Physical Efficiency Test (PET). This test is qualifying in nature. Based on the performance in CBT and subject to qualifying the PET, candidates are called for document verification and medical examination. For the correct answer in CBT, one mark is given to candidates and 1/3 marks are deducted as a penalty for wrong answers. The structure of RRB Group D exam pattern.
| Subjects |
No of questions |
Marks |
| General Science |
25 |
25 |
| Mathematics |
25 |
25 |
| General Intelligence & Reasoning |
30 |
30 |
| General Awareness and Current Affairs |
20 |
20 |
| Total |
100 |
100 |
RRB Group D Syllabus 2021 for CBT
RRC Group D syllabus for CBT is given below for different sections:
RRB Group D Syllabus for Mathematics
The Mathematics section assesses a candidate’s calculative skills. Basic questions are asked in the exam which candidates have studied in Class 10. The topics given under the RRB Group D syllabus for Mathematics are given below:
Topic-wise Distribution of Questions in Mathematics
| Topics |
Expected weightage |
| Number System |
1-2 |
| BODMAS |
2-3 |
| Decimals & Fractions |
1-2 |
| Average |
1-2 |
| LCM & HCF |
1-2 |
| Ratio and Proportion |
2-3 |
| Percentages |
2-3 |
| Mensuration |
2 |
| Time and Work |
3-4 |
| Time and Distance |
2-3 |
| Simple and Compound Interest |
1 |
| Profit & Loss |
1-2 |
| Algebra |
1 |
| Geometry and Trigonometry |
1 |
| Age Calculations |
2-3 |
| Calendar & Clock |
1 |
| Miscellaneous |
2-3 |
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RRC Group D Syllabus 2021 for General Intelligence and Reasoning
The General Intelligence and Reasoning test a candidate’s logical reasoning ability. Questions are asked from the following topics:
| 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 |
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Topic-wise distribution of questions in General Intelligence and Reasoning
| Topics |
Expected Weightage |
| Analogies |
2-3 |
| Alphabetical and Number Series |
3-4 |
| Coding and Decoding |
2-3 |
| Mathematical Operations |
1-2 |
| Syllogism |
1 |
| Venn Diagram |
1-2 |
| Data Interpretation and Sufficiency |
1-2 |
| Conclusions and Decision Making |
1 |
| Analytical Reasoning |
3-4 |
| Classification |
2-3 |
| Directions |
1-2 |
| Statement-Arguments and Assumptions |
4-5 |
| Miscellaneous |
2-3 |
RRB Group D Syllabus 2021 for General Science
RRB Group D syllabus for General Science covers Physics, Chemistry, and Life Sciences of Class 10 level (CBSE).
Topic-wise distribution of questions
| Topics |
Expected Weightage |
| Physics |
7-8 |
| Chemistry |
9-10 |
| Biology |
6-7 |
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RRB Group D Syllabus 2021 for General Awareness
RRC Group D syllabus for General Awareness covers topics from Science & Technology, Sports, Culture, Personalities, Economics, Politics and any other subject of importance.
Topic-wise distribution of questions
| Topics |
Expected Weightage |
| Sports |
2-3 |
| Economics |
1-2 |
| CEO/Chairman/Appointments |
1-2 |
| Current Affairs |
8-9 |
| Geography |
2-3 |
| History |
2-3 |
| Miscellaneous |
4-5 |
Best books for RRB Group D Exam
The recommended books for RRB Group D exam are given below:
| Subjects |
RRB Group D books |
| Mathematics |
- Quantitative Aptitude for Competitive Examinations by RS Agarwal
- Practice Book on Quicker Maths by M Tyra & K Kundan
|
| General Science |
- Lucent General Knowledge- Science section by Lucent
|
| General Intelligence & Reasoning |
- A Modern Approach to Verbal & Non-Verbal Reasoning by RS Aggarwal
- Test of Reasoning by Edgar Thorpe
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| General Awareness & Current Affairs |
- Lucent General Knowledge
- Pratiyogita Darpan
- Manorama yearbookb
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