RRB Group D means the Level-1 posts of Indian Railways: track maintainers, pointsmen and assistants in the engineering, mechanical, electrical, signal and operations departments. It is one of the biggest Railway recruitments and starts from the 10th class or ITI level.
- Qualification
- 10th pass / ITI / NAC, or as the notice prescribes
- Pay
- Level-1, ₹18,000 starting basic pay + allowances
- Selection
- CBT, then Physical Efficiency Test, Document Verification, Medical
- Written test
- 100 questions, 90 minutes, 1/3 negative marking
Latest noticeCEN 09/2025 (Level-1). Age and vacancies are fixed by each notice, so read the current one before applying.
01 / Posts
Posts depend on the notice and the Railway department. Level-1 recruitment has included:
- Track Maintainer Grade-IV
- Pointsman
- Assistant (Track Machine, Bridge, P-Way, C&W, Loco Shed, Operations, Signal & Telecom, TL & AC, Workshop, Electrical, Mechanical) and other Level-1 categories
02 / Selection process
- Step 01Computer Based Test (CBT)
- Step 02Physical Efficiency Test (PET)
- Step 03Document Verification
- Step 04Medical Examination
Only candidates shortlisted from the CBT (about three times the vacancies) are called for the PET. The PET is qualifying, with no marks.
03 / Exam pattern (CBT)
| Subject | Questions |
|---|---|
| General Science | 25 |
| Mathematics | 25 |
| General Intelligence & Reasoning | 30 |
| General Awareness & Current Affairs | 20 |
| Total (90 minutes) | 100 |
Each question carries 1 mark. Wrong answers lose 1/3 mark.
04 / Physical Efficiency Test
| Weight carry (100 m in 2 min, one chance) | Run | |
|---|---|---|
| Men | 35 kg | 1000 m in 4 min 15 sec |
| Women | 20 kg | 1000 m in 5 min 40 sec |
05 / Syllabus
Mathematics, General Intelligence and Reasoning, General Science (Physics, Chemistry and Life Sciences up to 10th standard) and General Awareness on current affairs. Prepare for the exact topics in the latest notice.
Questions students ask
What is RRB Group D?
It is the common name for Level-1 recruitment in Indian Railways: track, points, engineering, mechanical, electrical and other departments.
What is the qualification for Railway Group D?
Generally the 10th class or ITI/NAC. Check the latest Level-1 notice for the exact rule for each post.
What is the age limit for Group D?
It is set in every notice and has category-wise relaxation. OBC-NCL gets +3 years and SC/ST +5 years in most RRB notices.
Is there a physical test for Group D?
Yes. Candidates shortlisted from the CBT must pass the Physical Efficiency Test: lift and carry a weight for 100 metres in 2 minutes, then run 1000 metres within the time limit.
What is the Group D syllabus?
Mathematics, General Intelligence and Reasoning, General Science and General Awareness / current affairs.
Is there negative marking?
Yes, 1/3 mark is deducted for every wrong answer in the CBT.
Can women apply for Group D?
Yes, if they meet the qualification, age, physical and medical standards of the notice.
Can I prepare for NTPC and Group D together?
Mathematics, Reasoning, General Awareness and General Science overlap. Still cover the exact syllabus and level of each exam separately.
Figures come from official RRB/RPF notices, last checked October 2026. Every notice can change posts, age and pattern: always read the latest one on the official RRB website.
Batches, fees and timings: call to enquire