Syllabus
RRB Group D Syllabus 2026
The exam pattern and the official topic lists for RRB Group D, read from the recruiting body’s own notice — with the notice’s own caveats kept, not trimmed.
Computer Based Test (CBT)
| Section | Questions | Max marks |
|---|---|---|
| General Science | 25 | 25 |
| Mathematics | 25 | 25 |
| General Intelligence and Reasoning | 30 | 30 |
| General Awareness and Current Affairs | 20 | 20 |
| Total | 100 | 100 |
The notice calls this split indicative: the actual paper may vary.
Duration90 minutes · 120 minutes for candidates eligible for a scribe
Negative marking1/3
Minimum marks to be shortlisted
| Community | Minimum |
|---|---|
| UR | 40% |
| EWS | 40% |
| OBC (Non-creamy layer) | 30% |
| SC | 30% |
| ST | 30% |
Syllabus, section by section
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
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
General Science
Physics, Chemistry and Life Sciences of 10th standard level (CBSE).
- Physics
- Chemistry
- Life Sciences
General Awareness and Current Affairs
Current affairs in Science & Technology, Sports, Culture, Personalities, Economics, Politics and any other subject of importance.
- Science & Technology
- Sports
- Culture
- Personalities
- Economics
- Politics
The notice calls these topics illustrative, not exhaustive.
From RRB CEN 09/2025, paragraph 14.1 (Computer Based Test), read on 18 October 2026.