RRB Group D Exam: Overview, Eligibility & Syllabus

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RRB Group D Exam Overview

• The Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) conducts the RRB Group D exam.
• The exam is for various posts in Level 1 of the 7th CPC pay matrix.
• The selection process includes a Computer Based Test (CBT), Physical Efficiency Test (PET), Document Verification, and a Medical Examination.

Eligibility Criteria

• Candidates must be citizens of India.
• The age limit is generally 18 to 33 years, with relaxations for certain categories as per government rules.
• Candidates must have passed 10th class or ITI from institutions recognised by NCVT/SCVT (National Council for Vocational Training/State Council for Vocational Training) or equivalent.

Exam Pattern (CBT)

• The CBT consists of multiple-choice questions.
• The total marks are 100.
• The duration of the exam is 90 minutes.
• Sections include: General Science, Mathematics, General Intelligence and Reasoning, and General Awareness and Current Affairs.

Syllabus

Mathematics

• Number System topics include LCM, HCF, fractions, and decimals.
• BODMAS Rule is used for simplification of expressions.
• Percentages involve basic calculations, percentage increase, and decrease.
• Ratio and Proportion cover problems on ratios, proportions, and variations.
• Simple and Compound Interest calculations are required for different time periods.
• Profit and Loss problems relate to cost price, selling price, profit, loss, and discount.
• Algebra includes algebraic expressions, simplification, and quadratic equations.
• Geometry and Trigonometry cover basic geometric concepts, triangles, circles, trigonometric ratios, heights, and distances.
• Mensuration focuses on area and volume of shapes like squares, rectangles, cubes, cylinders, cones, and spheres.
• Time and Work problems are based on time, work, and efficiency.
• Time and Distance problems relate to speed, time, and distance, including trains, boats, and streams.
• Simple Statistics includes basic statistical measures like mean, median, and mode.
• Square Root problems involve finding the square root of numbers.
• Calendar & Clock problems relate to calendars and clocks.
• Pipes & Cistern problems involve the filling and emptying of tanks by pipes.

General Intelligence and Reasoning

• Analogies involve identifying relationships between pairs of words/numbers.
• Alphabetical and Number Series include completing sequences of letters or numbers.
• Coding and Decoding involves figuring out the logic behind coded messages.
• Mathematical Operations require solving problems using mathematical symbols.
• Relationships involve identifying family relationships.
• Syllogism includes logical reasoning based on given statements.
• Jumbling requires arranging items in a logical sequence.
• Venn Diagrams are used for representing relationships.
• Data Interpretation and Sufficiency involve analyzing data to answer questions.
• Conclusions and Decision Making involve drawing logical conclusions.
• Similarities and Differences involve identifying similarities and differences.
• Analytical Reasoning involves analyzing information to solve problems.
• Classification involves grouping items based on properties.
• Directions involves solving problems related to directions and distances.
• Statement – Arguments and Assumptions involve evaluating arguments and assumptions.

General Science

• Physics
  • Mechanics covers laws of motion, gravitation, work, energy, and power.
  • Light includes reflection, refraction, lenses, and the human eye.
  • Electricity and Magnetism cover electric current, potential difference, and magnetic effects of current.
  • Heat includes temperature, thermal expansion, and heat transfer.
  • Sound covers the nature of sound, propagation, and types of waves.
• Chemistry
  • Matter and its States: Solid, liquid, and gas.
  • Chemical Reactions and Equations: Balancing equations, types of reactions.
  • Acids, Bases, and Salts: Properties and uses.
  • Metals and Non-metals: Properties, extraction, uses.
  • Carbon and its Compounds: Organic chemistry basics.
  • Periodic Classification of Elements: Trends in the periodic table.
• Biology
  • Life Processes: Nutrition, respiration, transportation, excretion.
  • Control and Coordination: Nervous system, endocrine system.
  • Reproduction: Types of reproduction in plants and animals.
  • Heredity and Evolution: Basic concepts of genetics.
  • Our Environment: Ecosystems, environmental problems.

General Awareness and Current Affairs

• Current Events: Knowledge of recent national and international events.
• Sports: Recent sports achievements and events.
• General Knowledge: Awareness of Indian history, geography, and culture.
• Indian Polity and Constitution: Basic knowledge of the Indian political system.
• Indian Economy: Basic concepts of the Indian economy.
• Famous Personalities: Important figures in various fields.
• Important Dates: Significant dates in history.
• Science and Technology: Recent developments in science and technology.

Physical Efficiency Test (PET)

• Candidates who qualify in the CBT are called for PET.
• For Males:
  • Lift and carry 35 kg of weight for 100 meters in 2 minutes in one chance without putting the weight down.
  • Run 1000 meters in 4 minutes 15 seconds.
• For Females:
  • Lift and carry 20 kg of weight for 100 meters in 2 minutes in one chance without putting the weight down.
  • Run 1000 meters in 5 minutes 40 seconds.

Document Verification

• Candidates who qualify in the PET are called for Document Verification.
• Original documents are required for verification, including educational certificates, caste certificates, and identity proof.

Medical Examination

• Candidates who clear Document Verification undergo a medical examination to meet the required standards.

Key Preparation Tips

• Review the syllabus thoroughly, dividing topics by difficulty.
• Create and stick to a realistic study plan.
• Strengthen fundamental concepts in Mathematics, Science, and Reasoning.
• Regularly solve previous years' papers and mock tests.
• Practice solving questions within the time limit to improve speed and accuracy.
• Stay updated with current affairs and general knowledge.
• Regularly revise all topics.
• Take mock tests to evaluate preparation and identify weak areas.
• Maintain health with proper rest and a healthy lifestyle to avoid stress.

Comprehensive overview of the RRB Group D exam, covering eligibility criteria such as nationality, age limit, and educational qualifications. Details on the exam pattern for the Computer Based Test (CBT) are provided. Focus on key sections like General Science, Mathematics, and General Intelligence.