RRB Group D 2022: Study Material, Syllabus and Exam Pattern, Notification, Exam Date (Out) & More
About RRB Group D
RRB Group D 2022 Highlights
RRB Group D Notifications
RRB Group D Vacancies
RRB Group D Syllabus
RRB Group D Exam Pattern
RRB Group D Eligibility
RRB Group D Exam Dates 2022
RRB Group D Application Process
RRB Group D Admit Card
RRB Group D Result
RRB Group D Selection Process
RRB Group D Cut-off
RRB Group D Salary
About RRB Group D
Railway RRB Group D Level 1 Recruitment 2022 has released the RRB Group D 2022 exam date notice on 30th June 2022. As per for RRB Group D Exam Date 2022 Notice, RRB Group D CBT 1 is to be held from 17th August 2022 onwards for recruiting 1,03,769 vacancies for the posts of Track Maintainer Grade-IV, Helper/Assistant in various technical departments (Electrical, Mechanical and S&T departments), Assistant Pointsman, Level-I posts in other departments of Indian Railways. Railway Recruitment Board conducts RRB Group D Level 1, RRB NTPC and other railway examinations giving candidates a golden opportunity to fulfill their dream of joining the prestigious Government Sector (Indian Railways) in India.
RRB Group D Highlights 2022
The highlights of the RRB Group D exam are as follows:
Particulars | Details |
Name of the Exam | RRB Group D |
Name of the Post | RRB Group D |
Conducting Organisation | RRC (Railway Recruitment Cell) undertaking of RRB (Railway Recruitment Board) |
Vacancy | 1,03,769 |
Language | Hindi and English |
RRB Group D Posts and Department |
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Type of Posts in RRB Group D | Non-gazetted posts as per Level 1 of 7th CPC |
Level of Recruitment |
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Official Website | https://www.rrbcdg.gov.in |
RRB Group D Notifications 2022
RRB Group D Exam Date 2022 has been released by RRB. The Online Exam is scheduled to be conducted from 17th August 2022 onwards, check the details in the article.
Please find below the notification details of the RRB Group D exam:
RRB Group D Events | Dates |
RRB Group D Notification | 12th March 2019 |
Online Application Process for RRB Group D | 12th March- 12th April 2019 |
RRB Group D Application Status | 25th July 2019 |
RRB Group D Modification Link | 15th to 26th December 2021 |
RRB Group D City Intimation | August 2022 |
RRB Group D Admit Card | 4 days before the exam |
RRB Group D CBT-1 Exam Date | 17th August 2022 onwards |
RRB Group D CBT-1 Result | — |
RRB Group D Vacancies 2022
As per the official notification, there are 1,03,769 non-gazetted posts to be fulfilled in various units of Indian Railways through the RRB Group D exam 2022.
The below table depicts the zone-wise&category-wise vacancy distribution for RRB Group D 2022 exam.
RRB Group D Vacancy 2022 | ||||||||||
Railway | UR | SC | ST | OBC | EWS | Total Vacancy | Ex-SM | CCAA | PWBD | Back-PwBD |
Central Railway | 3597 | 1398 | 759 | 2656 | 935 | 9345 | 1870 | 1870 | 449 | 0 |
East Central Railway | 1369 | 555 | 325 | 956 | 358 | 3563 | 713 | 713 | 166 | 0 |
East Coast Railway | 1034 | 412 | 198 | 653 | 258 | 2555 | 510 | 510 | 105 | 0 |
Eastern Railway, CLW, & Metro | 4926 | 1461 | 775 | 2619 | 1087 | 10873 | 2175 | 2175 | 589 | 05 |
North Central Railway and DLW | 2080 | 678 | 317 | 1175 | 474 | 4730 | 948 | 948 | 145 | 06 |
North Eastern Railway, MCF and RDSO | 1570 | 615 | 307 | 1107 | 403 | 4002 | 802 | 802 | 157 | 0 |
North Western Railway | 2132 | 814 | 384 | 1393 | 526 | 5249 | 1049 | 1049 | 324 | 0 |
Northeast Frontier Railway | 1119 | 449 | 226 | 809 | 291 | 2894 | 575 | 575 | 144 | 0 |
Northern Railway, DMF and RCF | 5144 | 2017 | 1031 | 3644 | 1317 | 13153 | 2630 | 2630 | 626 | 0 |
South Central Railway | 3663 | 1432 | 722 | 2577 | 934 | 9328 | 1867 | 1867 | 125 | 0 |
South East Central Railway | 797 | 219 | 115 | 366 | 167 | 1664 | 333 | 333 | 84 | 0 |
South Eastern Railway | 1933 | 738 | 361 | 1305 | 482 | 4914 | 965 | 965 | 215 | 95 |
South Western Railway and RWF | 2745 | 1138 | 557 | 2006 | 715 | 7167 | 1433 | 1433 | 193 | 06 |
Southern Railway and ICF | 4363 | 1353 | 787 | 2118 | 958 | 9579 | 1914 | 1914 | 222 | 0 |
West Central Railway | 1596 | 633 | 308 | 1080 | 402 | 4019 | 804 | 804 | 226 | 0 |
Western Railway | 4287 | 1647 | 812 | 2914 | 1074 | 10734 | 2146 | 2146 | 556 | 0 |
Total Vacancies | 42355 | 15559 | 7984 | 27378 | 10381 | 103769 | 20734 | 20734 | 4326 | 112 |
RRB Group D Syllabus
The RRB Group D syllabus is divided into the following 4 sections:
- General Science
- Mathematics
- General Intelligence and Reasoning, and
- General Awareness and Current Affairs
The RRB Group D 2022 latest syllabus is mentioned in the table.
General Science |
Mathematic |
General Intelligence and Reasoning |
General Awareness and Current Affairs |
Physics, Chemistry, and Biology of 10th standard level (as per NCERT textbooks). |
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, etc. |
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, etc. |
Science & Technology, Sports, Culture, Personalities, Economics, Politics and any other subject of importance. |
RRB Group D Exam Pattern
The first stage of the RRB Group D exam is a Computer Based Test (CBT).
The salient features of the RRB Group D exam pattern 2022 are mentioned in the table below:
RRB Group D Exam Particulars | RRB Group D Exam Details |
Mode of Exam | Computer Based Test |
Type of Questions | MCQ |
Number of Questions | 100 |
Total Marks | 100 Questions * 1 Mark = 100 Marks |
Negative Marking | ⅓ Marks for Each Wrong Answer |
Sections In RRB Group D CBT | General Science (25 Questions) |
Mathematics (25 Questions) | |
General Intelligence and Reasoning (30 Questions) | |
General Awareness and Current Affairs (20 Questions) | |
Total Time | 90 Minutes (1 Hour 30 Minutes) |
The following table shows the detailed RRB Group D CBT Exam Pattern 2022 with thenumber of questions asked from each subject and the marks allotted to them.
Subject | No. of Questions | Max Marks Allotted | Duration |
General Science | 25 | 25 | 90 Minutes |
Mathematics | 25 | 25 | |
General Intelligence & Reasoning | 30 | 30 | |
General Awareness & Current Affairs | 20 | 20 | |
Total | 100 | 100 |
RRB Group D Eligibility
The RRB Group D eligibility criteria are stated below.
RRB Group D Nationality
- The candidates must be Indian citizens to apply for RRB Group D.
- A subject of Nepal, Bhutan, a refugee from Tibet, or a person of Indian origin who migrated from other countries to permanently reside in India is eligible to apply.
RRB Group D Educational Qualifications:
1. Class 10th pass certificate, or
2. ITI degree or diploma
RRB Group D Age Limit
General category candidates within the age group of 18 to 33 years are eligible to apply for RRB Group D. Other category candidates such as OBC/ SC/ ST/ Ex-Servicemen/ PWD will get age relaxations as usual.
The crucial date for reckoning the age is July 1, 2019. The upper and lower limit of date of birth for differentcategories are as follows:
Age Group | Upper Limit of Date of Birth (Not earlier than) |
Lower Limit of Date of Birth (Not later than) |
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18 to 33 years | UR | OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) | SC/ST | For all communities/ categories |
July 2, 1986 | July 2, 1983 | 1 July 2, 1981 | 01.07.2001 |
RRB Group D Medical Fitness
Apart from these, every RRB Group D applicant must meet the Medical Fitness criteria as specified by RRC viz., A-2, A-3, B-1, B-2, C-1, C-2.
RRB Group D Exam Dates 2022
RRB Group D Exam Dates 2019-2022 are as follows:
RRB Group D Exam Events |
RRB Group D Exam Dates |
Date of Advertisement | February 23, 2019 |
Commencement of Online Registration | March 12, 2019 (5 pm onwards) |
Last Date of Online Registration | April 12, 2019 (up to 11:59 pm) |
Last Date for Online Applications Fee Payment | April 23, 2019 (up to 11:59 pm) |
Last Date for Applications Fee Payment through SBI/ Post Office Challan |
April 18, 2019 (up to 1 pm) |
Final Submission of Online Application | April 26, 2019 (at 11.59pm) |
Application Modification Start Date | December 15, 2021 |
Application Modification Last Date | December 26, 2021 |
Admit Card Date | Expected Soon |
Computer Based Test Date | February 23, 2022 (Postponed) |
Computer Based Test Date | August 17, 2022 onwards (Tentative) |
RRB Group D CBT Answer Key/ Result/ Cutoff | To be released soon after the exam |
RRB Group D PET | To be held soon after CBT result |
RRB Group D DV/ Medical Fitness Test | To be held soon after PET result |
RRB Group D Final Result | To be announced soon |
RRB Group D Application Process
Registration Process
The step-by-step instructions for RRB Group online registration process are as follows:
Step 1: Select the RRB which you wish to apply for and click on “New Registration”. The RRB once selected cannot be changed after the Registration Number is allotted.
Step 2: Enter your name, Date of Birth and Father’s Name, Mother’s Name, Aadhaar Number, Secondary (class 10th) Registration Number, Year of Passing, Mobile Number, and Email-Id and then submit.
Step 3: After verification of mobile number and password through OTP; the Registration number will be displayed on screen.
Application Process
- Login on the homepage using the registration number and password.
- The application form has two parts. In Part I, candidates need to provide details of Educational Qualification, Community, Gender, Religion, Ex-SM, Minority, EWS, and other details as required.
- In Part II, candidates have to mark his/her priority/preference of the posts.
- Candidates are required to select the language of RRB Group D exam 2022. However English is the default language. Candidates will have to fill in other details like Mother Tongue, Identification Marks, Permanent Address, etc.
- Candidates will have to fill in the details of a valid Photo ID card in the application which they will have to bring in as proof during CBT, PET, DV, Medical, or any subsequent stages of the exam.
- Candidates who appear in CBT will be eligible for an application fee refund. Candidates will get a refund on the application fee in the same account through which they have made the payment. Those candidates who do not wish to receive the refund in the account through which payment is done or those who paid their application fee through challan; must provide the beneficiary account details in the online application form.
- Candidates will be required to upload a scanned copy of their photograph and signature. The size of the photograph must range between 20 KB to 50 KB whereas the signature must range between 10 KB to 40 KB.
- Candidates belonging to SC/ST communities will have to upload scanned copies (50 KB to 100 KB) of their caste certificate to avail of a free Railway Travelling Pass during the RRB Group D exam.
- After agreeing to the terms and conditions, candidates must submit the application form.
- After submitting the form, candidates will be redirected to the payment page. RRB Group D application fee payment can either be made online via Net Banking/Credit Card/Debit Card/UPI or via Offline Challan.
- Candidates are advised to download a PDF copy of submitted application form for future reference.
RRB Group D Admit Card
Steps to download the RRB Group D admit card/ hall ticket
Step 1: Visit the official websites of your selected RRB region.
Step 2: On the home page, click the link “Download the e-call letter, city intimation slip and free traveling authority for SC/ST candidates”.
Step 3: Candidates will be redirected to the login page.
Step 4 Enter Registration Number and Password
Step 5: RRB Group D 2022 admit card appears on the screen
Step 6: Download the Railway Group D admit card PDF file and take a printout (colour preferably).
RRB Group D Result
RRB Group D results are declared separately by different RRBs on their respective websites.
Generally, RRB Group D results are announced 3-4 months after the exam.
Once the result is declared the link for downloading the result will be
activated in this article.
The qualifying marks for UR/ EWS/ OBC/ SC/ ST category candidates are 40/
40/ 30/ 30/ 30 respectively. There is 2% relaxation for PWD candidates.
RRB Group D selection process
RRB Group D selection process has 4 stages:
- CBT (Computer Based Test)
- Physical Efficiency Test (PET)
- Document Verification
- Medical Fitness Examination
The RRB Group D PET is qualifying in nature and passing it is mandatory.
The qualifying criteria for male and female candidates are different and are mentioned below.
Male Candidates |
Female Candidates |
Should be able to lift and carry 35 kg of weight for a distance of 100 metres in 2 minutes in one chance without putting the weight down; And, should be able to run for a distance of 1000 metres in 4 minutes and 15 seconds in one chance. |
Should be able to lift and carry 20 kg of weight for a distance of 100 metres in 2 minutes in one chance without putting the weight down; And, should be able to run for a distance of 1000 metres in 5 minutes and 40 seconds in one chance. |
Based on the performance of candidates in CBT subject to their qualifying in PET, candidates, same the number of vacancies will be called for Document Verification (DV)/ Medical Fitness Test as per their merit and options.
RRB Group D Cut-off
The list of candidates shortlisted for RRB Group D PET will be based on the performance of candidates in the RRB Group D CBT exam. The candidates scoring marks equivalent to or more than the minimum RRB Group D cut-off score will be called for the further selection process.
Please find below the FY 2021 Cut-off:
RRB Zone |
Type of Applicants |
UR |
OBC |
SC |
ST |
Ajmer | Normal Applicants | 73.73073 | 70.10507 | 63.37549 | 60.62978 |
Ex-S | 40.20650 | 30.02539 | 30.47971 | 30.35898 | |
CCAA | 40.04823 | 30.34260 | 30.43260 | 32.58236 | |
Ahmedabad | Type of Applicants | UR | OBC | SC | ST |
Normal Applicants | 71.86468 | 66.77575 | 60.85283 | 57.85161 | |
Ex-S | 40.00159 | 30.04044 | 30.38026 | ||
CCAA | 40.04823 | 30.34260 | 30.34260 | 30.34260 | |
Allahabad | Type of Applicants | UR | OBC | SC | ST |
Normal Applicants | 74.57579 | 69.78740 | 62.92684 | 50.12207 | |
Ex-S | 40.00081 | 30.04608 | 32.55328 | 33.86401 | |
CCAA | 41.16811 | 30.34260 | 30.71590 | 36.44781 | |
Bhubaneshwar | Type of Applicants | UR | OBC | SC | ST |
Normal Applicants | 73.86689 | 69.13033 | 60.82752 | 55.83808 | |
Ex-S | 40.04823 | 30.40393 | 30.51015 | 34.32121 | |
CCAA | 40.79482 | 30.34260 | 31.46248 | 31.46248 | |
Bhopal | Type of Applicants | UR | OBC | SC | ST |
Normal Applicants | 75.03355 | 70.75118 | 63.51720 | 58.61426 | |
Ex-S | 40.06859 | 30.05624 | 30.33041 | 0.00000 | |
CCAA | 40.04823 | 30.34260 | 30.34260 | 30.71590 | |
Bengaluru | Type of Applicants | UR | OBC | SC | ST |
Normal Applicants | 62.01964 | 56.60285 | 49.65250 | 48.78492 | |
Ex-S | 40.23986 | 30.06408 | 30.04608 | 35.40327 | |
CCAA | 42.59145 | 31.08919 | 30.71590 | 32.20906 | |
Bilaspur | Type of Applicants | UR | OBC | SC | ST |
Normal Applicants | 70.22887 | 66.07970 | 59.50198 | 52.73928 | |
Ex-S | 40.04764 | 30.07200 | 31.01847 | 30.44739 | |
CCAA | 40.04823 | 30.34260 | 30.71590 | 30.34260 | |
Chennai | Type of Applicants | UR | OBC | SC | ST |
Normal Applicants | 71.53120 | 68.63312 | 61.56750 | 55.32595 | |
Ex-S | 40.14442 | 30.00703 | 30.13570 | 32.63244 | |
CCAA | 41.54140 | 30.34260 | 30.33041 | 30.71590 | |
Chandigarh | Type of Applicants | UR | OBC | SC | ST |
Normal Applicants | 75.07613 | 68.55507 | 34.39158 | 55.13337 | |
Ex-S | 40.00611 | 30.05769 | 30.08656 | 36.19895 | |
CCAA | 40.42153 | 30.34260 | 30.34260 | 32.95565 | |
Guwahati | Type of Applicants | UR | OBC | SC | ST |
Normal Applicants | 77.09933 | 72.22287 | 67.39113 | 57.07288 | |
Ex-S | 40.86204 | 30.45276 | 31.28844 | 31.46806 | |
CCAA | 40.42153 | 30.34260 | 30.34260 | 31.83577 | |
Gorakhpur | Type of Applicants | UR | OBC | SC | ST |
Normal Applicants | 73.90623 | 69.27577 | 60.92724 | 54.35642 | |
Ex-S | 40.16889 | 30.06729 | 32.36991 | 00.00000 | |
CCAA | 40.79482 | 30.34260 | 31.46248 | 31.08919 | |
Kolkata | Type of Applicants | UR | OBC | SC | ST |
Normal Applicants | 80.57238 | 71.77651 | 71.60480 | 55.76072 | |
Ex-S | 40.01368 | 30.16633 | 30.00703 | 0.00000 | |
CCAA | 40.04823 | 30.34260 | 31.08919 | 0.00000 | |
Mumbai | Type of Applicants | UR | OBC | SC | ST |
Normal Applicants | 67.96106 | 63.08909 | 58.88383 | 52.58975 | |
Ex-S | 40.16796 | 30.08656 | 30.00360 | 37.62862 | |
CCAA | 40.04823 | 30.30418 | 30.34260 | 30.71590 | |
Patna | Type of Applicants | UR | OBC | SC | ST |
Normal Applicants | 77.00350 | 72.51232 | 61.64224 | 58.20304 | |
Ex-S | 40.19724 | 30.05174 | 33.04063 | 30.54074 | |
CCAA | 40.04823 | 30.34260 | 30.71590 | 37.43518 | |
Ranchi | Type of Applicants | UR | OBC | SC | ST |
Normal Applicants | 76.30354 | 71.44115 | 62.41570 | 58.68276 | |
Ex-S | 40.09680 | 30.18282 | 34.04212 | 30.07665 | |
CCAA | 40.04823 | 30.34260 | 30.34260 | 30.34260 | |
Secunderabad | Type of Applicants | UR | OBC | SC | ST |
Normal Applicants | 69.79887 | 65.69349 | 59.96240 | 56.68657 | |
Ex-S | 40.00159 | 30.00360 | 30.39356 | 31.07579 | |
CCAA | 40.42153 | 30.34260 | 30.34260 | 31.94469 |
RRB Group D Salary
The in-hand salary of RRB Group D posts is Rs.22,000-25,000/- per month with basic pay of Rs. 18000/- as per the 7th pay commission. please find the detailed RRB Group D salary structure below.
RRB Group D Salary Structure | |
Highlights | RRB Group D Salary |
Pay-Level of posts | Level-1 |
Pay Matrix | 7th CPC |
Pay Scale | Rs. 5,200-20,200 |
Basic Pay | Rs. 18,000 |
Grade Pay | Rs. 1,800 |
HRA | 8% to 24% |
DA | Rs. 3,060 |
Travel Allowances | Depend upon location |
Gross Salary | Rs. 22,500-Rs.25,380 |