RRB Group D Exam

Exam Dates/Notifications

Study Plan

11th March 2019

Attempt Railway Group D Recruitment 2018 - Free Package (English)

Railways Group D Previous Year Cutoff

रेलवे परीक्षा सामान्य ज्ञान और समसामयिकी (GK) की तैयारी : कैसे करें ?

Railway Recruitment Board Group D - How to prepare for Maths 

रेलवे भर्ती परीक्षा 2018 : गणित की तैयारी कैसे करें ?

Railway Recruitment Board Group D - General Awareness & General Science

रेलवे परीक्षा सामान्य विज्ञान की तैयारी : कैसे करें ?

Railway Recruitment Board Group D - How to prepare for Reasoning Section

रेलवे भर्ती परीक्षा 2018 : रीजनिंग/जनरल इंटेलीजेंस की तैयारी कैसे करें ?

भारत का पहला राज्य : रेलवे परीक्षा स्पेशल GK

100 महत्त्वपूर्ण GK : रेलवे परीक्षा के लिए GK -पार्ट-1

100 महत्त्वपूर्ण GK : रेलवे परीक्षा के लिए GK -पार्ट-2

सामान्य विज्ञान महत्त्वपूर्ण प्रश्न : रेलवे परीक्षा के सामान्य विज्ञान

Application Process

Candidates need to pay Rs 500 as application fee those belonging to reserved category and women and transgenders should pay Rs 250

The link for online registration and filling up of application with detailed Centralized Employment Notice (CEN) No. RRC-01/2019 will be available at 05.00 PM on 12.03.2019 following RRBs 

1 Ahmedabad www.rrbahmedabad.gov.in
2 Ajmer www.rrbajmer.gov.in
3 Allahabad www.rrbald.gov.in
4 Bangalore www.rrbbnc.gov.in
5 Bhopal www.rrbbpl.nic.in
6 Bhuwneshwar www.rrbbbs.gov.in
7 Bilaspur www.rrbbilaspur.gov.in
8 Chandigarh www.rrbcdg.gov.in 

RRB group D recruitment 2019 notification: How to apply

Step 1: Visit the official regional website
Step 2: On the homepage, click on the link ‘RRB group D 2019’
Step 3: Select the railways you wish to apply at
Step 4: Click on new registration
Step 5: Fill in details
Step 6: Log-in using registered id
Step 7: Fill form, upload documents
Step 8: Make payment

Vacancies

RRB group D recruitment 2019 notification: Vacancy details Total – 103769

• Central Railway – 9345
• East Central Railway – 3563
• East Coast Railway – 2555
• Eastern Railway, CLW & Metro – 10873
• North Central Railway and DLW – 4730
• North Eastern Railway, MCF and RDSO – 13153
• South Central Railway – 9328
• South East Central Railway – 1664
• South Eastern Railway – 4914
• South Western Railway and RWF – 7167
• Southern Railway and ICF – 9579
• West Central Railway – 4019
• Western Railway – 10734

Railway - wise and Post - wise vacancies for all the notified Posts

Selection Process

Only single online application has to be submitted by the candidate to the RRB of their choice for all the notified posts of that RRB through the official website. The entire recruitment process shall involve a Computer Based Test (CBT), Physical Efficiency Test (PET) and Document Verification.

The date, time and venue for all the activities, namely, CBT, PET and DV or any other additional activity as applicable shall be fixed by the RRBs and shall be intimated to the eligible candidates in due course. Request for postponement of any of the above activity or for change of venue, date and shift will not be entertained under any circumstances.

The detail Group D recruitment examination selection procedure is as follows-

1.Computer Based Test
All the eligible candidates have to undergo a Computer Based Test on the specified date, time and venue as per the e-call letter to be downloaded by the candidates from the websites of RRBs. The information about the e-call letter download shall be communicated through the websites as well as personal email communication to the candidates.
Total Duration : 90 Min,
No of Questions: 100 Computer Based Test

PHYSICAL EFFICIENCY TESTS (PET)
Based on the merit of the candidates in the CBT, candidates shall be called for PET Two times the community wise total vacancy of the Posts notified against RRBs. However, Railways reserve the right to increase/decrease this limit as required to ensure availability of adequate candidates for all the notified posts. Passing Physical Efficiency Test (PET) is mandatory and the same will be qualifying in nature. The criterion for PET is as under:PHYSICAL EFFICIENCY TESTS (PET) Based on the merit of the candidates in the CBT, candidates shall be called for PET Two times the community wise total vacancy of the Posts notified against RRBs. However, Railways reserve the right to increase/decrease this limit as required to ensure availability of adequate candidates for all the notified posts. Passing Physical Efficiency Test (PET) is mandatory and the same will be qualifying in nature. The criterion for PET is as under:

Note: The persons with disabilities as specified in notification are exempted from appearing for PET. However, after qualifying in the CBT, such candidates will have to pass the medical examination prescribed for Persons with Disabilities.

Document Verification and Empanelling of Candidates
Based on the performance of candidates in the CBT subject to their qualifying in PET, candidates will be called for document verification.
In case of two or more candidates securing same marks, their merit position shall be determined by age criteria i.e., older person shall be given higher seniority.
Appointment of selected candidates is subject to their passing requisite Medical Fitness Test to be conducted by the Railway Administration, final verification of educational and community certificates and verification of antecedents/character of the candidates.
Candidates may please note that RRBs only recommend names of the empanelled candidates and appointment is offered ONLY by the respective Railway Administrations.

Eligibility Criteria

Read here Educational Qualification and Age Limit

Age Limit

Candidates between 18- 33 years of age are eligible to apply for the job. Candidates belonging to reserve community/categories shall be eligible for age relaxation as applicable-

Educational Qualification

Candidate must have passed class 10 or ITI from institutions recognised by NCVT/SCVT or equivalent OR should have National Apprenticeship Certificate (NAC) granted by NCVT.

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Syllabus

The Questions will be of objective type with multiple choices and are likely to include questions pertaining to below mention four subjects- Mathematics, Reasoning, GA, and GS. Detailed syllabus is as follows-

a. 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 etc.

b. 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 etc.

c. General Science
The syllabus under this shall cover Physics, Chemistry and Life Sciences of 10 standard level.

d. General Awareness on current affairs in Science & Technology, Sports, Culture, Personalities, Economics, Politics and any other subjects of importance.

Exam Pattern

 The RRB Group D selection will be based on 3 stages as follows:

• Computer Based Test (CBT)
• Physical Efficiency Test (PET)
• Document Verification

Computer Based Test (CBT) Pattern

 Point to consider-

1. Correct marks 1 for every correct attempt.

2. Negative marking -0.33.

3. This test will be screening in nature, only qualified candidates will move to second stage. 

Job Profile

The details regarding the job profile offered via Group D recruitment is as follows-

Pointsman:

• To handle switches or railroad points.
• To control the lever to direct the train to the required tracks.
• His work also includes disconnecting or connecting a particular coach from the train.

Porter/Hamal/Sweeper:

• To help railway passengers at stations.
• To handle loading and unloading of passengers’ luggages
• Sweeper's work is to maintain general cleanliness & up keeping the station, Section/Unit, building fixtures etc. 

Gateman:

• To open and close the gates at level crossing.

Hospital Attendant:

• It is an indoor job and work profile is related to medical facilities.

Helper (Electrical, Mechanical, S & T):

• Depends upon the department
• In S & T department, they are in charge of maintenance of signal.
• In Electrical department, they are in charge of various electrical equipments.

Pay Scale

Level 01 of 7th CPC Pay Matrix with initial pay of ₹18000/- plus other allowances admissible at that time.

Result

Yet to be announced.

Cutoff

Railway Group D Previous Year Cutoff: 2013  

The cut off marks for  Railway Group D for the year 2013 are given below:

Railway Group D Previous Year Cutoff: 2014

The cut off marks for  Railway Group D for the year 2014 are given below:

Candidates please note that the above cutoff represents the cutoff of the a particular zone. There are around 17-18 zones. The cutoff revolves around the same as above. Expected safest score for RRB Group D CBT  will be 75+ marks. Aspirant should target 80+ question with 90% accuracy in order to qualify first CBT. 

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FAQs

1. What are the requirements for Registration (पंजीकरण के लिए क्या आवश्यकताएं हैं) ?
Candidates should have their own mobile number and valid & active personal email id and keep them active for the entire duration of recruitment. The email id and mobile number should be unique (अभ्यर्थी के पास अपना नीजी मोबाइल नंबर और वैध और सक्रिय ई-मेल आईडी होना जरुरी है। मोबाइल नंबर और ई-मेल आईडी भर्ती की पूरी अवधि के लिए सक्रिय रखें। ईमेल आईडी और मोबाइल संख्या यूनिक होना चाहिए।).

2. What is the procedure for Registration(पंजीकरण करने की प्रक्रिया की जानकारी दिजिए) ?

Enter the personal details asked for in the Registration page including your mobile number and email id and submit. The registration ID and password will be displayed to the candidate and OTPs will be sent to the registered mobile number and email id for validation (अपने मोबाइल नंबर और ईमेल आईडी सहित पंजीकरण पृष्ठ में पूछे गए व्यक्तिगत विवरण दर्ज करें और सबमिट करें। अभ्यर्थी को पंजीकरण आईडी और पासवर्ड प्रदर्शित किया जाएगा और सत्यापन के लिए पंजीकृत मोबाइल संख्या और ई-मेल आईडी पर ओटीपी भेजा जाएगा।)..

3.Can I edit the Registration details(पंजीकरण के विवरण में परिवर्तन/सुधार कर सकता हूं) ?
Registration details can be edited except Mobile Number,E-mail ID and Railway(मोबाइल नंबर, ई-मेल आईडी और रेलवे को छोड़कर पंजीकरण विवरण परिवर्तन / सुधार किया जा सकता है।)..

4. What is the procedure to login (लॉगिन कैसे किया जा सकता है) ?
Use Registration ID and password which was displayed after registration and sent to your registered email id and mobile number for logging in(लॉग इन करने के लिए पंजीकरण करते समय प्रदर्शित किया हुआ पंजीकरण आईडी और पासवर्ड का उपयोग करें।पंजीकरण आईडी और पासवर्ड आपकी पंजीकृत ई-मेल आईडी और मोबाइल नंबर पर भेजा गया है।)..

5. How do I know that my application is submitted (आवेदन पत्र जमा हो गया है इसकी जानकारी कैसे प्राप्त करे)?
Your application is successful only on completion of all the stages including the fee payment and document upload. After the final submit, preview button will be enabled in case of successful completion of application to view or to take print of your application (शुल्क भुगतान और दस्तावेज़ अपलोड सहित सभी चरणों के पूरा होने पर ही आपका आवेदन सफल होता है। अंतिम सबमिट के बाद, आवेदन पत्र सफलता से जमा हो जाने पर आवेदन को देखने या उसका प्रिंट लेने के लिए प्रीव्यू बटन सक्षम किया जाएगा।)..

6. I have not received email/sms during registration procedure? Why (पंजीकरण प्रक्रिया के दौरान मुझे ईमेल / एसएमएस क्यूं प्राप्त नहीं हुआ)?
Check the correctness of mobile number and email id entered by you. Check your spam mails. You may also refresh and check your email after intervals. If no mail/sms is received, click on resend option. If it is noticed that the email id / mobile number has been wrongly entered inadvertently, click on change email id/mobile number option(आपके द्वारा दर्ज मोबाइल नंबर और ई-मेल आईडी सही होने की जांच करें। अपने स्पैम मेल की जाँच करें। आप कुछ अंतराल के बाद अपने ईमेल को रिफ्रेश करें और जांच ले। यदि मेल / एसएमएस प्राप्त नहीं होता है, तो फिर से भेजें विकल्प पर क्लिक करें। यदि ई-मेल आईडी / मोबाइल नंबर में गलती हो गई है, तो ई-मेल आईडी / मोबाइल नंबर परिवर्तन करने के विकल्प पर क्लिक करें।)..

7. Where should I refer for prescribed Educational Qualification/Vacancies/PwBD suitability/Medical Standards/Formats for various certificates (निर्धारित शैक्षणिक योग्य / रिक्ति पदों की जानकारी / पी डब्ल्यू बी डी /मेडिकल मानक/विभिन्न प्रमाणपत्रों के प्रारूप के संदर्भ की जानकारी कहाँ उपलब्ध होगी)?
Refer detailed CEN No. RRC-01/2019 published on the websites of all RRBs and also the download link of CEN No. RRC-01/2019 provided in this website (सभी आरआरबी की वेबसाइटों पर प्रकाशित विस्तृत CEN No. RRC-01/2019 और इस RRC द्वारा प्रदान की गई CEN No. RRC-01/2019 को डाउनलोड कर देखें।)..

8. What should I do if I forget password (पासवर्ड याद न हो तो क्या करना होगा)?
Your password is your registered date of birth in the format DDMMYYYY. It will be available in your registered email also(आपका पासवर्ड पंजीकरण करते समय दी गई आपकी जन्मतिथि DDMMYYYY रूप में है। यह आपके पंजीकृत ई-मेल में भी उपलब्ध होगा।)..

9. What all documents should I upload at the time of application(आवेदन के समय मुझे कौन से दस्तावेज़ अपलोड करने चाहिए)?
a. Scanned passport size photo(20kb-50kb) of the candidate (उम्मीदवार की स्कैन की गई पासपोर्ट आकार की फोटो (20kb-50kb))
b. Scanned Signature(10kb-40kb) of the candidate (उम्मीदवार के स्कैन किए गए हस्ताक्षर (10kb-40kb))
c. Scanned SC/ST certificate(50kb to 100kb). (if applicable) (स्कैन किए गए एससी / एसटी प्रमाण पत्र (50kb से 100kb) (यदि लागू हो))
d. Scanned scribe passport size photo of the scribe(20kb-50kb). (if applicable)(स्क्राइब की स्कैन किए गई पासपोर्ट साइज़ की फोटो (20kb-50kb) (यदि लागू हो)).

10. When I try to upload the Photo/Signature/SC /ST certificate/Scribe Photo, it doesn’t accept Why (फोटो / हस्ताक्षर / एसी / एसटी प्रमाण पत्र / स्क्राइब फोटो अपलोड करते समय स्विकृत न होने से क्या करना है)?
The documents should be in JPG/JPEG format for successful uploading and the size should be (सफल अपलोडिंग के लिए दस्तावेज JPG / JPEG रूप में होने चाहिए और आकार इस प्रकार होना चाहिए ):
a. Scanned Candidate Passport size photo - 20 to 50 kb(पासपोर्ट आकार के फोटो - 20 kb से 50 kb)
b. Scanned Candidate Signature - 10 to 40 kb (हस्ताक्षर - 10 kb से 40 kb)
c. Scanned SC/ST certificate - 50kb to 100 kb.(एससी / एसटी प्रमाण पत्र - 50 kb से 100 kb)
d. Scanned Scribe Passport size photo - 20kb to 50 kb.(स्क्राइब का फोटो - 20 kb से 50 kb).

11. How do I know that I belong to OBC creamy layer or Non-creamy layer(मैं ओबीसी क्रीमी लेयर या नॉन-क्रीमी लेयर से संबंधित हूं इस बात की जानकारी मुझे कैसे होगी)?
The family income of the OBC-Non Creamy Layer candidate should not be more than 8 Lakhs per annum.The OBC certificate should be in the format prescribed as at Annexure-II wherein clear mention is made regarding the candidate not belonging to persons/sections of creamy layer. These are considered to be Non-Creamy Layer candidates (ओबीसी-नॉन क्रीमी लेयर उम्मीदवार की पारिवारिक आय प्रति वर्ष 8 लाख से अधिक नहीं होनी चाहिए। ओबीसी प्रमाणपत्र अनुबंध- II के अनुसार निर्धारित रूप में होना चाहिए, जिसमें स्पष्ट उल्लेख किया गया हो कि उम्मीदवार क्रीमी लेयर के व्यक्तियों / वर्गों से संबंधित नहीं है।)..

12. How do I know that I belong to EWS(ईडब्ल्यूएस से संबंधित होने की जानकारी मुझे कैसे प्राप्त होगी)?
Please refer para 8.4 of the detailed CEN No. RRC-01/2019 published in the websites of RRBs(कृपया RRB वेबसाइटों में प्रकाशित विस्तृत CEN No. RRC-01/2019 के पैरा 8.4 का संदर्भ लें।)..

13. What is the Examination Fees(परीक्षा शुल्क कितना है) ?
a. For candidates belonging to SC / ST / Ex- Servicemen / PwBDs / Female / Transgender / Minorities / Economically backward class: Rs 250/-(अनुसूचित जाति / अनुसूचित जनजाति / भूतपूर्व सैनिक / PwBDs / महिला / ट्रांसजेंडर / अल्पसंख्यक / आर्थिक रूप से पिछड़े वर्ग के अभ्यर्थी के लिए: रु. 250 / -).
All other candidates: Rs 500/- (अन्य सभी अभ्यर्थी: रु. 500 / -).

14. Whether examination fee is re-fundable(क्या परीक्षा शुल्क वापस दिया जाता है)?
a. Full fees of RS 250 after deducting applicable bank charges out of it will be refunded only to SC / ST / Ex- Servicemen / PwBDs / Female / Transgender / Minorities / Economically backward class candidates on attending First Stage Computer Based Test.(प्रथम चरण के कंप्यूटर आधारित टेस्ट में भाग लेने वाले केवल एससी / एसटी / पूर्व सैनिकों / PwBDs / महिला / ट्रांसजेंडर / अल्पसंख्यकों / आर्थिक रूप से पिछड़े वर्ग के उम्मीदवारों को 250 रुपये की पूरी फीस में से उचित बैंक शुल्क कटौती के बाद वापस कर दिये जाएंगे।)
b. For others Rs 400 duly deducting bank charges out of it on attending First Stage Computer Based Test.(प्रथम चरण के कंप्यूटर आधारित टेस्ट में भाग लेने वाले अन्य उम्मीदवारों के लिए 400 रुपये में से बैंक शुल्क कटौती के बाद वापस कर दिये जाएंगे ।).

15. Can I take the print out of the application any time(क्या मैं आवेदन का प्रिंट आउट किसी समय में भी प्राप्त कर सकता हूं)?
Yes. You can login by using registration ID and password and click on preview to view/take print of your application.(हाँ। आप पंजीकरण आईडी और पासवर्ड का उपयोग करके लॉगिन कर सकते हैं और अपने आवेदन को देखने / प्रिंट करने के लिए प्रीव्यू पर क्लिक करें।).

16. What should I do if I have lost my SSLC/SSC/Matriculation Certificate(अगर मैंने अपना SSLC / SSC / मैट्रिकुलेशन सर्टिफिकेट खो दिया है तो क्या करना चाहिए) ?
You cannot register without furnishing SSLC/Matric registration number and year Of passing as available in the certificate. If these details are furnished based on the copy of the certificate and in case the candidate is called for DV, the original/Duplicate SSLC/SSC/Matriculation certificate has to be submitted.(आप एसएसएलसी / मैट्रिक प्रमाणपत्र में उपलब्ध पंजीकरण संख्या और उत्तीर्ण होने का वर्ष के बिना पंजीकरण नहीं कर सकते। यदि ये विवरण प्रमाण पत्र की कापी के आधार पर प्रस्तुत हैं और उम्मीदवार को दस्तावेज़ सत्यापन के लिए बुलाया जाता है, तो मूल / डुप्लीकेट एसएसएलसी / एसएससी / मैट्रिकुलेशन प्रमाण पत्र प्रस्तुत करना होगा।).

17. Can I edit the details in the application?(क्या मैं आवेदन पत्र में परिवर्तन / सुधार कर सकता हूं?)
Yes. After final submission, the details in the application (except mobile number, email id and Railway) can be edited with the modification option by paying modification fee of Rs.100/- each time which is non refundable. The Modification can be done only twice.(हाँ। अंतिम सबमिशन के बाद, आवेदन पत्र में (मोबाइल नंबर, ई-मेल आईडी और रेलवे को छोड़कर) हर बार नॉन रिफंडेबल रु.100 / - सुधार शुल्क का भुगतान करके एडिट विकल्प के साथ परिवर्तन / सुधार किया जा सकता है। परिवर्तन / सुधार केवल दो बार किया जा सकता है।).

18. How will I come to know whether my application is accepted/rejected (आवेदन पत्र के स्वीकार / अस्वीकार होने की जानकारी कैसे पता करे)?
In case the application is rejected after scrutiny, the same will be communicated through email.(यदि आवेदन को जांच के बाद खारिज कर दिया जाता है, तो ई-मेल द्वारा सूचित किया जाएगा।).

19. Whom should I contact in case there is any difficulty in filling up the application?(यदि आवेदन भरने में कोई कठिनाई हो तो मुझे किससे संपर्क करना चाहिए?)
Click on the Helpdesk button to contact the concerned person through email(ई-मेल द्वारा कंसर्नड पर्सन से संपर्क करने के लिए हेल्पडेस्क बटन पर क्लिक करें) 

19. Can appearing student apply for these post (क्या अपनी शैक्षणिक परीक्षा के परिणाम का इंतजार करने वाले छात्र आवेदन कर सकते हैं) ?
Candidates should have requisite minimum educational qualifications indicated for posts from recognized Board/University/Institute as on the closing date for ONLINE Registration. Those awaiting results of the final examination of the prescribed minimum educational qualification SHOULD NOT apply.(उम्मीदवारों को मान्यता प्राप्त बोर्ड / विश्वविद्यालय / संस्थान से ऑनलाइन पंजीकरण के लिए अंतिम तिथि के  अनुसार न्यूनतम शैक्षणिक योग्यता की आवश्यकता होनी चाहिए। निर्धारित न्यूनतम शैक्षणिक योग्यता की अंतिम परीक्षा के परिणाम का इंतजार करने वालों को आवेदन नहीं करना चाहिए।)

• What will be safest score for RRC Group D Recruitment 2018?

  A. Expected safest score for Group D will be 75+ marks. Aspirant should target 75+ question with 90% accuracy in order to qualify CBT Exam.

• What is the exam date for RRB Group D Recruitment 2018?

  A.-Tentative exam date is- September-October 2019.

• Query about Exam trade selection? 

  A. Select any one Exam trade from the given drop down box.

• Query about Selecting RRB Zone / Division / Unit? 

  A. The application is common for all the RRBs. The option of RRB and the preference for posts within the opted RRB shall be taken after first stage CBT.

• Query about Selecting Post / Preference of Post? 

  A. The preference for posts shall be taken after first stage of CBT.

• Query about Additional details till not activated after the payment? 

  A. Click on the "Check Payment Status" option provided in home page. To check your payment status. If payment is successful you can fill Additional Details. If failed / pending contact Your Bank.

• Query about Payment made through Post office? 

  A. If paid through Post Office please wait 48 hrs. Please check your payment status in the post office website mentioned in the challan.

• Query about EBC candidate is being asked to pay Examination fee of Rs 500/- 

  A. After selecting EBC option you have to select Yes for "fee concession and refund facility" then only your payment will be considered as 250/-.

• Query about Ex-Servicemen employees Attestation Date? 

  A. The date which is mentioned in the attestation certificate or ask the authorized person in your department to issue that date.

• Query About Photo date? 

  A. Photo taken date and Name should be mentioned in the photo.

• Query About Forgot registration Id shows you have entered wrong details ? 

  A. Enter the correct details what you have given at the time of Registration.

• Query About Which Address should i mention in the application? 

  A. Furnish the address to which the Communication should be made.