RRC Group D Exam Pattern 2024-25 (New): CBT-2 Pattern

RRC Group D Exam Pattern 2024-25: Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) has issued an official notice regarding RRB/RRC Group D Exam Pattern on 2025. In the RRB Group D exam 2024-25, the authorities have introduced a new selection procedure that incorporates CBT 2. Previously, the final selection in the RRB Group D exam was based on a single written exam (CBT 1). The RRB Group D revised Exam Pattern for level 1 posts includes computer-based examinations (CBT 1 and 2), physical efficiency tests (PET), document verification, and a medical exam.

As 1,15,67,248 applications were received, the decision to conduct two stages of RRB Group D 2025 examination has been decided. Candidates must be well aware of RRC Group D New Exam Pattern and prepare well for the exams.

New RRC Group D Exam Pattern 2024-25

Before getting into the details of the RRC Group D Exam Pattern, let us have an overview of the exam:

RRB Group D Selection Process

RRC Group D is conducted online, and the exam is Computer-based. Applicants who get through the Computer-based test (CBT-1 & CBT-2) will be taken forward for the Physical Efficiency Test (PET). Furthermore, candidates clearing the PET will go ahead and sit for the Document Verification and Medical Examination. The RRC Group D recruitment comprises three stages of the selection process:

1. Computer Based Test (CBT-1)
2. Computer Based Test (CBT-2)
3. Physical Efficiency Test (PET)
4. Document Verification and Medical Examination

RRB Group D Exam Pattern

The RRB Group D Exam Pattern has been tabulated, along with a comprehensive breakdown of each topic. To learn more about the RRB Group D Exam, look at the table below.

RRB Group D Level-1 Exam Pattern 2025 (CBT-1)

Check the below table to get a clearer knowledge of the RRC Group D CBT-1 exam pattern:

Note:

• *For eligible PwBD applicants who are accompanied by a Scribe, the examination will last 120 minutes.
• The total number of questions asked in the RRB Group D CBT Exam is 100.
• The RRB Group D CBT Exam is conducted for 100 marks.
• Each question carries 1 mark.
• Marks deducted for every wrong answer is ⅓. 

RRB Group D Level-1 Exam Pattern 2022 (CBT-2) [NEW]

Following the performance in the CBT-1 Exam, candidates will be shortlisted for the CBT-2 Exam. The shortlisting will be determined by multiplying the number of openings by 15 times. According to a notice issued on January 2025, the pattern for CBT-2 would be as follows, while the syllabus will remain the same as for CBT-1.

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Note:

• Successful candidates in CBT 1 equal to 15 times the total vacancies will be called for CBT 2.
• The difficulty of questions shall be as per 10th Std.
• The syllabus shall be the same as per CBT 1.

RRC/RRB Physical Efficiency Test (PET)

Applicants who get through the first stage of the RRC Group D exam, i.e. the CBT-1 & CBT-2, will be further called for the Physical Efficiency Test (PET).

RRC Document Verification

Based on the performance in CBT subject to their qualifying in PET, applicants twice the number of vacancies will be called for Document Verification as per their merit and options. The following documents are required for verification by the official body:

1. SC/ ST certificate (if applicable)
2. Photocopy of both sides of Aadhar Card.
3. JK domicile certificate.
4. OBC (Non Creamy Layor) certificate.
5. Matriculation/ High School exam certificate or an equivalent certificate as proof for date of birth and matriculation qualification.
6. Medical certificate for persons with disabilities (PwD).
7. Minority community declaration on Non-judicial stamp paper.
8. NCVT(NTC/ NAC) or SCVT certificate as applicable.
9. Non Creamy layer declaration by OBC candidates.
10. Income certificate for waiving examination fee for Economically Backward Classes.
11. Original discharge certificate for Ex-servicemen.
12. Receipt of payment, if made through a challan at SBI branch or Pay-in-slip at a computerized post office.
13. Self-certification by the transgender candidates.

Note: However, the additional applicants will be considered only if there is a shortfall in empanelment from the merit list or as a replacement against the shortfall because of not joining recommended applicants in the working post or any other special requirements. Applicants should note that RRBs/ RRCs only recommend names of the empanelled candidates, and appointment is offered only by the respective Railway Administrations.

RRC Group D Marks Normalization

Applicants will be shortlisted for various stages based on the normalized marks obtained by them. The normalization scheme to be followed for short-listing applicants from CBT to PET as well as for the Document Verification process is as follows:

In CBT, the exam may have to be conducted in multiple sessions. For such multisession papers, a suitable normalization is applied to consider any variation in the difficulty levels of the question papers across various sessions. The formula for calculating the normalized marks for multi-session papers is as below:

Note: The Railway Administration reserves the right to modify the formula or adopt different formulas based on technical considerations.

RRB Group D CBT Cut-off

The following are the minimum percentages of marks for several categories:

• UR-40%
• EWS-40%
• OBC(Non-creamy layer)-30%
• SC-30%, ST-30%

Note- This percentage of marks for eligibility may be relaxed by 2% for PwBD candidates in case of a shortage of PwBD candidates against vacancies reserved for them.

RRC Group D Syllabus

Now, to start with your study, knowing the RRC Group D exam pattern is not enough. A better preparation obviously needs one to know about topics coming in the examination. You should be well aware of the RRC Group D Syllabus to structurize your study plan well.

RRB Level 1 Syllabus for 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.

RRB Level 1 Syllabus for 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.

RRB Level 1 Syllabus for General Science

The syllabus under this shall cover Physics, Chemistry, and Life Sciences of the 10th standard level (CBSE).

RRB Level 1 Syllabus for General Awareness

Current Affairs in Science & Technology, Sports, Culture, Personalities, Economics, Politics and any other subject of importance. 

RRC Group D Exam Pattern FAQs

The frequently asked questions on RRC Group D Exam Pattern are given below:

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Now you have a clear knowledge of the RRC Group D Exam Pattern. This article will help you take your preparation in the right direction. If you have any queries with the RRB Group D Exam Pattern 2024-25, do let us know about it in the comment section below, and we will get back to you soon.