RRB Group D Syllabus 2026 and Exam Pattern, Subject-wise CBT Topics

Candidates appearing for the exam have to be aware of the Railway Group D syllabus and exam pattern to have an idea about the topics that are important from the examination point of view and hold more weightage. 

RRB Group D Syllabus 2026 for Level 1 Posts

To ace the Railway Group D Level-1 2026 exam, it is necessary to know the exam pattern and detailed syllabus of the RRB Group D exam. This will help you to prepare judiciously for the Railway Group D Level 1 2026 exam. Have a look at this RRB Group D Syllabus 2026 to know the weightage and marks distribution in the official exam pattern for the exam. 

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RRB Group D Selection Process 2026

The Railway Group D selection process will involve the following stages of examination: a Computer-Based Test (CBT-1), a Physical Efficiency Test (PET), and Document Verification and a Medical. 

• Computer-Based Test (CBT-1)
• Physical Efficiency Test (PET)
• Document Verification and Medical

RRB Group D Level-1 Exam Pattern 2026

Based on the performance of candidates in the Computer-Based Test (CBT), they would be selected for the next stage i.e. PET/Document Verification. The examination duration, number of questions, and marks distribution for CBT-1 are indicated below:

RRB Group D Syllabus 2026 (Subject Wise)

The RRB Group D CBT exam questions will be of an objective type with multiple choice and are likely to include questions on:

RRB Group D Mathematics Syllabus 

1. Number System
2. Decimals
3. LCM
4. Ratio & Proportion
5. Mensuration
6. Time & Distance
7. Profit & Loss
8. Geometry & Trigonometry
9. Square Root
10. Calendar & Clock
11. BODMAS
12. Fractions
13. HCF
14. Percentages
15. Time & Work
16. SI-CI
17. Algebra
18. Elementary Statistics
19. Age Calculations
20. Pipes & Cisterns

RRB Group D Reasoning Syllabus

1. Reasoning
2. Analogies
3. Coding-Decoding
4. Relationships
5. Jumbling
6. DI & Sufficiency
7. Similarities & Differences
8. Classifications
9. Statement- Argument & Assumptions
10. Alphabetical Series
11. Mathematical Operations
12. Syllogisms
13. Venn Diagram
14. Conclusion
15. Decision Making
16. Numerical Series
17. Analytical Reasoning
18. Directions

RRB Group D General Science Syllabus

The syllabus under this shall cover questions from the following subjects, and the level of questions would be 10th standard level (CBSE).

1. Physics
2. Chemistry
3. Life Sciences

RRB Group D General Awareness and Current Affairs Syllabus

1. General Awareness and Current Affairs in Science & Technology
2. Sports
3. Culture
4. Personalities
5. Economics
6. Politics and any other subject of importance.

Subject-wise Topic Weightage

Here is a breakdown of each subject with important topics and their weightage in past papers:

Physical Efficiency Test (PET)

Based on the merit of the candidates in the Computer-Based Test (CBT), candidates shall be called for the Physical Efficiency Test (PET). Three times the community-wise total vacancy of the Posts notified against RRBs. However, the Railways Board reserves the right to increase/decrease this ratio as required to ensure the availability of an adequate/reasonable number of candidates for all the notified posts. Passing the Physical Efficiency Test (PET) is mandatory, and the same will be qualifying in nature. The criterion for PET is as follows:

Document Verification

Based on the performance of candidates in the CBT subject, and Computer-Based,on their qualifying in PET, candidates will be called for document verification.

Shortlisted candidates should produce an NOC from the employer on the date of his/her DV, failing which their candidature will be cancelled. The signatures of the candidates on all documents should be identical, either in English or Hindi.