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RRB Group D 2022 | Notification details

The RRB Group D exam is one of the most anticipated recruitment exams in our country. On the behalf of the Railway Recruitment Board (RRB), the Railway Recruitment Cell (RRC) conducts this RRB Group D recruitment exam. Here we have provided the complete details about this RRB Group D recruitment 2022.

RRB Group D 2022 – complete details

In this RRC Group D recruitment 2022, candidates will be selected for the posts like Assistant Pointsman, Hospital Assistant, Assistant Bridge, etc. Here we have provided the very important details of this recruitment process. Candidates check their eligibility status and do your Railway Group D apply online process. Before that check the tentative dates of various events related to the RRB Group D 2022 recruitment.

RRB Group Date Exam Date – latest update

As per the official notification released by Indian railways, the CBT 1 of RRB/RRC Group D exam. More than 1 lakh vacancies were announced for various RRB group D posts in 2022. This is one of the most awaited exams in India, with more than 2 crore applicants have applied for it.

Important Dates

The tentative dates for submitting your RRB Group D online application, admit card release, exam, and other related events are available here.

RRB Group D Recruitment 2022 Tentative Dates
Events Dates (Tentative)
Release of Notification To be Notified
Online Application To be Notified
Exam Date To be Notified
Result To be Notified

RRB Group D notification

RRB ALP notification contains all the important information needed by the candidate about the examination process and job profile. It contains various details which are given below.

  •                 Important dates
  •                 Vacancies
  •                 Eligibility criteria
  •                 Selection process
  •                 Application fees
  •                 Exam pattern
  •                 Apply online guidelines
  •                 General instructions etc

RRB Group D Apply Online

For Railway Group D to apply online process, follow the steps given here as per the notification. With the official notification, you can refer to the apply online dates.

  • Log in to the official website of RRB.
  • You can see the apply online link in the careers section. Click the apply online link and start your registration process.
  • In the registration process provide details of your personal information.
  • After completing registration, get the login credentials. Use it and open your RRB Group D online application form.
  • Complete your application form without leaving any of the mandatory fields empty.
  • Upload the scanned documents at necessary places.
  • Submit your application and pay the application fee online or offline mode.

Complete details of RRB Group D Application Status

Note:

  • Photograph of size 35mm X 45mm (JPG/JPEG format) with name and date printed on it.
  • It should be scanned with 100 DPI.
  • The permissible size of the photograph must range between 20-50 KB.
  • The SC / ST should upload the scanned copy of their SC / ST certificates (JPG / JPEG format, 50kb – 100kb). It is to avail of the free travel facility (Second Class Railway Pass).

Application Fee

In the table the RRB Group D application fee details are available. You can pay the application fee through internet banking or debit/credit cards or SBI Bank Challan Payment mode or Post Office Challan Payment mode.

 

Category of Candidate Application Fee
Candidates other than the fee concession category Rs.500 (Rs.400 will be refunded duly on appearing in CBT)
SC / ST / PWD / Female / Ex-Serviceman / Minorities / Transgender /

/ Economically backward class

Rs.250 (This fee of 250 will be refunded duly deducting bank charges, on appearing in CBT).

 

RRB Group D Vacancy

In the RRB Group D 2019-20 notification, complete vacancy details are provided. It contains the RRB Group D region-wise vacancy list. You can easily check the category vacancy available for each post.

  • RRB Group D 2019 vacancy – 103769

In the previous Railway Group D recruitment conducted in 2018, a total of 62907 vacancies were announced.

Eligibility Criteria

As per the Railway Group D notification 2020, the candidates have to satisfy a set of eligibility norms. Only then they can participate in this selection process. The list of RRB Group D 2020 eligibility criteria are,

  • Nationality
  • Age Limit
  • Educational Qualification

Nationality

Here the list of people belonging to various nations who can apply for RRB Group D recruitment is given. In this list, other than Indian Citizens, all others should provide the eligibility certificate.

  • Citizens of India or Bhutan or Nepal
  • a Tibetan refugee who came over to India, before the 1st January 1962 with the intention of permanently settling in India.
  • Persons of Indian origin migrated from Sri Lanka, Pakistan, Burma,  East African Countries of Zambia, Kenya, Uganda, the United Republic of Tanzania, Malawi, Zaire,   Ethiopia and Vietnam with the intention of permanently settling in India.

Age Limit

The RRB Group D age limit details are,

  • Minimum Age  – 18 years
  • Maximum Age – 33 years

Also, age relaxation is available for the candidates as per the category.

Category Age Relaxation
ST / SC candidates 5 years
OBC (Non-creamy layer) candidates 3 years
Ex-Servicemen candidates with a minimum of 6 months of continuous service after the attestation Up to extent of service

in Defence + 3 years

PWD candidates UR 10 years
OBC (Non-creamy layer) 13 years
SC / ST 15 years
Candidates have ordinarily been domiciled in the State of Jammu & Kashmir during the period from 01.01.1980 to 31.12.1989 5 years
Candidates serving Group ‘D’ and Erstwhile Group ‘C’ Railway Staff, Substitutes

and Casual Labour in Railways with 3 years of minimum service (Either in continuous or broken spells)

UR 40 years
OBC (Non-creamy layer) 43 years
SC / ST 45 years
Candidates working in Quasi Administrative offices of the

Railway organization such as Co-operative Societies, Railway Canteens, and Institutes

Up to the period of service rendered

(or) 5 Years, whichever is lower.

Women candidates, who are widowed, divorced or judicially separated from husband but not remarried UR 35 years
OBC (Non-creamy layer) 38 years
SC / ST 40 years
Course Completed Act Apprentices who are applying for posts with minimum qualification of ITI / Course Completed Act Apprenticeship. will be relaxed up to the extent of Apprentice Training undergone by them under the Apprentice Act 1961.
Candidates those who have started Act Apprentice under the Apprenticeship Act before the age of 25 years UR 35 years
OBC (Non-creamy layer) 38 years
SC / ST 40 years

Educational Qualification

The Railway Group D educational qualification details are,

  • ITI / 10th Pass from NCVT / SCVT recognized institutions or its equivalent Or National Apprenticeship Certificate (NAC) provided by NCVT.

(OR)

  • 10th Pass + National Apprenticeship Certificate (NAC) provided by institutions recognized by NCVT / SCVT.

Note:

  • Candidates awaiting for final exam results of the prescribed qualification SHOULD NOT apply.
  • Diploma / Engineering Degree will not be accepted in place of completed Act Apprenticeship / ITI.
  • Graduate Act Apprentice is not accepted in place of Completed Act Apprenticeship.

RRB Group D Salary & Allowances

If you are preparing for this exam, you must know the RRB Group D salary and allowances. The entry-level Grade Pay for each post in Railway Group D is fixed. 

The RRB Group D Pay Scale i.e. the basic salary of candidates selected in RRB Group D recruitment as set by RRB is rupees 18000/- per month. Check the details below.

 

RRB Group D Salary – Railway Group D Salary Structure (Level 1 as per 7th CPC Pay Matrix)
RRB Group D Pay Scale Pay Band Grade Pay RRB Group D Grade Pay – Entry Level
PB-1 15600-60600 5400 21000
5700 23190
6000 25380
7200 29730
8400 34080
PB-2 29900-104400 12600 40500
13800 51420
PB-3 14400 54450
16200 63000
46800-117300 19800 76590
22800 88500
PB-5 112200-20100 26100 138300
26700 147300
30000 159000

Apart from the above pay scale, RRB Group D employees are entitled to various allowances as well. These are mentioned below:

  1. Dearness Allowance (DA)
  2. House Rent Allowance (HRA)
  3. Transport Allowance (TA)
  4. Allowance for Night Duty
  5. Overtime Allowance (OTA)
  6. Daily Allowance, Mileage Allowance beyond 8 km
  7. Compensation in case of Holidays
  8. Fixed Conveyance Allowance
  9. Conveyance Allowance to Doctors
  10. Special Compensatory Allowances for candidates from (Tribal/Scheduled Area)
  11. Special Allowance to Railway School Teachers
  12. Special Allowance for child care such as educational Allowance and allowance for women with disabilities

The RRB Group D house rent allowance for different posts varies as per the city posted. The table given below explains the percentage of HRA allowed depending on the job location of the candidate.

HRA in RRB Group D Salary
Category of Cities HRA (after 7th Pay Commission)
X Tier I 24%
Y Tier II 16%
Z Tier III 8%

RRB Group D: Posts & Job Profile

RRB Group D Level 1 Post

Go through the table below to know the salary of RRC Group D Level 1 Post after the implementation of the 7th pay commission.

Name of the Post Department Payscale
Assistant (Workshop) Mechanical Rs. 18,000/- (Level 1 of 7th Pay Commission Pay Matrix) plus allowances as admissible
Assistant Bridge Engineering
Assistant C&W Mechanical
Assistant Depot (Stores) Stores
Assistant Loco Shed (Diesel) Mechanical
Assistant Loco Shed (Electrical) Electrical
Assistant Operations (Electrical) Electrical
Assistant Pointsman Traffic
Assistant Signal & Telecom Signal and Telecommunication (S and T)
Assistant Track Machine Engineering
Assistant TL & AC Electrical
Assistant TL & AC (Workshop) Electrical
Assistant TRD Electrical
Assistant Works Engineering
Assistant Works (Workshop) Engineering
Hospital Assistant Medical
Track Maintainer Grade IV Engineering

RRB Group D Job Profile & Promotions

The recruitment of RRB Group D includes various technical and non-technical posts. The job profile of various RRB Group D employees differs as per the hierarchy level of different railway departments. Candidates who join RRB Group D based on their performances are promoted to higher posts. Also, candidates become eligible for departmental examinations after 3 years of service. 

The RRB Group D Job profile along with various RRB Group D Posts and Promotion hierarchy are mentioned below:

RRB Group D Job Profile & Promotion
RRB Group D Posts & Department RRB Group D Job Profile RRB Group D Promotion
Assistant Workshop – Mechanical ·         Preventive and breakdown maintenance of coaches and wagons take place in the workshop department.

·         Employees are posted in a carriage and wagon workshop

·         Ensures the security and maintenance of coaches.

·         A section (eg: a Bogie shop, Wheel shop or Furnish shop, etc.) is allotted to the Assistant workshop.

Superintendent
Assistant C&W (Carriage and Wagon)

Mechanical 

·         Trip schedule Maintenance

·         Addressing the issues of BPC (Brake Power Certificate)

·         Pit line Maintenance

·         Intermediate Overhaul Maintenance

·         ART (Accident Relief Train) Maintenance

Superintendent
Assistant Bridge – Engineering ·         To assist the seniors in the construction of new bridges under railway authority.

·         Ensure the availability of materials required in proper quantity and quality and act as a helping hand in designing the overall construction.

Section Engineer
Assistant Loco Shed (Diesel) – Mechanical ·         Taking care of the overhauling of diesel locomotives. Section Engineer
Assistant Depot (Stores) ·         Procurement and supply of components to major mechanical, electrical, signal, and telecom workshops for maintenance of coaches, wagons.

·         Assistant (Depot) also supplies spare parts to major diesel and electric locomotive sheds.

Depot Material Superintendent Grade I
Assistant Loco Shed – Electrical ·         The electrical SSE in electrical is responsible for working on the TRS sheds engaged in overhauling and assembly level maintenance of 25KV AC electric Locos in electrical loco sheds. Section Engineer
Assistant Pointsman – Traffic ·         To handle switches or railroad points

·         To control the lever to direct the train to the required tracks

Superintendent
Assistant Operations – Electrical ·         Ensures electrical supply and assists the operation manager.

·         Under the supervision of a senior engineer, he does the maintenance of electrical appliances of the train and station.

Section Engineer
Assistant Signal & Telecom – S&T ·         Works under the supervision of the senior officer.

·         To provide signals to the trains as per the situations.

·         Part of the panel interlocking system. 4. Also hands over the token to the driver after granting line clearance to enter the block section.

Section Engineer
Assistant TL & AC (Train Lights & AC) – Electrical ·         To look over the TL & AC (Train Lights and AC).

·         To look over the proper functioning of the train’s electrical appliances and connections eg: proper functioning of signal LEDs, AC controllers, power Supplies, stabilizations, etc.

Section Engineer
Assistant Track Machine – Engineering ·         Repairs the machines under the supervision of seniors.

·         Also ensures the availability of tools/ gadgets required for the effective working of the track machine.

Section Engineer
Assistant TL & AC (Workshop) – Electrical ·         To ensure the availability of tools and gadgets required by assistant TL & AC Engineers.

·         To look over the maintenance of lights, bulbs, fans, AC ducts, temperature control of ACs, stabilizations & all other electrical appliances.

Section Engineer
Assistant Works – Engineering ·         Enrolled in the manufacturing department of all kinds of rail assets like manufacturing of coaches, every appliance of trains, platforms sheds, etc.

·         They have to create new designs for the betterment of Indian Railways.

Section Engineer
Assistant TRD (Traction Distribution) – Electrical ·         Responsible for the maintenance of electrical assets like electrical locomotives, Electrical Multiple Units (EMUs), and Mainline Electrical Multiple Units (MEMUs).

·         Responsible for all technical and organizational matters connected with the efficient maintenance and operation of the power supply installations, OHE, and RC equipment.

Section Engineer
Assistant Works (Workshop) – Engineering ·         To assist the seniors in manufacturing

·         To ensure the availability of materials (tools and gadgets) required.

·         Handles all the fitting and welding work in manufacturing under the supervision of their seniors.

Section Engineer
Track Maintainer Grade IV ·         Maintaining tracks

·         Will have to walk along the track checking the condition of the track, attend to minor works like tightening/providing clamps, joints, etc.

·         Keep an eye over the breakdown of tracks

·         Provides proper, safe and smooth track to the trains

·         Look over every repair and maintenance of the track line.

Section Engineer
Hospital Assistant – Medical ·         Providing proper care to the ailing passenger during treatment

·         Taking care of medical aids & their requirements in the stations

·         Cleaning Medical Equipment.

Superintendent

Read more about RRB group D Salary and Job profile details here

Selection Process

The RRB Group D selection process includes,

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

RRB Group D Exam Pattern

The RRB Group D exam pattern for the computer-based test is given below.

  • The total mark for the exam is 100.
  • The total exam time duration is 90 minutes.
  • The negative mark for each wrong answer is 1/3rd of the mark assigned to each question.
  • From the CBT, candidates will be shortlisted for the Physical Efficiency Test (PET).

 

Railway Group D CBT Exam Pattern
Sections No. of Questions Total Time Duration
Mathematics 25

90 minutes

General Intelligence & Reasoning 30
General Science 25
General Awareness on Current Affairs 20
Total Marks 100

Physical Efficiency Test
Male Female
  • Should lift and carry 35 Kg of
    weight for 100 meters within 2
    minutes in single chance without putting weight down; and
  • Should run for 1000 meters within 4 minutes and 15 seconds in a single chance.
  • Should lift and carry the weight of 20 Kg for 100 meters within 2
    minutes in a single chance without putting the weight down; and
  • Should run for a 1000 meters distance within 5 minutes and 40 seconds in a single chance.

 

Complete RRB Group D Exam pattern details

RRB Group D Syllabus

Name of Subject Topics
Mathematics Number system, LCM, HCF, BODMAS, Age Calculations, Ratio and Proportion, Decimals, Fractions,  Time and Distance, Percentages, Mensuration, Time and Work,  Simple and Compound Interest, Algebra, Profit and Loss, Elementary Statistics,  Geometry and Trigonometry,  Square root,  Calendar & Clock, Pipes & Cistern, etc.
General Intelligence and Reasoning Syllogism, Analogies, Coding and Decoding, Alphabetical and Number Series,  Mathematical operations, Relationships,  Jumbling, Interpretation and Sufficiency, Venn Diagram, Data  Conclusions, and Decision making, Analytical Reasoning, Similarities and Differences,  Classification, Directions, Statement – Arguments and Assumptions, etc.
General Science The 10th standard level syllabus covering Physics, Chemistry, and Life Sciences.
General Awareness on Current Affairs Sports, Culture, Science & Technology,  Personalities, Economics, Politics, and any other subjects of importance.

 

Full RRB Group D Syllabus

Preparation Tips

Here we have provided the preparation tips for all the sections of the RRB Group D CBT exam.

General Intelligence & Reasoning:

In the reasoning section, practice will make you perfect. Even if it is an easier topic, don’t ignore the practice. Only then you can find the areas where you make mistakes. Syllogism, inequalities, coding-decoding, direction sense, etc topics that will gain you marks very easily. Railway Group D 2020 mock test practice, will help you to convert all your weak zones into the strong zones.

General Science:

For this topic, you have to cover the basic topics of school standard physics, chemistry, and life science.

  • For each day, cover certain topics from physics, chemistry, and life science.
  • On long term preparation, you can easily cover more than 90% of the topics.
  • Revise all the concepts that are confusing in nature.
  • Attend RRB Group D mock tests and improve your subject knowledge.
  • Practice with previous year question papers.

Mathematics:

In this section, more calculations and complex formulas are involved. So learn all the basic maths operations and practice them rigorously. Additionally, learn more short cut methods which will save time for you. Speed and accuracy are more important. So, don’t get panic during this section. Only RRB Group D 2020 mock test practice helps you to develop accuracy, speed, and time management skills.

General Awareness on Current Affairs:

For the Railway Group D exam, focus more on this section. Because this is the section in which many candidates will fail to score mark. So study well and revise all the data regularly. In free time attempt more quizzes. f you score more in this section, then your success probability will be higher.

RRB Group D Admit Card

The RRB Group D admit card will release on the official website. To download your admit card, follow the steps given below.

  • Go to the official website of RRB.
  • In the careers section, click the RRB Group D 2020 exam admit card download link.
  • Give the details of your registration number and password.
  • Enter the captcha code and press the login button.
  • Take a printout of the RRB Group D admit card. Without the exam admit card, you cannot take part in the exam.

RRB Group D Previous Year cut off

Before the RRB Group Previous year exam analysis, check out the previous year RRB group D cut off depending upon the region and category. This will give you a hint of the marks required to be scored in the exam to get qualified for the next stage.

Category/Region UR OBC SC ST
Ajmer 73.73073 70.10507 63.37549 60.62978
Allahabad 74.57579 69.78740 62.92684 50.12207
Ahemdabad 71.86468 66.77575 60.85283 57.85161
Bengaluru 62.01964 56.60285 49.65250 48.78492
Bhopal 75.03355 70.75118 63.51720 58.61426
Bilaspur 70.22887 66.07970 59.50198 52.73928
Bhubaneshwar 73.86689 69.13033 60.82752 55.83808
Chandigarh 75.07613 68.55507 34.39158 55.13337
Chennai 71.53120 68.63312 61.56750 55.32595
Gorakhpur 73.90623 69.27577 60.92724 54.35642
Guwahati 77.09933 72.22287 67.39113 57.07288
Kolkata 80.57238 71.77651 71.60480 55.76072
Mumbai 67.96106 63.08909 58.88383 52.58975
Patna 77.00350 72.51232 61.64224 58.20304
Ranchi 76.30354 71.44115 62.41570 58.68276
Secunderabad 69.79887 65.69349 59.96240 56.68657

RRB Group D Previous Year Exam Analysis:

Mathematics

The overall level of mathematics questions asked in railway group d exam is moderate. You have sufficient time to attempt 25 questions of this section. Take a look at the average number of questions asked from each topic:

Topic No of Questions Level
S.I, CI 2 Moderate
Pipe & Cistern 1 Easy-Moderate
Profit/ Loss 3-4 Easy-Moderate
Ages 1 Easy
Time and Work 2 Easy
Geometry (circle) 1 Easy-Moderate
Time, Speed and Distance 2 Easy
Average 1 Easy
Trigonometry 3 Easy-Moderate
Percentage 2 Easy-Moderate
DI (Pie Chart) 2 Moderate
Misc. 5 Moderate
Total 25 Moderate

Railway Group-D General Intelligence & Reasoning Exam Analysis

General Intelligence & Reasoning section in RRB Group D exam is considered to be easy. It is not calculating and you can easily attempt 25 questions in 25-30 minutes. Check out the distribution of questions:

Topic No of Questions Level
Syllogism 4-5 Easy
Venn Diagram 2-3 Easy
Mathematical Calculation 2 Easy
Mirror Image 1 Easy
Odd one out 3-4 Easy
Coding-Decoding 2-3 Easy-Moderate
Analogy 7-8 Easy
Series 2 Easy
Direction 2 Easy
Statement & Conclusion 2 Easy-Moderate
Counting Figure 1 Easy
Calendar 2 Easy
Total 30 Easy

Railway Group-D General Science Exam Analysis

In Railway Group-D Exam 2018, questions from Science were directly based on basic concepts and were of easy-Moderate level. No formula applying questions were the part of the exam.

  •         How many water molecules are present in washing soda?
  •         One question from Newton’s law.
  •         One question on the pH level of salt
  •         one question on reproduction of the plant.
  •         Which of the following is the heaviest planet?
  •         One question from ohm’s law.
  •         Which of the element is the last in the list of Newland Octaves?
  •         What is the critical angle of Diamond?
  •         Which gas is used in an electric bulb?
  •         Which virus affects bacteria?
  •         What is the pH value of blood?
  •         How many elements are present in the 18th group?
  •         What is the formula of Hard Water?
  •         What is the chemical formula of Carbon Monoxide?
  •         One question from Flemings left-hand rule.
Topic No of Questions Level
Physics 9-11 Easy
Chemistry 7-9 Moderate
Biology 8-11 Easy
Total 25 Easy-Moderate

 

General Awareness On Current affairs Exam Analysis

In the General awareness section, the questions are usually asked from the current affairs of the past year. You must be well versed with the major events of the past year before appearing for this section.Some important you have to prepare like- Important days, Sports, Founders of Organisations, Current Affairs, Awards, National and internal News, Static GK.

RRB Group D Result

The Railway Group D result will release on the official website. After the completion of each stage, the candidates will wait for the result status. The first result of the recruitment is for the Computer-based test. The candidates passing in this result will take part in the physical efficiency test. The merit list will release after the completion of the physical efficiency test.

RRC Railway Group D RecruitmentClick Here for Official Website

FAQs

Here we have added some FAQs related to the RRB Group D 2020 recruitment.

Q: What is the RRB Group D 2019-20 selection process?

A: The section process involves a computer-based test, Physical efficiency test, and document verification.

Q: What is the total mark for the RRB Group D online Computer-based exam?

A: The total mark for the computer-based test (CBT) is 100.

Q: Is there any sectional time for the RRB Railway Group D Computer-Based Test?

A: For this test, there is no sectional time limits. In the given 90 minutes you can swap between the sections.

Q: What is the negative mark for the RRB Group D Computer-Based Test?

A: 1/3rd of marks assigned to the question will be deducted for each wrong answer.

Q: In RRB Group D Computer-Based Test, how many sections are available?

A: The test includes 4 sections – Mathematics, General Science, General awareness on current affairs, and General Intelligence & Reasoning.

Q: What is the permissible age limit for RRB Group D 2020 recruitment?

A: 18 to 33 years.

Q: I belong to Bhutan. Can I apply for the Railway Group D 2020 recruitment exams?

A: Yes you can apply. You should have the eligibility certificate provided by the government.

Q: What is the Railway Group D 2020 application fee?

A: The RRB Group D application fee is,

  • SC / ST / PWD / Female / Ex-Serviceman / Minorities / Transgender / Economically backward class – Rs. 250.
  • Other candidates – Rs.500.

Q: What is the age relaxation for SC / ST candidates in RRB Group D 2020 recruitment?

A: For SC / ST candidates, 5 years of age relaxation is available.

Q: What is the RRB Group D basic pay scale?

A: The selected candidates will get basic pay of Rs. 18000/- per month.

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This post was last modified on January 4, 2022 5:54 pm