RRB Group D 2026-27 Syllabus, Exam Pattern, Forms, Notes & Papers
Indian Railways conducts annual recruitment for Level-1 (Group D Track Maintainer, Pointsman, Assistant), Assistant Loco Pilot (ALP), RRB Technician, Junior Engineer (JE), and RRC Trade Apprentices across all railway zones.
RRB Group D forms, dates & results
- JobRRC NR Scouts & Guides Form 2026: Apply Online for 27 Posts27 posts · 10th Pass / 12th Pass / ITI / NAC with Scouting Qualification 30dApply now · last date 6 Dec 2026
- JobRRB Isolated Category 2026: Apply Online for 191 Posts191 posts · 12th Science / Graduate / PG / Law Degree 28dApply now · last date 4 Dec 2026
- JobRRC Central Railway Apprentice 2026: Apply For 2,861 Posts2,861 posts · 10th with ITI 26dApply now · last date 2 Dec 2026
- JobSER Sports Quota Online Form 2026: Apply Last Date 30 Nov, 54 Posts54 posts · Any Graduate, ITI, 12TH, 10TH 24dApply now · last date 30 Nov 2026
- JobLAHDC SSRB 2026 Online Form: Last Date 27 Nov, 216 Posts216 posts · 10th, 12th, ITI, Diploma, Graduation, GNM 21dApply now · last date 27 Nov 2026
- JobCSIR CFTRI Technician Form 2026: Apply Online for 28 Posts28 posts · 10th with Science & ITI/Trade Certificate 12dApply now · last date 18 Nov 2026
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RRB Group D question papers, answer keys & solutions

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RRB Group D notes
What is Railway RRB Group D, ALP, Technician & JE?
Indian Railways recruits lakhs of technical and operational staff through centralised notifications (CEN) for Level-1 (Group D), Assistant Loco Pilot (ALP), Technician (Grade I & Grade III), Junior Engineer (RRB JE), and RRC Act Apprentices.
Railway RRB Group D (Level-1) CBT Pattern
| Subject | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| General Science (Class 10 NCERT Physics, Chemistry, Life Sciences) | 25 | 25 |
| Mathematics | 25 | 25 |
| General Intelligence & Reasoning | 30 | 30 |
| General Awareness & Current Affairs | 20 | 20 |
| Total (90 Minutes) | 100 Questions | 100 Marks |
- Negative Marking: 1/3rd mark deducted for every wrong answer.
- Selection Process for Group D: Single-stage CBT -> Physical Efficiency Test (PET) -> Document Verification & Medical.
- Selection Process for ALP: CBT 1 -> CBT 2 (Part A + Part B Trade) -> CBAT -> DV.
Railway Exam Syllabus
General Science & Basic Science/Engineering
- Physics: Motion, Force, Work-Energy-Power, Gravitation, Light, Electricity, Magnetic Effects, Ohm's Law
- Chemistry: Matter, Atoms & Molecules, Chemical Reactions, Acids-Bases-Salts, Metals & Non-Metals, Periodic Classification
- Life Sciences: Cell, Tissues, Life Processes, Control & Coordination, Heredity, Human Diseases & Nutrition
Mathematics & Reasoning
- Number System, BODMAS, Decimals, Fractions, LCM/HCF, Ratio, Percentage, Mensuration, Time & Work, SI/CI, Algebra, Geometry, Trigonometry
- Reasoning: Analogies, Alphabetical & Number Series, Coding-Decoding, Syllogism, Venn Diagram, Statement & Conclusion, Direction Sense
How to Crack Railway Exams
- NCERT Class 9 & 10 Science is the single biggest score booster across Group D, ALP, Technician, and JE CBT-1.
- Practise numericals on Electricity, Light (Mirror/Lens formula), and Work-Power-Energy.
- Keep high accuracy (85%+) to benefit from percentile/normalisation across shifts.
RRB Group D FAQs
What is the qualification for Railway Group D and RRC Apprentice?
Class 10 pass (or Class 10 + ITI for technical departments and RRC Act Apprentices).
Is there an interview in Railway Group D, ALP, or JE?
No, there is no interview in Group B/C/D railway exams.

