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RRB Group D exam Date 2023: Railway Recruitment Boards (RRBs) are expected to release RRB Group D notification 2023 soon. Along with the notification, the exam dates will also be released. RRB Group D dates 2023 highlights the important events about the release of admit card, result, application form, answer key, etc. Candidates can keep the exam dates handy so that they do not miss any important events related to the exam.
RRB Group D is a national-level exam that is conducted for select candidates for the various posts in Level-1 of the seventh CPC pay matrix such as Track Maintainer Grade-IV, Helper/Assistant in various technical departments (Electrical, Mechanical, and S&T departments), Assistant Pointsman, and many more. Read this article below for more details on RRB Group D dates.
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RRB Group D Exam Date 2023 Highlights
Some of the important highlights of RRB Group D exam date 2023 are given below:
| Parameters | Details |
|---|---|
| Conducting Body |
Railway Recruitment Board |
| Job Profile |
Track Maintainer Grade-IV, Helper/Assistant, Assistant Pointsman, Level-I posts |
| Job Location |
Across India |
| Total Vacancies |
1,03,769 |
| Qualification |
Class 12/any graduate depending upon the post |
| Selection Process |
Computer Based Test (CBT 1 & CBT 2) |
How to Check Railway Group D Exam Date Online?
The steps to check RRB Group D exam date online are given below:
- Visit the official websites of the respective RRBs
- In the home page, candidates will find the exam schedule
- Click the link, the exam schedule will open in PDF form
- Download the PDF and save it
RRB Group D 2023 Dates
Take a look at the table below for the complete schedule of RRB Group D 2023 exam
| Dates | Past Exam Dates |
|---|---|
14 Mar '23 | RRB Group D Final Result 2023 |
Feb '23 | Conduct of medical exam |
30 Jan '23 - 7 Feb '23 | RRB Group D PET for Eastern Railways |
RRB Group D Shift Timings
RRB Group D exam was conducted in three shifts. The first shift starts at 9 am while the second shift begis at 12.45 pm. The third shift starts at 5 pm. The shift-wise RRB Group D shift timings are given below.
| Shift | Reporting Time | Gate Closure | Exam Start Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shift 1 |
7.30 am |
8.30 am |
9.00 am |
| Shift 2 |
11.15 am |
12.15 pm |
12.45 pm |
| Shift 3 |
3.30 pm |
4.30 pm |
5 pm |
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RRB Group D Exam Date 2023: Important Events
Discussed below, in brief, some of the important events of the RRB Group D exam:
RRB Group D Application Form
RRB Group D application form is released online. The fee payment can be done both online and offline. The application fee is INR 500 (for all candidates except the fee concession categories). The fee for PwBD/Female /Transgender/ Ex-Servicemen/SC/ST/Minority Communities/ Economically Backward Class is INR 250. The steps to fill RRB Group D application form are given below:
- Candidates need to visit the official websites of RRBs
- Click the 'New Registration' link to register for the exam
- To register for the exam, candidates need to enter name, date of birth and father’s name, mother’s name, Aadhaar Number, SSLC/Matric registration number, year of passing, mobile number, email ID
- Registration number and password are generated after registration
- In Part I of the application page, candidates need to provide the details of educational qualification, community, gender, religion, Ex-Servicemen, CCAA, Minority, Economically Backward Class and Age Relaxation and other details
- In Part II of the application page, enter the priority/preference of the RRB Group D posts
- Candidates need to pay the application fees using Net Banking/Credit Card/Debit Card/UPI and Offline Challan
- Candidates need to choose the exam languages-Hindi, English, Urdu, Assamese, Bengali, Gujarati, Kannada, Konkani, Malayalam, Manipuri, Marathi, Odia, Punjabi, Tamil, and Telugu
- Candidates need to fill details of photo ID card
- Candidates need to enter bank details for a fee refund
- Upload scanned images of photograph, signature and category certificate for SC/ST candidates
- Agree to the terms and conditions and submit the application form
Also Read: RRB Group D Notification
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RRB Group D Exam
The CBT exam comprised objective-type questions from subjects such as General Science, Mathematics, General Intelligence and Reasoning and General Awareness and Current Affairs. The total duration of the test is 90 minutes (120 minutes for eligible PwBD candidates accompanied by the scribe). The test carries a total of 100 marks. Candidates three times the number of vacancies are selected for the PET. Candidates qualifying the PET are called for the document verification.
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RRB Group D Admit Card
RRB Group D admit card for CBT is released in a phase-wise manner. The admit cards are released four days prior to the exam. Candidates who qualify the CBT are issued admit card for appearing in PET. To download the RRB Group D admit card, candidates are required to enter the required login credentials. The hard copy of the admit card is not sent to candidates by post. The admit card is an important document without which candidates are not allowed to enter the exam hall.
RRB Group D Syllabus
RRB Group D syllabus outlines the topics that candidates need to prepare for the exam. The topic-wise RRB Group D syllabus is given below:
- Mathematics: Number System, Percentage, BODMAS, LCM-HCF, Simple and Compound Interest, Algebra, Profit and Loss, etc.
- General Intelligence and Reasoning: Analogies, Data Sufficiency, Syllogism, Coding-Decoding, Relationships, etc
- General Science: Physics, Chemistry, and Life Sciences of CBSE Class 10 level
- General Awareness: Current Affairs Science & Technology, Sports, Culture, Personalities, Economics, Politics
RRB Group D Exam Pattern
The CBT is divided into four sections: General Science, Mathematics, General Intelligence and Reasoning and General Awareness and Current Affairs. The total marks allotted to CBT are 100. Candidates qualifying the CBT are called for PET. Candidates qualifying the PET are called for document verification. The final selection of candidates is done based on the performance in the CBT provided they qualify the PET.
RRB Group D Salary
The basic RRB Group D salary is INR 18,000. The in-hand salary of RRB Group D posts is INR 22,000-25,000 per month. RRB Group D salary is given below.
| Scale | Pay Band (in Rs) | Grade Pay (in INR) | Entry Level Grade Pay (In INR) |
|---|---|---|---|
| PB-1 |
15,600-60,600 |
5,400 |
21,000 |
| 5,700 |
23,190 |
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| 6,000 |
25,380 |
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| 7,200 |
29,730 |
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| 8,400 |
34,080 |
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| PB-2 |
29,900-1,04,400 |
12,600 |
40,500 |
| 13,800 |
51,420 |
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| PB-3 |
14,400 |
54,450 |
|
| 16,200 |
63,000 |
||
| 46,800-1,17,300 |
19,800 |
76,590 |
|
| 22,800 |
88,500 |
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| PB-5 |
1,12,200-20,100 |
26,100 |
1,38,300 |
| 26,700 |
1,47,300 |
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| 30,000 |
1,59,000 |
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Q: What is the in-hand salary of RRB Group D employees?
Candidates selected through RRB Group D exam get in hand salary in the range of INR 25,000 to 27,000 as per the 7th pay commission. Besides getting the RRB Group D in hand salary, candidates are also entitled to various perks and allowances. The basic RRB Group D salary is INR 18,000. The post-wise RRB Group D salary is given below.
RRB Group D Posts | RRB Group D Salary Post-wise (In INR) |
Assistant Workshop (Mechanical) | 22,500 to 25,380 |
Assistant (Carriage & Wagon) | |
Assistant Bridge (Engineering) | |
Assistant Depot (Stores) | |
Assistant Loco Shed (Electrical) | |
Assistant Pointsman (Traffic) | |
Assistant Operation (Electrical) | |
Assistant S&T (Signal & Telecommunication) | |
Assistant TL & AC (Electrical) | |
Assistant Traction Distribution (Electrical) | |
Assistant Works/ Workshop (Engineering) | |
Track Maintainer Grade-IV (Mechanical) | 25,400 (depending on the city) |
Q: What is RRB Group D Salary?
The basic RRB Group D salary is INR 18,000. Besides the salary, candidates are also entitled to certain allowances and benefits. RRB Group D salary after 10 years increases upto INR 25,000 depending upon various factors. Candidates' salary is revised on the basis of 39 per cent DA allowances and the salary after five years jumps to INR 15,000 at least, depending on their pay band and the city they are posted in. The salary structure is given below.
RRB Group D Salary Structure | City - X | City - Y | City - Z |
Pay Scale | INR 5,200 - Rs 20,200 | INR 5,200 - Rs 20,200 | INR 5,200 - Rs 20,200 |
Grade Pay | 1800 | 1800 | 1800 |
Basic Pay | INR 18,000 | INR 18,000 | INR 18,000 |
DA | INR 3,060 | INR 3,060 | INR 3,060 |
HRA | 24% | 16% | 8% |
Travel Allowance | Depends upon the location | ||
RRB Group D Salary | INR 27,920 | INR 27,000 | INR 25,560 |
RRB Group D Selection Process
RRB Group D selection process comprises CBT, PET/PST, document verification, medical exam and empanellment of candidates. The PET/PST is qualifying in nature. The final selection of candidates is done based on the marks obtained in CBT subject to candidates qualifying the PET/PST, document verification and medical exam.
RRB Group D Eligibility
RRB Group D eligibility criteria comprises age limit, educational qualification and nationality. In order to be eligible for the exam, candidates need to follow the adhere to the eligibility criteria. RRB Group D age limit is 18 to 33 years. Last year, the RRBs/RRCs had revised the educational qualification for RRB Group D exam. The minimum education qualification required for technical departments-Civil Engineering, Mechanical, Electrical, and Signal & Telecom departments) and catering wing of Railways is Class 10 pass and candidates must also have National Apprenticeship Certificate (NAC) granted by National Council for Vocational Training. Candidates who have passed Class 10 and ITI can also apply for the exam. Candidates can check below the RRB Group D eligibility criteria for Level-1 posts.
RRB Group D Exam Dates 2023 FAQs
Candidates can check below RRB Group D Dates FAQs.
Q: How to prepare for RRB Group D exam?
To prepare for RRB Group D exam, candidates need to go through the exam pattern and syllabus. Candidates must choose the right study material for the exam. They should attempt mock tests and solve the previous years' question papers. Make a habit of studying for at least three or four hours a day. The tips and tricks to prepare for RRB Group D exam are given below:
- Candidates must first go through the exam pattern and syllabus thoroughly
- It is important to practice mock tests as this helps in analysing the preparation for the exam as well as in improving speed and accuracy
- Candidates must practice previous years' question papers to know what kind of questions are asked in the exam
- Candidates should focus on revising the important topics for the exam
Q: What is RRB Group D exam pattern for PET?
Q: What is the educational qualification required for RRB Group D exam?
For the RRB Group D exam, the age of candidates should be between 18 and 33 years. Candidates must have completed Class 10 from an Institution recognised by NCVT/SCVT or equivalent or National Apprenticeship Certificate (NAC) granted by NCVT to apply for the exam. The prescribed medical standards for the exam is given below.
RRB Group D Medical Standard | General Fitness | Visual Acuity |
A-2 | Physically Fit in all respects | Distant Vision: 6/9, 6/9 without glasses (no fogging test) Near Vision: Sn. 0.6, 0.6 without glasses and Must pass tests for Colour Vision, Binocular Vision, Night Vision, Mesopic vision, etc. |
A-3 | Physically Fit in all respects | Distant Vision: 6/9, 6/9 with or without glasses (power of lenses not to exceed 2D). Near Vision: Sn: 0.6, 0.6 with or without glasses and pass the test for Colour Vision, Binocular Vision, Night Vision, Myopic vision, etc. |
B-1 | Physically Fit in all respects | Distant Vision: 6/9, 6/12 with or without glasses (power of lenses not to exceed 4D), Near Vision: Sn. 0.6, 0.6 with or without glasses when reading or close work is required and Must pass tests for Colour Vision, Binocular Vision, Night Vision, Mesopic vision, etc. |
B-2 | Physically Fit in all respects | Distant Vision: 6/9, 6/12 with or without glasses (power of lenses not to exceed 4D). Near Vision: Sn. 0.6, 0.6 with or without glasses when reading or close work is required and must pass the test for Binocular Vision, etc |
C-1 | Physically Fit in all respects | Distant Vision: 6/12, 6/18 with or without glasses. Near Vision: Sn. 0.6, 0.6 with or without glasses when reading or close work is required. |
C-2 | Physically Fit in all respects | Distant Vision: 6/12, NIL with or without glasses. Near Vision: Sn. 0.6 combined with or without glasses where reading or close work is required |
Q: What is RRB Group D shift timings?
RRB Group D exam is conducted in three shifts. The exam for the morning shift begins at 9 am. The exam for second shift starts at 12.45 pm. The exam for the third shift starts at 5 pm. The details related to RRB Group D shift timings are mentioned on the admit card. Candidates need to reach the exam centre as per the timings mentioned on the admit card. The shift timings of RRB Group D exam are given below.
Shift | Reporting Timing | Gate Closing Timing | Starting of Examination | Exam End Time |
Shift 1 | 7:30 AM | 8:30 AM | 9:00 AM | 10:30 AM |
Shift 2 | 11:15 AM | 12:15 PM | 12:45 PM | 2:15 PM |
Shift 3 | 3:30 PM | 4:30 PM | 5:00 PM | 6:30 PM |
Q: What is RRB Group D Syllabus?
Q: Does RRBs release the answer key?
Yes, RRBs release the answer key of RRB Group D a few days after the completion of the exam. The answer keys are made available on the official website and candidates need to download them by entering the required login credentials. Candidates can even raise objections against the answer key by paying INR 50 per answer. The objections submitted by candidates are examined by the subject-matter experts. The steps to download the RRB Group D answer key are given below.
- Visit the official website of RRBs
- Click on the 'RRB Group D Answer Key' link on the home page
- Enter the required credentials like user ID and password
- The answer key appears on the screen
- Download the answer key and save the file
Q: What is RRB Group D Selection Process?
Q: What is RRB Group D exam pattern?
The CBT of RRB Group D exam comprises four sections-General Science, Mathematics, General Intelligence and Reasoning and General Awareness and Current Affairs. Total marks allotted to CBT are 100. Based on the marks obtained in CBT, candidates are called for PET. The PET is qualifying in nature. Those who qualify the PET are called for document verification. Final empanellment of candidates is done based on the performance in CBT subject to their qualifying the document verification and medical exam. The structure of RRB Group D exam pattern is given below.
Sections | Number of questions |
General Science | 25 |
Mathematics | 25 |
General Intelligence and Reasoning | 30 |
General Awareness and Current Affairs | 20 |
Total | 100 |
Q: When RRB Group D admit card is released?
RRB Group D admit card is released four days before the exam. To download the admit card, candidates are required to enter user ID and password. The hard copy of the admit card is not sent by post. Candidates need to download the admit card and take the printout of it along with one photo-identity proof to the exam centre. The admit card comprises two parts-candidate's copy and RRB copy. The RRB copy of RRB Group D admit card is taken by the invigilator. The steps to download RRB Group D admit card are given below:
- Visit the region-wise official websites of RRBs
- Click 'RRB Group D admit card' link on the home page
- Enter user ID and password
- The admit card appears on the screen
- Download the admit card and take its printout
Q: How to check RRB NTPC Result?
RRB NTPC result is announced online on the official website of RRBs. The result link is made available separately for different RRB regions. The result is released in PDF form and comprises the roll numbers of qualified candidates. The scorecard is released along with the result. To download the scorecard, candidates need to enter user ID and password. The steps to check RRB NTPC result are given below:
- Visit the region-wise official websites of RRBs
- Click on the 'RRB NTPC result' link on the home page
- Clicking the link, the result PDF opens in a new page
- The result PDF comprises the roll numbers of shortlisted candidates
- Download the result and take its printout
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Anything you would want to ask experts?Answered 4 days ago
The answer key displays the following details:
| Roll Number | Participant's name |
| Test centre name | Test date |
| Test time | Subject |
| Correct options in green colour | Status of question |
| Question ID | Option marked by candidates |
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Answered 4 days ago
The prescribed fee for raising objections is INR 50 plus the applicable bank service charges per question. In case the objections raised by candidates are found to be correct, the fee paid against valid objections are refunded to the candidate's account. The fee for raising objections should be paid
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Answered 4 days ago
The zone-wise data of vacant posts is given below.
| Indian Railways (RRB) Zones | Gazetted Vacant Posts | Non-Gazetted Vacant Posts |
|---|---|---|
Central Railway | 56 | 27,177 |
East Coast Railway | 87 | 8,447 |
Eastern Railway | 195 | 28,204 |
East Central Railway | 170 | 15,268 |
Metro Railways | 22 | 856 |
North Central Railway | 141 | 9,366 |
North Eastern Railway | 62 | 14,231 |
Northeast Frontier Railway | 112 | 15,677 |
Northern Railway | 115 | 37,436 |
North Western Railway | 100 | 15,049 |
South Central Railway | 43 | 16,741 |
South East Central Railway | 88 | 9,422 |
South Eastern Railway | 137 | 16,847 |
Southern Railway | 161 | 9,500 |
South Western Railway | 65 | 6,525 |
West Central Railway | 59 | 11,073 |
Western Railway | 172 | 26,227 |
Other Units | 507 | 12,760 |
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Answered 4 days ago
RRB Group D employees are recruited for the maintenance and cleanliness of railway assets and tracks. RRB Group D recruitment is conducted for the following posts:
- Assistant Workshop
- Assistant C&W
- Assistant Loco Shed (Diesel)
- Assistant Loco Shed (Electrical)
- Assistant Depots (Store)
- Assistant Operations (
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Answered 4 days ago
The year-wise total recruitment done through RRB Group D is given below.
| Year | Group ‘C’ Level 1 (Erstwhile Group D) Through RRCs |
|---|---|
2016-2017 | 6731 |
2017-2018 | 5362 |
2018-2019 | 4766 |
2019-2020 | 55942 |
2020-2021 | 3327 |
Total | 76128 |
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Answered 4 days ago
The year-wise total recruitment done through RRB Group D is given below.
| Year | Group ‘C’ Level 1 (Erstwhile Group D) Through RRCs |
|---|---|
2016-2017 | 6731 |
2017-2018 | 5362 |
2018-2019 | 4766 |
2019-2020 | 55942 |
2020-2021 | 3327 |
Total | 76128 |
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Answered 4 days ago
A total of 1,03,769 vacancies were announced for RRB Group D 2022 exam. A total of 42,355 vacancies were announced for General category, 15,559 for OBC category, 15,559 for SC and 7,984 for ST. The vacancy break-up is given below.
| Railway | Total Vacancy |
|---|---|
Central Railway | 9345 |
East Central Railway | 3563 |
East Coast Railway | 2555 |
Eastern Railway, CLW, & Metro | 10873 10514 |
North Central Railway and DLW | 4730 |
North Eastern Railway, MCF and RDSO | 4002 |
North Western Railway | 5249 |
Northeast Frontier Railway | 2894 |
Northern Railway, DMF and RCF | 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 |
Total Vacancies | 103769 |
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Answered 4 days ago
Once the RRB Group D CBT result is announced to select candidates for PET round. In this round, the fitness of candidates is evaluated by the board. Candidates qualifying the PET are called for document verification and medical exam. PET is qualifying in nature and it is mandatory to pass it. Candid
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RRB Group D result PDF comprises the roll numbers of the shortlisted candidates. RRB Group D scorecard carries the following details:
Name of candidates | Roll number |
Registration number | Raw score |
Pr-rata score | Normalised scores |
Qualifying status | - |
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The importance of RRB Group D mock tests are given below:
Revision: RRB Group D mock test helps candidates practice revision strategies that are proven to be more helpful and discover what works best for them.
Improving knowledge: Candidates by practicing RRB Group D mock tests will be able to test th
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What are the details mentioned on RRB Group D answer key?