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Anangsha Patra
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According to Shiksha Polls, 50 per cent of candidates said that they find the General Science section toughest. 28 per cent of candidates find the Maths section to be the toughest. Read this article on the toughest subject of RRB Group D exam. 

RRB Group D 2025: General Science Syllabus is Toughest; As Per Shiksha Polls

RRB Group D 2025: General Science Syllabus is Toughest; As Per Shiksha Polls

RRB Group D 2025 is scheduled to be conducted from July 26 to September 27, 2025. With few days left for the exam, candidates toiling hard to prepare for the RRB Group D 2025 exam. To know which section of RRB Group D syllabus candidates find the toughest, we created Shiksha Polls on- ‘Which RRB Group D exam topic do you find most difficult?’. As per the Shiksha Polls, 50 per cent of candidates find the General Science syllabus to be the toughest. Read this article below to know about RRB Group D General syllabus, exam pattern, topic-wise distribution of questions, and many more.

Q:   What is unique about the RRB Group D syllabus?
A:

While preparing the syllabus of RRB Group D the topics given in the same have been framed keeping in mind the nature of the job profile. The educational qualification for RRB Group D exam is Class 10 pass. Therefore, the syllabus has been formulated based on the given educational qualification. 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

Q:   What is RRB Group D General Science syllabus?
A:

RRB Group D General Science syllabus comprises the topics that candidates have studied in their high school. RRB Group D syllabus for General Science is given below:

Physics: Units and measurements, Force and Laws of Motion, Work, Energy, and Power, Gravitation, Pressure, Sound, Waves, Heat, Friction, Light- Reflection and Refraction, Current Electricity, Magnetism, Magnetic Effects of Electric Current, Scientific Instruments, Inventions, Important Discoveries Relating to Physics, Sources of Energy.

Chemistry: Matter, Atoms and Molecules, Structure of Atom, Chemical Reactions and Equations, Periodic Classification of Elements, Chemical Bonding, Oxidation & Reduction, Combustion and Flame, Metals & Non-Metals.

Life Sciences: Classification of Organism, Cytology, Genetics, Heredity and Evolution, Classification of Plant Kingdom, Plant Morphology, Plant Tissue, Photo-synthesis, Plant Hormones, Plant Diseases, Ecology & Environment, Pollution, Classification of Animal Kingdom, Animal Tissue, Human Blood, Organ & Organ System, Human blood and blood group, Human Eye, Nutrients, Natural Resources.

Q:   What is the syllabus of RRB Group D exam?
A:

RRB Group D syllabus comprises the topics and sub-topics that candidates need to prepare for the exam. RRB Group D syllabus is given below.

SubjectsTopics

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 

Table of contents
  • Shiksha Polls: Which RRB Group D exam topic do you find most difficult? Detailed Analysis
  • RRB Group D Exam Pattern 2025
  • RRB Group D Syllabus 2025

Shiksha Polls: Which RRB Group D exam topic do you find most difficult? Detailed Analysis

According to Shiksha Polls, 50 per cent candidates said that they find the General Science section toughest. 28 per cent candidates find the Maths section to be toughest. 13 per cent candidates find the General Awareness & Current Affairs section toughest. Only 9 per cent candidates find the General Intelligence & Reasoning section toughest.

SHiksha Polls on Which RRB Group D exam topic do you find most difficult?

RRB Group D Exam Pattern 2025

RRB Group D exam pattern is divided into four sections: 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 paper comprises a total of 100 objective-type multiple-choice questions. The total marks allotted to the test are 100. The structure of RRB Group D exam 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

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RRB Group D Syllabus 2025

RRB Group D syllabus for different subjects is given below.

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

General Intelligence & Reasoning

Analogies

Alphabetical and Number Series

Coding decoding RRB

Mathematical operations

Relationships

Syllogism for Group D 

Jumbling

Venn Diagram

Data Interpretation and Sufficiency

Conclusions and Decision making

Similarities and Differences

Analytical Reasoning

Classification

Directions

Statement – Arguments and Assumptions

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General Science

RRB Group D Physics Syllabus: Units and measurements, Force and Laws of Motion, Work, Energy, and Power, Gravitation, Pressure, Sound, Waves, Heat, Friction, Light- Reflection and Refraction, Current Electricity, Magnetism, Magnetic Effects of Electric Current, Scientific Instruments, Inventions, Important Discoveries Relating to Physics, Sources of Energy.

RRB Group D Chemistry Syllabus: Matter, Atoms and Molecules, Structure of Atom, Chemical Reactions and Equations, Periodic Classification of Elements, Chemical Bonding, Oxidation & Reduction, Combustion and Flame, Metals & Non-Metals.

Q:   Where can I get RRB Group D Syllabus PDF?
A:

RRB Group D syllabus is released along with the notification for recruitment to the various posts such as Track Maintainer Grade-IV, Helper/Assistant, and Pointsman in Indian Railways. RRC Group D Level-1 syllabus outlines the topics and sub-topics under various sections of RRB Group D exam pattern. It is necessary to know Railway Group D syllabus as it will help candidates to prepare judiciously for RRC Group D Level-1 exam. Knowing RRB Group D syllabus helps in focusing on their preparation for the important areas of each subject. There are four sections in RRB Group D and the syllabus comprises topics and sub-topics from these four sections. RRB Group D syllabus help candidates in strategising their preparation to get through the exam successfully. Knowing RRC Group D syllabus will also save time and effort of candidates by giving them the list of exact topics to prepare. But before knowing about the curriculum, candidates must know the selection process of RRB Group D which we have listed below:

  • Computer-Based Examination
  • Physical Efficiency Test
  • Document Verification

Candidates need to qualify for each stage of the Railway exam to be eligible for the final selection. 

RRB Group D Syllabus PDF-Download Here

Q:   What is the standard of the RRB Group D syllabus?
A:

The standard of the RRB Group D syllabus is of the Class 10 level. Therefore, candidates can refer to their high school books for clearing the basic concepts. The questions asked in the exam are basic and candidates can solve them easily if they have practiced the previous years' question papers. Candidates must also solve the mock tests to know how to attempt an online test. RRB Group D syllabus is given below.

Subjects

Topics

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 

 

Q:   What is RRB Group D Syllabus?
A:

The CBT of RRB Group D comprises questions from General Science, Mathematics, General Intelligence and Reasoning, and General Awareness and Current Affairs. The syllabus is given below: Mathematics: HCF and LCM, Ratio & Proportion, Mensuration Time & Distance, Profit & Loss, BODMAS, Percentages, Time & Work, Simple Interest and Compound Interest, Age Calculations General Science: Topics from Physics Chemistry and Life Sciences General Intelligence and Reasoning: Coding-Decoding, Relationships, Alphabetical Series, Venn Diagram, Statement and Conclusion, Numerical Series, Distance, and Directions. General Awareness and Current Affairs. Indian History, Sports, Current Affairs. Events, important days and events.

RRB Group D Syllabus for Life Sciences: Classification of Organism, Cytology, Genetics, Heredity and Evolution, Classification of Plant Kingdom, Plant Morphology, Plant Tissue, Photo-synthesis, Plant Hormones, Plant Diseases, Ecology & Environment, Pollution, Classification of Animal Kingdom, Animal Tissue, Human Blood, Organ & Organ System, Human blood and blood group, Human Eye, Nutrients, Natural Resources.

General Awareness

  • Static GK for Group D
  • Railway Budget news
  • Sports news for Group D
  • Indian Geography for RRB
  • History of India syllabus
  • Current events today
  • Railway Related General Knowledge

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Anangsha Patra
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A mass communication and journalism post-graduate, Anangsha has worked as a reporter and sub-editor and enjoys working in the education domain.
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