The overall paper of RRB Group D shift 3 was moderate. Read this article for RRB Group D exam analysis 2022 today & student reaction.
RRB Group D Exam Analysis 2022 & Student Reaction: The third shift of RRB Group D 2022 exam is over now. The overall difficulty of the paper was easy to moderate. RRB Group D exam analysis provides details about the RRB Group D question paper level such as types of questions asked, difficulty level, and changes in exam pattern or syllabus. The Group D exam is composed of four sections, that is, Mathematics, General Intelligence and Reasoning, General Science, and General Awareness. The test carried a total of 100 questions of 100 marks.
- RRB Group D Exam Timings 2022
- RRB Group D Exam Analysis 2022 (Shift 3)
- RRB Group D Exam Analysis 2022 (Shift 2)
- RRB Group D Exam Analysis 2022 (Shift 1)
- RRB Group D Exam Analysis 2022 & Student Reaction
- RRB Group D Exam Analysis 2022 Video
RRB Group D Exam Timings 2022
The shift-wise RRB Group D exam timings 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 |
Also Read: RRB Group D Shift Timings 2022
RRB Group D Exam Analysis 2022 (Shift 3)
The overall difficulty level of RRB Group D Shift 3 was easy to moderate. In General Science, questions were asked from the basic concepts and were moderate. The Mathematics section carried questions from Trigonometry, Percentage, Time & Distance, Time & Work, Mensuration, Profit & Loss, etc. Questions in General Awareness were asked from Current Affairs, Important Days, Awards, Articles, Sports, Rivers, Indian personalities etc. Most of the questions in General Intelligence and Reasoning were asked from Mathematical Operations, Blood Relation, Analogy, Venn Diagram and Sentence arrangement etc.
| Examination Section | No. of Questions | Good Attempts | Difficulty Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| General Science |
25 |
18-20 |
Moderate |
| Mathematics |
25 |
22-23 |
Easy to Moderate |
| General Awareness |
20 |
14-15 |
Easy to Moderate |
| General Intelligence & Reasoning |
30 |
26-28 |
Easy to Moderate |
| Total |
100 |
80-86 |
Easy to Moderate |
RRB Group D Exam Analysis 2022 (Shift 2)
The overall difficulty level of RRB Group D Shift 2 was easy to moderate.
| Section | No. of Questions | Good Attempts | Difficulty Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| General Science |
25 |
20-21 |
Easy to Moderate |
| Mathematics |
25 |
22-23 |
Easy to Moderate |
| General Awareness |
30 |
24-26 |
Easy to Moderate |
| General Intelligence & Reasoning |
20 |
17-19 |
Easy to Moderate |
| Total |
100 |
83-89 |
Easy to Moderate |
RRB Group D Exam Analysis 2022: General Science
RRB Group D exam analysis 2022 for General Science is given below.
| Topic | No of Questions | Level |
|---|---|---|
| Physics | 08 | Moderate |
| Chemistry | 10 | Easy |
| Biology | 07 | Easy |
| Total | 25 | Easy-Moderate |
RRB Group D Exam Analysis 2022: Mathematics
The level of the Mathematics (Quantitative Aptitude) section was Moderate. The maximum questions were asked from Trigonometry, Percentage, Time & Distance, Time & Work, Mensuration, Profit & Loss, etc.
Commonly asked questions
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 |
There is a negative marking in the RRB Group D exam. 1/3 of marks are deducted for wrong answers. Candidates for correct answers are awarded one mark. The total marks of candidates are calculated based on the number of correct and incorrect answers. RRB Group D marking scheme is given below.
Total Marks | 100 marks |
Marks Awarded for Correct Answer | 1 mark |
Marks Awarded for Incorrect Answer | 0.33 marks |
| Topic | No of Questions | Level |
|---|---|---|
| S.I, CI |
01 |
Moderate |
| Pipe & Cistern |
01 |
Easy-Moderate |
| Profit/ Loss |
02 |
Easy-Moderate |
| Simplification |
02 |
Easy |
| Time and Work |
02 |
Easy |
| Number System |
02-03 |
Easy-Moderate |
| Time, Speed and Distance |
03 |
Easy |
| Direction |
01 |
Easy |
| Average |
01 |
Easy |
| Trigonometry |
02 |
Easy-Moderate |
| Percentage |
01-02 |
Easy-Moderate |
| Mensuration |
03-04 |
Moderate |
| Ratio |
03-04 |
Moderate |
| Total |
25 |
Moderate |
RRB Group D Exam Analysis 2022: General Intelligence and Reasoning
The level of General Intelligence and Reasoning was Easy to Moderate. Most of the questions were asked about Mathematical Operations, Blood Relation, Analogy, Sentence arrangement and Venn Diagram etc.
| Topic | No of Questions | Level |
|---|---|---|
| Syllogism |
02 |
Easy |
| Venn Diagram |
01 |
Easy |
| Classification |
01 |
Easy |
| Mirror Image |
01 |
Easy |
| Hidden Image |
01 |
Easy |
| Odd one out |
03 |
Easy |
| Coding-Decoding |
2-3 |
Easy-Moderate |
| Paper Folding |
01 |
Easy |
| Calendar |
01 |
Easy |
| Analogy |
02 |
Easy |
| Series |
03-04 |
Easy-Moderate |
| Image Based Series |
01 |
Easy |
| Direction |
02 |
Easy |
| Statement & Conclusion |
04 |
Easy-Moderate |
| Dice |
01 |
Easy |
| Puzzle |
02 |
Easy |
| Ranking |
01 |
Easy-Moderate |
| Blood Relation |
01 |
Easy |
| Total |
30 |
Easy-Moderate |
RRB Group D Exam Analysis 2022: General Awareness
This section had 30 questions and the overall level of difficulty was easy to moderate. Some questions were asked from Indianpersonalities (like: Prime Ministers, Presidents, Chief Ministers & Governors etc.), Awards, Longest & Largest in India & World Most of the questions were asked from Static GK, Current Affairs, History, Physical Geography, Basic Computer & Biology.
RRB Group D Exam Analysis 2022 (Shift 1)
Shiksha reported live from one of the RRB Group D exam centres in Noida, where around 500 candidates are appearing in each shift. According to the feedback provided by students, the overall difficulty level of the exam was moderate. The General Science and General Awareness and Current Affairs sections were moderate to difficult. The Chemistry portion of General Science was difficult as per students. In Biology, one question was asked from the Photosynthesis reaction. Questions in Maths were asked from Profit and Loss, Simple Interest, Compound Interest, Bar Graph, Average, Trigonmetry, Height and Distance. Questions in General Intelligence and Reasoning were asked from Coding Decoding, Number Series, Seating Arrangement, Blood Relation. In Physics, Statement-Based and Velocity questions were asked. In GA, one question was asked from periyar river.
Commonly asked questions
RRB Group D exam pattern for CBT comprises objective-type multiple choice questions from General Science, Mathematics, General Intelligence and Reasoning and General Awareness and Current Affairs. Candidates need to solve the paper within 90 minutes (120 minutes for eligible PwBD candidates accompanied by the scribe). Total marks allotted to the paper are 100. 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 |
RRB Group D Exam Analysis 2022: Overall Difficulty
The overall difficulty level of RRB Group D Shift 1 was moderate. Candidates can check below the difficulty level of each section.
| Sections | Number of questions | Difficulty Level |
|---|---|---|
| General Science |
25 |
Moderate to difficult |
| Mathematics |
25 |
Moderate |
| General Intelligence and Reasoning |
30 |
Moderate |
| General Awareness and Current Affairs |
20 |
Moderate to difficult |
| Total |
100 |
Moderate |
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RRB Group D Exam Analysis 2022 & Student Reaction
Shiksha interviewed some students who had appeared in the RRB Group D 2022 exam. Candidates can check below the feedback shared by them over the difficulty level of the exam:
Kunal Singh: "In Maths, questions were asked from Profit & Loss, Percentage, Average, Trigonometry. In General Science, most of the questions were asked from Chemistry. The Reasoning section was easy and questions were asked from Blood Relation, Series, Seating Arrangement, etc. In GA, two questions were based on river."
Ansh Kumar: "In Maths questions were asked from Percentage, Ratio Proportion, Average, Profit & Loss. In General Science questions were asked from Physics, Chemistry, Biology. In General Awareness, current affair questions were asked from the events that took place in May."
Ankit Kumar: "In Maths questions were asked from time and distance. In Physics, there were questions from Velocity. The Chemistry portion in General Science was tough. In Reasoning, questions were asked from seating arrangement, blood relation, coding decoding, etc."
Ankit Pandey: "Questions in Maths were asked from LCM, HCF, Average, Profit & Loss, Simple Interest, etc. In General Science, maximum questions were asked from Chemistry."
Satish Choudhury: "In Maths, questions were asked from Pipe and Cistern, Geometry, Interest, Profit and Loss (Two Questions), Average (Two Questions), Ratio & Proportion (Three questions), etc. In Reasoning, questions were asked from coding decoding, seating arrangement, etc."
RRB Group D Exam Analysis 2022 Video
Candidates can check below the feedback shared by students on RRB Group D 2022 exam.
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Student Forum
Answered 7 hours ago
The RRB Group D Vacancies for CEN No. 09/2025 are mentioned below:
The vacancy break-up is given below.
| Railway Zone | Total | UR | SC | ST | OBC | EWS |
| Western Railway (Mumbai) | 3148 | 1160 | 407 | 178 | 698 | 288 |
| North Western Railway (Jaipur) | 974 | 483 | 152 | 48 | 188 | 104 |
| North Central Railway (Allahabad) | 1183 | 570 | 156 | 89 | 271 | 97 |
| South Western Railway (Hubli) | 90 | 51 | 14 | 8 | 14 | 6 |
| West Central Railway (WCR-Jabalpur) | 1147 | 581 | 174 | 89 | 157 | 145 |
| East Coast Railway (Bhubaneswar) | 803 | 329 | 120 | 57 | 206 | 91 |
| South East Central Railway (Bilaspur) | 1199 | 516 | 184 | 76 | 281 | 142 |
| Northern Railway (New Delhi) | 3537 | 1437 | 530 | 266 | 956 | 348 |
| Southern Railway (Chennai) | 1036 | 430 | 155 | 96 | 247 | 108 |
| North Eastern Railway (Gorakhpur) | 1196 | 537 | 178 | 109 | 271 | 101 |
| Northeast Frontier Railway (Guwahati) | 1776 | 718 | 266 | 133 | 480 | 179 |
| Eastern Railway (Kolkata)/Metro Kolkata | 1180 | 468 | 157 | 129 | 297 | 129 |
| Central Railway (Mumbai) | 2012 | 914 | 318 | 171 | 407 | 202 |
| East Central Railway (Hajipur) | 976 | 405 | 148 | 59 | 266 | 98 |
| South Eastern Railway (Kolkata) | 955 | 364 | 158 | 84 | 245 | 104 |
| South Central Railway (Secunderabad) | 1016 | 376 | 151 | 130 | 258 | 101 |
| Total | 22195 |
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Contributor-Level 6
Answered 2 weeks ago
The RRB extended the last date to apply for the RRB Group D exam CEN no. 09/2025. Earlier, the last date was March 2. It was extended to March 9. The fee payment last date was March 11, 2026.
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Contributor-Level 6
Answered 2 weeks ago
After qualifying the RRB NTPC exam CBT 1 for the Graduate posts, candidates will give the CBT 2 exam which is the second stage of an exam and consists of 120 questions.
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Contributor-Level 6
Answered 2 weeks ago
The candidates who appeared in the exam will be able to check the RRB NTPC Result for the Graduate posts online by visiting the official regional RRBs websites. It will be released in the form of PDF and contains the roll numbers of the qualified candidates.
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered 3 weeks ago
The authorityreleased the RRB Group D Answer Key (08/2024) on Feb 17 on the regional websites of RRBs. The CBT exam was concluded on February 10. Candidates can download their response sheets and raise an objection by paying INR 50 per question plus applicable bank service charges per question till
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Contributor-Level 6
Answered 4 weeks ago
Candidates can challenge their RRB Group D Answer Key 2026 in the below mentioned methods:
- Visit the official portal of RRB
- Log in using registration number and password or date of birth
- Click on the link of RRB Group D Answer Key/Response Sheet
- Select the question for which candidate want to raise an o
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Contributor-Level 6
Answered 4 weeks ago
The Railway Recruitment Board has released the RRB Group D Answer Key 2026 on the regional websites of Railways. Candidates can download it by using their user ID and password. Along with the answer key, RRB Group D response sheet and question papers also released.
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Contributor-Level 6
Answered a month ago
As per the experts, in RRB Group D exam, good score can be considered as 75+. Candidates can aim 85+ which is considered safe due to high competition. It is important for the candidate to pass the CBT and then qualify for the Physical Efficiency Test (PET). Also, the final cut-off varies as per zone
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Contributor-Level 6
Answered a month ago
The Board released the RRB Group D Answer Key for CEN No. 08/2024 on the Raiwalys regional websites on Feb 17. Also, along with the response sheet question papers also released along with RRB Group D provisional answer key.
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Contributor-Level 6
Answered a month ago
RRB Group D application form 2026 was released on January 31. Earlier, it was planned to be released on January 21. The last date to fill the application form was March 9. Applications were accepted online for the exam.
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Contributor-Level 7