The CBT exam for RRB Group D will be conducted from August 3 to 21. Candidates need to follow the exam day guidelines. RRB Group D exam day guidelines are given by the examination authority. Read here for more details.
RRB Group D Exam Day Guidelines
RRB Group D Exam Day Guidelines: Railway Recruitment Boards (RRBs) will conduct the RRB Group D exam from August 3 to August 21, 2026. RRB Group D admit card will be released three or four days prior to the exam. RRB Group D exam day guidelines highlight the exam timings, reporting time, dress code, important documents to carry, required photo-identity card and many more. Read below for more details on RRB Group D exam day guidelines.
RRB Group D Exam Pattern
RRB Group D exam pattern for CBT is divided into four sections. The total duration of the test is 90 minutes. The test paper of RRB Group D comprises a total of 100 objective-type multiple-choice questions.
- RRB Group D Exam Timings
- RRB Group D Exam Day Guidelines 2026
- RRB Group D Exam Pattern 2026 for CBT
RRB Group D Exam Timings
The table below highlights RRB Group D exam timings:
| Shift | Exam Start Time |
|---|---|
| Shift 1 |
9 am |
| Shift 2 |
12.45 pm |
| Shift 3 |
5 pm |
RRB Group D Exam Day Guidelines 2026
Check below the exam day guidelines for the RRB Group D exam.
- Candidates should reach the exam centre to complete the Aadhaar linked Biometric Authentication
- They need to carry the printed copy of the admit card along with one photo-identity proof to the exam centre
- Candidates must carry one photo-identity proof to the exam centre
- Electronic items are not allowed inside the exam centre
- Candidates should not carry pen/pencil inside the test centre
- Pen will be provide during the exam
- Rough sheets will be provided at the exam centre
Also Read: RRB Group D syllabus
RRB Group D Exam Pattern 2026 for CBT
RRB Group D exam pattern for CBT 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 structure of RRB Group D pattern for CBT 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 |
PET is conducted for candidates qualifying the CBT. The selection of candidates for this stage is done three times the number of vacancies. It is mandatory for candidates to pass the PET and it is qualifying in nature.
| Male candidates | Female candidates/Transgender candidates |
|---|---|
| Candidates should be able to lift and carry 35 kg of weight for a distance of 100 meters in two minutes without putting down the weight |
Female candidates should be able to lift and carry 20 kgs of weight for a distance of 100 meters in two minutes without putting down the weight |
| Candidates should be able to run for a distance of 1000 meters in four minutes and 15 seconds in one chance | Candidates should be able to run for a distance of 1000 meters in five minutes and 40 seconds in one chance |
Read More: RRB Group D Result
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