RRB Group D 2025 Preparation Tips for General Intelligence & Reasoning: Check Complete Strategy Here

Railway Recruitment Board Group D 2025 ( RRB Group D )

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Updated on Jun 23, 2025 13:48 IST

RRB Group D Preparation Tips 2025 for General Intelligence & Reasoning: The General Intelligence & Reasoning section of RRB Group D carries the maximum weightage. This section also scores and tests the candidate’s ability to think logically. Check here RRB Group D Preparation tips for General Intelligence & Reasoning. 

How to Prepare for RRB Group D General Intelligence & Reasoning: The General Intelligence and Reasoning section of RRB Group D is one of the most scoring sections in the exam. This section carries the maximum weightage. Total marks allotted to this section are 30. To prepare RRB Group D General Intelligence & Reasoning section effectively, candidates need to understand the topics given in the syllabus. RRB Group D syllabus for General Intelligence & Reasoning comprises topics such as Logical Reasoning, Coding-Decoding, Puzzles, Seating Arrangement, etc. To get a command over the subject, candidates must practice previous years' question papers and attempt mock tests. Candidates must aim to improve their speed and accuracy in solving questions. Read below for more details on RRB Group D preparation tips for General Intelligence and Reasoning. 

Table of contents
  • RRB Group D Syllabus for General Intelligence and Reasoning Section
  • RRB Group D Preparation Tips for General Intelligence and Reasoning
  • Recommended Books for RRB Group D Reasoning & General Intelligence

RRB Group D Syllabus for General Intelligence and Reasoning Section

RRB Group D syllabus for the General Intelligence and Reasoning section is given below.

Analogies

Alphabetical and Number Series

Coding and Decoding

Mathematical operations

Relationships

Syllogism

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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Weightage allotted to different topics of General Intelligence and Reasoning section in RRB Group D exam is given below 

Q:   How tough is the General Science section of RRB Group D exam?
A:

General Science section of RRB Group D Exam covers the topics from Class 10 & Class 12 science books. The level of questions is of high school level. Following are the important topics for this section:

  • Classification
  • Life Processes
  • Acid Bases and Salts
  • Sources of Energy
  • Reproduction
  • Ecology
  • Metals and Non-Metals
  • Chemical Reactions
  • Electricity and Magnetism
  • Units and Measurement
  • Heat
  • Force
  • Gravitation
Q:   What is the best way to ace RRB Group D exam?
A:

Candidates should be thorough with the RRB Group D exam pattern. They should also know the topics given in the syllabus. Candidates must also practice the previous years question papers. They should also refer to good books and study materials. 

Q:   How to prepare for RRB Group D exam at home?
A:

Besides taking coaching, candidates also crack the exam by studying at home. The tips and tricks on how candidates can prepare for RRB Group D exam at home.

  • Candidates must go through the topics given in the syllabus
  • They should keep themselves updated with the national and international events
  • They should prepare a study routine and follow that diligently
  • Candidates should solve mock tests and analyse their performance

Topic

Weightage

Puzzles

5-6

Series

4-5

Analogy

2-3

Venn Diagram

2-3

Direction and Distance

1-2

Non-verbal Reasoning

1-2

Missing Number

1-2

Classification

0-1

Blood Relation

1-2

Alphabet and Word Test

0-1

Verbal Reasoning

1-2

Missing Number

1-2

RRB Group D Preparation Tips for General Intelligence and Reasoning

General Intelligence and Reasoning is considered to the scoring section in RRB Group D exam. The questions asked in this section can be sometimes quite tricky to answer. Here are few RRB Group D preparation tips for General Intelligence and Reasoning:

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Important subtopics for scoring better: Candidates should know that Data Interpretation, Puzzles, Seating Arrangement, etc are very important sub-topic for this section. Candidates must prepare these topics thoroughly as solving these can fetch them four to five marks.

Target the less time-consuming sub-topics: Topics such as Blood Relation, Direction, and Distance can be solved in less than 15 seconds as well as can be scored easily. So practice them as they will help to avoid even negative marking.

Q:   How to prepare for RRB Group D exam in 6 months?
A:

With proper preparation, candidates can crack RRB Group D exam in 6 months. Candidates need to cover two subjects in a day. They should keep one day in a week for revision. Candidates must prepare Current Affairs on daily basis. Candidates must also attempt mock test to improve speed and accuracy of solving questions. 

 

Q:   How tough is the General Awareness section of RRB Group D exam?
A:
The General Awareness section carries questions from science, sports, culture, people, and other subjects. Candidates can prepare this section by reading newspaper and staying updated with the current affairs. The GA section carries the maximum weightage.
Q:   How to prepare for RRB Group D exam in 6 months?
A:

The six months preparation strategy for RRB Group D exam is given below.

Candidates need to cover two subjects a day
Keep one day in a week for revision
Prepare Current Affairs on a daily basis
Also attempt mock tests
Give equal time to all the sections

 

Target the easy topics with more weightage: Target the easiest topics with more weightage such as Analogy, Classification, Alphabet and Word Test, Blood relation. These are scoring subtopics that candidates should practice diligently.

Target the moderately difficult topics with max weightage: The moderately difficult topics such as Series, Coding-Decoding, Distance and direction, the missing number is moderately difficult and can be solved easily with a little bit of regular practice but have pretty high weightage especially Series and Missing Number. Some very difficult topics such as Puzzles and Venn Diagrams should also be practiced. These are time-consuming topics but if solved then candidates can score four to five marks easily.  

Time management: The practice for General Intelligence and Reasoning should be done in time-bound method. Solving enough questions and learning the concepts well will certainly help you to solve the problems in no time.

Mock tests: Solve as many online mock tests as available. This will surely prepare candidates well for the actual CBT.

Recommended Books for RRB Group D Reasoning & General Intelligence

Some of the recommended RRB Group D books for Reasoning and General Intelligence are given below.

Book

Author

General Intelligence and Test of Reasoning

S Chand experts

Speedy railway general studies

Neha Vehad

Indian Railways (RRB) Group D exam

Disha Experts

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