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RRB Group D Maths includes questions from Basic and Advanced Mathematics. This section carries a total of 25 questions and tests a candidate’s calculative skills. To ace this section, candidates should practice previous years' question papers and attempt mock tests. Read here for more details on how to prepare for RRB Group D Mathematics.

RRB Group D Maths Preparation Tips: The Railway Recruitment Boards (RRBs) prescribe the RRB Group D Maths syllabus. Questions in the exam are asked from Basic and Advanced Mathematics. This section carries a total of 25 questions and tests a candidate’s calculative skills. To ace this section, candidates should practice previous years' question papers and attempt mock tests. Read here for more details on how to prepare for RRB Group D Mathematics. 

How to Prepare for RRB Group D Maths? Are you searching for RRB Group D Maths preparation tips? If yes, you are at the right place. In this article, we have explained how to prepare for RRB Group D Maths. To prepare for RRB Group D 2025 Maths, candidates must focus on solving the previous years' question papers, attempt mock tests, gain clarity on the topics, and master shortcut methods. The standard of questions asked in the Maths section is of a Class 10 level. Candidates must prepare topics such as Number Systems, Percentages, Ratio and Proportion, Time and Work, and Profit and Loss. The total marks allotted to this section are 25. Read below for more details on how to prepare for RRB Group D Maths. 
Table of contents
  • RRB Group D Syllabus for Mathematics
  • RRB Group D Preparation Tips for Mathematics
  • Recommended Books for RRB Group D Mathematics Section

RRB Group D Syllabus for Mathematics

The Mathematics section of RRB Group D exam assesses a candidate's calculative skills. Basic questions are asked in the exam which candidates have studied in Class 10. RRB Group D syllabus for Mathematics is given below.

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

Also Read: RRB Group D Exam Pattern

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Q:   What is the best way to ace RRB Group D exam?
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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
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.

RRB Group D Preparation Tips for Mathematics

Candidates can check below RRB Group D preparation tips for the Mathematics section:

Work on basics: Try to learn basics first rather than cramming the formula. This way candidates will gain in-depth knowledge of each and every topic. Once candidates develop a command over these topics, they can switch to shortcuts or tricks for quick calculations.

Prepare easy and scoring topics: Candidates must prepare the easy and simple topics, such as Simplification, Probability, Number System, Ratio Proportion. These topics require a minimum time to solve and are less complex. So these topics should be given priority first.

Preparation of moderately complex and high scoring topics: These topics include Speed, Distance and Time, Number Series, Profit and Loss, Interest and Data Interpretation. These topics are a bit complex and require practice but are very high-scoring ones. The probable use of tips and shortcut tricks, as well as enough practice, would surely help you to ace these topics for good scoring in the RRB Group D exam.

Formula sheet: Candidates must maintain a formulae sheet for all the difficult and complex topics which should be revised daily. Memorizing the formulas will surely help candidates during the exam.

Attempt mock tests: Candidates should attempt daily mock tests online to assess their preparation for the exam. This will also improve speed and accuracy.

Learn concepts and shortcut tricks: The shortcut tricks and concepts are very important to solve the Mathematics paper and also help to save time in the exam. So learning them is a must so that candidates can attempt a maximum number of questions. For faster calculation, memorize tables, squares, square roots, cube, cube roots, fraction to percentage table, etc.

Solve previous years' question papers: Try to solve the last two-three years’ previous years papers to know the types of questions asked in the exam.

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Recommended Books for RRB Group D Mathematics Section

Some of recommended RRB Group D books for Mathematics section are given below.

Book

Author

Railways Recruitment Board: Basics of Mathematics Formulae and concepts

M.D. Petale

Quantitative Aptitude (Logic legend Series)

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Indian Railways (Group D Exam)

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Fast track Objective Arithmetic

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Practice Book on Quicker Maths, 2nd edition

M.Tyra, K.Kundan

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Answered Yesterday

No. Candidates are not allowed to submit the RRB Group D application form more than once. As multiple application form may lead to the rejection of all forms.

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Jasleen Jain

Contributor-Level 7

Answered Yesterday

Candidates are required to pay the application fee for the RRB group D exam. Without paying the fee, the application proces is incomplete.

CategoryFee
Gen/ OBC/ EWSRs. 500/-
SC/ ST/ EBC/ Female/ TransgenderRs. 250/- 

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Nitesh Pruthi

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Answered a month ago

The RRB Group D Vacancies for CEN No. "09/2025" are mentioned below:

The vacancy break-up is given below.

Railway ZoneTotalURSCSTOBCEWS
Western Railway (Mumbai)31481160407178698288
North Western Railway (Jaipur)97448315248188104
North Central Railway (Allahabad)11835701568927197
South Western Railway (Hubli)9051148146
West Central Railway (WCR-Jabalpur)114758117489157145
East Coast Railway (Bhubaneswar)8033291205720691
South East Central Railway (Bilaspur)119951618476281142
Northern Railway (New Delhi)35371437530266956348
Southern Railway (Chennai)103643015596247108
North Eastern Railway (Gorakhpur)1196537178109271101
Northeast Frontier Railway (Guwahati)1776718266133480179
Eastern Railway (Kolkata)/Metro Kolkata1180468157129297129
Central Railway (Mumbai) 2012914318171407202
East Central Railway (Hajipur)9764051485926698
South Eastern Railway (Kolkata)95536415884245104
South Central Railway (Secunderabad)1016376151130258101
Total22195

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Nitesh Pruthi

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Answered a month 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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Jasleen Jain

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Answered a month 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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Ishita Kaur

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Answered a month 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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Shikha Goyal

Contributor-Level 10

Answered 2 months 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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Jasleen Jain

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Answered 2 months 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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Gunjan Majumder

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Answered 2 months 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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Kritika Sharma

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Answered 2 months 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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