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.
- 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.
| BODMAS |
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| Decimals |
Fractions |
| LCM |
HCF |
| Ratio and Proportion |
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| Mensuration |
Time and Work |
| Time and Distance |
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| Profit and Loss |
Algebra |
| Geometry and Trigonometry |
Elementary Statistics |
| Age Calculations |
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| Calendar & Clock |
Pipes & Cistern |
Also Read: RRB Group D Exam Pattern
Commonly asked questions
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.
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
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.
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) |
Sanjeev Sharma |
| Indian Railways (Group D Exam) |
Disha Experts |
| Fast track Objective Arithmetic |
Rajesh Varma |
| Practice Book on Quicker Maths, 2nd edition |
M.Tyra, K.Kundan |
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Student Forum
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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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.
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| Gen/ OBC/ EWS | Rs. 500/- |
| SC/ ST/ EBC/ Female/ Transgender | Rs. 250/- |
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Contributor-Level 6
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 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 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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Contributor-Level 7
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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Contributor-Level 6
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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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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Contributor-Level 7
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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Contributor-Level 6
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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Contributor-Level 6
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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Contributor-Level 6