RRB Group D Shift Timings 2022: Important Instructions & Tips Before Exam
Railway Recruitment Board Group D 2025 ( RRB Group D )
Exam On - 17 Nov '25 - 31 Dec '25
RRB Group D exam is being conducted in three shifts. The first shift exam commences at 9 am whereas the second shift begins at 12.45 pm. The third shift begins at 5 pm. Check here RRB Group D shift timings.
RRB Group D Shift Timings
RRB Group D Shift Timings: RRB Group D 2022 exam is being conducted in three shifts by the Railway Recruitment Boards (RRBs). RRB Group D 2022 shift timings highlight the number of shifts, exam start time, exam end time, reporting time, gate closure time, etc. The details regarding RRB Group D shift timings are mentioned on the admit card. Knowing RRB Group D shift timings help candidates to reach the exam centre on time.
RRB Group D Level 1 2022 exam is conducted to fill up a total of 1,03,769 vacancies of Track Maintainer Grade-IV, Helper/Assistant in various technical departments (Electrical, Mechanical and S&T departments), Pointsman and other Level-I posts. The selection process of RRB Group D comprises CBT, Physical Efficiency Test (PET) and document verification. Read below for more details on RRB Group D shift timings 2022.
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- RRB Group D Exam Analysis 2022
- How to Attempt RRB Group D 2022?
- RRB Group D Exam Pattern 2022
RRB Group D Shift Timings 2022
The Computer Based Test of RRB Group D is conducted in three shifts. The first shift exam commences at 9 am while the second shift begins at 12.45 pm. The third shift will begins at 5 pm. The duration of the exam is 90 minutes for general candidates and 120 minutes for persons with disability (PWD) category candidates.
| Shift | Reporting Time | Gate Closure | Exam Start Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shift 1 |
7.30 am |
8.30 am |
9.00 am |
| Shift 2 |
11.15 am |
12.15 pm |
12.45 pm |
| Shift 3 |
3.30 pm |
4.30 pm |
5 pm |
RRB Group D Exam Day Guidelines 2022
Candidates appearing for RRB Group D exam should abide by the RRB Group D exam day guidelines given below:
- Candidates need to carry the printed copy of RRB Group D admit card 2022 along with one photo-identity to the exam centre
- Candidates should carry Aadhaar card to the exam centre for Aadhaar linked biometric verification
- Items such as mobile phones, pagers, and other communication devices are not permitted inside the hall
- Electronic gadgets such as mobile phones, pager, watches, Bluetooth, calculator, metallic wears, bangles, belts, bracelets, books, papers, etc are not allowed inside the exam centre
- Candidates should reach the exam centre on time or else they will not be allowed to enter the exam hall
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RRB Group D Exam Analysis 2022
The difficulty level of RRB Group D CBT exam held across various shifts of different phases was moderate. The difficulty level of the General Science and General Awareness & Current Affairs sections remained moderate to difficult. The difficulty level of Mathematics and General Intelligence and Reasoning sections were moderate. The Chemistry portion of General Science was difficult.
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RRB Group D Phase 1 Exam Analysis 2022
RRB Group D Exam Analysis 2022 & Student Reaction for Phase 2
RRB Group D Phase 3 Exam Analysis 2022 all Shifts
RRB Group D Phase 4 Exam Analysis 2022 & Student Reaction
How to Attempt RRB Group D 2022?
Some of the important points related to RRB Group D exam are given below:
- Current affairs is a scoring section in RRB Group D exam. Review the last six months current affairs
- Be sure to include important facts from history, geography, and current events
- When answering questions, candidates must know the options they can eliminate first
- Candidates should not answer if they are unsure about all the options
RRB Group D Exam Pattern 2022
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. Percentile-based normalisation is used to calculate the scores of candidates.
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Anything you would want to ask experts?Answered a month ago
The highest salary in IBPS RRB is offered to Officers Scale III. The salary for this post ranges between INR 80,000 to 90,000. The next the highest salary is provided to Officers Scale 1. The range for this post is between INR 65,000 to 67,000. IBPS RRB PO salary ranges between INR 75,000 to 77,000.
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Answered 2 months ago
To improve the basics, candidates can refer to one book, but for advanced practice, candidates must complement with question banks. online test series and mock papers.
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Contributor-Level 7
Answered 2 months ago
Yes, you can buy the RRB Group D previous year question paper books. Practising year papers and mock tests improves speed, accuracy, and understanding of exam patterns.
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Contributor-Level 7
Answered 2 months ago
NCERT books for Classes 6 to 10, especially for Science and Social Science, are highly useful to clear the concepts of the topics given in the General Science and General Awareness.
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Contributor-Level 7
Answered 2 months ago
Candidates must buy separate books for Maths, Reasoning, General Awareness and Science. Referring to separate books helps in focused preparation and practice. Candidates must also buy the combined guidebooks for different subjects for detailed coverage.
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Contributor-Level 7
Answered 2 months ago
Candidates must choose the medium they are comfortable with. RRB Group D books are available in both English and Hindi. Candidates must also choose the books that have covered the syllabus and are easily understandable.
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Contributor-Level 7
Answered 2 months ago
RRB Group D previous year question papers are equally important as it helps candidates to understand the exam pattern, frequently asked topics, and difficulty level. Solving the question papers help candidates to improve their speed and accuracy of solving questions.
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Contributor-Level 7
Answered 2 months ago
Yes, candidates are required to refer to separate RRB Group D books for Current Affairs such as Pratiyogita Darpan and Manorama Yearbook. Questions in this section are asked from the following topics:
Static GK for Group D
Railway Budget news
Sports news for Group D
Indian Geography for RRB
History of In
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered 2 months ago
Yes, NCERT books (from Class 6 to 10) are sufficient for covering basics of Physics, Chemistry, and Biology for RRB Group D. The syllabus for RRB Group D General Science is given below.
RRB Group D Physics Syllabus: Units and measurements, Force and Laws of Motion, Work, Energy, and Power, Gravitatio
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Contributor-Level 7