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RRB Group D CEN 09/2025 (2026)

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RRB Group D (Railway Recruitment Board Group D Examination) is a national competitive recruitment examination conducted by the Railway Recruitment Board (RRB). Candidates appointed receive an estimated in-hand monthly salary of ₹24,000 - ₹28,000 / month (Level 1 of 7th CPC Pay Matrix), with general eligibility requiring ages between 18 - 33 years (10th Pass or ITI from NCVT/SCVT).

Conducting BodyRailway Recruitment Board (RRB)
Monthly In-Hand₹24,000 - ₹28,000 / month
Age Limit18 - 33 years
Official Sourceindianrailways.gov.in

About RRB Group D (Railway Recruitment Board Group D Examination)

RRB Group D recruits candidates for Track Maintainer, Helper, Porter and similar posts across Indian Railways.

Conducting Body: Railway Recruitment Board (RRB)Official Portal: https://indianrailways.gov.in

💡 Why Prepare for RRB Group D?

  • ✓Largest number of vacancies among railway exams
  • ✓Entry-level job with minimal qualification
  • ✓Stable career with railway perks
💰 In-Hand Monthly Salary & 7th CPC

₹24,000 - ₹28,000 / month (Level 1 of 7th CPC Pay Matrix)

🎯 Age Limit & Eligibility

18 - 33 years (10th Pass or ITI from NCVT/SCVT)

🎫 Admit Card & City Allotment

City intimation slip & travel pass live 10 days before CBT; Hall ticket live 4 days prior.

📋 RRB Group D Exam Pattern & Selection Stages

StageModeSubjects / ModulesDurationTotal MarksNegative MarkingDifficulty
CBTCBT (Objective (MCQ))Maths, GI & Reasoning, GS, General Science90 Minutes1000.33 per wrong answerEasy
PETPhysical Test (Qualifying)Running and weight-lifting tasks-0Not applicableModerate
Document Verification & MedicalVerification (Qualifying)Document check and medical fitness test-0Not applicableEasy

🎯 Who Should Apply / Target Audience

10th pass candidates seeking railway jobs

Physically fit youth for field-based roles

First-time govt job aspirants

🚀 How to Start Preparing for RRB Group D

  1. 1Verify eligibility, age limits and qualification for RRB Group D
  2. 2Review the latest exam pattern and detailed syllabus
  3. 3Collect standard books and solve previous 5-year papers
  4. 4Take section-wise and full-length mock tests regularly
  5. 5Analyze mock test scorecards and revise weak topics

❓ Frequently Asked Questions (RRB Group D)

Q: Who conducts RRB Group D?

A: RRB Group D is conducted by the Railway Recruitment Board.

Q: Is RRB Group D conducted every year?

A: Yes, RRB Group D is generally held annually as per the official recruitment calendar.

Q: Is there negative marking in RRB Group D?

A: Most objective stages carry negative marking; check the official notification for exact deduction.