RRB Group D Exam Pattern 2024, Check CBT-1 Exam Pattern

The RRB Group D Exam Pattern is for candidates applying for jobs like Track Maintainer, Helper, and Assistant Pointsman in Indian Railways. Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) will soon release the RRB Group D 2024 notification to fill thousands of vacancies. To succeed in the RRB Group D Level-1 2024 Exam, it is crucial to familiarize yourself with the Exam Pattern and detailed RRB Group D Syllabus. Candidates can check the latest RRB Group D Exam Pattern 2024 for Level 1 to get started.

RRB Group D Exam Pattern 2024

The RRB Group D Exam Pattern 2024 will be released by the Railway Recruitment Board (RRBs) along with the official notification on its official website. This is a great opportunity if you are a Railway aspirant and want to pursue a career with this highly dignified government body. RRB Group D aspirants must check the exam pattern before beginning their preparation.

The RRB Group D Exam Pattern consists of three stages: Computer-Based Test (CBT), Physical Efficiency Test (PET), and Document Verification. Stay tuned to this article for future updates on the RRB Group D Exam Pattern 2024.

RRB Group D Selection Process

Earlier, the RRB Group D Exam was conducted in four stages. Now, RRB has removed the CBT 2 exam, which has decreased the stages to three. The candidates who pass the CBT and PET examinations are called for the document verification round on a merit basis. After the verification of the documents, the candidates are appointed as RRB Group D employees under various departments of the Indian Railways. Check the complete details about the new exam pattern & selection process from the article.

• Computer Based Test (CBT)
• Physical Efficiency Test (PET)
• Document Verification and Medical Test

RRB Group D Exam Pattern (CBT)

Candidates can check the RRB Group D Exam Pattern for the CBT Exam below:

• The 1st stage is the RRB Group D CBT Exam.
• The total marks of the CBT are 100 with a time duration of 1 hour 30 minutes.
• It comprises 4 sections which have been detailed in the below table.

Marking Scheme of RRB Group D CBT Exam

1. The CBT will have a total of 100 marks.
2. Negative marking: 0.25 marks will be deducted for each incorrect answer.
3. No marks will be deducted for unanswered questions.
4. Minimum percentage of marks required for eligibility:
   

   Category	Minimum Percentage of Marks for Eligibility
   UR (Unreserved)	40%
   EWS (Economically Weaker Section)	40%
   OBC (Non-creamy layer)	30%
   SC (Scheduled Caste)	30%
   ST (Scheduled Tribe)	30%

5. For PwBD candidates, the eligibility percentage may be relaxed by 2% if there is a shortage of PwBD candidates for reserved vacancies.

Normalization of RRB Group D CBT Marks

1. Shortlisting of Candidates for the DV shall be based on the marks obtained by them in the CBT.
2. If multiple sessions of CBT are conducted then the marks will be normalized.
3. In such a scenario shortlisting of candidates for the DV shall be based on the normalized marks.

RRB Group D Exam Pattern For PET

All candidates who successfully clear the CBT Round will be called for a PET or Physical Efficiency Test. The criteria for PET is slightly different for male and female candidates. The criteria for the PET is given below.

Points To Note For RRB Group D PET

Candidates need to note the following points for RRB Group D PET. Check the points below.

• The PET Exam is qualifying and no marks will be granted for the examination. The final merit list will be prepared based on the CBT exam only.
• The number of candidates called for PET will be three times the community-wise total vacancy of the Posts notified against RRBs/RRCs
• Railways reserve the right to increase/decrease this ratio as required to ensure the availability of an adequate/ reasonable number of candidates for all the notified posts
• No change in criteria will be entertained by the Governing Body.

RRB Group D Exam Pattern, Document Verification

1. Based on the performance of candidates in CBT and PET, candidates twice the number of vacancies will be called for Document Verification as per their merit and options.
2. In case of two or more candidates securing the same marks, their merit position shall be determined by age criteria i.e., the older person shall be placed at higher merit and in case age is same, then alphabetical order (A to Z) of the name shall be taken into account to break the tie.
3. The candidates who are successful in DV are sent for Medical Examination.

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