RRB Group D Exam Pattern 2025, 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. The Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) has released the RRB Group D Recruitment 2025 notification to fill 32438 vacancies. To succeed in the RRB Group D Level-1 2025 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 2025 for Level 1 to get started.

RRB Group D Exam Pattern 2025

The RRB Group D Exam Pattern 2025 has been officially released by the Railway Recruitment Board (RRBs) along with the official notification on their website. This presents a valuable opportunity for those aiming to build a career with this esteemed government organization. Before starting their preparation, RRB Group D aspirants should thoroughly review the exam pattern. The exam consists of three stages: Computer-Based Test (CBT), Physical Efficiency Test (PET), and Document Verification. Stay updated with this article for the latest information on the RRB Group D Exam Pattern 2025.

RRB Group D Selection Process

The RRB Group D Exam was previously held in four stages, but RRB has now removed the CBT 2 exam, bringing the process down to three stages. Candidates who pass the CBT and PET will be called for document verification based on their merit. After successfully completing document verification, candidates will be appointed as RRB Group D employees in different departments of the Indian Railways. For more information on the updated exam pattern and selection process, please refer to 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 are 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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