The Indian Railways has finally released the official notification announcing the RRC Group D. Railways Recruitment Board or RRB will be filling 62,907 vacancies in the year 2018. Railways has come up with a golden opportunity for you which can make your dream come true to work in this sector. Before you start your preparation have a look at the Railway Group D Exam Pattern. It will give you a brief idea on how to start your exam preparations.
Important Dates for RRC Group D 2018
| Exam Events | Important Dates |
| Start Date of Online Applications | 10th February 2018 at 10 AM |
| Last Date of Online Applications | 12th March 2018 |
| Last Date for Payment | 12th March 2018 |
| Tentative Date of Exam | April/May 2018 |
Railway Group D Exam Pattern
The RRC Group D selection will be based on 3 stages as follows:
- Computer Based Test (CBT)
- Physical Efficiency Test (PET)
- Document Verification
1. Computer Based Test
The CBT will be the first stage of selection that will be based on the following pattern:
| Subjects | No. of Qs | Duration |
| Mathematics | 100 | 90 Mins |
| General Intelligence and Reasoning | ||
| General Science | ||
| General Awareness on Current Affairs |
- There is negative marking for each incorrect answer.
- 1/3 of the marks allotted for each question shall be deducted for wrong answer.
- The Questions will be of objective type with multiple choices.
2. Physical Efficiency Test
If you qualify the CBT then you will be called for a Physical Efficiency Test which following will be of the pattern:
Male Candidates
- You should be able to lift and carry 35 kg of weight for a distance of 100 metres in 2 minutes in one chance without putting the weight down.
- You should be able to run for a distance of 1000 metres in 4 minutes and 15 seconds in one chance.
Female Candidates
- You should be able to lift and carry 20 kg of weight for a distance of 100 metres in 2 minutes in one chance without putting the weight down.
- You should be able to run for a distance of 1000 metres in 5 minutes and 40 seconds in one chance.
3. Document Verification
- Based on your performance in the CBT subject to your qualifying in PET, you will be called for document verification.
- Thereafter, the final selection will be made.
To know more about Computer Based Test Syllabus, click the link below:
