RRB Group D Preparation Guide 2026

Overview

Recruitment for Level 1 posts in various departments of Indian Railways. It is aimed at 10th Pass candidates for Level 1 Railway posts, with a easy difficulty level.

Exam Pattern

Section	Questions	Duration	Negative Marking
CBT	100	90 min	−0.33 per wrong answer

Total: 100 questions in 90 minutes.

Detailed Syllabus

General Science
Mathematics
General Intelligence & Reasoning
General Awareness & Current Affairs

Marking Scheme

Correct answer: +1 marks
Wrong answer: -0.33 marks
Unanswered: 0 marks

Preparation Strategy

Map Every Section to Time: RRB Group D splits 100 questions across 1 section in 90 minutes — decide a per-section time budget before test day so no single section eats your buffer.
Prioritize the Syllabus by Weight: Focus first on General Science and Mathematics, then move to General Intelligence & Reasoning, General Awareness & Current Affairs — these are the subjects tested in the actual paper structure.
Respect the Negative Marking: A wrong answer costs 0.33 mark(s), so only attempt a question when you can eliminate at least two options — guessing blind against this penalty is a net loss over a full paper.
Simulate the Real Timer: Take full-length 90-minute mock tests on YourMockTest under exam conditions before attempting the real RRB Group D — pacing under pressure is a separate skill from knowing the syllabus.
Review Every Mistake: After each mock, spend more time reviewing wrong answers than attempting new questions — a repeated mistake in practice is a guaranteed mistake in the real exam.

Section

Questions

Duration

Negative Marking

CBT

100

90 min

−0.33 per wrong answer

Preparation Strategy

Map Every Section to Time: RRB Group D splits 100 questions across 1 section in 90 minutes — decide a per-section time budget before test day so no single section eats your buffer.

Prioritize the Syllabus by Weight: Focus first on General Science and Mathematics, then move to General Intelligence & Reasoning, General Awareness & Current Affairs — these are the subjects tested in the actual paper structure.

Respect the Negative Marking: A wrong answer costs 0.33 mark(s), so only attempt a question when you can eliminate at least two options — guessing blind against this penalty is a net loss over a full paper.

Simulate the Real Timer: Take full-length 90-minute mock tests on YourMockTest under exam conditions before attempting the real RRB Group D — pacing under pressure is a separate skill from knowing the syllabus.

Review Every Mistake: After each mock, spend more time reviewing wrong answers than attempting new questions — a repeated mistake in practice is a guaranteed mistake in the real exam.

RRB Group D Preparation Guide