RRB Group D 2025: Syllabus, Exam Pattern, PET, Admit Card

Are you aiming for a secure job in Indian Railways? ✅ Do you want to grab one of the 32,438 Level-1 posts under RRB CEN 08/2024? Whether you're preparing in English or Hindi, this guide will help you step-by-step — from syllabus to admit card, PET to preparation tips, everything is covered in one place.

In this post, you’ll get:

• Full details of CBT-1 exam pattern, syllabus, and PET criteria
• Smart preparation strategy for working students
• How to download the admit card and prepare for document verification
• Free resources, expert tips, and common problem-solutions

RRB Group D 2025

Table of Contents

1. Overview of CEN 08/2024 Recruitment
2. Important Dates Calendar
3. Vacancy & Salary Details
4. Eligibility: Education and Age
5. Application Fee & Refund Rules
6. CBT-1 Exam Pattern (Stage-1)
7. Detailed Syllabus (Section-wise)
8. PET Standards (Stage-2)
9. Document Verification & Medical (Stage-3)
10. Admit Card Download Steps
11. Smart Preparation Strategy
12. Free & Trusted Study Resources
13. Common Problems and Solutions
14. FAQs
15. Final Advice

1. Overview of CEN 08/2024 Recruitment

Parameter	Details
Recruiting Body	Railway Recruitment Board (RRB)
Advt. No.	CEN 08/2024
Total Vacancies	32,438 Level-1 posts
Major Posts	Track Maintainer IV, Pointsman, Assistant Loco Shed, Assistant TL & AC, Workshop Assistant
Selection Stages	1️⃣ Computer-Based Test (CBT-1) → 2️⃣ Physical Efficiency Test (PET) → 3️⃣ Document Verification + Medical
Official Website	www.rrbcdg.gov.in + 21 regional RRB portals

2. Important Dates Calendar

Activity	Date
Online application starts	23 Jan 2025
Last date to apply	01 Mar 2025
Last date for fee payment	03 Mar 2025
Correction window	04 – 13 Mar 2025
CBT-1 exam window	September to November (tentative)
City intimation slip	10 days before exam
Admit card release	4 days before exam

Always cross-check updates on your regional RRB site because dates can change.

3. Vacancy & Salary Details

3.1 Vacancy Break-up

A detailed zone-wise vacancy PDF is available on the official website. Below is the high-level break-up:

Post Category	Vacancies
Track Maintainer IV	10,950
Pointsman	6,789
Assistant (Workshop, TL & AC, Loco Shed, Stores etc.)	14,699
Total	32,438

3.2 Pay & Allowances

Component	Amount (₹)
Basic Pay (Level-1)	18,000
DA (42 % approx.)	7,560
HRA (Class X city)	4,860
Other allowances*	2,500 - 3,000
Monthly In-Hand	≈ 28,000 – 32,000

*Night duty, transport, medical, washing etc.

4. Eligibility Criteria

Requirement	Details
Education	Matric/10th pass or ITI/NAC from NCVT/SCVT
Age Limit	18 – 36 years as on 01 Jan 2025
Age Relaxation	OBC +3 yrs, SC/ST +5 yrs, PwBD +10 yrs, other as per rules

5. Application Fee & Refund Rules

Category	Fee (₹)	Refund (after CBT)
Gen/OBC/EWS	500	400
SC/ST/PwBD/EBC	250	250
All Women	250	250

Refund is automatic to the same bank account or UPI ID used for payment.

6. CBT-1 Exam Pattern (Stage 1)

Section	Questions	Marks
General Science	25	25
Mathematics	25	25
General Intelligence & Reasoning	30	30
General Awareness & Current Affairs	20	20
Total	100	100

• Duration: 90 minutes (120 minutes for PwBD with scribe)
• Negative Marking: −⅓ for each wrong answer
• Question Type: Objective, multiple choice
• Languages: Hindi, English + 13 regional languages

7. Detailed Syllabus

7.1 Mathematics

Number System, BODMAS, Decimals, Fractions, LCM/HCF, Ratio & Proportion, Percentage, Profit & Loss, Simple & Compound Interest, Time & Work, Time & Distance, Pipes & Cisterns, Averages, Mensuration (2D/3D), Basic Algebra, Geometry, Trigonometry (heights & distances), Elementary Statistics, Calendar & Clock, Age problems.

7.2 General Intelligence & Reasoning

Analogies, Coding-Decoding, Alphabet & Number Series, Classification, Direction Test, Blood Relation, Venn Diagram, Syllogism, Statement–Assumption, Data Sufficiency, Order & Ranking, Decision Making, Embedded Figures, Non-Verbal Reasoning, Mirror & Water Images.

7.3 General Science

Physics – motion, work-power-energy, heat, sound, light, electricity, magnetism.
Chemistry – matter, chemical reactions, metals & non-metals, acids-bases-salts, everyday chemistry.
Biology – cell, human digestive system, respiratory system, plant physiology, genetics, ecology.

(Questions are strictly 10th-standard level, so NCERT class 9-10 books are ideal.)

7.4 General Awareness & Current Affairs

Latest developments in Science & Tech, Sports events, Awards & Honours, Indian Economy, Union Budget, Government Schemes (Yojana), Major Committees, Polity, Environment, Important Days, Books & Authors, International Summits.

8. PET Standards (Stage 2)

Event	Male	Female
Weight Lift & Carry	35 kg for 100 m in 2 min, 1 chance, no drop	20 kg for 100 m in 2 min, 1 chance
Running	1000 m in 4 m 15 s, 1 chance	1000 m in 5 m 40 s, 1 chance

• PET is qualifying only—marks are not added to final merit.
• PwBD candidates with benchmark disability are exempt from PET.

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9. Document Verification & Medical

9.1 Documents to Carry

1. Original 10th/ITI certificates and mark sheets
2. Category certificate (SC/ST/OBC-NCL/EWS) in latest format
3. Photo ID (Aadhaar, Voter ID, Passport, DL)
4. NOC if already employed in Government/PSU
5. Two colour photographs
6. PwBD: Disability certificate

9.2 Medical Standards

Vision (6/6 or 6/12), colour vision (CP II), BMI within healthy range, no chronic medical issues that affect duty. Railway medical board’s decision is final.

10. How to Download Admit Card

1. Visit your regional RRB portal.
2. Click on “CEN 08/2024 Group D Admit Card”.
3. Enter Registration Number, Date of Birth and captcha.
4. Click Login and download the PDF.
5. Print in colour and cross-check name, exam date, centre.
6. Carry admit card + photo ID + two photos to exam hall.

11. Smart Preparation Strategy

11.1 60-Day Master Schedule

Day Block	Task
Early Morning	30 min current affairs + 30 min PET cardio
Morning	2 h Mathematics concepts + practice
Afternoon	1 h Science theory + 1 h Science MCQs
Evening	2 h Reasoning + sectional mock
Night	30 min newspaper (Hindi or English) + error log review

11.2 PET Training Plan

• Mon-Wed-Fri: Long jog 2-3 km + push-ups & sandbag walk.
• Tue-Thu: Core strength (planks, squats, lunges).
• Sat: Timed 1000 m run + 35 kg weight lift simulation.
• Sun: Active stretching & recovery.

11.3 Revision Hack

• 24-Hour Rule: revise fresh notes next day for 10 min.
• 7-Day Rule: weekly mini-test to reinforce.
• 30-Day Rule: full mock every weekend in exam conditions.

12. Free & Trusted Study Resources

Need	Source
Official Notification PDF	Link Given below
Official Mock Test	RRB login portal (free)
Previous Year Papers	Website like sarkariwill.com
NCERT Science & Maths E-books	ncert.nic.in
Daily PIB summary	Press Information Bureau app
Youtube Channel	Updated Soon

Avoid unverified Telegram PDFs that contain wrong answers or viruses.

13. Common Problems & Quick Fixes

Problem	Solution
Low speed in Maths	Practice tables, squares, cubes daily; use timer-based drills.
Forgetting formulas	Keep a pocket formula sheet and revise during travel.
PET stamina issues	Start jogging today; increase distance gradually; stay hydrated.
Current affairs overflow	Follow one reliable monthly magazine instead of many websites.
Time management	Attempt easy sections first in CBT; mark tough questions for review.

14. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Q1. When will the RRB Group D CBT exam be held?
Tentatively between July and August 2025. Exact dates will be announced soon.

Q2. Is ITI compulsory?
No. 10th pass is enough, but ITI/NAC holders can also apply.

Q3. How many times can I attempt weight-lifting in PET?
Only one chance, no second attempt, so practise properly.

Q4. Is there sectional cutoff in CBT?
No sectional cutoff; only overall score matters.

Q5. What is the refund timeline?
Generally 15–20 days after CBT attendance is confirmed.

15. Final Advice

RRB Group D offers not just a job but long-term stability, pension (NPS) and family travel perks. The syllabus is 10th-level, so focus on basics, practise mocks, and build physical stamina for PET. Keep your motivation high—remember, lakhs apply but vacancies are fixed. Consistency, not talent, wins this race.

Action Plan Today

1. Download NCERT Maths & Science PDFs.
2. Print last year’s CBT paper and attempt under 90 min.
3. Start 2 km jogging routine.
4. Join a reliable current affairs source.
5. Mark the official RRB portal on your browser bookmarks.

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