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RRB Group D Selection Blueprint

Railway Group D offers massive vacancies, but the competition is fierce. Win the CBT with pure accuracy and prepare for the heavy-lifting PET. Prepare with the IUC Academy dashboard, AI-driven mock tests and eligibility checker.

ScienceHeavy Weightage
CBT1/3 Negative Marks
PETWeight Carrying Test
MedicalB1/C1 Standards

Top Posts & Career Profiles

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Track Maintainer Grade IV

Maintenance of tracks, physically demanding.

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Pointsman

Managing points, switching tracks, signaling.

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Assistant (Workshop)

Assisting in railway workshops and manufacturing units.

Why Prepare with IUC Academy?

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General Science Intensive

Detailed focus on 10th Standard Physics, Chemistry, and Life Science.

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Maths Speed Tricks

Learn to calculate without pen and paper to save time.

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Normalization Safe Mocks

Practice mocks that teach you to skip questions and avoid 1/3 negative marks.

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Physical Requirement Alerts

Track your weight-lifting and running PET readiness alongside CBT.

Exam Pattern & Stages

Computer Based Test (CBT)

100 Questions, 100 Marks. 90 Minutes duration. 1/3 Negative Marking.
SubjectQuestionsMarksImportance
General Science2525Decides Selection
Mathematics2525Requires Speed
General Intelligence & Reasoning3030High Scoring
General Awareness & Current Affairs2020Fact Based
Total10010090 Mins

Complete Syllabus Tracker

General Science Topics and Practice

  • Physics: Motion, Work, Energy, Sound
  • Chemistry: Atoms, Reactions, Acids/Bases
  • Life Sciences: Human Body, Diseases, Plants

Mathematics Topics and Practice

  • BODMAS & Decimals
  • Fractions & LCM/HCF
  • Ratio & Proportion
  • Mensuration & Time/Work

Reasoning Ability Topics

  • Analogies & Alphabetical Series
  • Coding-Decoding
  • Mathematical Operations
  • Syllogism & Venn Diagram

Step-by-Step Selection Strategy

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Phase 1: Science Base

Complete 9th and 10th standard NCERT Science books thoroughly.

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Phase 2: Math/Reasoning Daily

Practice 50 questions of Maths and Reasoning daily to build speed.

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Phase 3: Safe Mock Attempts

Learn the art of leaving hard questions. Do not risk negative marks.

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Phase 4: Physical Prep

Start carrying sandbags (35kg/20kg) and running 2 months before the exam.

Ready to Supercharge Your Preparation?

Check your eligibility, attend the classes and test yourself with AI mock tests before the notification arrives.

Direct Answers to Common Questions

Does Railway Group D have a physical test (PET)?

Direct Answer: Yes, it involves lifting weight (35kg for males, 20kg for females) and running.

Action Step: Log your physical training progress in the Student Hub notes.

Which subject is the game-changer in Group D?

Direct Answer: General Science. While Maths and Reasoning are common, Science creates the merit difference.

Action Step: Take our specialized Science AI-Mocks daily.

What are the Railway Group D PET running requirements?

Direct Answer: Male candidates must run 1000m in 4 minutes 15 seconds and carry 35 kg for 100m in 2 minutes; female candidates must run 1000m in 5 minutes 40 seconds and carry 20 kg for 100m in 2 minutes. Both tasks must be cleared in a single attempt.

Action Step: Start dedicated PET practice at least 2 months before your CBT result, since preparation cannot be rushed at the last minute.