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    RRB Group D Syllabus and Exam Pattern - 2025

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    RRB Group D Syllabus

    RRB Group D Syllabus

    All the aspirants who have applied for the RRB Group D exam need to stay motivated and focused if they want to succeed. To start off with the exam preparation, it is very important to be fully aware of the Railways Recruitment Group D syllabus. The RRB Group ‘D’ exam will consist of mainly four sections: General Awareness, Mathematics, General Science and General Intelligence and Reasoning.

    Topics like Number System, Time and Distance, LCM, HCF, Percentage are included in the Mathematics section whereas topics like Coding-Decoding, Number Series, etc. are a part of General Intelligence and Reasoning. For General Science, you need to have a sound knowledge of subjects like Physics, Chemistry, and Biology. Along with Static Awareness (History, Geography and Polity), you should also be aware of the current happenings in the world to score well in the General Awareness section. For complete details on the RRB Group D syllabus 2025, please refer to the table below.

    SectionTopics
    Mathematics Number system, BODMAS, Decimals, Fractions, LCM, HCF, Ratio and Proportion, Percentages, Mensuration, Time and Work, Time and Distance, Simple and Compound Interest, Profit and Loss, Algebra, Geometry and Trigonometry, Elementary Statistics, Square root, Age Calculations, Calendar & Clock, Pipes & Cistern
    General Intelligence and reasoning Analogies, Alphabetical and Number Series, Coding and Decoding, Mathematical operations, Relationships, Syllogism, Jumbling, Venn Diagram, Data Interpretation and Sufficiency, Conclusions and Decision making, Similarities and Differences, Analytical Reasoning, Classification, Directions, Statement – Arguments and Assumptions
    General Science
    • Nature of Matter, Universe (Planets / Earth / Satellites / Sun ), Electricity and its application
    • Force and Gravitation, Newton’s Laws Of Motion, Work, Energy and Power
    • Heat, Temperature, Metals and Non-Metals, Carbon and its Compounds, Measurements in Science, Sound & Wave Motion, Atomic Structure
    • Atomic Structure. Chemical Bonding, Periodic Classification of Element, Acids, Base, and Salts, Metals and Non-metals, Radioactivity, Hydrocarbons, Human Diseases, Human Body, Composition of Blood, Structure of Plant and Animal Cell, Photosynthesis.
    General Awareness Current affairs [BeePedia] in Science & Technology, Sports, Culture, Personalities, Economics, Politics and any other subject of importance

    RRB Group D Books

    For an exam like RRB Group D 2025, you should be able to get hold of such books that enhance the quality of your preparation. Before choosing your study material you should research in a good manner, as that is one factor that will decide your success ahead. Some of the book list for RRB Group D exam preparation is given below.

    SubjectsUseful BooksAuthor/Publisher
    Mathematics Practice Book on Quicker Maths M Tyra and K Kundan/Magical Book Series
    Quantitative Aptitude Arun Sharma/McGraw Hill
    Quantitative Aptitude for Competitive Examinations RS Aggarwal/S Chand Publisher
    Fast Track Objective Arithmetic Rajesh Verma/Arihant Publishers
    General Intelligence and reasoning A Modern Approach to Verbal & Non-Verbal Reasoning by RS Aggarwal/S Chand Publisher
    Test of Reasoning Edgar Thorpe/Pearson
    Analytical Reasoning MK Pandey/Magical Book Series
    General Intelligence and Reasoning Kuwar Ishwar Singh Rathore
    New Approach to Reasoning Verbal, Non-Verbal and Analytical BS Sijwali and Indu Sijwali
    General Science NCERT Science Textbooks NCERT
    General Science for Indian Railways RRB Exams Dr. Md. Usmangani Ansari
    General Awareness Lucent’s General Knowledge Lucent Publications
    Manorama Year Book Malayala Manorama
    Arihant General Knowledge Manohar Pandey
    Pratiyogita Darpan Upkar Publication
    BeePedia  

    Railway Group D Exam Syllabus FAQs

    The Railway Group D exam will take place in the following stages - Computer-Based Test, Physical Efficiency Test, Document Verification, and Medical examination.
    Yes, in order to get selected for the next stage you need to qualify for the online RRB Group D exam as per the merit decided by the Railway Recruitment Board. Also as per your category, you need to obtain certain minimum qualifying marks.
    Yes, there is a negative marking of 1/3 rd marks for each wrong answer in the RRB Group D exam. 
    There is no interview round as per the official notification of RRB Group D. But yes you need to undergo a medical and physical efficiency test once you qualify for the online exam.
    Yes, the PET criteria differ for male and female candidates. Passing the Physical Efficiency Test is mandatory. The PET is qualifying in nature.
    Yes, you can attempt RRB exam free mock tests and previous year papers available on ixamBee to check your preparation level.
    For the RBB Group D exam, you can check the list of books mentioned in the books section above. The list has been prepared by our experts. You can take help from these books to prepare in the best possible way.
    Firstly, get aware of the detailed syllabus and exam pattern of the RRB Group D exam. After that start practicing free mocks and previous year's papers to enhance speed and accuracy.
    Subjects included under the RRB Group D syllabus are General Awareness, Mathematics, General Science and General Intelligence and Reasoning.

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