RRB Group D (Level-1) Syllabus & Exam Pattern
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The CBT has 100 questions in 90 minutes with one-third negative marking, covering science, maths, reasoning and general awareness.
At a glance
| Organisation | Railway Recruitment Boards (RRB) |
|---|---|
| Status | Current |
| Questions | 100 |
| Duration | 90 minutes |
| Negative marking | 1/3 mark |
| Science / Maths / Reasoning / GA | 25 / 25 / 30 / 20 |
Details
Typical weightage is General Science 25, Mathematics 25, General Intelligence and Reasoning 30 and General Awareness 20. After the CBT come the physical efficiency test, document verification and medical examination. Check the current notice for any change.
How to use this
- Revise class 10 science and maths.
- Prepare for the physical efficiency test.
Books for this exam
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Lucent's General Knowledge
By Lucent
A commonly used reference for General knowledge. Check it against your syllabus and the editions your institution prescribes before buying.
Find on Amazon ↗Quantitative Aptitude for Competitive Examinations
By R. S. Aggarwal
An option for chapter-based arithmetic practice. Pair selected exercises with timed previous-year papers for your exam.
Find on Amazon ↗A Modern Approach to Verbal & Non-Verbal Reasoning
By R. S. Aggarwal
A commonly used reference for Reasoning. Check it against your syllabus and the editions your institution prescribes before buying.
Find on Amazon ↗Logical and Analytical Reasoning
By A. K. Gupta
A commonly used reference for Reasoning. Check it against your syllabus and the editions your institution prescribes before buying.
Find on Amazon ↗Objective General English
By S. P. Bakshi
An option for revising grammar and vocabulary. Use your practice-test errors to choose the chapters to study next.
Find on Amazon ↗Disha RRB NTPC practice sets and solved papers
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