About the RRB Group D exam
RRB Level 1 (Group D) Recruitment is one of the better-known exams in India. It is administered by Railway Recruitment Boards (RRBs) and attracts a large number of candidates each cycle. The exam is held notified periodically.
Format of the real exam: Computer-based test, then a Physical Efficiency Test and document verification. Practising in the same style is the quickest way to remove surprises on exam day, which is exactly why RRB Group D mock tests matter.
RRB Group D eligibility
Class 10 pass or ITI or equivalent with an age limit of roughly 18 to 36 years with relaxations.
Eligibility rules, age limits and relaxations can change between cycles, so always confirm the details in the latest official notification from Railway Recruitment Boards (RRBs) before you apply.
RRB Group D exam pattern and marking scheme
The CBT has 100 questions in 90 minutes: Mathematics (25), General Intelligence and Reasoning (30), General Science (25) and General Awareness (20), with one-third negative marking.
- Subjects and sections: Mathematics, General Intelligence & Reasoning, General Science and General Awareness & Current Affairs.
- Mode of the real exam: Computer-based test, then a Physical Efficiency Test and document verification.
- Frequency: Notified periodically.
RRB Group D syllabus: what to study
The RRB Group D syllabus is organised around 4 main areas. Plan your preparation so that every area gets a revision cycle before your first full-length mock test.
- Mathematics: revise concepts, practise topic-wise questions, then test yourself under timed conditions.
- General Intelligence & Reasoning: revise concepts, practise topic-wise questions, then test yourself under timed conditions.
- General Science: revise concepts, practise topic-wise questions, then test yourself under timed conditions.
- General Awareness & Current Affairs: revise concepts, practise topic-wise questions, then test yourself under timed conditions.
How to prepare for RRB Group D
A good RRB Group D plan combines concept study, topic-wise practice and regular full-length mock tests. Use the checklist below as a starting point.
- Class 8 to 10 Science forms the heart of the Science section.
- Prepare for the PET while the written result is pending.
- Take weekly timed CBTs to build confidence with the interface.
- Analyse every mock test: separate errors into concept gaps, calculation slips and time pressure, and fix one group at a time.
- Keep a short error notebook and revise it weekly, since repeated mistakes cost more marks than new ones.
Why practise RRB Group D mock tests online
Reading and notes build knowledge, but only timed practice builds exam performance. A RRB Group D mock test trains time management, question selection and stress control. Mock Archive gives you instant scoring, subject-wise accuracy, time spent per question and a full answer review the moment you submit.
- Real CBT interface: question palette, section timers and review marking.
- Instant result with accuracy, attempts and a question-by-question review.
- Works on mobile, tablet and desktop, and can be installed like an app.
- Free forever: no login, no signup and no payment.