{"id":45,"date":"2026-01-13T12:58:19","date_gmt":"2026-01-13T12:58:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/examupdates.co.in\/blog\/?p=45"},"modified":"2026-01-13T12:58:21","modified_gmt":"2026-01-13T12:58:21","slug":"railway-group-d-2026-syllabus-eligibility-exam-pattern-age-limit-qualification","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/examupdates.co.in\/blog\/railway-group-d-2026-syllabus-eligibility-exam-pattern-age-limit-qualification\/","title":{"rendered":"Railway Group D 2026 Syllabus & Eligibility \u2013 Exam Pattern, Age Limit, Qualification"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Syllabus & Eligibility (Complete Guide)<\/strong><\/h1>\n\n\n\n

The Railway Group D 2026<\/strong> recruitment is one of the most awaited government job opportunities in India. Conducted by the Railway Recruitment Boards (RRBs)<\/strong>, this recruitment fills various Group D Level-1 posts<\/strong> such as Track Maintainer, Helper, Assistant Pointsman, and other technical & non-technical roles.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Every year, millions of candidates appear for Railway Group D exam because it offers a secure government job with good pay and benefits. Before applying, candidates should clearly understand the eligibility criteria<\/strong> and syllabus<\/strong> to prepare effectively and avoid mistakes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Railway Group D 2026 Eligibility Criteria<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

To be eligible for Railway Group D Recruitment 2026, candidates must meet the following conditions:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\ud83c\udf93 1. Educational Qualification<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

\u2714\ufe0f The candidate must have passed Class 10 (Matriculation)<\/strong>
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\u2714\ufe0f Must possess a NCVT\/SCVT ITI certificate<\/strong> in relevant trades.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Candidates waiting for their Class 10 result can also apply if they pass before the document verification stage.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

4. Physical Fitness<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

\u2714\ufe0f Candidates must be medically and physically fit<\/strong> as per RRB standards.
\u2714\ufe0f Physical tests may be conducted for specific posts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\ud83d\udcda Best Books for RRB Group D 2026<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Subject<\/strong><\/td>Recommended Books<\/strong><\/td>Publisher\/Author<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><\/thead>
Mathematics<\/strong><\/td>Fast Track Objective Arithmetic<\/em><\/td>Rajesh Verma (Arihant)<\/td><\/tr>
<\/td>Quantitative Aptitude<\/em><\/td>R.S. Aggarwal (S. Chand)<\/td><\/tr>
Reasoning<\/strong><\/td>A Modern Approach to Verbal & Non-Verbal Reasoning<\/em><\/td>R.S. Aggarwal<\/td><\/tr>
<\/td>Test of Reasoning<\/em><\/td>Edgar Thorpe (Pearson)<\/td><\/tr>
General Science<\/strong><\/td>Lucent\u2019s General Knowledge<\/em> (Science Section)<\/td>Lucent Publications<\/td><\/tr>
<\/td>NCERT Science Textbooks<\/em> (Class 9 & 10)<\/td>NCERT<\/td><\/tr>
General Awareness<\/strong><\/td>Manorama Yearbook<\/em> or Pratiyogita Darpan<\/em><\/td>Various<\/td><\/tr>
<\/td>Railway GS Book<\/em><\/td>RWA (Ankit Bhati Sir)<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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\ud83e\udde0 Railway Group D 2026 Syllabus<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The Railway Group D exam is conducted in Computer Based Test (CBT)<\/strong> format. It contains multiple-choice questions (MCQs) from four main sections:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\ud83d\udfe1 1. Mathematics<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Topic<\/th>Description<\/th><\/tr><\/thead>
Number System<\/td>Integers, LCM, HCF, etc.<\/td><\/tr>
Fractions & Decimals<\/td>Basic operations<\/td><\/tr>
Percentage<\/td>Profit & Loss, Discounts<\/td><\/tr>
Ratio & Proportion<\/td>Relation between numbers<\/td><\/tr>
Simple & Compound Interest<\/td>Time-based problems<\/td><\/tr>
Algebra<\/td>Basic algebraic equations<\/td><\/tr>
Geometry<\/td>Lines, Angles<\/td><\/tr>
Mensuration<\/td>Areas & Volumes<\/td><\/tr>
Time & Work<\/td>Work based sums<\/td><\/tr>
Time & Distance<\/td>Train problems<\/td><\/tr>
Data Interpretation<\/td>Graphs & tables<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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\ud83d\udfe2 2. General Intelligence & Reasoning<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Topic<\/th>Description<\/th><\/tr><\/thead>
Analogies<\/td>Similarity questions<\/td><\/tr>
Alphabet & Number Series<\/td>Patterns<\/td><\/tr>
Coding-Decoding<\/td>Logic problems<\/td><\/tr>
Syllogism<\/td>Logical deductions<\/td><\/tr>
Venn Diagram<\/td>Set relations<\/td><\/tr>
Classification<\/td>Odd one out<\/td><\/tr>
Mirror & Water Images<\/td>Visual reasoning<\/td><\/tr>
Directions<\/td>Orientation questions<\/td><\/tr>
Decision Making<\/td>Analytical reasoning<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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\ud83d\udd35 3. General Science<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

This section includes basic science from Class 10 syllabus<\/strong> covering:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2714\ufe0f Physics \u2013 Light, Heat, Force
\u2714\ufe0f Chemistry \u2013 Matter, Elements, Compounds
\u2714\ufe0f Biology \u2013 Human body, Plants, Ecosystem<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Questions are basic and focused on everyday science.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

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\ud83d\udd36 4. General Awareness & Current Affairs<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Topic<\/th>Description<\/th><\/tr><\/thead>
Indian History<\/td>Important events<\/td><\/tr>
Geography<\/td>India & World<\/td><\/tr>
Polity<\/td>Constitution, Government<\/td><\/tr>
Economy<\/td>Basic terms<\/td><\/tr>
Science & Technology<\/td>Recent developments<\/td><\/tr>
Sports<\/td>Major events<\/td><\/tr>
Awards & Honours<\/td>National awards<\/td><\/tr>
Budget & Schemes<\/td>Govt initiatives<\/td><\/tr>
Current Affairs<\/td>Last 6\u201312 months<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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\ud83d\udcca Railway Group D 2026 Exam Pattern (Quick View)<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Subject<\/th>Questions<\/th>Marks<\/th><\/tr><\/thead>
Mathematics<\/td>25<\/td>25<\/td><\/tr>
General Intelligence & Reasoning<\/td>30<\/td>30<\/td><\/tr>
General Science<\/td>30<\/td>30<\/td><\/tr>
General Awareness & Current Affairs<\/td>30<\/td>30<\/td><\/tr>
Total<\/strong><\/td>115<\/strong><\/td>115<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

\u2714\ufe0f Total Time:<\/strong> 90 minutes
\u2714\ufe0f Type:<\/strong> Objective Multiple Choice Questions
\u2714\ufe0f Negative Marking:<\/strong> 1\/3rd mark for each wrong answer<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\ud83e\udde0 Preparation Tips<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

\u2714\ufe0f Start with basic NCERT books<\/strong> (Class 8\u201310)
\u2714\ufe0f Practice previous year papers
\u2714\ufe0f Use mock tests regularly
\u2714\ufe0f Revise daily topics
\u2714\ufe0f Focus on speed & accuracy<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\ud83d\udcd6 Section-Wise Preparation Strategy<\/h3>\n\n\n\n