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    RRC Group D Exam Pattern 2020 - Detailed CBT & PET Paper Pattern

    RRC Group D Exam Pattern 2020 - Detailed CBT & PET Paper Pattern

    vikrant.shuklaUpdated on 30 Jun 2020, 12:05 PM IST

    RRC Group D Exam Pattern 2020 – Railway Recruitment Cells prescribes the exam pattern of RRC Group D 2020. RRC Group D 2020 paper pattern contains all the sections, topics and subjects, total number questions and marking scheme. RRC Group D exam pattern 2020 also consists of the distribution of section-wise marks and the duration of the exam. As per the RRC Group D 2020 exam pattern Level 1, the online test will have questions based on General Science, General Intelligence and Reasoning, Mathematics and General Awareness as well as Current Affairs. With the help of the RRC Group D paper pattern 2020, candidates can understand the overall structure of the exam and it can help in their preparation. RRC Group D application forms were released on March 12, 2019 on the respective websites of the RRCs. As of now, the RRC Group D 2020 exam hasn't been conducted. However, it is expected that the exam will be conducted in 2020 later. In this article, candidates can check all the details related to the RRC exam pattern 2020.

    RRC Group D Exam Pattern 2020 - Detailed CBT & PET Paper Pattern
    RRC Group D Exam Pattern 2020 - Detailed CBT & PET Paper Pattern

    RRC Group D Exam Pattern 2020 Level 1 in Detail

    • The RRC Group D exam is conducted in 3 Stages -

      • Computer Based Test (CBT)

      • Physical Efficiency Test (PET)

      • Document Verification.

    • The first stage which is the CBT (Computer Based Test) consists of 100 questions and the total marks allotted is also 100.

    • The CBT is an objective type. The exam duration is 90 minutes while the exam duration for PwBD category is 120 minutes.

    • The negative marking for each wrong answer is 0.25 Marks

    • The minimum qualifying marks for UR/EWS is 40% while the same for OBC/SC/ST is 30%.

    • As per exam pattern of RRC Group D 2020, candidates will be awarded 1 mark for each correct answer attempted.

    • No marks will be deducted as unattempted questions.

    RRC Group D Exam Pattern 2020 - CBT

    Section

    No. of questions

    Marks

    Duration

    General Science

    25

    25

    90 minutes

    Mathematics

    25

    25

    General Intelligence and Reasoning

    30

    30

    General Awareness and Current Affairs

    20

    20

    Total

    100

    100

    RRC Group D Exam Pattern 2020 - Physical Efficiency Test (PET)

    Candidates who qualify the written exam will be called for the PET, Physical Efficiency Test. This test will be conducted to evaluate candidates’ physical fitness. Below are the specification of PET to shortlist candidates-

    Male Candidates

    Female Candidates

    • Candidates should carry and lift a weight of 35 Kg for a distance of 100 metres in a duration of 2 minutes in a single chance without putting it down

    • Candidates should run for a distance of 1000 metres in 4.15 minutes

    • Candidates should carry and lift a weight of 20 Kg for a distance of 100 metres in a duration of 2 minutes in a single chance without putting it down

    • Candidates should run for a distance of 1000 metres in 5.40 minutes

    Document Verification - Important Points

    • The number of candidates selected for PET will be thrice the number of post of same community notified against RRBs/RRCs

    • RRCs may increase or decrease the number of selected candidates to ensure availability of adequate number of candidates.

    • The Physical Efficiency Test (PET) is qualifying in nature and candidates have to pass the PET test to get selected for next round.

    RRCs release the merit list after PET on the basis of their performance in written exam and PET. Only the selected candidates will be called for document verification. The number of candidates selected for DV will be twice the number of vacancies. For releasing the final result, all candidates who successfully pass the DV round will be called for the medical exam.

    RRC Group D Syllabus 2020

    Apart from knowing the RRC Group D exam pattern 2020, candidates must also check the syllabus as provided in the table below. The syllabus of RRC Group D comprises the subjects and topics on which the exam question papers will be based.

    Syllabus of RRC Group D 2020

    Subjects

    Topics

    Mathematics

    • Number System

    • BODMAS

    • Decimals

    • Fractions

    • LCM and 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 and Clock

    • Pipes and Cistern

    General Awareness on Current Affairs

    • Science and Technology

    • Sports

    • Culture

    • Personalities

    • Economics

    • Politics

    • Other topics of importance

    General Science

    • Physics

    • Chemistry

    • Life Sciences

    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

    Note: The difficulty level of the exam will be asked in the General Science section will be of CBSE Class 10th standard.

    Normalization of Marks

    The normalization of marks will be implemented if the exam will be held in multiple sessions. The exam conducting authority will consider the normalisation for selecting the eligible candidates for document verification.

    About RRC Group D 2020

    The RRCs announced a total of 103769 vacancies to be filled in Level 1 positions under the RRC Group D exam. RRC Group D 2020 exam will be conducted by all the 16 regions The exam is conducted to shortlist candidates for the post of several posts like assistant C and W, workshop assistant, assistant loco shed, assistant depot, assistant pointsman, assistant track machine, etc, into various departments of the Indian Railways.

    Other Related Links

    RRC Group D Result 2020

    RRC Group D Exam Dates 2020

    RRC Group D Eligibility Criteria 2020

    RRC Group D Admit Card 2020

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    Questions related to RRB Group D

    On Question asked by student community

    Have a question related to RRB Group D ?

    Since you have entered wrong certificate date in your RRB Group D application, it can create problems during Document Verification. The Railway Recruitment Boards checks your original documents and compare them with the information you enter in the application form.

    If the date on your original certificate does not match

    The RRB Group D result 2026 is expected to be announced in the online mode soon. Results and merit lists will be available on regional RRB websites. Click on the link provided to get full information on Railway group D results.

    Hello,

    To crack the RRB Group D exam in 2026 easily, Focus on understanding the exam pattern, studying the syllabus properly, and practising regularly with mock tests and previous year papers. Consistent preparation and good time management help a lot in scoring well in this exam.

    Helpful Careers360 resources for

    The Railway Recruitment Board released the provisional RRB Group D answer key on February 17, 2026. To download the answer key and know more about the RRB Group D results 2026, you can see the links below.
    https://competition.careers360.com/articles/rrb-group-d-answer-key-out
    https://competition.careers360.com/articles/rrb-group-d-answer-key
    https://competition.careers360.com/articles/rrb-group-d-result

    Yes, a name mismatch between your 10th marksheet ("KM MAYAWATI VERMA") and Aadhaar card ("MAYAWATI VERMA") may cause issues during RRB Group D Document Verification (DV), as the 10th marksheet is the primary document for name verification. To avoid problems, you should immediately obtain an affidavit confirming both names refer