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

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

Edited By vikrant.shukla | Updated on Jun 30, 2020 12:05 PM IST | #RRB Group D
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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

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

1. From where can I check the RRC Group D 2020 exam pattern?

You can check the exam pattern from the official notification.

2. Is there any negative marking in the RRC Group D exam?

Yes, there is a negative marking of 1/3 per question in the exam

3. How many stages are there in the RRC Group D exam?

There are 3-stages in the RRC Group D exam. CBT, PET and DV.

CBT stands for Computer Based Test, PET stands for Physical Efficiency Test and DV stands for Document Verification.

4. How many questions are there in CBT?

There are 100 questions in CBT. The CBT is objective type based.

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Questions related to RRB Group D

Have a question related to RRB Group D ?

See RRB in general have a generalized pattern among all of it examinations. So if you prepare for RPF SI it would be more helpful for you to clear RRB Group D. I would recommend you to target the examination which is a level harder than what you target and believe me this increases the possibility.

Dear student,

Railway recruitment board is conducting RRB Group D Level 1, RRB NTPC and other railway examinations giving candidates a golden opportunity to fulfill their dream of joining the prestigious Government Sector (Indian Railways) in India.

The important dates for RRB group d exam ia as follows : -

RRB Group D Notification Date  - 12thMarch 2019

Start Date To Apply Online for RRB Group D 1 - 12thMarch 2019

Last Date To Apply Online - 12 th April 2019

Closing Date & Time for Payment of Application Fee (Offline) - 18.04.2019 at 1 pm

Closing Date & Time for Payment of Application Fee (Online) - 23.04.2019 at 1 pm.

Final submission of Applications - 26.04.2019 at 11:59pm.

RRB Group-D Application Status - 25th July 2019

RRB Group D Admit Card - From 11th December 2020

RRB Group D 2020 Exam Date - From 15th December 2020

The RRB/ RRC Group-D 2020 examinations will begin from 15th December 2020. The official exam schedule for RRB Group D Level 1 2020 will be released soon.

Check the official site regularly for any updates.

Also note that RRB Group D Level 1 2020 CBT 1 Exam istentatively scheduled in month of December.

Hello Payal,

RRB/ RRC Group-D 2020 examinations will begin from 15th December 2020.

Nationality

A candidate must be either:

(A) A citizen of India, or

(B) A subject of Nepal, or

(C) A subject of Bhutan, or

(D) Tibetan refugee who came over to India, before January 1, 1962, with the intention of permanently settling in India, or

(E) A person of Indian origin who has migrated from Pakistan, Burma, Sri Lanka, East African countries of Kenya, Uganda, the United Republic of Tanzania, Zambia, Malawi, Zaire, Ethiopia and Vietnam with the intention of permanently settling in India.

Provided that the Government of India had issued eligibility certificate to candidates belonging to (b), (c), (d), and (e)

Age Limit

Candidates should be between 18 to 33 years. Relaxation in the upper age limit is given to candidates belonging to reserved categories

RRB Educational Qualification:

The railway board has set a minimum level of education qualification that a candidate must possess in order to appear for the RRB Group D level 1 examination.

A candidate who wishes to appear for Group D Railway exam must have:

  • Class 10th pass certificate OR
  • ITI degree or diploma

Any of the above degrees from a government recognised institution/Board/NCVT/SCVT is acceptable.

RRB Medical Standards:

Like educational qualification, the railway board has prescribed the RRB Group D medical requisites in the notification. Candidates who are called for DV – document verification have to pass the required medical fitness test(s) conducted by the Railway Administration.

Due to Corona Virus Pandemic it has been postponed to the Last week of June. It was due to happen in this Month only but as you know...

-Exams likely to be held by the end of 2020 & ECA appointment extended to June 2020 due to COVID-19 Lockdown, said by Railway Senior Official.

Till then just be updated with their official website and our website.

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