Railway recruitment | as of 2026-05-31
RRB Group D eligibility, pattern, syllabus, and official sources
Railway Level-1 recruitment through CBT, PET, document verification, and medical examination.
Eligibility at a glance
| Education | 10th, ITI, NAC, or CCAA eligibility as specified by the CEN and post table. |
|---|---|
| Relaxations | RRB category relaxations apply as listed in the CEN. |
Pattern and selection process
Stages
- CBT
- PET
- Document verification
- Medical examination
Mode: Computer based test plus physical and medical stages. Marks: CEN-defined.. Duration: CEN-defined.
Selection flow
- CBT
- PET
- Document verification
- Medical examination
Syllabus outline and cadence
Syllabus buckets
- Mathematics
- General intelligence and reasoning
- General science
- General awareness and current affairs
Comparable exams and hiring routes
| Entity | Education | Age band | Interview | Mode |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RRB Group D | Class 10 or ITI by post | See CEN | No | CBT plus PET |
| RRB ALP | Class 10 plus trade or diploma | See CEN | No | CBT plus aptitude |
| RRB NTPC | Class 12 or Graduate by post | See CEN | No | CBT |
| SSC MTS | Class 10 | 18-25 or 18-27 by post | No | CBE plus physical for Havaldar |
| Agniveer Army | 8th to 12th by category | 17.5-21 typical | No | CEE plus rally |
| Agniveer Navy | Class 10 or 12 by entry | DOB-window based | No | INET plus physical |
Sources by field
Each row links a field on this page to the official source it is drawn from. Confirm the current cycle's exact figures on the linked source before you apply.
| Field | Official source | Last checked |
|---|---|---|
| Education | RRB Level-1 CEN page | 2026-05-31 |
| Relaxations | RRB Level-1 CEN page | 2026-05-31 |
| Exam pattern | RRB Level-1 CEN page | 2026-05-31 |
| Syllabus outline | RRB Level-1 CEN page | 2026-05-31 |
| Selection process | RRB Level-1 CEN page | 2026-05-31 |
| Cadence | Official source on www.rrbcdg.gov.in | 2026-05-31 |
| FAQ 1 | RRB Level-1 CEN page | 2026-05-31 |
| FAQ 2 | RRB Level-1 CEN page | 2026-05-31 |
FAQs
Does RRB Group D include PET?
Yes. The Level-1 flow includes CBT, PET, document verification, and medical examination.
Is Group D only for graduates?
No. The CEN references 10th, ITI, NAC, or CCAA eligibility depending on post rules.