RRB Group D 2023 Exam: Notification, Registration, Eligibility, Vacancies, Syllabus

RRB Group D 2023 exam notification will be released soon by the Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) on its official website at rrb.gov.in. It is one of the most sought-after railway exams in the country conducted to fill up as many as 1,03,769 vacancies for various Level-1 posts such as Track Maintainer Grade-IV, Helper/ Assistant, Assistant Pointsman, etc. in various technical departments and production units of Indian Railways.

RRB Group D exam notification and vacancies are announced as per the requirements of the Indian Railways. The exam is conducted in multiple shifts every year and over 1 crore candidates apply for the RRB Group D exam. Those qualifying for the RRB Group D exam computer-based test have to participate in PET, Document Verification/ Medical Exam, and Final Empanelment. If you are interested in appearing for the RRB Group D 2023 exam, then read below to learn all the important details about the exam, including the application process, eligibility, syllabus, vacancies, cutoff, and more.

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RRB Group D Exam 2023: Highlights

Check the highlights of the RRB Group D exam 2023 provided in the table below.

RRB Group D Exam Dates 2023

Here are the important dates that candidates need to keep in mind for the RRB Group D Exam 2023.

RRB Group D Exam 2023 Eligibility Criteria

If you are interested in applying for the RRB Group D examination, then you will need to ensure that you have satisfied the RRB Group D Exam 2023 eligibility criteria. As part of the eligibility criteria for the RRB Exam 2023, the candidates need to have the following educational qualifications.

RRB Group D Educational Qualification

• Passed Class 10 from any institution recognized by NCVT or SCVT or any equivalent degree.

• Candidates will also be eligible for admission if they have a National Apprenticeship Certificate

Note: Recent notifications have announced that an ITI degree is no longer a mandatory requirement.

RRB Group D Age Limit

Apart from educational qualifications, the candidates will also be required to lie between the age bar that has been defined by the Railway Recruitment Board. As per the criteria, candidates between the ages of 18 and 33 will be eligible for the posts vacant in the industry. RRB has provided relaxation for the candidates belonging to the reserved category. As per the guidelines, the candidates belonging to the reserved categories will have varying levels of relaxation.

• SC/ST Candidates - Relaxation of 5 years

• OBC - Relaxation of 3 years

• People with Disabilities PWD - Relaxation of 10 years

• PWD SC/ST - Relaxation of 15 years

RRB Group D Medical Standards

Check the medical standards and visual acuity as prescribed by the Railway Recruitment Board for the RRB Group D exam.

RRB Group D 2023 Online Application Process

The Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) will release the RRB Group D application form 2023 on its official website at rrb.gov.in. Check the steps below to fill out the RRB Group D 2023 application form.

• Go to the official website of RRB at rrb.gov.in

• Click on the registration link and provide details such as name, date of birth, father’s name, mother’s name, Aadhaar Number, SSLC/Matric registration number, year of passing, mobile number, email ID, etc.

• Once you have successfully registered, verify your email ID and mobile number through OTP.

• Now click on the 'Already Registered' button on the homepage and enter your registration number and password.

• You will see the RRB Group D 2023 application form which you need to fill out.

• In Part I of the application page, provide the details of your educational qualification, community, gender, religion, Ex-Servicemen, CCAA, Minority, Economically Backward Class, Age Relaxation, etc.

• In Part II of the application page, provide your priority/preference for the posts.

• Pay the application fees using online net banking/credit card/debit card/UPI or offline Challan.

• Choose the exam language and provide details of a valid photo ID card.

• Enter your bank details to get the refund of fees, in case of application rejection.

• Upload your scanned images of the photograph and signature as per the format.

• If you belong to the SC/ ST/ PwD category, then upload the category certificates

• Agree to the terms and conditions and submit the application form

RRB Group D Exam 2023 Application Fee

For your applications to be accepted, you must complete the RRB Group D Exam 2023 application fee. All the candidates who appear for the RRB Group D exam 2023 will be refunded the application fee that they will pay at the time of applying. Reserved Category applicants will receive a full refund on their application form. Meanwhile, the candidates belonging to the general category will receive a refund of ₹400.

Here are the application fees that the applicants will have to pay at the time of applying.

• General Category - INR 500

• PwBD/ Female/ Transgender/ Ex-Servicemen/ SC/ ST/ Minority Communities/ Economically Backward Class- INR 250

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RRB Group D Exam Pattern 2023

Candidates appearing for RRB Group D 2023 must be aware of the exam pattern of the CBT and PET exams provided below.

RRB Group D Exam Pattern 2023 for CBT

Check the table below for the RRB Group D exam pattern for CBT.

RRB Group D Exam Pattern 2023 for PET

RRB Group D PET comprises different physical activities for male and female candidates. Check the exam pattern below.

RRB Group D Exam 2023 Syllabus

If you are preparing for the RRB Group D 2023 exam, then here is the syllabus that you will need to cover. Among the topics in the RRB Group D exam syllabus, the questions will be based on will include Mathematics, General Science, General Intelligence and Reasoning, and General Awareness. For each of the subjects, you will need to ensure that you are up to date with the latest academic knowledge. For subjects in Mathematics and Science, all the topics will be taken up from the topics that are usually taught in school. Check out some of the topics for the RRB Group D Exam 2023 Syllabus.

RRB Group D Level 1 Vacancies 2023

The number of RRB Group D Level 1 Vacancies 2023 will be more than 1 lakh seats. Therefore, the chances of bagging a job are higher than it has been in previous years. The Railway Recruitment Board has spread the seats out between the different categories as directed by the Government. Official notices state that there are a total of 1,03,789 vacancies. The posts that are applicable through the RRB Group D Level 1 exam include Track Maintainer Grade-IV, Assistant Pointsman, Helper/Assistant, and Level 1 posts.

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RRB Group D Exam 2023: Result

For each stage of the hiring process, Railway Recruitment Cells (RRCs) publish the RRB Group D result online separately. The result is made public on the RRBs' official websites. Results for RRB Group D are available in PDF format and include the roll numbers of eligible candidates. Those who pass the CBT exam are invited to take the Physical Standard Test (PST) or Physical Efficiency Test (PET). Those who pass the PET/PST are invited for a medical examination and document verification. As long as candidates pass the PET/PST, document verification, and medical exam, their final selection is made based on how well they performed in the computer-based test. The candidate's merit position, preference, community, post availability, and medical fitness all go into the ultimate RRB Group D outcome. The offer of appointment is sent to candidates separately by respective units/departments. Candidates who wish to check the RRB Group D Result 2023 must follow to steps below:

• Candidates must first visit the respective regional websites of RRBs

• On the home page, candidates will find the RRB Group D Result 2023 link

• Candidates will be redirected to the RRB Group D Result 2023 PDF.

• Candidates must search their roll number using the 'Ctrl+F' search option

• Candidates must also download the result PDF and save it for future reference.

RRB Group D Cutoff 2023

RRB Group D Cutoff 2023 is the minimum mark that a candidate needs to score to get shortlisted for the next stage of selection. Based on the number of vacancies, difficulty level of the exam and number of applicants, the RRB Group D cutoff 2023 will be determined by the board. The official cutoff for RRB Group D 2023 exam will be released along with the results. In this section, we will be discussing the minimum qualifying marks and the expected cutoff for RRB Group D exam 2023 for each region.

RRB Group D 2023 - Minimum Qualifying marks

The applicants of the RRB Group D Exam 2023 must know the minimum qualifying marks for the examination as per the official notification mentioned below. Each participant must score above these percentages to compete in future rounds -

RRB Group D 2023 Cutoff Marks - Category-Wise

The region-wise category cutoff marks for RRB Group D have been provided below:

RRB Group D 2023 Cutoff Marks - Allahabad Division

 RRB Group D 2023 Cutoff Marks - Ajmer Division

RRB Group D 2023 Cutoff Marks - Chandigarh Division

RRB Group D 2023 Cutoff Marks - Mumbai Division

RRB Group D 2023 Cutoff Marks - Kolkata Division

RRB Group D 2023 Cutoff Marks - Ahmedabad Division

RRB Group D 2023 Cutoff Marks - Bhubaneswar Division 

RRB Group D Exam 2023 Selection Process

After the candidates have appeared for the RRB Group D CBT exam, the board will shortlist the candidates based on their performance in the examination. After the CBT result, selected candidates will need to go through the PET or Physical Efficiency Test. Those who clear these tests will be called upon for the document verification process, which is the final process in applying for the programme. All the candidates who pass all the tests and the document verification process will be communicated about their application status by the Railway Recruitment Board.

RRB Zones & Their Headquarters

The information provided in the table pertains to all 16 RRBs in India and their headquarters:

To all the candidates who have applied or wish to apply for the RRB Group D Exam 2023, you will need to write down all the important dates and events that have been scheduled for final selection for the vacancies available in the process. You will need to appear and complete all the stages that have been mentioned by the board for an ultimate accomplishment.

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