1. Mega Railway Notification Overview: 1 Lakh+ Posts & Cadre Hierarchy
The Railway Recruitment Cell (RRC) Group D (Level-1) recruitment is India's largest employment drive, inducting over 1,00,000 candidates into the foundational operational workforce of Indian Railways.
▪Key Level-1 Posts
- Track Maintainer Grade IV: Engineering department; responsible for railway track inspection, ballasting, and track safety.
- Pointsman: Operating department; railway track point shifting, shunting of trains, and flag signaling.
- Assistant in Workshop / Mechanical: Maintenance of rolling stock (locomotives, coaches, wagons).
- Assistant Signal & Telecom (S&T): Maintenance of signaling cables, electronic interlocking, and railway telecommunication.
| Recruitment Milestone | Official Schedule Window | Candidate Directives |
|---|---|---|
| Official Notification Release | September 2026 | Carefully select single Railway Recruitment Cell (RRC) zone. |
| Online Application & Fee Window | September – October 2026 | Verify 10th standard certificate / ITI trade certificate. |
| Phase-I Computer Based Test (CBT) | December 2026 – February 2027 | 100 Questions / 90 Mins with 1/3rd negative marking. |
| Declaration of CBT Results | April 2027 | Shortlisted at roughly 3x vacancies for PET. |
| Phase-II Physical Efficiency Test (PET) | May – June 2027 | Weight carrying (35kg/20kg) and 1,000m running test. |
| Document Verification & Medical Examination | July – August 2027 | Conducted at Railway Divisional Hospitals. |
2. Computer Based Test (CBT) Blueprint: 100 Questions in 90 Minutes
The single online CBT consists of 100 Questions / 100 Marks / 90 Minutes:
- General Science: 25 Questions, 25 Marks.
- Mathematics: 25 Questions, 25 Marks.
- General Intelligence & Reasoning: 30 Questions, 30 Marks.
- General Awareness & Current Affairs: 20 Questions, 20 Marks.
- Negative Marking: 1/3rd mark penalty for each incorrect response.
3. General Science Breakdown: NCERT Class 9 & 10 Focus
General Science accounts for 25% of the entire paper:
- Physics: Newton's laws, Work & Energy, Gravitation, Electricity (Ohm's Law, circuits), Light (reflection, refraction, mirrors, lenses), Sound waves.
- Chemistry: Periodic table, Chemical reactions, Acids, bases & salts, Metals and non-metals, Carbon compounds.
- Biology: Human physiology, Nutrition, Plant transport & reproduction, Diseases & vitamins, Genetics basics.
4. Physical Efficiency Test (PET) & Medical Fitness Standards
Clearing the CBT is meaningless without clearing the mandatory PET:
- Male Candidates: Must lift and carry 35 kg weight for 100 metres in 2 minutes without dropping the weight, AND run 1,000 metres in 4 minutes 15 seconds.
- Female Candidates: Must lift and carry 20 kg weight for 100 metres in 2 minutes, AND run 1,000 metres in 5 minutes 40 seconds.
- Medical Standard: Categorized into A-2, A-3, B-1, and C-1 based on eyesight and general health.
5. 60-Day Dedicated Preparation Plan
Daily schedule for Group D aspirants:
- 1 hour of NCERT Class 9 & 10 Science chapter revision.
- 1 hour of Mathematics arithmetic formulas (percentage, ratio, time & work).
- 1 hour of Reasoning puzzles and analogies.
- Take 1 full-length Group D mock test on Jetri daily.
6. Why Railway Aspirants Choose Jetri for Group D
Jetri offers the most accessible preparation tool for Railway aspirants across India:
- Flat ₹9 Per Mock: Practice individual full-length Group D mock tests starting at just ₹9 per mock.
- Complete CBT Series (₹199): 25 Full 100-Question Mocks + 10 Exclusive Booster Mocks with 4-step pedagogical solutions.
- 1/3rd Negative Marking Engine: Real simulation of official railway exam penalties.
Frequently Asked Questions (Railway RRC Group D (Level-1 Posts))
Q: What is the cost of Railway Group D mock tests on Jetri?
Aspirants can practice full-length Railway Group D CBT exam-calibrated mock tests starting at just ₹9 per single mock test, or unlock the complete Group D Series for ₹199 (which includes 25 Full 100-Question Mocks plus 10 Exclusive Booster Mocks with step-by-step shortcut solutions).
Q: What are the physical test (PET) requirements for Railway Group D?
For Male candidates: Must lift and carry 35 kg of weight for a distance of 100 metres in 2 minutes in one chance without putting the weight down, AND run 1,000 metres in 4 minutes and 15 seconds in one chance. For Female candidates: Must lift and carry 20 kg for 100 metres in 2 minutes, AND run 1,000 metres in 5 minutes and 40 seconds.
Q: What is the weightage of General Science in Railway Group D CBT?
General Science carries 25 Questions (25 Marks) out of 100 questions in the CBT. Questions are strictly sourced from the 10th standard CBSE / NCERT curriculum, covering basic Physics, Chemistry, and Life Sciences.
Q: What is the negative marking in Railway Group D CBT?
In Railway Group D examinations, each incorrect answer incurs a penalty of 1/3rd of the marks allocated to that question.
Q: What is the starting salary for Railway Group D Level-1 posts?
Under the 7th CPC, the starting basic pay for Level-1 posts is ₹18,000. Factoring in Dearness Allowance, HRA, Transport Allowance, and operational Risk & Hardship Allowances (for Track Maintainers), the monthly gross salary ranges between ₹28,000 and ₹35,000.