RRB Group D Syllabus 2026: Subject-Wise Topics and Study Plan

The RRB Group D syllabus 2026 covers four subjects: Mathematics, General Intelligence and Reasoning, General Science, and General Awareness and Current Affairs. All four are tested in one Computer Based Test (CBT) of 100 questions. The level is simple on paper, since the science is only up to Class 10. But with lakhs of candidates competing for each set of seats, knowing every topic well is what separates a selection from a near miss.

This guide explains the official syllabus under CEN 09/2025, breaks each subject into clear topics, shows which areas deserve the most time, and gives you a practical plan to finish the syllabus.

RRB Group D Syllabus at a Glance

RRB states that this section-wise split is indicative, so a small variation is possible in the actual paper.

Official RRB Group D Syllabus (CEN 09/2025)

The notification describes the syllabus briefly. In simple words, it says:

• 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, and pipes and cisterns.

• General Intelligence and Reasoning: Analogies, alphabetical and number series, coding and decoding, mathematical operations, relationships, syllogism, jumbling, Venn diagrams, data interpretation and sufficiency, conclusions and decision making, similarities and differences, analytical reasoning, classification, directions, and statement-based questions (arguments and assumptions).

• General Science: Physics, Chemistry and Life Sciences at the 10th standard CBSE level.

• General Awareness on Current Affairs: Science and technology, sports, culture, personalities, economics, politics and other subjects of importance.

The sections below expand each line into the topics you will actually meet in the paper.

RRB Group D Maths Syllabus

Mathematics has 25 questions. Most are arithmetic word problems that can be solved in under a minute if your basics are strong.

Tip: Percentage, ratio and fractions sit underneath almost every arithmetic topic. Build speed there first, and profit and loss, interest and data questions become much faster.

RRB Group D Reasoning Syllabus

Reasoning carries the most marks (30). Most questions follow fixed patterns, so steady practice improves both speed and accuracy.

Tip: Series, coding-decoding, analogies and directions are pattern-based. Candidates who find maths difficult can still score well here with daily practice.

RRB Group D General Science Syllabus

General Science has 25 questions at the Class 10 CBSE level. NCERT Class 9 and 10 science textbooks match this syllabus closely, so they should be your main source.

Physics

• Motion, speed, velocity and acceleration

• Force and Newton's laws of motion

• Gravitation, mass and weight

• Work, energy and power

• Sound (waves, echo, frequency)

• Light: reflection, refraction, lenses, the human eye and defects of vision

• Electricity: current, resistance, Ohm's law, power and heating effect

• Magnetic effects of electric current

• Sources of energy

Chemistry

• Matter and its states; mixtures and pure substances

• Atoms, molecules and the structure of the atom

• Chemical reactions and equations

• Acids, bases and salts (pH, common salts and their uses)

• Metals and non-metals (properties, corrosion, extraction basics)

• Carbon and its compounds

• Periodic classification of elements

Biology (Life Sciences)

• Cell structure and tissues

• Diversity in living organisms (classification)

• Life processes: nutrition, respiration, transportation, excretion

• Control and coordination (nervous and hormonal systems)

• Reproduction in plants and animals

• Heredity and evolution basics

• Health and diseases, including vitamins and deficiency diseases

• Our environment, natural resources and ecology

Tip: Questions often test one clear fact or concept, such as a unit, a formula, a chemical formula or the function of an organ. Short revision notes from NCERT chapters work better than long reference books.

RRB Group D GK and Current Affairs Syllabus

This section has 20 questions. The notification mentions current affairs in science and technology, sports, culture, personalities, economics and politics. In practice, papers also include static general knowledge.

Tip: Read one reliable source daily and revise monthly. Current affairs you read once and never revisit rarely survive to exam day.

What Questions Look Like in Each Subject

Knowing the topic list is one step. Knowing how a topic is asked is the next. These are typical question styles (illustrative, not taken from any paper):

Most questions are short and direct. Speed comes from recognising the question type in a few seconds, which only regular practice builds.

RRB Group D vs RRB NTPC Syllabus

Many candidates prepare for both exams. The subjects overlap, but the balance is different.

If you are preparing for both, Group D needs extra focus on NCERT science, while NTPC needs wider general awareness.

Which Topics Deserve the Most Time

RRB does not publish topic-wise weightage. The priority below is based on how often these topics usually appear and how quickly they can be learned. Use it to plan, not as a fixed rule.

Is PET Part of the RRB Group D Syllabus?

The written syllabus covers only the CBT. However, candidates shortlisted from the CBT must also clear the Physical Efficiency Test (PET):

• Male: Carry 35 kg for 100 metres in 2 minutes and run 1,000 metres in 4 minutes 15 seconds.

• Female: Carry 20 kg for 100 metres in 2 minutes and run 1,000 metres in 5 minutes 40 seconds.

The PET is qualifying, but failing it ends your selection. Train for it alongside your written preparation.

How to Cover the RRB Group D Syllabus

Phase 1: Build the Base (Weeks 1–4)

• Read NCERT Class 9 and 10 science chapter by chapter and make one-page notes.

• Learn maths basics: tables up to 20, squares up to 30, fractions and percentage conversions.

• Practise 20–30 reasoning questions a day from different types.

• Start a daily current affairs habit.

Phase 2: Practise by Topic (Weeks 5–8)

• Cover advanced maths topics such as mensuration, trigonometry and interest.

• Solve topic-wise previous year questions after finishing each chapter.

• Take sectional tests to check speed in each subject.

Phase 3: Test and Revise (Weeks 9–12)

• Take at least three full-length mocks a week under timed conditions.

• After every mock, list your mistakes by topic and revise those topics first.

• Revise science notes and monthly current affairs repeatedly.

Keep Negative Marking in Mind

Each wrong answer costs 1/3 mark. So finishing the syllabus is not only about knowing more topics. It is also about being sure of the topics you attempt. Aim for high accuracy in your strong areas before stretching into weak ones.

Common Mistakes While Covering the Syllabus

• Skipping NCERT for shortcut books: Science questions follow NCERT language and concepts closely.

• Leaving current affairs for the last month: Six months of events cannot be revised properly in a few weeks.

• Studying maths without timing: Knowing a method is not enough if a question takes three minutes.

• Ignoring non-verbal reasoning: Figure-based questions are quick marks for those who practise them.

• Not revising: Topics studied once and never revised are usually the ones that go wrong on exam day.

Recommended Resources

• NCERT Science, Class 9 and 10: The core source for General Science.

• A standard quantitative aptitude book: For arithmetic concepts and practice sets.

• A verbal and non-verbal reasoning practice book: For question-type variety.

• A general knowledge book and a monthly current affairs source: For static GK and recent events.

• RRB Group D previous year papers: The best guide to the real level and style of questions.

Practise the Syllabus With Testkart

Once you finish a subject, test it. Testkart helps you practise in the same format as the real CBT:

• Topic-wise and subject-wise tests for Maths, Reasoning, Science and GA

• Full-length RRB Group D mock tests with timing and negative marking

• Previous year question practice to learn repeated question types

• Score tracking to spot weak topics early

Explore the RRB Group D tests on Testkart and use them after each phase of your plan.

The RRB Group D syllabus 2026 is basic in level but wide in scope. Build your science from NCERT, strengthen arithmetic basics, practise reasoning daily and keep current affairs regular. Follow a phased plan, test yourself often, and revise your weak topics until they become strengths.