What is the timing structure of the RRB Group D (Level-1 posts) exam?

One 1 hr 30 min overall timer for the whole paper. No sectional locks — the section split is indicative only. General Science: CEN states: 'The section wise distribution given in the above table is only indicative and there may be some variation in the actual question paper.' Mathematics: CEN states: 'The section wise distribution given in the above table is only indicative and there may be some variation in the actual question paper.' General Intelligence and Reasoning: CEN states: 'The section wise distribution given in the above table is only indicative and there may be some variation in the actual question paper.' General Awareness and Current Affairs: CEN states: 'The section wise distribution given in the above table is only indicative and there may be some variation in the actual question paper.' You can move freely between sections and questions at any time. The test submits automatically when time runs out. The timer cannot be paused once started.

Is there negative marking in RRB Group D (Level-1 posts)?

Yes — General Science: −0.333 per wrong answer; Mathematics: −0.333 per wrong answer; General Intelligence and Reasoning: −0.333 per wrong answer; General Awareness and Current Affairs: −0.333 per wrong answer.

RRB Group D (Level-1 posts)

Cycle 2024

OFFICIALLY VERIFIED

Exam pattern verified against the official notification.

Verified from CEN 08/2024 official indicative notice (RRB Chennai) and verbatim detailed notification text.

Vacancies

32,438

CEN 08/2024

Exam pattern

1.CBT

OFFICIALLY VERIFIED

Main Session

Sections & timing

Section	Timing	Questions	Marks / Q	Negative	Nature
General Science	Indicative split — not timed separately	25	1	−0.333	Indicative split
Mathematics	Indicative split — not timed separately	25	1	−0.333	Indicative split
General Intelligence and Reasoning	Indicative split — not timed separately	30	1	−0.333	Indicative split
General Awareness and Current Affairs	Indicative split — not timed separately	20	1	−0.333	Indicative split

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Timing & navigation rules

One 1 hr 30 min overall timer for the whole paper. No sectional locks — the section split is indicative only.
General Science: CEN states: 'The section wise distribution given in the above table is only indicative and there may be some variation in the actual question paper.'
Mathematics: CEN states: 'The section wise distribution given in the above table is only indicative and there may be some variation in the actual question paper.'
General Intelligence and Reasoning: CEN states: 'The section wise distribution given in the above table is only indicative and there may be some variation in the actual question paper.'
General Awareness and Current Affairs: CEN states: 'The section wise distribution given in the above table is only indicative and there may be some variation in the actual question paper.'
You can move freely between sections and questions at any time.
The test submits automatically when time runs out.
The timer cannot be paused once started.

2.PET

OFFICIALLY VERIFIED

Physical Efficiency Test — qualifying only. Shortlisting: 3x community-wise vacancy on CBT merit. Male: lift/carry 35kg for 100m in 2 min (one chance) + run 1000m in 4:15. Female: 20kg/100m/2min + 1000m in 5:40. PwBD, CCAA and Ex-Servicemen exempt.

3.Document Verification

OFFICIALLY VERIFIED

Candidates called 1:1 against notified vacancies on CBT merit (subject to qualifying PET).

4.Medical

OFFICIALLY VERIFIED

Medical Examination per post's prescribed standard (Annexure A of CEN).

Notes from the official source

CBT — note

Single-stage CBT per CEN 14.1. Railway Administration reserves the right to hold a second-stage CBT and treat the first as qualifying.

CBT · CBT — Single Stage · Main Session — navigation

CEN does not specify section navigation/locking rules.

CBT · CBT — Single Stage · Main Session — qualifying criteria

Qualifying marks: UR 40, EWS 40, OBC 30, SC 30, ST 30.

CBT · CBT — Single Stage · Main Session — auto-submit

Auto-submit on timer expiry is standard RRB CBT interface behavior; not explicitly stated in CEN.

CBT · CBT — Single Stage · Main Session — language

CEN 08/2024 text read confirms English/Hindi; full 15-language list not confirmed from sources read.

PET — note

Document Verification — note

Candidates called 1:1 against notified vacancies on CBT merit (subject to qualifying PET).

Medical — note

Medical Examination per post's prescribed standard (Annexure A of CEN).

Sources

Exam pattern

1.CBT

OFFICIALLY VERIFIED

Main Session

Sections & timing

Section	Timing	Questions	Marks / Q	Negative	Nature
General Science	Indicative split — not timed separately	25	1	−0.333	Indicative split
Mathematics	Indicative split — not timed separately	25	1	−0.333	Indicative split
General Intelligence and Reasoning	Indicative split — not timed separately	30	1	−0.333	Indicative split
General Awareness and Current Affairs	Indicative split — not timed separately	20	1	−0.333	Indicative split

Start mock test

Timing & navigation rules

One 1 hr 30 min overall timer for the whole paper. No sectional locks — the section split is indicative only.
General Science: CEN states: 'The section wise distribution given in the above table is only indicative and there may be some variation in the actual question paper.'
Mathematics: CEN states: 'The section wise distribution given in the above table is only indicative and there may be some variation in the actual question paper.'
General Intelligence and Reasoning: CEN states: 'The section wise distribution given in the above table is only indicative and there may be some variation in the actual question paper.'
General Awareness and Current Affairs: CEN states: 'The section wise distribution given in the above table is only indicative and there may be some variation in the actual question paper.'
You can move freely between sections and questions at any time.
The test submits automatically when time runs out.
The timer cannot be paused once started.

2.PET

OFFICIALLY VERIFIED

3.Document Verification

OFFICIALLY VERIFIED

Candidates called 1:1 against notified vacancies on CBT merit (subject to qualifying PET).

4.Medical

OFFICIALLY VERIFIED

Medical Examination per post's prescribed standard (Annexure A of CEN).

Notes from the official source

CBT — note

Single-stage CBT per CEN 14.1. Railway Administration reserves the right to hold a second-stage CBT and treat the first as qualifying.

CBT · CBT — Single Stage · Main Session — navigation

CEN does not specify section navigation/locking rules.

CBT · CBT — Single Stage · Main Session — qualifying criteria

Qualifying marks: UR 40, EWS 40, OBC 30, SC 30, ST 30.

CBT · CBT — Single Stage · Main Session — auto-submit

Auto-submit on timer expiry is standard RRB CBT interface behavior; not explicitly stated in CEN.

CBT · CBT — Single Stage · Main Session — language

CEN 08/2024 text read confirms English/Hindi; full 15-language list not confirmed from sources read.

PET — note

Document Verification — note

Candidates called 1:1 against notified vacancies on CBT merit (subject to qualifying PET).

Medical — note

Medical Examination per post's prescribed standard (Annexure A of CEN).