Railway Recruitment Cell (RRC) conducts the Group D examination to fill in various positions in Indian Railways. This year the vacancy is 32,438. The short notification has been published. The exam tests candidates in four main subjects: Mathematics, General Intelligence and Reasoning, General Science, and General Awareness and Current Affairs. Below is the detailed syllabus for each subject.
RRC Group D 2025 Detailed Syllabus
1. Mathematics
This section evaluates basic mathematical skills. Topics include:
- Decimals and Fractions: Conversion from decimals to fractions and vice versa and operations involving both.
- LCM and HCF: Finding the least common multiple and highest common factor of numbers.
- Ratio and Proportion: Understanding and solving problems regarding ratios and proportions.
- Percentages: Finding percentages and their applications in various contexts.
- Mensuration: Calculating area, volume, and perimeter of geometric shapes.
- Time and Work: How much work is done over a certain period of time and relevant calculations.
- Time and Distance: Problems with speed, distance, and time
- Simple and Compound Interest: Calculations of interest over time for relevant scenarios.
- Profit and Loss: Calculating whether there was a profit or loss in a financial business.
- Algebra: Basic expressions and equations within algebra
- Geometry and Trigonometry: Basic fundamentals of geometry and trigonometry.
- Square Root: Calculating square roots on numbers.
- Age Calculations: Problems of ages
- Pipes and Cisterns: Flow of liquids through pipes.
- Calendar and Clock: Problems based on calendar and clock.
2. General Intelligence and Reasoning
This part of the test evaluates logical thinking and reasoning. The topics involved include:
- Analogies: Finding the relationships between pairs of words or figures.
- Coding and Decoding: Transformation of information from one form to another, following specific rules.
- Relationships: Use knowledge of family relationships and other relationships to answer questions.
- Jumbling: Rearrange pieces to create a coherent whole.
- Data Interpretation and Sufficiency: Interpret data and conclude whether enough information has been given.
- Similarities and Differences: Look for similarities and differences between items.
- Classifications: Group items together because of common characteristics.
- Statement and Conclusion: Make conclusions from statements.
- Alphabetical and Numerical Series: Complete sequences based on patterns.
- Arithmetic Operations: Use basic arithmetic operations to solve problems.
- Syllogisms: Using deductive reasoning to conclude.
- Venn Diagrams: Solve problems that involve sets by using diagrams.
- Decision Making: Pick the best alternative available given the information.
- Analytical Reasoning: Use information to solve difficult problems.
- Directions: Understand and solve problems regarding directions.
3. General Science
This part tests knowledge in the basics of sciences at the 10th standard level. It encompasses:
- Physics: Basic principles and concepts.
- Chemistry: Basic chemical principles and reactions.
- Life Sciences: Knowledge of biological concepts and organisms.
4. General Awareness and Current Affairs
This component tests the awareness of current affairs and general knowledge. Areas include:
- Science and Technology: Recent breakthroughs and inventions.
- Sports: Major sporting events and achievements.
- Culture: Important cultural events and heritage.
- Personalities: Notable personalities and their contributions.
- Economics: Basic economic concepts and prevailing economic situations.
- Politics: Recent political events and governmental policies.
- Important Events: Important national and international events.
Awareness of this syllabus is necessary for proper preparation for the RRC Group D exam. Candidates must make a proper strategy to crack the exam. They also need to pay attention to each topic and ensure they do well on the exam.