RRB Group D Selection Process 2021: Check Exclusive RRB Group D Hiring Process

RRB Group D Selection Process 2021: The exam will be conducted by the Railway Recruitment Board and will be a computer-based test (CBT). It can be conducted in either single or multi-stage mode. All those candidates who clear this stage have to pass the physical efficiency test (PET). It is further followed by the Document Verification and then the Medical Examination. Read the article to have complete details related to the RRB Group D Selection Process 2021.

RRB Group D Selection Process 2021

The RRB Group D Selection Process for the recruitment of candidates involves three stages which are namely:

1. Computer Based Test (CBT)
2. Physical Efficiency Test (PET)
3. Document Verification and Medical

RRB Group D Selection Process 2021 for Level-1 Exam 2021 (CBT)

The Computer Based Test has to be given by the candidates following which the Physical Efficiency Test is taken. The number of questions in each section and the time duration in this stage of the RRB Group D Selection Process is given below for the candidates to refer to. 

Subject	No. Of Questions	Marks	Duration
General Science	25	25	90 minutes
Mathematics	25	25
General Intelligence & Reasoning	30	30
General Awareness and Current Affairs	20	20
Total	100	100

Note-

• The PwBD candidates will be provided with a scribe and the time duration for them will be 120 minutes.
• The above information regarding the distribution of marks section-wise is just indicative and can vary during the examination. Each wrong answer carries a negative marking of ⅓ marks.
• The minimum percentage requirement for the various categories is as follows: 
  •  UR-40%
  • EWS-40%
  • OBC(Non-creamy layer)-30%
  • SC-30%
  • ST-30%.

This percentage of marks for eligibility may be relaxed by 2% for PwBD candidates in case of a shortage of PwBD candidates against vacancies reserved for them.

• Where a second stage CBT is deemed necessary and held, the Railway Administration reserves the right to treat the first stage CBT as a qualifying test to shortlist a reasonable number of candidates for the second stage.

RRB Group D Selection Process 2021: Physical Efficiency Tests (PET)

In this round three times, the vacancy of candidates is called. Those who clear the computer-based test are called in this round. The physical efficiency test does not carry any marks but is qualifying in nature and a candidate is supposed to qualify at this stage to be eligible for the post and other stages.

The criteria for the selection in this stage are given below. 

Male Candidates	Female Candidates
Should be able to lift and carry 35 Kg of weight for a distance of 100 meters in 2 minutes in one chance without putting the weight down; and Should be able to run for a distance of 1000 meters in 4 minutes and 15 seconds in one chance.	Should be able to lift and carry 20 Kg of weight for a distance of 100 meters in 2 minutes in one chance without putting the weight down; and Should be able to run for a distance of 1000 meters in 5 minutes and 40 seconds in one chance.

RRB Group D Selection Process: Document Verification and Empanelling of Candidates

• The candidates who pass the CBT are called for the document verification round. The number of candidates called in this round is twice the number of RRB Group D Vacancies.
• The candidates who are in excess can be called for empanelment if there is a shortage of candidates or if any candidate does not join later. They can also be called to join in case there is a special requirement for the post. 
• If there is a case where both the candidates score the same marks, then the older person will be given a higher position. In case if the age is also the same then the selection will be based in alphabetical order to decide to break the tie.
• The selected candidates have to undergo a medical examination and educational qualification too. Those who pass all the stages are appointed by the Railway Recruitment Board. 
• All those candidates who have cleared the document verification process, are called for medical examination. The additional candidates will not be taken into consideration for appointment.

Must Check: RRB Group D Eligibility Criteria

Railway Recruitment Board decides the eligibility criteria for the Railway Group D candidates. Candidates who are appearing for this exam can apply for this post only if they meet these eligibility criteria. 

Get a detailed article on RRB Group D Eligibility criteria here.

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