Last updated on: May 22, 2025
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Gopi Chand Azad
Exam Preparation Students
The Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) Group D exam is one of the most competitive government exams in India. With thousands of vacancies and lakhs of aspirants applying every year, cracking it on the first attempt requires a smart, consistent, and well-structured study plan.
If you're aiming to clear RRB Group D in just 3 months, this article provides you with a complete daily and weekly breakdown—designed to cover the syllabus, boost your confidence, and improve your chances of success.
Before diving into the study plan, here's a quick look at the exam structure:
| Section | No. of Questions | Marks | Time |
| General Science | 25 | 25 | |
| Mathematics | 25 | 25 | |
| General Intelligence & Reasoning | 30 | 30 | |
| General Awareness & Current Affairs | 20 | 20 | |
| Total | 100 | 100 | 90 minutes |
Note: There is a negative marking of 1/3 mark for each wrong answer.
| Month | Focus |
| 1st | Build foundation, clear concepts |
| 2nd | Strengthen weak areas, start test practice |
| 3rd | Full-length mocks, revision, exam strategy |
Goals:
Daily Study Routine (4–6 hours/day):
| Time | Subject | Focus Area |
| 2 hrs | Mathematics | Number system, LCM & HCF, Ratio, Simplification |
| 1 hr | General Intelligence | Series, Coding-Decoding, Blood Relations |
| 1 hr | General Science | Physics & Chemistry (Class 10 level NCERT) |
| 30 min | General Awareness | Static GK + Daily News |
| 30 min | Revision + Short Quiz | Quick recap of all subjects |
Goals:
| Time | Subject | Focus Area |
| 2 hrs | Mathematics | Time & Work, Profit-Loss, Speed-Distance |
| 1.5 hrs | Reasoning | Syllogism, Venn Diagram, Puzzle, Clock |
| 1 hr | General Science | Biology + Revision of Physics/Chemistry |
| 1 hr | General Awareness | Current Affairs (Last 6 months) |
| 1 hr | Practice Test (Sectional) | Timed practice sets |
Weekly Tasks:
Goals:
| Time | Activity | Focus |
| 1 hr | Quick Revision | All Subjects |
| 2 hrs | Full-Length Mock Test | Simulate real exam |
| 1.5 hrs | Mock Test Analysis | Identify weak topics |
| 1 hr | General Awareness/CA | Static GK, Events, Awards, Sports |
| 1.5 hrs | Subject-wise Brush-up | Target problem areas |
Weekly Tasks:
| Subject | Recommended Books |
| Mathematics | R.S. Aggarwal, Fast Track Objective Arithmetic |
| Reasoning | Lucent Reasoning or Arihant Publication |
| General Science | Lucent GK, NCERT Class 9 & 10 |
| General Awareness | Lucent GK + Monthly Current Affairs PDFs |
| Mock Tests | Adda247, Testbook, Gradeup, Oliveboard |
Cracking RRB Group D in the first attempt is absolutely possible with the right planning, smart study techniques, and unwavering dedication. Stick to this 3-month study plan, keep practicing, and stay confident.
“Success is the sum of small efforts, repeated day in and day out.” — Robert Collier
All the best for your preparation!
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