How it's calculated
Unattempted questions score zero. Fractions are kept exact and the total is rounded once, to two decimals.
Estimate only. Official results, marks and eligibility are decided by the Railway Recruitment Boards. Verify on the official website.
Worked example: RRB Level 1 CBT
General Science: 20 right, 2 wrong; Mathematics: 20 right, 2 wrong; General Intelligence and Reasoning: 24 right, 3 wrong; General Awareness and Current Affairs: 16 right, 2 wrong. Total: 77 out of 100. The UR qualifying mark is 40 (40%), so this score clears it.
RRB Group D (Level 1) 2026 exam pattern and marking
RRB Level 1 CBT
| Section | Questions | Marks each | Wrong answer | Max marks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| General Science | 25 | 1 | −1/3 | 25 |
| Mathematics | 25 | 1 | −1/3 | 25 |
| General Intelligence and Reasoning | 30 | 1 | −1/3 | 30 |
| General Awareness and Current Affairs | 20 | 1 | −1/3 | 20 |
100 questions of 1 mark each in 90 minutes; the section split is 'only indicative' and may vary. 1/3 mark is deducted per wrong answer. Minimum marks for shortlisting: UR 40%, EWS 40%, OBC-NCL 30%, SC 30%, ST 30% (may be relaxed by 2 marks for PwBD if PwBD candidates are short). Marks are normalised across shifts.
Using your score
- Count right and wrong answers from the official answer key for a reliable score.
- Marks are normalised when the CBT is held in more than one shift, so your official marks can differ.
- Candidates who clear the CBT go on to the Physical Efficiency Test, document verification and medical examination.
Frequently asked questions
What is the negative marking in RRB Group D (Level 1) 2026?
RRB Level 1 CBT: +1 for a right answer, −1/3 for a wrong one.
What are the total marks in RRB Level 1 CBT?
100 marks: General Science (25 questions), Mathematics (25 questions), General Intelligence and Reasoning (30 questions), General Awareness and Current Affairs (20 questions).
Is an unattempted question marked negatively?
No. Only wrong answers carry a penalty. A question left blank scores zero.
How do I count my right and wrong answers?
Compare your responses with the official answer key published by the exam body. Count only the questions you marked: those matching the key are right, the rest are wrong.
What are the minimum qualifying marks?
UR 40%, EWS 40%, OBC-NCL 30%, SC 30%, ST 30%. These are the minimum; cut-offs for the next stage are set after the exam.
Are the section-wise question numbers fixed?
No. The notice gives 25 General Science, 25 Mathematics, 30 Reasoning and 20 General Awareness questions but says this split is only indicative. If your paper differed, enter your actual numbers; the total is always 100 questions of 1 mark.
Sources
- RRB Centralised Employment Notification (CEN) No. 09/2025: various posts in Level 1 of 7th CPC Pay Matrix (published 31-01-2026; Corrigenda 1 to 3 of 07-02-2026, 16-02-2026 and 19-02-2026 revise only the post and vacancy tables, Corrigendum 4 of 02-03-2026 extends the application dates and Corrigendum 5 of 30-07-2026 corrects the scribe provisions), para 14 (CBT), Railway Recruitment Boards, Ministry of Railways