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RRB Group D Physical Efficiency Test 2026

Complete schedule, zone-wise results, PET standards, and medical criteria for RRB Group D CEN No. 08/2024. Prepare using 100% Free Practice on PrepMe247 with no paywall in the bilingual TCS iON CBT format.

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RRB Group D Physical Efficiency Test 2026

Complete schedule, zone-wise results, PET standards, and medical criteria for RRB Group D CEN No. 08/2024. Prepare using 100% Free Practice on PrepMe247 with no paywall in the bilingual TCS iON CBT format.

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RRB Group D PET result 2026 out for CEN No. 08/2024 cycle. The result is out for PET exams conducted till 30th July 2026. Physical Efficiency Test (PET) shall be conducted between 29th July and 1st August 2026 for the Ajmer Zone, 28th July and 29th July for Patna Zone, 9th September and 11th September 2026 for RRC Ranchi, 31st August and 3rd September 2026 for Bhopal Zone, and 25th July and 28th July 2026 for Prayagraj Zone.

RRB Group D Physical Efficiency Test (PET) 2026 is an important stage of the recruitment process conducted by Railway Recruitment Boards after the Computer Based Test (CBT). Candidates shortlisted on the basis of CBT will be called for PET zone-wise as per the schedule released by respective RRBs. Physical Efficiency Test is of a qualifying nature and conducted to judge the physical fitness for different RRB Group D posts in Indian Railways.

Male candidates are expected to be able to lift and carry 35 kg for 100 metres and run 1000 metres in the prescribed time, while female candidates have to meet different physical standards. Candidates are advised to keep visiting their respective RRB zones for updates on PET date, admit card, reporting instructions and document verification so that they do not miss any important stage of the selection process.

RRB Group D PET Result Out

RRB Group D PET Result 2026 for selected RRB zones has been announced. RRB Ajmer declared the PET Result on 30 July 2026 for 29 and 30 July batches, while RRB Prayagraj released the result on 26 July 2026 for 25 July PET. Candidates are called for Document Verification (DV) and Medical Examination.

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RRB Group D PET 2026

The RRB Group D Physical Efficiency Test (PET) is a qualifying round for candidates who clear the Computer Based Test (CBT). In the PET round, candidates’ basic physical fitness is evaluated through Weight Lifting and running activities. Only those who successfully complete the PET are eligible to move forward in the recruitment process for the Group D posts.

RRB Group D Physical Test 2026 Date

Physical tests for Group D CEN No. 08/2024 by RRB are organized zone-wise for the selected applicants in the Computer Based Test (CBT). According to the prescribed RRB Group D Exam date schedule, the Physical Test (PET) is planned from 28 July to 1 August 2026 for different railway zones, which include Patna (28-29 July), Ajmer (29 July-1 August), and Chennai (29-31 July 2026).

Keep a tab on RRB Group D Physical Test Admit Card release!

RRB Group D PET Schedule 2026

RRB Group D PET Schedule 2026 is out for the posts of Pointsman, Assistant, Track Maintainer, Assistant Loco Shed, Assistant Operations, Assistant Operations and Assistant TL & AC. Candidates can check the RRB Group D PET Schedule for various zones below.

RRB/RRC Zone RRB Group D PET Dates 2026
Ajmer (North Western Railway) 29th July to 1st August 2026
Ahmedabad (Western Railway) To Be Announced
Prayagraj (North Central Railway) 25th July to 28th July 2026
Bengaluru (South Western Railway) Postponed
Bhopal (West Central Railway) 31st August to 3rd September 2026
Bhubaneswar (East Coast Railway) To Be Announced
Bilaspur (South East Central Railway) To Be Announced
Chandigarh (Northern Railway) To Be Announced
Chennai (Southern Railway) 29th to 31st July 2026
Gorakhpur (North Eastern Railway) To Be Announced
Guwahati (Northeast Frontier Railway) To Be Announced
Jammu-Srinagar (Northern Railway) To Be Announced
Kolkata (Eastern Railway & South Eastern Railway) September 2026
Malda (Eastern Railway) To Be Announced
Mumbai (Central Railway & Western Railway) To Be Announced
Muzaffarpur (East Central Railway) To Be Announced
Patna (East Central Railway) 28th July to 29th July 2026
Ranchi (South Eastern Railway) 9th September to 11th September 2026
Secunderabad (South Central Railway) To Be Announced
Siliguri (Northeast Frontier Railway) To Be Announced
Thiruvananthapuram (Southern Railway) To Be Announced

RRB Group D Physical Test 2026 Details

Once you qualify for the RRB Group D Computer-based Test, candidates are called for the Physical Efficiency (both male and female candidates). The Physical Efficiency Test (PET) is qualifying in nature and is mandatory to pass. Below are the details of Group D 2026 PET for male and female candidates separately.

Category Details
Male Candidates 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.
Should be able to run for a distance of 1000 meters in 4 minutes and 15 seconds in one chance.
Female Candidates 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.
You should be able to run for a distance of 1000 meters in 5 minutes and 40 seconds in one chance.
PWD Persons with Disabilities are exempted from appearing in PET.
After qualifying in the CBT, such candidates will have to pass the medical examination prescribed for Persons with Disabilities.

Note - Candidates need to clear the PET test as mentioned above to get selected for the next stage of the selection process, i.e., DV & medical test.

RRB Group D 2026 Physical Efficiency Test: General Instructions

The RRB Group D 2026 Physical Efficiency Test is conducted to check whether shortlisted candidates are physically fit for railway duties. Candidates must strictly follow the rules issued by Railway Recruitment Board during the PET to avoid disqualification and ensure a smooth test process.

  • The test consists of two stages. The weight-carrying test is conducted first. If you fail the weight-carrying test, you are eliminated immediately and cannot proceed to the running test.
  • The PET standards for transgender candidates are relaxed and are equivalent to the standards for female candidates.
  • Pregnant candidates can submit a self-declaration. If confirmed pregnant, they will be declared temporarily unfit and re-examined for the PET six weeks after confinement.
  • PET is only a qualifying test. The results of PET will be announced on the same day, after the test, as far as possible.
  • Candidates are expected to take adequate care while undergoing PET to avoid any injury to themselves or those around them.
  • The Railway will not be responsible for any injury or damage suffered/caused during the Physical Efficiency Test.
  • The decision of the PET committee at the venue regarding the fitness/un‐fitness of candidates in the PET will be final.
  • Candidates should strictly obey the instructions issued by Railway Officials at the PET venue.
  • Candidates are advised to read the conditions specified in the employment notification carefully and appear for the PET only if they fulfill all the eligibility conditions mentioned therein. Please note that ineligible candidates detected at any stage will lead to disqualification.
  • Candidates will be allowed only one chance and requests for a second chance will not be entertained under any circumstances.
  • No request for the change in date, venue, and time for PET will be entertained.
  • Candidates are advised to appear for the exam in appropriate clothes and shoes.
  • Candidates should report to the PET venue one hour before the time indicated on the call letters. Candidates will not be allowed to enter the venue without producing the call letter.

Know the RRB Group D Application Status here!

Medical Standards for Group D Posts

Candidates called for DV will have to pass a requisite medical fitness test(s) conducted by the Railway Administration to ensure that the candidates are medically fit to carry out the duties connected with the post(s) opted by them. Visual Acuity Standard is one of the important criteria of the medical fitness of railway staff. The medical requirements against different medical standards for different categories are outlined below:

Medical Standards General Fitness Visual Acuity
A-2 Physically fit in all respects Distant Vision: 6/9, 6/9 without glasses (No fogging test) Near Vision: Sn. 0.6,0.6 without glasses and must pass tests for Colour Vision, Binocular Vision, Night Vision, Mesopic Vision, etc
B-1 Physically fit in all respects Distant Vision: 6/9, 6/12 with or without glasses (power of lenses not to exceed 4D) Near Vision: Sn. 0.6, 0.6 with or without glasses when reading or close work is required and must pass the test for Colour Vision, Binocular Vision, Night Vision, Mesopic Vision, etc
B-2 Physically fit in all respects Distant Vision: 6/9, 6/12 with or without glasses (power of lenses not to exceed 4D). Near Vision: Sn. 0.6, 0.6 with or without glasses when reading or close work is required and must pass test for Binocular Vision etc.
C-1 Physically fit in all respects Distant Vision: 6/12, 6/18 with or without glasses. Near Vision: Sn. 0.6, 0.6 with or without glasses when reading or close work is required.

Check RRB Group D Previous Year Question Paper here!

Preparation Tips For RRB Group D Physical Efficiency Test

Candidates appearing for the Railway Group D Physical Efficiency Test must pass the physical fitness test if they want to be part of Railways. Although the specific requirements and tests can vary from state to state, applicants basically need to demonstrate that they are agile and can move quickly when needed.

Step 1: Research the requirements for your state to find out exactly what fitness skills are included in the Railway Group D Physical Efficiency Test.

Step 2: Start exercising several weeks before you are scheduled to take the Railway Group D Physical Efficiency Test. Build up your level of fitness and endurance. Allow yourself enough preparation time to lose any excess weight.

Step 3: Do aerobic activities several times each week. Walk, swim, jog or participate in any other activities that get your heart pumping. Aerobic exercise will improve blood volume, distribution, and delivery to muscles and improve cardiovascular efficiency.

Step 4: Learn to pace yourself when mastering exercises such as push-ups, pull-ups, and sit-ups, which are required for the RRB Group D Physical Efficiency Test.

Check RRB Group D Eligibility Criteria here!

RRB Group D PET Exemptions 2026

According to the recruitment rules, some categories of candidates are exempted from the Physical Efficiency Test (PET) by the Railway Recruitment Boards (RRBs). The candidates of PwBD (Persons with Benchmark Disabilities), Course Completed Act Apprentices (CCAAs) and Ex-Servicemen categories are not required to appear for the PET stage. However, this exemption is limited to the physical test. Candidates applying for RRB Group D Recruitment 2026 will have to qualify the Computer Based Test (CBT), Document verification process and prescribed medical examination for final appointment.

  • PwBD (Persons with Benchmark Disabilities)
  • Course Completed Act Apprentices (CCAAs)
  • Ex-Servicemen

What Next After RRB Group D Physical Efficiency Test 2026?

Once the Physical Efficiency Test is conducted candidates will be called for the next stage i.e Document Verification round. The candidates are required to present the documents in either Hindi or English. If the certificates are in some other language then a candidate must produce the self-attested translated version of the same. Candidates must bring the original as well as two sets of self-attested photocopies of the documents on the day of document verification. Read the table below to know about the important documents required for the RRB Group D Document Verification 2026.

Documents Candidate Category
High School Examination Certificate or Equivalent certificate as Proof for Date of Birth and Matriculation Qualification. (The candidates’ name and the father/ mothers’ name mentioned in the application will be verified with reference to the names mentioned in this certificate.) All Candidates
10 +2 / Inter / Higher Secondary/PUC All Candidates
NCVT (National Council of Vocational Training)/ SCVT (State Council of Vocational Training)/ Diploma All Candidates
SC/ST certificate SC/ST Candidates
OBC-NCL certificate OBC Candidates
Non Creamy layer declaration OBC Candidates
Income Certificate for Waiving Examination Fee Economically Backward Classes
Adhaar Card All Candidates
Photocopy of both sides of the Aadhaar Card. All Candidates
Medical Certificate Persons with Disabilities (PWD)
NOC with the date of appointment Serving employees
NOC with probable date of discharge. Serving Defence Personnel
Minority Community declaration on Non - Judicial Stamp Paper As Applicable
Gazette notification and/or any Legal document In case of formal change of name
Receipt of payment is made through a challan at the SBI branch or Pay-in-slip at the Computerized post office or Post office challan payment mode in any branch of the computerized post office. As Applicable
Self-Certification Transgender candidates
J & K domicile certificate J & K domicile candidates
Certificate of eligibility from Government of India As Applicable
Decree of divorce/judicial separation from the competent Court of Law as applicable and Affidavit stating that the candidate has not remarried As Applicable
Death Certificate of spouse in case of widow candidate and Affidavit stating that the candidate has not remarried. As Applicable
Ex-Servicemen candidates who secure civil employment after applying for this CEN should give self-declaration to the concerned employer about the details of application against this CEN, as soon as they join. The acknowledged copy of this declaration along with NOC from the civil employer should be produced during DV. As Applicable

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the total number of vacancies for RRB Group D Recruitment 2026?

As per the Railway (CEN 09/2025) notification, there are a total of 22195 vacancies under RRB Group D 2026. Aspirants can practice for these posts using PrepMe247's 100% Free Practice modules with no paywall.

Is there any document verification in RRB Group D?

Yes. Document Verification is done to cross-check the details mentioned by the candidate while filling the form. If the Railway Recruitment Board finds any discrepancies, the application will be rejected.

What are the Railway Group D Posts?

The Railway RRB Group D Posts include Pointsman, Assistant, Track Maintainer, Assistant Loco Shed, Assistant Operations, and Assistant TL & AC posts.

How much weight does the female candidate need to lift for RRB Group D PET 2026?

You 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.

What is the selection process of RRB Group D Vacancy 2026?

The candidates will undergo 3 stages of the selection process-CBT, Physical Efficiency Test, and Document Verification. PrepMe247 provides complete bilingual guidance for all stages.

How many stages are there in the RRB Group D Recruitment?

RRB Group D exam is conducted in 3 stages - CBT, PET, document verification, medical test, final selection. You can practice for the CBT stage using PrepMe247 with 100% free practice and no paywall.

What is the pattern of the RRB Group D CBT examination?

The total number of questions asked in the Railway RRB Group D Exam is 100. The Group D Exam is conducted for 100 marks, the duration is 90 minutes. Practice in the exact TCS iON CBT Format on PrepMe247.

Does physical efficiency test the same for both Male and females in RRB Group D?

No, the Physical efficiency test is different for both males and females.

When was registration for the Railway Group D Exams 2026 done?

The registration for the RRB Group D Exam 2026 was conducted from 31st January 2026.

What is the Railway Group D physical efficiency test?

A physical efficiency test (PET) in Group D exam evaluates a candidate's physical strength, endurance, and agility.

What are the minimum qualifying marks in the CBT exam for General Category Candidates?

The general category candidates must get at least 40% of marks in the 1st Stage CBT Exam.

Is a physical test required for RRB Group D?

Yes, Physical efficiency test is mandatory to qualify for RRB Group D.

What is the RRB Group D Application fee for OBC Candidates?

The OBC Candidates have to pay INR 500/-, although INR 100 will be refunded once the candidate attempts the 1st Stage CBT Exam.

Who is eligible for Railway Group D Recruitment 2026?

The candidates who are applying for RRB Group D posts must pass 10th or ITI from the institution which is recognized by NCVT/SCVT or equivalent or National Apprenticeship Certificate(NAC) granted by NCVT.

Can 12th pass apply for RRB Group D?

Yes. The minimum qualification for RRB Group D is 10th pass. 12th pass candidates who fulfill the age limit and other eligibility requirements can apply for RRB Group D Recruitment.

What is the exam date for Railway Group D Recruitment 2026?

The exam date for RRB Group D 2026 Recruitment is 3rd August to 25th August 2026.

We are facing issues with Aadhaar OTP Problem while RRB Group D 2026 Form Filling. What to do?

If you are facing RRB Group D Form 2026 Aadhaar OTP Problem, as the website RRB server is experiencing heavy traffic, OTPs may be delayed. Wait a few minutes and request the OTP again.

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