RRB Group D Physical Test 2026 for CEN 08/2024 is scheduled separately for all regions. Check your zone-wise schedule below. Comprehensive details regarding the PET schedule have been published through the official notification shared in this article.
RRB Group D Physical Exam Date 2026 for CBT-qualified candidates under CEN 08/2024 has been officially announced at https://rrb.indianrailways.gov.in/. The results for the 1st stage CBT exam were declared earlier, indicating candidate qualification status. Per the official notice, all shortlisted candidates must appear for the physical round, with zone-wise schedules now live. Find the PET dates for your specific railway zone in this guide.
RRB Group D Physical Test Schedule 2026
RRC Jaipur (North Western Railway) has released an official notice confirming that the Physical Efficiency Test (PET) for its 2,373 provisionally shortlisted candidates will be held from 29th July 2026 to 1st August 2026 at G.L.O. Ground, A.D.S.A. Stadium, Near DRM Office, Mall Road, Ajmer. Other zonal RRBs/RRCs are expected to release similar zone-specific PET notices shortly.
Based on the released results, a total of 63,475 candidates have been shortlisted for the 2nd stage selection process, which is the Physical Efficiency Test. Candidates who successfully qualify the PET will advance to Document Verification (DV) for 32,438 Group D vacancies. RRB Group D Physical Admit Card 2026 is now available for download across all regional websites.
RRB Group D Physical Test Schedule (Zone-wise)
The physical test schedule is published zone by zone, and the table below will be updated immediately as new dates are announced by the boards.
| RRB/RRC Zone | Physical Test Dates |
| Prayagraj (North Central Railway) | 25th to 28th July 2026 (OVER) |
| Ajmer (North Western Railway) | 29th July to 1st August 2026 |
| Chennai (Southern Railway) | 29th to 31st July 2026 |
| Patna (East Central Railway) | Postponed |
| Ranchi (South Eastern Railway) | 9th to 11th September 2026 |
| Bengaluru (South Western Railway) | 30th & 31st July 2026 |
| Bhopal (West Central Railway) | 31st August to 3rd September 2026 |
| Mumbai (Central Railway & Western Railway) | 1st to 5th September 2026 |
| Bilaspur (South East Central Railway) | 9th to 11th September 2026 |
| Chandigarh (Northern Railway) | 24th August 2026 onwards |
| 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) | To Be Announced |
| Malda (Eastern Railway) | To Be Announced |
| Bhubaneswar (East Coast Railway) | To Be Announced |
| Muzaffarpur (East Central Railway) | To Be Announced |
| Ahmedabad (Western Railway) | To Be Announced |
| Secunderabad (South Central Railway) | To Be Announced |
| Siliguri (Northeast Frontier Railway) | To Be Announced |
| Thiruvananthapuram (Southern Railway) | To Be Announced |
For candidates who applied under CEN 09/2025 for 22,195 Level 1 vacancies, official exam dates have been announced. Click the links below for further details. Application status updates will be released on 9th July 2026.
RRB Group D Physical Efficiency Test Details
The PET is mandatory and purely qualifying in nature. While no marks will be added to your final merit score, passing it is compulsory to proceed in the recruitment process. It comprises two distinct tasks, and failing the first event will result in immediate disqualification from the second.
For Male Candidates
- Lift and carry 35 kg of weight for 100 meters in one chance, without setting it down (AND)
- Run 1000 meters within 4 minutes 15 seconds, in one chance
For Female Candidates
- Lift and carry 20 kg of weight for 100 meters in 2 minutes, in one chance (AND)
- Run 1000 meters within 5 minutes 40 seconds, in one chance
FAQs
How many candidates are shortlisted for RRB Group D PET 2026?
A total of 63,475 candidates have been shortlisted nationwide to appear for the upcoming Physical Efficiency Test (PET).
When is the RRB Group D PET 2026 scheduled?
RRB has confirmed via official notification that the PET for shortlisted candidates will follow the comprehensive zone-wise schedule outlined in this article.
Is there any relaxation in PET standards for reserved categories?
No, there are no relaxations provided outside the standard prescribed PET guidelines.
What is the male running time for RRB Group D posts?
For male candidates, the requirement is to complete a running distance of 1,000 meters within 4 minutes and 15 seconds.
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