RRB Group D 2026 Exam Pattern – CBT, PET & Document Verification

RRB Group D 2026

Railway Recruitment Board10th Pass / ITI easy

RRB Group D has a 3-stage selection process: Computer-Based Test (CBT), Physical Efficiency Test (PET), and Document Verification with Medical Examination. The CBT determines merit; PET and Medical are qualifying stages.

Stage 1: CBT Pattern

SubjectQuestionsMarksDuration
Mathematics252590 Minutes (PwD: 120 min)
General Intelligence & Reasoning3030
General Science2525
General Awareness & Current Affairs2020
Total100100

CBT Marking Scheme

  • Correct answer: +1 mark
  • Wrong answer: −1/3 mark (negative marking)
  • Unattempted: 0 marks
  • Exam conducted in multiple shifts; marks normalized across shifts

Stage 2: Physical Efficiency Test (PET)

EventMale StandardFemale Standard
Running1000m in 4 min 15 sec1000m in 5 min 40 sec
Weight Lifting & CarryingLift & carry 35 kg for 100m in 2 minLift & carry 20 kg for 100m in 2 min

PET Rules

  • PET is qualifying (pass/fail) – no marks added to merit
  • Candidates shortlisted for PET: 3 times the post vacancies (category-wise) based on CBT merit
  • Pregnant women are exempted from PET (provisionally selected, PET conducted post-delivery)
  • Ex-Servicemen are exempted from PET

Stage 3: Document Verification & Medical

  • Final selection based on CBT marks (normalized)
  • Medical conducted at Railway hospitals – Medical Standard as applicable to the post

Frequently Asked Questions

Q.Is Group D CBT marks normalized across shifts?

Yes. Since Group D CBT is conducted in multiple shifts over several days, RRB normalizes marks using a formula to account for varying difficulty levels across shifts. Final merit is based on normalized scores, not raw marks.

Q.What happens if a candidate fails the PET in RRB Group D?

Candidates who fail the PET are eliminated from the selection process. There is no second chance within the same recruitment cycle. The next shortlisted CBT candidate on the merit list is called in their place. Begin physical fitness preparation (running + strength) from Day 1 of your preparation.

Q.Is there a height or chest requirement for RRB Group D?

No. RRB Group D PET only tests running endurance and weight lifting ability. There is no height, chest, or other measurement criterion. The physical standards for Group D are simpler than defence or CAPF exams.

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