RRB Group D Physical Test

RRB Group D Physical Test: The RRB Group D physical test is the 2nd stage of the recruitment process in which the candidates shortlisted in the CBT will participate. There are different parameters assigned for the male and female candidates. Candidates preparing for the RRB Group D exam can check the details in this article.

RRB Group D Physical Test

RRB Group D Physical Test: The Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) conducts the RRB Group D examination under CEN 09. The selection [process involves four stages- Computer Based Test (CBT), Physical Efficiency Test (PET), Document Verification (DV), and Medical Examination (ME). CBT is the first stage of the recruitment process, and the candidates who qualify the CBT exam will become eligible to participate in the Group D Physical Test. Based on the merit and marks obtained in the CBT, the candidates are called for PET three times the number of vacancies advertised for each category. Candidates should mandatorily pass the PET and it is of qualifying nature.

RRB Group D Physical Test Stages

The RRB Group Physical Test consists of two stages:

• To ensure uniformity, candidates will be tested for Carrying of Weight to specified distance in specified time.
• If successful in the first test, candidates will have to go for the Running Test after a recovery gap.

The Weight carrying test will involve lifting a sand bag (without any handle) from a bench/platform at around waist height and carrying it in whichever manner candidate wants to carry above the ground till the destination point without dropping the sandbag on ground.

Parameters for RRB Group D Physical Test

The parameters for the RRB Group D physical test varies for both male and female candidates as well as other candidates who fall in the category of PwBD, Ex-Serviceman, and Transgenders. Check the parameters for all the candidates here:

PET Parameters for Female Candidates

• A female candidate 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, AND
• She should be able to run for a distance of 1000 meters in 5 minutes and 40 seconds in one chance.

PET Parameters for Male Candidates

• A male candidate 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, AND
• He should be able to run for a distance of 1000 meters in 4 minutes and 15 seconds in one chance.

PET Parameters for Transgender Candidates

Relaxed PET (Physical Efficiency Test) standards equivalent to the PET standards for Female candidates will be applicable for Transgender candidates.

RRB Group D Physical Test Exemptions

Some of the candidates who belong to a particular reserved category or due to certain medical situations are exempted from participating in the Group D Physical Efficiency Test (PET). These candidates belong to the PwBD, Ex-Servicemen category, among others.

PwBD Candidates

The Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD) are exempted from appearing for PET. However, after qualifying in the CBT, such candidates will have to pass the medical examination prescribed for PwBD.

Ex-Servicemen Candidates

Ex-Servicemen will be exempted from the Group D Physical Test/ PET. However, all Ex-Servicemen will be required to pass the written test, physical standards, if any and medical standards of the post as prescribed for direct recruits.

Pregnant Female Candidates

If the female candidate qualifies the RRB Group D CBT exam declares at the time of PET that she is pregnant, irrespective of duration of pregnancy, she shall be declared temporarily unfit and her empanelment shall be held in abeyance until the confinement is over. The vacancy against which the woman candidate was selected would be kept reserved for her.