RRB Group D Physical Efficiency Test (PET) 2022: Preparation Tips, Eligibility Criteria

Railway Recruitment Board Group D 2025 ( RRB Group D )

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Updated on Dec 22, 2022 16:31 IST

RRB Group D PET Preparation Tips 2022 are essential for candidates to perform well in the exam. Here are a few RRB Group D PET preparation tips. Candidates can strategise their plans accordingly for the RRB Group D 2022 exam.

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RRB Group D PET Preparation Tips

RRB Group D Result 2022 has been announced by the Railway Recruitment Board. Based on RRB Group D Result 2022, candidates three times the number of vacancies have been shortlisted for the Physical Efficiency Test (PET). The Physical Efficiency Test (PET) will be conducted for the candidates who have qualified for RRB Group D CBT from January 12, 2023, onwards. RRB Group D PET Preparation Tips 2022 are essential for candidates to do well in the exam. Each year, the Railway Group D exam is held by the Railway Recruitment Board to select suitable applicants for various positions. In this article, we have shared all the tips for preparing for the RRB Group D Physical Efficiency Test (PET), the most critical component of the RRB Group D selection process.

Candidates should be well prepared, as many applicants apply for the Railway RRB Group D exam. It may seem like a tall order, but an applicant who follows solid tips on RRB Group D preparation will be able to achieve the required RRB Group D limits and pass the appropriate tests. 

RRB Group D PET Highlights 2022

Key factors related to eligibility criteria for RRB Group D 2022 are:

Particulars

Details

Name of the Exam

Railway Recruitment Board Group D

Conducting Body

RRB

Exam Level

Central

Exam Stages

  • Written Test/Computer-Based Test
  • Physical Efficiency Test (PET)
  • Document Verification
  • Medical Examination

Mode of Examination

Online/Offline

Number of Vacancies

40000+

Age Group

18-31 years

Post Name

Level 1 positions in the Indian Railways' various departments' 7th CPC Pay Matrix

Official Website

https://www.rrbcdg.gov.in/

RRB Group D PET Eligibility

Based on the merit of the candidates in the CBT, candidates will be called for PET. Candidates can check the eligibility criteria to clear RRB Group D PET in the table below.

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Should be able to lift and carry 35 Kg of weight for a distance of 100 metres in 2 
minutes in one chance without putting the weight down; and

Should be able to lift and carry 20 Kg of weight for a distance of 100 metres in 2 minutes in one chance without putting the weight down; and

Should be able to run for a distance of 1000 metres in 4 minutes and 15 seconds chance.

Should be able to run for a distance of 1000 metres in 5 minutes and 40 seconds in one chance.

RRB Group D PET Preparation Tips 2022

Qualifying for the RRB Group D PET round is important for candidates applying for various positions in Indian Railways. The specific tests administered during the PET round may vary by state, but the main objective here is to check the agility and fitness of the candidate. Below are some tips to help the candidate prepare for the PET round.

  1. Candidates should research how the RRB Group D-PET round is administered in their state to understand the test and be adequately prepared thoroughly.
  2. A candidate should start preparing for the PET weeks or months before the scheduled exam to build stamina and fitness.
  3. Candidates can improve their physical fitness by practising yoga and meditation. This helps build stamina.
  4. Candidates can also do aerobic exercises like walking, jogging, or swimming. Aerobic exercise helps candidates by improving the efficiency of their cardiovascular system. This will help prepare for the ongoing PET round of testing.
  5. In addition to cardio, candidates can also practice pull-ups, sit-ups, or weightlifting. This is useful in PET rounds. Candidates should start slowly performing these exercises to avoid injury and gradually increase the intensity later for better results.
  6. Since the test includes a practice test that must be completed within a specific time, candidates can use a stopwatch or tracker to see how much distance they have covered and at what time and prepare accordingly you can do it.

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Subject-wise Preparation Tips for RRB Group D:

Candidates preparing for the Group D RRB exam should follow some tips and tricks to improve their performance. Below are some tips and tricks for the RRB Group D 2023 exam.

General Awareness

  • The General Awareness section is the most exciting part of the RRB Group D exam.
  • Generally, the General Awareness portion consists of 20 questions based on general knowledge and current affairs.
  • Read current affairs newspapers to help prepare for all national and international news. Make reading the newspaper a daily habit. Watch our Good News channel and stay abreast of all the important breaking news.
  • Also, the history of ancient India, awards and prizes in India and the world, cultures, and places in India and the world, elections, political parties and national terms, celebrities in India and the world, basic research, etc.

Mathematics

  • This section tests your math and problem-solving skills.
  • The math part of RRB consists of 25 questions. The main key is to practice math problems daily.
  • Additionally, to get a good score, you must be well-informed on all topics.
  • Learn all the essential formulas you need to solve your tasks.
  • Don't panic; stay calm, and enjoy learning mathematics.

General Intelligence and Reasoning

  • The General Skills and Reasoning section tests the candidate's mental abilities. This part of the exam consists of 30 questions.
  • To become a master, you must practice all subjects in the subject.
  • In addition, practice questions from the previous year are also available to understand the level of the questions asked.
  • Improve your logic and thinking skills by solving puzzles and games.

General Science

  • This section of the exam covers the syllabus of the CBSE Science book for grades 10 and 12th grade. Get NCERT's 10th and 12th-grade books and start studying hard.
  • There are 25 questions on the general science paper.
  • No need to prepare at a high level. Just make some basic preparations.
  • Also, make your notes so you can revise them in the final minutes of the exam.

RRB Group D PET Important Guidelines 2022

Candidates can check the RRB Group D PET Guidelines below.

  • Before taking the RRB Group D physical ability test, candidates must review the hiring committee's testing guidelines.
  • The physical ability test is an aptitude test with immediate results.
  • Candidates should be careful while taking the physical ability test to avoid injuring themselves.
  • The Railway and Recruiting Committee will not be held responsible for any injury or damage caused or suffered.
  • The decision of the committee on site as to the eligibility of any candidate is final.
  • Candidates are encouraged to review the guidelines provided in the job posting before participating in the physical ability test to avoid disqualification. All Candidates are given only one chance, and under no circumstances will they be given a second chance.
  • Candidates are encouraged to appear in appropriate clothing and footwear.
  • Under no circumstances will the request to change the exam's location or the exam's date or time be accepted.
  • On exam day, the candidate must be at the exam centre at least one hour before the advertised time.
  • Candidates must bring the invitation to the exam centre on the day of the test.

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RRB Group D PET Preparation Tips FAQs

Q. Is there a physical test for RRB Group D?

A. The exam consists of four stages: computer-based test (CBT), physical ability test (PET), document review, and physical examination. Qualifying for the RRB Group D PET round is important for candidates applying for various positions in Indian Railways. The specific tests administered during the PET round may vary by state, but the main objective here is to check the agility and fitness of the candidate.

Q. What is a physical fitness test?

A. Based on the merits of CBT candidates, PET and PMT candidates will be called up to 10 times the total reported category vacancies in the Zone Rail/RPSF group.

Q. Are there different criteria for male and female candidates for PET rounds?

A. Yes, there are various criteria that male and female candidates must meet to be eligible for the PET round. Candidates can read the RRB Group D PET Eligibility Criteria in detail in the above article.

Q. How do I prepare for the RRB Group D PET round?

A. Start with aerobic exercise such as walking or jogging to prepare for your PET round. You can also practice meditation and some pull-ups, push-ups, sit-ups, etc., to improve your stamina and physical fitness.

Q. What are the eligible grades for RRB Group D PET?

A. Physical ability tests are qualifying. Candidates are declared either conforming or non-conforming at exam centre only. RRB decision on the exam centre regarding candidature will be assumed as final.
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Contributor-Level 9

Answered a week ago

Dear Shivani,

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Ankit kumar

Contributor-Level 9

Answered a week ago

The three-months preparation strategy for RRB Group D exam is given below.

Day

Mathematics

General Intelligence & Reasoning

General Science

General Awareness & Current Affairs

1

Simplification (BODMAS, Square Root, Percentage, Fractions)

Analogy (Letter/Number/Image-based)

Work & Motion, Lens

Current Affairs (National Affairs)

2

Simplification (Decimals, Surds, Indices)

Series (Alphabetic & Number)

Work Energy, Electricity

Current Affairs (People in News, Sports)

3

Data Interpretation (Tabular Graph, Pie Chart)

Coding-Decoding (Shifting, Letter/Word)

Physics (Basics of Energy)

Geography (Indian Geography: National Parks)

4

Algebra (Identities, Linear Equation 1 Variable)

Puzzles (Logical & Quant-based, Seating Arrangements)

Chemistry (Basic Reactions, Acids, Bases & Salts)

History (Indian Freedom Struggle)

5

Algebra (Quadratic Equations, Linear Equation 2 Variables)

Direction & Distance, Blood Relation

Chemistry (Periodic Table)

Polity (Constitution of India)

6

Percentages (Basic calculations)

Alphabet & Word Test (Sequence, Jumble, Word Formation)

Chemistry (Reactions in Everyday Life)

Economics (Indian Economy Overview)

7

Mock Test

Mock Test

Mock Test

Mock Test

8

Number System (LCM, HCF, Divisibility)

Venn Diagram, Syllogisms

Life Sciences (Plant & Human Anatomy)

Current Affairs (Appointments, Sports, Government Schemes)

9

Number System (Rational/Irrational Numbers, Remainder)

Missing Number, Matrix Problems

Life Sciences (Plant & Human Anatomy)

History (Ancient & Medieval India)

10

Averages (Weight, Height, Age, Marks)

Non-Verbal Reasoning (Mirror Image, Image Assembly, Dice)

General Science (Physics, Chemistry, Biology)

Geography (Indian Geography: Wildlife)

11

Ratio & Proportion (Simple, Compound, Direct/Indirect Proportion)

Series (General Knowledge, Mixed Series)

General Science Revision

Economics (Economic Organizations)

12

Mixture Problems (Two or more entities)

Statement-Conclusion, Assumptions

Earth & Environmental Sciences

Geography (Capitals & Currencies)

13

Mensuration (Square, Rectangle, Circle, Triangle)

Analytical Reasoning, Word Formation

General Science (Astronomy & Space Technology)

History (Post-Independence History)

14

Previous Year Question Papers

Previous Year Question Papers

Previous Year Question Papers

Previous Year Question Papers

15

Mensuration (Rhombus, Parallelogram, Cone, Cylinder)

Puzzle (Clock, Calendar, Coded Logic)

General Science (Chemistry: Acids, Bases & Salts)

General Awareness (National Events, People in News)

16

Time and Work (Efficiency, Work and Wages, Pipes & Cistern)

Puzzles (Logical, Equation Insert)

General Science (Physics: Work and Energy)

Economics (Indian Economy, Reforms)

17

Time and Work (Pipes & Cisterns)

Coding-Decoding (Fictitious Language, Operation-based)

General Science (Chemistry: Reactions, Organic Chem)

Current Affairs (Books, Authors, Days and Events)

18

Mock Test (Cover all subjects)

Mock Test (Cover all subjects)

Mock Test (Cover all subjects)

Mock Test (Cover all subjects)

19

Speed, Time, and Distance (Relative Speed, Average Speed)

Direction & Distance, Blood Relation (Coded Relations)

General Science (Life Sciences: Diseases, Inventions)

Polity (Government Portfolios)

20

Speed, Time, and Distance (Boat and River Problems)

Alphabetical Series (Missing terms, Order-based)

General Science (Earth Sciences)

General Awareness (Art & Culture, Awards and Honors)

21

Interest (Simple & Compound Interest, Problems on SI & CI)

Verbal Reasoning (Statements & Assumptions)

General Science (Environmental Science, Nutrition)

Geography (National Parks &a

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Jasleen Harsha

Beginner-Level 4

Answered a week ago

Though, it is tough to cover the complete syllabus in just 30 days, an ideal preparation plan can help candidates prepare all the topics. 

DayMathematics TopicsReasoning TopicsGeneral Science TopicsGeneral Awareness Topics
1Simplification (BODMAS, Square Root, Percentages, Fractions)Analogy (Letter/Number/Image-based)Work & Motion, LensCurrent Affairs (National Affairs)
2Simplification (Decimals, Surds, Indices)Series (Alphabetic & Number)Work Energy, ElectricityCurrent Affairs (People in News, Sports)
3Data Interpretation (Tabular Graph, Pie Chart)Coding-Decoding (Shifting, Letter/Word)Physics (Basics of Energy)Geography (Indian Geography: National Parks)
4Algebra (Identities, Linear Equation 1 Variable)Puzzles (Logical & Quant-based, Seating Arrangements)Chemistry (Basic Reactions, Acids, Bases & Salts)History (Indian Freedom Struggle)
5Algebra (Quadratic Equations, Linear Equation 2 Variables)Direction & Distance, Blood RelationChemistry (Periodic Table)Polity (Constitution of India)
6Percentages (Basic calculations)Alphabet & Word Test (Sequence, Jumble, Word Formation)Chemistry (Reactions in Everyday Life)Economics (Indian Economy Overview)
7Mock Test (Cover all subjects)Mock Test (Cover all subjects)Mock Test (Cover all subjects)Mock Test (Cover all subjects)
8Number System (LCM, HCF, Divisibility)Venn Diagram, SyllogismsLife Sciences (Plant & Human Anatomy)Current Affairs (Appointments, Sports, Government Schemes)
9Number System (Rational/Irrational Numbers, Remainder)Missing Number, Matrix ProblemsLife Sciences (Plant & Human Anatomy)History (Ancient & Medieval India)
10Averages (Weight, Height, Age, Marks)Non-Verbal Reasoning (Mirror Image, Image Assembly, Dice)General Science (Physics, Chemistry, Biology)Geography (Indian Geography: Wildlife)
11Ratio & Proportion (Simple, Compound, Direct/Indirect Proportion)Series (General Knowledge, Mixed Series)General Science RevisionEconomics (Economic Organizations)
12Mixture Problems (Two or more entities)Statement-Conclusion, AssumptionsEarth & Environmental SciencesGeography (Capitals & Currencies)
13Mensuration (Square, Rectangle, Circle, Triangle)Analytical Reasoning, Word FormationGeneral Science (Astronomy & Space Technology)History (Post-Independence History)
14Previous Year Question PapersPrevious Year Question PapersPrevious Year Question PapersPrevious Year Question Papers
15Mensuration (Rhombus, Parallelogram, Cone, Cylinder)Puzzle (Clock, Calendar, Coded Logic)General Science (Chemistry: Acids, Bases & Salts)General Awareness (National Events, People in News)
16Time and Work (Efficiency, Work and Wages, Pipes & Cistern)Puzzles (Logical, Equation Insert)General Science (Physics: Work and Energy)Economics (Indian Economy, Reforms)
17Time and Work (Pipes & Cisterns)Coding-Decoding (Fictitious Language, Operation-based)General Science (Chemistry: Reactions, Organic Chem)Current Affairs (Books, Authors, Days and Events)
18Mock Test (Cover all subjects)Mock Test (Cover all subjects)Mock Test (Cover all subjects)Mock Test (Cover all subjects)
19Speed, Time, and Distance (Relative Speed, Average Speed)Direction & Distance, Blood Relation (Coded Relations)General Science (Life Sciences: Diseases, Inventions)Polity (Government Portfolios)
20Speed, Time, and Distance (Boat and River Problems)Alphabetical Series (Missing terms, Order-based)General Science (Earth Sciences)General Awareness (Art & Culture, Awards and Honors)
21Interest (Simple & Compound Interest, Problems on SI & CI)Verbal Reasoning (Statements & Assumptions)General Science (Environmental Science, Nutrition)Geography (National Parks & Wildlife)
22Profit & Loss (Dishonest Dealings, Successive Selling)Puzzle (Seating Arrangement, Logical Puzzle)General Science (Life Sciences: Diseases, Nutrition)History (Medieval India)
23Profit & Loss (Partnership, Discount, Marked Price)Logical Venn Diagram, SyllogismsGeneral Science (Physics, Chemistry Revision)Current Affairs (National & International News)
24Geometry (Triangles, Quadrilaterals, Congruence)Number Series (Completing, Missing terms)General Science (Life Sciences: Inventions and Discoveries)Economics (World Economy)
25Trigonometry (Identities, Heights and Distances)Non-Verbal Reasoning (Cubes, Paper Folding)General Science (Physics: Motion, Energy)Polity (Constitution, Government Policies)
26Trigonometry (Circular Measure, Max/Min value)Puzzles (Logical, Coding-Decoding)General Science (Chemistry: Acids, Bases)General Awareness (Government Policies and Schemes)
27Probability (Basic Problems)Verbal Reasoning (Statements & Conclusions, Assertions)General Science (Earth Science, Environmental Science)Current Affairs (International Relations)
28Mock Test (Cover all subjects)Mock Test (Cover all subjects)Mock Test (Cover all subjects)Mock Test (Cover all subjects)
29Algebra (Linear Inequalities, Functions)Logical Venn Diagram, PuzzlesGeneral Science (Life Sciences: Anatomy)H

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Beginner-Level 4

Answered 2 weeks ago

The process to retrieve RRB Group D registration number is given below:

  • Visit the region-wise official websites of RRBs
  • Select your respective region
  • Choose the option 'Forgot Registration Number'
  • RRBs will ask you for some details
  • Enter the required details
  • Submit the details

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Beginner-Level 4

Answered 2 weeks ago

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Yuvraj Vasan

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Answered 3 weeks ago

The RRB Group D syllabus includes:

 

Mathematics: Number System, Simplification, Ratio, Time and Work, Profit and Loss, Mensuration, etc.

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