The RRB Group D PET Admit Card 2026 is now being issued zone by zone for candidates shortlisted after the Computer-Based Test under CEN No. 08/2024 (Level-1 posts). On 18 July 2026, RRC Prayagraj (North Central Railway) activated its Physical Efficiency Test (PET) call letter, with PET scheduled 25–28 July 2026. Other Railway Recruitment Cells will release e-admit cards in a phased manner as their PET windows approach.
Stage: Physical Efficiency Test (PET) · CEN: 08/2024 · Vacancies (cycle): ~22,195 · Shortlisted for PET: ~63,295 · Prayagraj admit card: 18 July 2026 · Prayagraj PET: 25–28 July 2026 · Other zones: Dates / links rolling out
→ RRB / RRC official portals (use your zone’s RRC site for PET admit card)
Note: This is CEN 08/2024 PET, not the newer CEN 09/2025 application-status cycle. For CEN 09/2025, see RRB Group D Application Status 2026.
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RRB Group D PET Admit Card 2026 — Quick Overview
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Recruitment | Group D / Level 1 — CEN 08/2024 |
| Authority | Railway Recruitment Boards / Railway Recruitment Cells (RRC) |
| Stage | Physical Efficiency Test (PET) after CBT shortlist |
| Total vacancies (CEN 08/2024) | About 22,195 |
| Candidates called for PET | About 63,295 |
| Admit card status | Released for Prayagraj; other zones phased |
| Prayagraj PET dates | 25 – 28 July 2026 |
| Login | Registration number + password / DOB |
| Download | Respective RRC regional website |
Official & Helpful Links
| Resource | Link |
|---|---|
| RRB Apply hub | rrbapply.gov.in |
| PET e-admit card | Login on your RRC / zone website when the PET link is live |
| CEN 09/2025 CBT admit card (different cycle) | Group D Admit Card / Hall Ticket 2026 |
| ALP CBT-2 city slip (other RRB exam) | RRB ALP CBT 2 City Slip 2026 |
Important Dates — CEN 08/2024 Context
| Event | Date / status |
|---|---|
| CBT conducted | 27 November 2025 – 10 February 2026 |
| CBT result | From 1 July 2026 onward (zone-wise) |
| Prayagraj PET admit card | 18 July 2026 |
| Prayagraj PET | 25 – 28 July 2026 |
| Other zones PET admit cards | Released closer to each zone’s PET |
Zone-Wise PET Schedule 2026 (As Reported)
Dates below reflect the schedule reported for CEN 08/2024 PET. Zones marked To Be Announced must be confirmed only on the official RRC site.
| RRB / RRC zone | Railway | PET dates 2026 | Admit card |
|---|---|---|---|
| Prayagraj | North Central Railway | 25 – 28 July 2026 | Released 18 Jul 2026 |
| Patna | East Central Railway | 28 – 29 July 2026 | Check RRC Patna |
| Ajmer | North Western Railway | 29 July – 1 August 2026 | Check RRC Ajmer |
| Bengaluru (Hubballi) | South Western Railway | 30 – 31 July 2026 | Check RRC |
| Bhopal | West Central Railway | 31 August – 3 September 2026 | Check RRC |
| Ranchi | South Eastern Railway | 9 – 11 September 2026 | Check RRC |
| Kolkata | ER / SER | September 2026 | Check RRC |
| Ahmedabad | Western Railway | To Be Announced | Wait for notice |
| Bhubaneswar | East Coast Railway | To Be Announced | Wait for notice |
| Bilaspur | SECR | To Be Announced | Wait for notice |
| Chandigarh | Northern Railway | To Be Announced | Wait for notice |
| Chennai | Southern Railway | To Be Announced | Wait for notice |
| Gorakhpur | North Eastern Railway | To Be Announced | Wait for notice |
| Guwahati | NFR | To Be Announced | Wait for notice |
| Jammu–Srinagar | Northern Railway | To Be Announced | Wait for notice |
| Malda | Eastern Railway | To Be Announced | Wait for notice |
| Mumbai | CR / WR | To Be Announced | Wait for notice |
| Muzaffarpur | ECR | To Be Announced | Wait for notice |
| Secunderabad | SCR | To Be Announced | Wait for notice |
| Siliguri | NFR | To Be Announced | Wait for notice |
| Thiruvananthapuram | Southern Railway | To Be Announced | Wait for notice |
If your zone is TBA, bookmark the zonal RRC website and watch SMS/email from the ID used at application.
How to Download RRB Group D PET Admit Card 2026
- Open the official RRC website for your zone (not a random job-alert login clone).
- Click Group D PET Admit Card / PET Call Letter / CEN 08/2024 PET.
- Enter Registration Number.
- Enter Password or Date of Birth as prompted.
- Complete captcha → Login / Submit.
- Open the e-admit card PDF.
- Check name, photo, PET date, reporting time, venue, category.
- Download and take 2–3 clear printouts on A4.
- Carry printed admit card + original photo ID to the PET ground.
Login tips
- Use Forgot Password only on the official RRC domain.
- If the PET link is missing, your zone may not have released the call letter yet.
- Prefer Chrome/Edge; disable aggressive pop-up blockers for PDF download.
Details Printed on the PET Call Letter
- Candidate name, photo, signature
- Registration / roll number
- Date of birth, gender, category
- PET date, reporting time, shift (if any)
- Venue / ground address and RRC/zone name
- Instructions and list of documents to carry
Documents to Carry for PET
| Item | Purpose |
|---|---|
| Printed PET admit card | Entry |
| Original photo ID | Aadhaar / Voter ID / DL / Passport as listed |
| Extra passport photos | If the slip asks |
| Other papers listed on call letter | Board verification |
Wear sports shoes and light clothing suitable for weight carry + 1 km run.
RRB Group D PET Standards 2026 (Typical)
Standards follow the usual Level-1 PET pattern used in recent Group D cycles. Always reconfirm on your zone notice / admit card.
Male candidates
| Task | Standard (typical) |
|---|---|
| Weight carry | Lift and carry 35 kg for 100 m within 2 minutes, single attempt, without putting weight down |
| Run | 1000 m in 4 minutes 15 seconds |
| Height (often applied in notice) | 165 cm (UR/OBC/SC); 160 cm (ST) — confirm zone PDF |
| Weight | Proportionate to height |
Female candidates
| Task | Standard (typical) |
|---|---|
| Weight carry | 20 kg for 100 m within 2 minutes, one attempt |
| Run | 1000 m in 5 minutes 40 seconds |
| Height | Often 152 cm minimum |
| Weight | Often minimum 45 kg |
Order of tests: Weight-carrying task is usually conducted first. Candidates who fail it are eliminated and may not be allowed the run.
PwBD: Generally exempted from PET under RRB rules; follow medical/DV instructions for the category.
PET Day Instructions
- Reach the ground well before reporting time.
- Follow board officers for queues, footwear, and attempt rules.
- Do not bring prohibited items listed on the admit card.
- Keep hydration and warm-up simple; avoid last-minute heavy meals.
What Happens After PET
- RRC records PET qualification status.
- Shortlisted candidates face document verification.
- Medical examination as per railway standards.
- Final empanelment / appointment against Level-1 vacancies subject to merit, DV, and medical fitness.
CEN 08/2024 vs CEN 09/2025 — Don’t Mix Them Up
| Point | CEN 08/2024 (this PET article) | CEN 09/2025 |
|---|---|---|
| Stage now | PET admit card for CBT qualifiers | Application status / CBT Aug 2026 track |
| Our guide | This page | Application Status 2026 |
Related Links on Easy Applications
- Admit Card category
- Railway Jobs
- RRB Group D Admit Card 2026 (CEN 09/2025 CBT)
- RRB ALP CBT 2 City Intimation Slip 2026
- RRB Technician Recruitment 2026
Disclaimer
Easy Applications (EasyApplications.in) is not affiliated with RRB, RRC, or Indian Railways. Zone-wise PET dates and admit-card links change frequently. Download call letters only from official RRC / rrbapply.gov.in domains and treat your printed e-admit card as the final source for venue and timing.
Summary: The RRB Group D PET admit card 2026 for CEN 08/2024 is rolling out zone-wise. Prayagraj candidates can download the call letter issued 18 July 2026 for PET 25–28 July; other zones should watch their RRC websites. PET is qualifying (weight carry + 1 km run). For the newer CEN 09/2025 cycle, use the application status guide.