The SSC GD Constable recruitment mandates specific Physical Standard Test (PST) requirements for height and chest, and a qualifying Physical Efficiency Test (PET) involving a race, which vary by gender and region.
Key PST Requirements:
| Category | Male Height (cm) | Female Height (cm) | Male Chest (Unexpanded/Expanded, cm) |
|---|
| General/SC/OBC | 170 | 157 | 80/85 (Min expansion 5 cm) |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 162.5 | 150 | 76/81 (Min expansion 5 cm) |
| Garhwalis, Kumaonis, Dogras, Marathas, etc. | 165 | 155 | 78/83 (Min expansion 5 cm) |
Key PET Requirements (Race):
- Male Candidates (Except Ladakh Region): 5 Kilometres in 24 minutes.
- Female Candidates (Except Ladakh Region): 1.6 Kilometres in $8 rac{1}{2}$ minutes.
- Candidates from Ladakh Region: Separate criteria are specified (e.g., Male: 1.6 Km in $6 rac{1}{2}$ min; Female: 800 meters in 4 min).
Weight standards are assessed to be proportionate to height and age as per medical standards. Candidates must qualify in both PST (measurements) and PET (endurance) to proceed to the Detailed Medical Examination (DME). Relaxation in height is provided only to candidates belonging to specific categories or regions as per the Government's list.