After the SSC GD computer-based test comes the qualifying PST (height and chest measurement) and PET (running). This guide lists the category-wise height, chest, and running standards — male 5 km in 24 minutes, female 1.6 km in 8.5 minutes — plus how weight is assessed at the medical, so you know exactly what to train for.
By Pawan, Senior Editor — Defence & Railway desk. Published 22 May 2026. Last verified 22 May 2026 against the SSC GD Constable physical standards.
TL;DR
- After the computer-based test, SSC GD has a PST (measurement) and a PET (running) that are qualifying — you must clear them to proceed.
- Height (Gen/OBC): male 170 cm, female 157 cm; ST candidates and several hill/North-East categories get relaxations.
- Chest (male only): 80 cm unexpanded with at least 5 cm expansion; not measured for women.
- Running (PET): male 5 km in 24 minutes, female 1.6 km in 8.5 minutes (Ladakh region has separate, shorter standards).
- Weight is not a pass/fail bar at PST — it is checked at the medical via BMI, so train for the run, not the scales.
The written test gets you to the SSC GD physical stage, but every year thousands of candidates who clear the CBT fall at the Physical Standard Test (PST) and Physical Efficiency Test (PET) because they did not train for them. This guide lays out the category-wise height, chest, and running standards so you know exactly what to prepare for. For the full recruitment, see the SSC GD Constable 2026 page and the Police Jobs hub.
PST — height and chest standards
The Physical Standard Test measures height (all candidates) and chest (male candidates only).
| Category | Male height | Female height | Male chest (unexpanded / min expansion) |
|---|---|---|---|
| General / OBC / SC | 170 cm | 157 cm | 80 cm / +5 cm |
| Scheduled Tribe (ST) | 162.5 cm | 150 cm | 76 cm / +5 cm |
| Hill/North-East/Gorkha categories | Relaxed per notice | Relaxed per notice | Relaxed per notice |
Candidates belonging to specified hill and North-Eastern regions, Gorkhas, Garhwalis, Kumaonis, Dogras, and certain tribal communities get height (and chest) relaxations — check the exact figures in the official notification, as they are region- and community-specific. Chest is not measured for female candidates.
PET — the running test
The Physical Efficiency Test is a timed run, qualifying in nature:
- Male: 5 km in 24 minutes.
- Female: 1.6 km in 8.5 minutes.
- Ladakh region: separate, shorter standards — male 1.6 km in about 7 minutes, female 800 m in about 5 minutes.
The run is the single biggest reason candidates fail the physical stage, and it is also the most trainable. Build your endurance over weeks, not days — start jogging early in your preparation so that by the time the CBT result is out, the 5 km (or 1.6 km) target is comfortable rather than a shock.
Weight and medical
Unlike older norms, weight is not a rejection criterion at the PST. It is assessed at the Detailed Medical Examination (DME) through Body Mass Index, with a healthy range typically around 18–25. The medical also checks vision, hearing, flat feet, knock knees, and other standards. So the practical message is to train for the run and maintain general fitness; do not stress over a specific weight number at the measurement stage.
How to prepare for the SSC GD physical
Treat the physical with the same seriousness as the written exam. Begin running practice early — build from shorter distances to the full 5 km, focusing on completing it within time rather than sprinting. Maintain a balanced diet and general strength work. Verify your height and chest against your category standard well in advance; if you are borderline, get measured properly so there are no surprises on test day. For other 10th/12th-eligible uniformed routes, see best government jobs after 12th and the Defence Jobs hub.
SSC GD फिजिकल स्टैंडर्ड 2026: हिंदी सारांश
CBT के बाद SSC GD में PST (मापन) और PET (दौड़) होती है, जो क्वालिफाइंग हैं। हाइट (Gen/OBC): पुरुष 170 सेमी, महिला 157 सेमी; ST व कई पहाड़ी/पूर्वोत्तर श्रेणियों को छूट मिलती है। छाती (केवल पुरुष): 80 सेमी बिना फुलाए, कम से कम 5 सेमी फुलाव। दौड़ (PET): पुरुष 5 किमी 24 मिनट में, महिला 1.6 किमी 8.5 मिनट में (लद्दाख क्षेत्र के लिए अलग, छोटे मानक)। वज़न PST में पास/फेल का आधार नहीं है — इसे मेडिकल में BMI से जाँचा जाता है। इसलिए दौड़ की तैयारी जल्दी शुरू करें। पूरी भर्ती के लिए SSC GD Constable 2026 पेज देखें।