SSC CPO Medical Test & PET 2023
The SSC CPO 2023 Exam is a golden opportunity for everyone who wishes to join the Police (Delhi) and para-military forces (CRPF, BSF, CISF, ITBP, and SSB) as Sub-Inspectors and ASI (Executive) in CISF. The Exam pattern for SSC CPO 2023 is such that just studying and scoring well on exam papers will not be enough. The candidates will have to be Physically and Medically fit as well to get the Job. The Medical and Physical aspects of the candidates are checked through the SSC CPO Medical Test and Physical Endurance Test. Get complete details about the SSC CPO Medical Test and Physical Endurance Test below.
SSC CPO Exam Pattern 2023
The examination will consist of :
- Paper-I
- Paper-II and
- Detailed Medical Examination (DME)
- Physical Standard Test (PST)/ Physical Endurance Test (PET)
Paper-1
Part | Subject | Number of Questions | Maximum Marks | Time Duration |
1 | General Intelligence and Reasoning | 50 | 50 | |
2 | General Knowledge and General Awareness | 50 | 50 | 02 hours |
3 | Quantitative Aptitude | 50 | 50 | |
4 | English Comprehension | 50 | 50 |
Paper-2
Subject | Number of Questions | Maximum Marks | Time Duration |
English language & Comprehension | 200 | 200 | 02 hours |
Note: There will be a negative marking of 0.25 marks for each wrong answer in Paper-I & Paper-II.
SSC CPO Medical Test, Physical Standard Test(PST), and Physical Endurance Test (PET)
The details of the SSC CPO PST, PET, and Medical Test are as follows :
Physical Standard Test
The following table gives the details of the physical standards required for all the SSC CPO Posts.
Category of Candidates | Height (In cm) | Chest Unexpanded | Chest Expanded |
(i) For male candidates only (General) | 170 | 80 | 85 |
For candidates belonging to Hill areas of Garhwal, Kumaon, Himachal Pradesh, Gorkhas, Dogras, Marathas, Kashmir Valley, Leh & Ladakh regions of J&K, North-Eastern States and Sikkim | 165 | 80 | 85 |
For all candidates belonging to Scheduled Tribes | 162.5 | 77 | 82 |
(ii) For Female candidates only (General) | 157 | – | – |
For candidates belonging to Hill areas of Garhwal, Kumaon, Himachal Pradesh, Gorkhas, Dogras, Marathas, Kashmir Valley, Leh & Ladakh regions of J&K, North-Eastern States and Sikkim | 155 | – | – |
For all candidates belonging to Scheduled Tribe | 154 | – | – |
- Weight standards for the candidates would be corresponding to the height standards for all posts.
- Height and Chest standards relaxation are applicable for only those who would be producing a certificate in Performa as prescribed in Annexure VIII from the competent authorities of the candidate’s home district.
- Candidates failing to meet the standards of PET can appeal to the highest appellate authority on the PST/PET ground. The Appellate authority’s decision would be final, and no further appeals will be entertained.
Physical Endurance Test
Physical Endurance Test requirements for Male and Female candidates are as follows :
Requirements for Male Candidates
- 100 meters race in 16 seconds
- 1.6 Km race in 6.5 minutes
- Long Jump: 3.65 metres in 3 chances
- High Jump: 1.2 metres in 3 chances
- Shot put (16 Lbs): 4.5 metres in 3 chances
Requirements for Female Candidates
- 100 metres race in 18 seconds
- 800 meters race in 4 minutes
- Long Jump: 2.7 metres in 3 chances.
- High Jump: 0.9 metres in 3 chances.
Physical Endurance test will be of Qualifying nature only, it will not carry any marks.
SSC CPO Medical test
SSC CPO Medical test will be done for all candidates who have qualified in Paper II.
It will be done by the Medical Officer of the CAPFs or any other Medical Officer or Assistant Surgeon.
SSC CPO Medical Tests and Standards
- Eye Test: Without wearing glasses, the minimum distant vision should be 6/6 and 6/9 and near vision should be N6 and N9 of two eyes without correction. It will be a complete eye check-up and will include tests like Near Sight Vision, Far Sight Vision, and Irish Check. Candidates cannot use lenses on the day of the exam as the officials will check for them by rubbing their eyes. The candidate should possess high color vision and must not have squint in their eyes.
- Lasik Surgery : Candidates undergone Lasik surgery are disqualified from the medical exam. However, a doctor cannot determine if a candidate has undergone a Lasik surgery unless he or she admits to it. It can only be identified by a machine test and doctors conducting SSC CPO medical tests are not allowed to do it. So, answer accordingly.
- Color Blindness Test: Candidates would be asked to read numbers in a color-dotted Book to check for color blindness.
- Flat Foot and Knock Knee Check: Knock Knee test is done to determine whether a candidate’s Knees touch each other when standing at a 90-degree angle. If they do, then the candidate is disqualified. In the Flat Foot test, the shape of a candidate’s foot is checked. It should have a curved shape. If the foot is flat instead of curved, the candidate is disqualified.
- Urine Sample Collection: It is like a routine check-up.
- Sharp Sensibility Check-up Test of Nose-Ear-Mouth and Teeth.
- Blood Test: This is to check hemoglobin, STD, and any other such diseases, and CBC Report.
- Physical Body Check: The candidate’s B.P., balanced weight and height, BMI calculation, and whole body are examined under this test.
- X-ray of Chest: This test is not done for female candidates as they do not have any chest criteria.
- Hand Movement Test: Candidates are required to have efficient movement of hands and perfect hand-carrying angles.
Apart from the above tests in the SSC CPO Medical Test, the following are small tests that are also done during the SSC CPO Medical Test
- Ear Check:(must remember to clean your ears using buds before the medical test)
- Teeth: Your teeth must be proper and countable.
- Varicose Veins: These veins are found from the feet to the stomach. these are responsible for Varicocle.
- Arms: Arms should be properly movable.
- Hydrocele and piles problems should not be there.
- Backbone: Your backbone should be in proper and straightened-up order.
Conclusion
We hope this blog has answered all your questions about the SSC CPO Medical Test & PET.
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SSC CPO Medical Test & PET 2023 – Frequently Asked Questions
Ans. SSC CPO Medical Test & PET 2023 will be conducted soon after the Paper II.
Ans. Yes, SSC CPO Medical Test & PET are only qualifying in nature.
Ans. Candidates can check the detailed physical requirements for both the male and female candidates in this blog.
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Sir,
Is hepetitis level also checked there?
Yes, Hepatitis level is also check during all physical examinations.
Sir Mera appendix Ka operation his hai kya mujhe reject Kar Diya Jayega .plzz reply medical me Jaye ya nhi
Sir meri ek eye -0.5 h and 2nd one is ok so is it a problem in medical examination??