Physical standards for SSC CGL – Do you intend to apply for SSC CGL for a sub-inspector or inspector position with the Border Roads Organization? Here is full detail about physical and medical standards necessary for getting recruited for those posts.
For several positions in the SSC CGL Examination, physical exams are required. The official SSC CGL Exam announcement contains the instructions for the physical examination for both male and female applicants.
Only those applicants who meet the necessary physical requirements will be qualified to be hired for the positions. The individual interviewing departments will also conduct physical evaluations of the candidates in addition to the vision test.
Table of Contents
- Physical Standards for SSC CGL – Compulsory for Sub-inspector and Inspector Positions:
- Physical Standards for SSC CGL – Compulsory for Sub-Inspector in the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI):
- Physical Standards for SSC CGL – Compulsory for Sub-Inspector in the National Investigation Agency (NIA):
- SSC CGL Physical Efficiency Tests, Medical & Physical Standards for Posts in the Border Roads Organization (BRO):
- Physical Standards for SSC CGL:
- Medical Tests and Standards:
- General:
- General Examination:
- Frequently Asked Questions:
Physical Standards for SSC CGL – Compulsory for Sub-inspector and Inspector Positions:
The following physical requirements must be met by applicants for the positions of Inspector (Preventive Officer/Examiner/Central Excise Officer), Inspector, and Sub-inspector of the Central Bureau of Narcotics (CBN).
- Physical Standards for SSC CGL
| Male Candidates | Height: 157.5 cm Chest: 81 cm (when fully expanded with at least an expansion of 5 cm)(Height can be relaxed by 5 cm for Garwalis, Gorkhas, Assamese candidates and candidates from Scheduled Tribes) |
| Female Candidates | Height: 152 cm Weight: 48 kg (Weight and height can be relaxed by 2 kg and 2.5 cm, respectively, for Garwalis, Gorkhas, Assamese candidates and candidates from Scheduled Tribes) |
- Physical Tests for SSC CGL
| Male Candidates | Walking: 1,600 m in 15 minutes Cycling: 8 km in 30 minutes |
| Female Candidates | Walking: 1 km in 20 minutes Cycling: 3 km in 25 minutes |
Physical Standards for SSC CGL – Compulsory for Sub-Inspector in the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI):
The following physical requirements must be met by applicants for the position of sub-inspector with the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI):
| Height | Male Candidates: 165 cm Female candidates: 150 cm(Height can be relaxed by 5 cm for candidates from tribals and hillsmen) |
| Chest | Male Candidates: The chest should be 76 cm with full expansion for the male candidates. Female candidates: No such requirements are present for female candidates. |
| Vision | Eyesight (without or with glasses) for both male and female candidates: Distant Vision: 6/9 in one and 6/6 in the other eye Near Vision: 0.8 in one eye and 0.6 in the other eye |
Physical Standards for SSC CGL – Compulsory for Sub-Inspector in the National Investigation Agency (NIA):
Candidates must submit to/meet the physical requirements listed below in order to be considered for the position of sub-inspector at the National Investigation Agency (NIA):
| Height | Male Candidates: 170 cm Female candidates: 150 cm(Height can be relaxed by 5 cm for candidates from tribals and hillsmen) |
| Chest | Male Candidates: The chest should be 76 cm with full expansion for the male candidates. Female candidates: No such requirements are present for female candidates. |
| Vision | Eyesight (without or with glasses) for both male and female candidates: Distant Vision: 6/9 in one and 6/6 in the other eye Near Vision: 0.8 in one eye and 0.6 in the other eye |
SSC CGL Physical Efficiency Tests, Medical & Physical Standards for Posts in the Border Roads Organization (BRO):
The following medical and physical requirements must be met by applicants for various posts with the Border Roads Organization (BRO), in addition to their attendance at the physical efficiency tests:
Physical Efficiency Tests for SSC CGL:
The physical efficiency exams are administered at the GREF Centre or the appropriate recruitment centers by the Board of Officers, as instructed by the Director General of Border Roads.
The following is a list of the requirements for the physical efficiency examinations for Group C positions of SSC CGL:
| Activity | Allotted Time | Maximum Marks |
| Running for a mile | 10 minutes | N/A (Candidates need to pass the test) |
Physical Standards for SSC CGL:
The Border Roads Organization’s (BRO) physical standards for hiring vary by location and are listed below:
| Western Himalayan Areas: Uttarakhand, Punjab Hills (area to the west and south of the inter-state border present between Punjab and Himachal Pradesh and east and north of Garhshankar, Mukerian, Hoshiarpur, Ropar and Chandigarh), Himachal Pradesh and Jammu & Kashmir. | Minimum Height: 158 cm Minimum Chest: 75 cm (unexpanded) and 5 cm (after expansion) Minimum Weight: 47.5 kg |
| Eastern Himalayan Areas: Assam, Mizoram, Meghalaya, Tripura, Manipur, Arunachal Pradesh, Nagaland, Sikkim, Hill Areas of West Bengal (Kalimpong and Darjeeling districts) and Andaman and Nicobar Islands. | Minimum Height: 152 cm Minimum Chest: 75 (unexpanded) and 5 cm (after expansion) Minimum Weight: 47.5 kg |
| Western Plain Areas: Western Uttar Pradesh, Rajasthan, Delhi, Chandigarh, Haryana and Punjab. | Minimum Height: 162.5 cm Minimum Chest: 76 cm (unexpanded) and 5 cm (after expansion) Minimum Weight: 50 kg |
| Eastern Plain Areas: Jharkhand, Orissa, West Bengal, Bihar, Eastern Uttar Pradesh | Minimum Height: 157 cm Minimum Chest: 76 (unexpanded) and 5 cm (after expansion) Minimum Weight: 50 kg |
| Central Areas: Chhattisgarh, Daman & Diu, Dadra & Nagar Haveli, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra and Gujarat. | Minimum Height: 157 cm Minimum Chest: 76 (unexpanded) and 5 cm (after expansion) Minimum Weight: 50 kg |
| Southern Areas: Telangana, Puducherry, Goa, Kerala, Tamil Nadu, Karnataka and Andhra Pradesh. | Minimum Height: 157 cm Minimum Chest: 75 (unexpanded) and 5 cm (after expansion) Minimum Weight: 50 kg |
Medical Tests and Standards:
The General Reserve Engineer Force (GREF(charter )’s of responsibilities, job profiles, and projected deployment, which includes extremely high altitude, remote, and challenging regions of mountainous areas) dictate the necessary medical criteria for the recruitment of applicants for the services. The following are the mandatory medical requirements for services in the GREF:
General:
Each candidate must possess good health, be sufficiently intelligent, and be free from nervous instability.
General Examination:
Candidates must totally remove all clothing before the medical examination may begin. Each area of the candidate’s body is examined by the medical officer.
It is important to note that, with the exception of the inner area of the forearms, no permanent body ink is allowed. Even if an applicant makes it to the round of general medical inspection, they will still be disqualified if they have tattoos.
Candidates who are deemed unsuitable or fit are properly notified about their medical results by the medical board that conducts the tests once all the medical examinations are finished.
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Frequently Asked Questions:
To meet the basic SSC CGL eligibility requirement, candidates must hold a bachelor’s degree from a government-recognized university or institute.
The number of attempts for the Combined Graduate Level Exam is not limited. Candidates can take the exam as many times as they want until they reach the maximum age limit set by the commission.
No, candidates who possess diploma certificates do not meet the requirements for taking the SSC CGL exam. Candidates for the CGL exam must hold a graduate degree.
Candidates who want to take the SSC CGL exam can apply for more than one post as long as they meet the Combined Graduate level eligibility requirements.
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