Physical Standards for SSC CGL, Mandatory Requirements

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.

Physical Standards for SSC CGL Exam – Required for Inspector and Sub-Inspector Posts

If you are planning to apply for certain posts through the SSC CGL Exam, such as Inspector (Preventive Officer, Examiner, or Central Excise) or Sub-Inspector in the Central Bureau of Narcotics (CBN), you must meet specific physical standards. These requirements are mandatory and are part of the selection process for these roles.

Physical Standards for SSC CGL

Candidates	Details
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)

SC CGL Physical Eligibility Criteria

Candidates must ensure that they meet the physical, medical, and vision standards for the post they are applying for. Below are the key points to consider:

Factor	Details
Physical, Medical, and Vision Requirements	Candidates must meet the required physical, medical, and vision standards for the specific post. These include height, chest, physical measurements, and vision requirements.
Measurement and Testing by User Departments	After final selection, respective departments will conduct measurements and medical tests to assess if candidates meet the criteria for the post.
Consequences of Failing the Physical/Medical Tests	Candidates who fail to meet the required physical or medical standards will not be considered for any other posts or departments. Passing these tests is essential to proceed.
No Requests for Changing Posts or Categories	Candidates who do not meet the physical requirements will not be allowed to change their post or category. It is the candidate’s responsibility to meet the eligibility criteria.

SSC CGL Physical Eligibility for Male Candidates

The SSC CGL Eligibility for male candidates includes specific physical and medical standards for posts like Inspector, Sub-Inspector, and Junior Intelligence Officer. These standards cover parameters such as SSC CGL height for male candidates, chest measurements, walking and cycling efficiency tests, and vision requirements.

Criteria	Male Candidates
Height	157.5 cm (General), 165 cm (CBI/NCB), 170 cm (NIA)
Height Relaxation	5 cm for Garwalis, Assamese, Gorkhas, ST
Chest	76–81 cm (expansion of 5 cm) (Not required for CBI/NIA female posts)
Weight	Not specified
Walking Test	1600 meters in 15 minutes
Cycling Test	8 km in 30 minutes (Not applicable for SI in CBN)
Distant Vision	6/6 in one eye, 6/9 in the other (glasses permitted)
Near Vision	0.6 in one eye, 0.8 in the other
Eye-Sight Glasses	Allowed
PwD Exemptions	No walking for OL, OAL; No cycling for OA, OL, OAL

SSC CGL Physical Eligibility for Female Candidates

The SSC CGL physical standards for female candidates are slightly different from those for males and include SSC CGL height for female applicants, weight criteria, and efficiency test parameters. These standards apply to posts such as Inspector and Sub-Inspector in various central departments.

Criteria	Female Candidates
Height	152 cm (General), 150 cm (CBI/NIA)
Height Relaxation	2.5 cm for Garwalis, Assamese, Gorkhas, ST
Chest	Not applicable
Weight	48 kg (General), relaxable by 2 kg for Garwalis, etc.
Walking Test	1 km in 20 minutes
Cycling Test	3 km in 25 minutes (Not applicable for SI in CBN)
Distant Vision	6/6 in one eye, 6/9 in the other (glasses permitted)
Near Vision	0.6 in one eye, 0.8 in the other
Eye-Sight Glasses	Allowed
PwD Exemptions	Same as male candidates

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):

Particulars	Details
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):

Particulars	Details
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:

Area	Details
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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