{"id":110003,"date":"2026-03-24T11:08:57","date_gmt":"2026-03-24T05:38:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/?p=110003"},"modified":"2026-03-24T11:14:13","modified_gmt":"2026-03-24T05:44:13","slug":"physical-standards-for-ssc-cgl","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/physical-standards-for-ssc-cgl\/","title":{"rendered":"Physical Standards for SSC CGL, Mandatory Requirements"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_77 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of content<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 eztoc-toggle-hide-by-default' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/physical-standards-for-ssc-cgl\/#Key_Takeaways\" >Key Takeaways<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/physical-standards-for-ssc-cgl\/#Physical_Standards_for_SSC_CGL_Exam_%E2%80%93_Required_for_Inspector_and_Sub-Inspector_Posts\" >Physical Standards for SSC CGL Exam \u2013 Required for Inspector and Sub-Inspector Posts<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/physical-standards-for-ssc-cgl\/#SSC_CGL_Physical_Eligibility_Criteria\" >SSC CGL Physical Eligibility Criteria<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/physical-standards-for-ssc-cgl\/#SSC_CGL_Physical_Eligibility_for_Male_Candidates\" >SSC CGL Physical Eligibility for Male Candidates<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/physical-standards-for-ssc-cgl\/#SSC_CGL_Physical_Eligibility_for_Female_Candidates\" >SSC CGL Physical Eligibility for Female Candidates<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/physical-standards-for-ssc-cgl\/#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 Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI):<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/physical-standards-for-ssc-cgl\/#Physical_Standards_for_SSC_CGL_%E2%80%93_Compulsory_for_Sub-Inspector_in_the_National_Investigation_Agency_NIA\" >Physical Standards for SSC CGL &#8211;  Compulsory for Sub-Inspector in the National Investigation Agency (NIA):<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/physical-standards-for-ssc-cgl\/#SSC_CGL_Physical_Efficiency_Tests_Medical_Physical_Standards_for_Posts_in_the_Border_Roads_Organization_BRO\" >SSC CGL Physical Efficiency Tests, Medical &amp; Physical Standards for Posts in the Border Roads Organization (BRO):<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/physical-standards-for-ssc-cgl\/#Physical_Standards_for_SSC_CGL\" >Physical Standards for SSC CGL:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/physical-standards-for-ssc-cgl\/#Medical_Tests_and_Standards\" >Medical Tests and Standards:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/physical-standards-for-ssc-cgl\/#General\" >General:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/physical-standards-for-ssc-cgl\/#General_Examination\" >General Examination:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/physical-standards-for-ssc-cgl\/#FAQs\" >FAQs:<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-yoast-seo-ai-summarize yoast-ai-summarize\"><h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Key_Takeaways\"><\/span>Key Takeaways<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list yoast-ai-summarize-list\">\n<li>The article outlines the physical standards for SSC CGL, necessary for inspector and sub-inspector positions.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Candidates must meet specific height, weight, and vision requirements for successful recruitment.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Physical efficiency tests like running and cycling are mandatory for certain posts, and failure to meet standards disqualifies candidates from consideration.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Relaxations apply for certain groups like Garwalis and Scheduled Tribes, affecting height and weight criteria.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Medical examinations are also critical; tattoos could lead to disqualification despite passing other tests.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Do you intend to apply for SSC CGL for a sub-inspector or inspector position with the Border Roads Organization? This blog has full details 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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Physical_Standards_for_SSC_CGL_Exam_%E2%80%93_Required_for_Inspector_and_Sub-Inspector_Posts\"><\/span>Physical Standards for SSC CGL Exam \u2013 Required for Inspector and Sub-Inspector Posts<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you are planning to apply for certain posts through the <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/ssc-cgl-notification\/?ref=contmk-blogs\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">SSC CGL Exam<\/a><\/strong>, 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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>Candidates<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Details<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Male Candidates<\/strong><\/td><td>Height:&nbsp;157.5 cm&nbsp;Chest:&nbsp;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)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Female Candidates<\/strong><\/td><td>Height:&nbsp;152 cm&nbsp;Weight:&nbsp;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)<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-16018d1d wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button aligncenter\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/ssc-exams\/?ref=contmk-blogs\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Take Free sSC CGL Mock test<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"heading-9\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"SSC_CGL_Physical_Eligibility_Criteria\"><\/span>SSC CGL Physical Eligibility Criteria<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>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:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>Factor<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Details<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Physical, Medical, and Vision Requirements<\/td><td>Candidates must meet the required physical, medical, and vision standards for the specific post. These include height, chest, physical measurements, and vision requirements.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Measurement and Testing by User Departments<\/td><td>After final selection, respective departments will conduct measurements and medical tests to assess if candidates meet the criteria for the post.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Consequences of Failing the Physical\/Medical Tests<\/td><td>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.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>No Requests for Changing Posts or Categories<\/td><td>Candidates who do not meet the physical requirements will not be allowed to change their post or category. It is the candidate&#8217;s responsibility to meet the eligibility criteria.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"heading-10\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"SSC_CGL_Physical_Eligibility_for_Male_Candidates\"><\/span>SSC CGL Physical Eligibility for Male Candidates<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/ssc-cgl-eligibility\/?ref=contmk-db\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">SSC CGL Eligibility<\/a>&nbsp;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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>Criteria<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Male Candidates<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Height<\/strong><\/td><td>157.5 cm (General), 165 cm (CBI\/NCB), 170 cm (NIA)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Height Relaxation<\/strong><\/td><td>5 cm for Garwalis, Assamese, Gorkhas, ST<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Chest<\/strong><\/td><td>76\u201381 cm (expansion of 5 cm) (Not required for CBI\/NIA female posts)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Weight<\/strong><\/td><td>Not specified<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Walking Test<\/strong><\/td><td>1600 meters in 15 minutes<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Cycling Test<\/strong><\/td><td>8 km in 30 minutes (Not applicable for SI in CBN)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Distant Vision<\/strong><\/td><td>6\/6 in one eye, 6\/9 in the other (glasses permitted)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Near Vision<\/strong><\/td><td>0.6 in one eye, 0.8 in the other<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Eye-Sight Glasses<\/strong><\/td><td>Allowed<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>PwD Exemptions<\/strong><\/td><td>No walking for OL, OAL; No cycling for OA, OL, OAL<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"heading-11\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"SSC_CGL_Physical_Eligibility_for_Female_Candidates\"><\/span>SSC CGL Physical Eligibility for Female Candidates<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>Criteria<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Female Candidates<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Height<\/strong><\/td><td>152 cm (General), 150 cm (CBI\/NIA)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Height Relaxation<\/strong><\/td><td>2.5 cm for Garwalis, Assamese, Gorkhas, ST<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Chest<\/strong><\/td><td>Not applicable<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Weight<\/strong><\/td><td>48 kg (General), relaxable by 2 kg for Garwalis, etc.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Walking Test<\/strong><\/td><td>1 km in 20 minutes<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Cycling Test<\/strong><\/td><td>3 km in 25 minutes (Not applicable for SI in CBN)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Distant Vision<\/strong><\/td><td>6\/6 in one eye, 6\/9 in the other (glasses permitted)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Near Vision<\/strong><\/td><td>0.6 in one eye, 0.8 in the other<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Eye-Sight Glasses<\/strong><\/td><td>Allowed<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>PwD Exemptions<\/strong><\/td><td>Same as male candidates<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Physical_Standards_for_SSC_CGL_Compulsory_for_Sub-Inspector_in_the_Central_Bureau_of_Investigation_CBI\"><\/span>Physical Standards for SSC CGL  Compulsory for Sub-Inspector in the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI):<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The following <strong>physical requirements<\/strong> must be met by applicants for the position of sub-inspector with the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI):<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>Particulars<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Details<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Height<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Male Candidates:&nbsp;<\/strong>165 cm<br><br><strong>Female candidates:&nbsp;<\/strong>150 cm(Height can be relaxed by 5 cm for candidates from tribals and hillsmen)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Chest<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Male Candidates:&nbsp;<\/strong> The chest should be 76 cm with full expansion for the male candidates.<br><strong>Female candidates:<\/strong> No such requirements are present for female candidates.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Vision<\/strong><\/td><td>Eyesight (without or with glasses) for both male and female candidates:<br><br>Distant Vision:&nbsp;6\/9 in one and 6\/6 in the other eye<br><br>Near Vision:&nbsp;0.8 in one eye and 0.6 in the other eye<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-16018d1d wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button aligncenter\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/ssc-cgl-tier-1-pyps\/?ref=contmk-blogs\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Download SSC CGL Previous year Question papers<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Physical_Standards_for_SSC_CGL_%E2%80%93_Compulsory_for_Sub-Inspector_in_the_National_Investigation_Agency_NIA\"><\/span>Physical Standards for SSC CGL &#8211;  Compulsory for Sub-Inspector in the National Investigation Agency (NIA):<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>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):<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>Particulars<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Details<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Height<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Male Candidates:&nbsp;<\/strong>170 cm<br><br><strong>Female candidates:&nbsp;<\/strong>150 cm(Height can be relaxed by 5 cm for candidates from tribals and hillsmen)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Chest<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Male Candidates:<\/strong> The chest should be 76 cm with full expansion for the male candidates.<br><br><strong>Female candidates:<\/strong> No such requirements are present for female candidates.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Vision<\/strong><\/td><td>Eyesight (without or with glasses) for both male and female candidates:<br><br> Distant Vision:&nbsp;6\/9 in one and 6\/6 in the other eye <br><br>Near Vision:&nbsp;0.8 in one eye and 0.6 in the other eye<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"SSC_CGL_Physical_Efficiency_Tests_Medical_Physical_Standards_for_Posts_in_the_Border_Roads_Organization_BRO\"><\/span>SSC CGL Physical Efficiency Tests, Medical &amp; Physical Standards for Posts in the Border Roads Organization (BRO):<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>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:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Physical Efficiency Tests for SSC CGL:<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The <strong>physical efficiency exams<\/strong> 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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The following is a list of the requirements for the physical efficiency examinations for Group C positions of SSC CGL:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table aligncenter\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>Activity<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Allotted Time<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Maximum Marks<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Running for a mile<\/td><td>10 minutes<\/td><td>N\/A (Candidates need to pass the test)<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-16018d1d wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button aligncenter\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/ssc-typing-test\/?ref=contmk-blogs\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Take Free SSC CGL Typing test<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Physical_Standards_for_SSC_CGL\"><\/span>Physical Standards for SSC CGL:<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The Border Roads Organization&#8217;s (BRO) physical standards for hiring vary by location and are listed below:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>Area<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Details<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Western Himalayan Areas<\/strong>: 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 &amp; Kashmir.&nbsp;<\/td><td><strong>Minimum Height:&nbsp;<\/strong>158 cm<br><br><strong>Minimum Chest:&nbsp;<\/strong>75 cm (unexpanded) and 5 cm (after expansion)<br><br><strong>Minimum Weight:&nbsp;<\/strong>47.5 kg<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Eastern Himalayan Areas<\/strong>: Assam, Mizoram, Meghalaya, Tripura, Manipur, Arunachal Pradesh, Nagaland, Sikkim, Hill Areas of West Bengal (Kalimpong and Darjeeling districts) and Andaman and Nicobar Islands.<\/td><td><strong>Minimum Height:&nbsp;<\/strong>152 cm<br><br><strong>Minimum Chest:&nbsp;<\/strong>75 (unexpanded)&nbsp;and 5 cm (after expansion)<br><br><strong>Minimum Weight:&nbsp;<\/strong>47.5 kg<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Western Plain Areas<\/strong>: Western Uttar Pradesh, Rajasthan, Delhi, Chandigarh, Haryana and Punjab.&nbsp;<\/td><td><strong>Minimum Height:&nbsp;<\/strong>162.5 cm<br><br><strong>Minimum Chest:&nbsp;<\/strong>76 cm (unexpanded)&nbsp;and 5 cm (after expansion)<br><br><strong>Minimum Weight:&nbsp;<\/strong>50 kg<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Eastern Plain Areas:<\/strong> Jharkhand, Orissa, West Bengal, Bihar, Eastern Uttar Pradesh&nbsp;<\/td><td><strong>Minimum Height:&nbsp;<\/strong>157 cm<br><br><strong>Minimum Chest:&nbsp;<\/strong>76 (unexpanded)&nbsp;and 5 cm (after expansion)<br><br><strong>Minimum Weight:&nbsp;<\/strong>50 kg<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Central Areas<\/strong>: Chhattisgarh, Daman &amp; Diu, Dadra &amp; Nagar Haveli, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra and Gujarat.&nbsp;<\/td><td><strong>Minimum Height:&nbsp;<\/strong>157 cm<br><br><strong>Minimum Chest:&nbsp;<\/strong>76 (unexpanded) and 5 cm (after expansion)<br><br><strong>Minimum Weight:&nbsp;<\/strong>50 kg<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Southern Areas<\/strong>: Telangana, Puducherry, Goa, Kerala, Tamil Nadu, Karnataka and Andhra Pradesh.<\/td><td><strong>Minimum Height:&nbsp;<\/strong>157 cm<br><br><strong>Minimum Chest:&nbsp;<\/strong>75 (unexpanded)&nbsp;and 5 cm (after expansion)<br><br><strong>Minimum Weight:&nbsp;<\/strong>50 kg<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"735\" height=\"387\" src=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Screenshot-2026-03-24-110629.png\" alt=\"SSC CGL Physical Standards Overview\" class=\"wp-image-240267\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Medical_Tests_and_Standards\"><\/span>Medical Tests and Standards:<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The General Reserve Engineer Force (GREF(charter )&#8217;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:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"General\"><\/span>General:<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Each candidate must possess good health, be sufficiently intelligent, and be free from nervous instability.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-16018d1d wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button aligncenter\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/ssc-cgl-previous-year-papers\/?ref=contmk-blogs\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Attempt SSC CGL PYPs Online<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"General_Examination\"><\/span>General Examination:<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Candidates must totally remove all clothing before the medical examination may begin. Each area of the candidate&#8217;s body is examined by the medical officer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-16018d1d wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button aligncenter\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/ssc-cgl\/?ref=contmk-blogs\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Explore all sSC CGL Courses<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"FAQs\"><\/span>FAQs:<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"schema-faq wp-block-yoast-faq-block\"><div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1672396386205\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">Q1. What is the minimum SSC CGL qualification required to take the exam?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Ans. To meet the basic <strong>SSC CGL eligibility<\/strong> requirement, candidates must hold a bachelor&#8217;s degree from a government-recognized university or institute.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1672396443021\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">Q2. How many times can a candidate appear for the CGL exam?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Ans. 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.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1672396479041\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">Q3. Can a candidate apply for the Combined Graduate Level exam if they hold a diploma qualification in any field?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Ans. 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.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1672396531089\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">Q4. How many posts can a candidate apply for in the CGL Exam?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">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.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1748614527183\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\"><strong>Q5. Is cycling or walking test mandatory for all physical posts?<\/strong><\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Ans. Not all. 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