{"id":255053,"date":"2026-10-27T21:23:52","date_gmt":"2026-10-27T15:53:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/?p=255053"},"modified":"2026-10-27T21:31:41","modified_gmt":"2026-10-27T16:01:41","slug":"ssc-gd-physical-eligibility","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/ssc-gd-physical-eligibility\/","title":{"rendered":"SSC GD Physical Eligibility 2026-27, Height, Chest &amp; Running"},"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\/ssc-gd-physical-eligibility\/#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\/ssc-gd-physical-eligibility\/#What_is_SSC_GD_Physical_Eligibility\" >What is SSC GD Physical Eligibility?<\/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\/ssc-gd-physical-eligibility\/#SSC_GD_Physical_Eligibility_2026-27_Overview\" >SSC GD Physical Eligibility 2026-27 Overview<\/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\/ssc-gd-physical-eligibility\/#SSC_GD_Physical_Eligibility_for_Male_Candidates\" >SSC GD 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\/ssc-gd-physical-eligibility\/#SSC_GD_Physical_Eligibility_for_Female_Candidates\" >SSC GD 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\/ssc-gd-physical-eligibility\/#SSC_GD_Physical_Standard_Test_%E2%80%93_PST\" >SSC GD Physical Standard Test \u2013 PST<\/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\/ssc-gd-physical-eligibility\/#SSC_GD_Height_Eligibility\" >SSC GD Height Eligibility<\/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\/ssc-gd-physical-eligibility\/#SSC_GD_Chest_Eligibility_for_Male_Candidates\" >SSC GD Chest 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-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/ssc-gd-physical-eligibility\/#Is_Chest_Measurement_Required_for_Female_Candidates\" >Is Chest Measurement Required for Female Candidates?<\/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\/ssc-gd-physical-eligibility\/#SSC_GD_Weight_Eligibility\" >SSC GD Weight Eligibility<\/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\/ssc-gd-physical-eligibility\/#SSC_GD_Physical_Efficiency_Test_%E2%80%93_PET\" >SSC GD Physical Efficiency Test &#8211; PET<\/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\/ssc-gd-physical-eligibility\/#SSC_GD_Physical_Eligibility_for_Special_Categories\" >SSC GD Physical Eligibility for Special Categories<\/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\/ssc-gd-physical-eligibility\/#Is_There_any_Long_Jump_or_High_Jump_in_SSC_GD_PET\" >Is There any Long Jump or High Jump in SSC GD PET?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/ssc-gd-physical-eligibility\/#How_are_Height_and_Chest_Relaxations_Verified\" >How are Height and Chest Relaxations Verified?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/ssc-gd-physical-eligibility\/#Can_you_Appeal_if_you_fail_the_SSC_GD_Running_Test\" >Can you Appeal if you fail the SSC GD Running Test?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/ssc-gd-physical-eligibility\/#Is_SSC_GD_PETPST_Qualifying_in_Nature\" >Is SSC GD PET\/PST Qualifying in Nature?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/ssc-gd-physical-eligibility\/#SSC_GD_Physical_Eligibility_vs_Medical_Eligibility\" >SSC GD Physical Eligibility vs Medical Eligibility<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/ssc-gd-physical-eligibility\/#What_Documents_are_required_for_SSC_GD_Physical_Eligibility_Relaxation\" >What Documents are required for SSC GD Physical Eligibility Relaxation?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/ssc-gd-physical-eligibility\/#How_to_check_whether_you_meet_SSC_GD_Physical_Eligibility\" >How to check whether you meet SSC GD Physical Eligibility<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/ssc-gd-physical-eligibility\/#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>Candidates must meet physical eligibility standards, including height, weight, and running requirements for SSC GD.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The Physical Efficiency Test (PET) and Physical Standard Test (PST) assess candidates&#8217; endurance and measurements.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Male candidates generally need a height of 170 cm and a running time of 5 km in 24 minutes, while female candidates require 157 cm and 1.6 km in 8\u00bd minutes.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Specific relaxations exist for height and chest measurements for certain categories, including males from Ladakh and Scheduled Tribes.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>SSC GD physical eligibility guidelines can change, so candidates should check for updated criteria before applying.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>The SSC GD physical eligibility is one of the most important requirements candidates need to check before applying for the Constable GD examination. Clearing the Computer-Based Examination alone is not enough. Candidates shortlisted after the CBE must also qualify the Physical Efficiency Test (PET) and Physical Standard Test (PST) to move ahead in the recruitment process. The SSC GD 2027 physical standards will be confirmed through the official notification. Until then, candidates can use the previous official standards to understand the expected height, chest, weight and running requirements for male and female candidates.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-what-is-ssc-gd-physical-eligibility\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_SSC_GD_Physical_Eligibility\"><\/span>What is SSC GD Physical Eligibility?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>SSC GD physical eligibility refers to the physical standards and fitness requirements that candidates must satisfy to qualify for recruitment as Constable GD. The physical stage broadly includes:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Physical Efficiency Test (PET):<\/strong> Checks physical endurance through a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/ssc-gd-running-time\/?ref=contmk-blogs\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">running test<\/a>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Physical Standard Test (PST):<\/strong> Checks height, weight and chest measurement, wherever applicable.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Candidates are shortlisted for PET\/PST based on their performance in the Computer-Based Examination. The PET and PST are conducted by the CAPFs at designated centres.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-ssc-gd-physical-eligibility-2026-27-overview\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"SSC_GD_Physical_Eligibility_2026-27_Overview\"><\/span>SSC GD Physical Eligibility 2026-27 Overview<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Candidates can check the expected SSC GD Constable physical eligibility requirements in the table below. These standards are based on the previous official <a href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/ssc-gd-notification\/?ref=contmk-blogs\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">SSC GD Notification<\/a> and should be treated as reference criteria until SSC confirms the 2027 requirements.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><th>Particulars<\/th><th>Male Candidates<\/th><th>Female Candidates<\/th><\/tr><tr><td>Standard Height<\/td><td>170 cm<\/td><td>157 cm<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Chest<\/td><td>80 cm un-expanded with 5 cm expansion<\/td><td>Not measured<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Weight<\/td><td>Proportionate to height and age<\/td><td>Proportionate to height and age<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>PET \u2013 Except Ladakh<\/td><td>5 km in 24 minutes<\/td><td>1.6 km in 8\u00bd minutes<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>PET \u2013 Ladakh Region<\/td><td>1.6 km in 7 minutes<\/td><td>800 metres in 5 minutes<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Height Relaxation<\/td><td>Available for eligible categories\/regions<\/td><td>Available for eligible categories\/regions<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Physical Test<\/td><td>PET and PST<\/td><td>PET and PST<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The previous official notification prescribed 170 cm height for males and 157 cm for females, while weight was required to be proportionate to height and age as per medical standards.<\/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-gd-constable-mock-test\/?ref=contan-ssc\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Attempt Free SSC GD constable Mock Test<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-ssc-gd-physical-eligibility-for-male-candidates\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"SSC_GD_Physical_Eligibility_for_Male_Candidates\"><\/span>SSC GD Physical Eligibility for Male Candidates<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The SSC GD physical eligibility for male candidates includes height, weight, chest measurement and the PET running requirement. Under the previous official standards, a general male candidate was required to meet the following criteria:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><th>Requirement<\/th><th>Standard<\/th><\/tr><tr><td>Height<\/td><td>170 cm<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Chest \u2013 Un-expanded<\/td><td>80 cm<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Chest Expansion<\/td><td>Minimum 5 cm<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Weight<\/td><td>Proportionate to height and age<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Running \u2013 Except Ladakh<\/td><td>5 km in 24 minutes<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Running \u2013 Ladakh<\/td><td>1.6 km in 7 minutes<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Relaxations in height and chest measurements are available for certain categories and candidates belonging to specified regions.<\/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-gd-physical-test\/?ref=contmk-blogs\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Check SSC GD Physical Test Details<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-ssc-gd-physical-eligibility-for-female-candidates\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"SSC_GD_Physical_Eligibility_for_Female_Candidates\"><\/span>SSC GD Physical Eligibility for Female Candidates<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The SSC GD physical eligibility for female candidates differs from the male standards, particularly in the running test and chest measurement. Based on the previous official criteria:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><th>Requirement<\/th><th>Standard<\/th><\/tr><tr><td>Height<\/td><td>157 cm<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Chest Measurement<\/td><td>Not applicable<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Weight<\/td><td>Proportionate to height and age<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Running \u2013 Except Ladakh<\/td><td>1.6 km in 8\u00bd minutes<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Running \u2013 Ladakh<\/td><td>800 metres in 5 minutes<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Chest measurement is not taken for female candidates. The previous notification states that it is only ascertained that the chest is well-developed.<\/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\/blog\/ssc-gd-pyps\/?ref=contmk-blogs\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Download SSC GD constable Previous year papers for free<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-ssc-gd-physical-standard-test-pst\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"SSC_GD_Physical_Standard_Test_%E2%80%93_PST\"><\/span>SSC GD Physical Standard Test \u2013 PST<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The Physical Standard Test checks whether candidates meet the prescribed body measurements required for the post. The SSC GD PST generally checks:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Height<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Weight<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Chest measurement for male candidates<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Applicable category or regional relaxation<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Candidates shortlisted for PET\/PST undergo biometric verification before the physical tests.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-ssc-gd-height-eligibility\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"SSC_GD_Height_Eligibility\"><\/span>SSC GD Height Eligibility<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The standard height requirement under the previous SSC GD notification was:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Male:<\/strong> 170 cm<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Female:<\/strong> 157 cm<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>However, SSC provides relaxation to candidates belonging to certain categories and regions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-ssc-gd-height-eligibility-category-wise\">SSC GD Height Eligibility Category-Wise<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><th>Category<\/th><th>Male Height<\/th><th>Female Height<\/th><\/tr><tr><td>Standard Requirement<\/td><td>170 cm<\/td><td>157 cm<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Scheduled Tribe Candidates<\/td><td>162.5 cm<\/td><td>150 cm<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>ST Candidates of North-Eastern States<\/td><td>157 cm<\/td><td>147.5 cm<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>ST Candidates of Left-Wing Extremism Affected Districts<\/td><td>160 cm<\/td><td>147.5 cm<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Garhwalis, Kumaonis, Dogras, Marathas and candidates from Assam, Himachal Pradesh, Jammu &amp; Kashmir and Ladakh<\/td><td>165 cm<\/td><td>155 cm<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Candidates from Arunachal Pradesh, Manipur, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Nagaland, Sikkim and Tripura<\/td><td>162.5 cm<\/td><td>152.5 cm<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Eligible candidates from Gorkha Territorial Administration<\/td><td>157 cm<\/td><td>152.5 cm<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>These category-wise height relaxations are specified in the previous official SSC GD notification.<\/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\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/how-to-prepare-for-the-ssc-gd-physical-test\/?ref=contmk-blogs\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Know How to Prepare for SSC GD Physical Test 2027?<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-ssc-gd-chest-eligibility-for-male-candidates\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"SSC_GD_Chest_Eligibility_for_Male_Candidates\"><\/span>SSC GD Chest Eligibility for Male Candidates<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Chest measurement is part of the SSC GD PST for male candidates. The general requirement under the previous notification was:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Un-expanded chest:<\/strong> 80 cm<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Minimum expansion:<\/strong> 5 cm<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Some candidates are allowed relaxation in the un-expanded chest measurement.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-ssc-gd-chest-measurement-category-wise\">SSC GD Chest Measurement Category-Wise<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><th>Category<\/th><th>Un-expanded Chest<\/th><th>Minimum Expansion<\/th><\/tr><tr><td>Standard Requirement<\/td><td>80 cm<\/td><td>5 cm<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Scheduled Tribe Candidates<\/td><td>76 cm<\/td><td>5 cm<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Garhwalis, Kumaonis, Dogras, Marathas and candidates from Assam, Himachal Pradesh, Jammu &amp; Kashmir and Ladakh<\/td><td>78 cm<\/td><td>5 cm<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Candidates from specified North-Eastern States and GTA<\/td><td>77 cm<\/td><td>5 cm<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The minimum expansion remains 5 cm for these categories.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-is-chest-measurement-required-for-female-candidates\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_Chest_Measurement_Required_for_Female_Candidates\"><\/span>Is Chest Measurement Required for Female Candidates?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>No. Female candidates do not have to meet a numerical chest measurement requirement in SSC GD PST. The official previous-cycle rules specifically state that chest measurements for female candidates are not taken.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-ssc-gd-weight-eligibility\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"SSC_GD_Weight_Eligibility\"><\/span>SSC GD Weight Eligibility<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>There is no single fixed weight requirement applicable to every SSC GD candidate. According to the official SSC GD rules, weight should be: Proportionate to height and age as per medical standards. This means a candidate weighing a particular number of kilograms cannot automatically be called eligible or ineligible without considering height, age and the applicable medical standards.<\/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\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/ssc-gd-eligibility\/?ref=contmk-etsgd\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Check SSC GD Eligibility Criteria<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-ssc-gd-physical-efficiency-test-pet\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"SSC_GD_Physical_Efficiency_Test_%E2%80%93_PET\"><\/span>SSC GD Physical Efficiency Test &#8211; PET<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The PET checks whether candidates have the required physical endurance for the post. The main component is a running test.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-ssc-gd-running-eligibility\">SSC GD Running Eligibility<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><th>Candidate<\/th><th>Distance<\/th><th>Time<\/th><\/tr><tr><td>Male \u2013 Except Ladakh<\/td><td>5 km<\/td><td>24 minutes<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Female \u2013 Except Ladakh<\/td><td>1.6 km<\/td><td>8\u00bd minutes<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Male \u2013 Ladakh Region<\/td><td>1.6 km<\/td><td>7 minutes<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Female \u2013 Ladakh Region<\/td><td>800 metres<\/td><td>5 minutes<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Note: <\/strong>These were the official running standards in the previous SSC GD recruitment cycle. Candidates should use these timings as a preparation benchmark until the SSC GD 2027 notification confirms the physical criteria for the upcoming cycle.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"SSC_GD_Physical_Eligibility_for_Special_Categories\"><\/span>SSC GD Physical Eligibility for Special Categories<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>SSC GD physical eligibility rules differ for certain categories such as candidates from the Ladakh region, Ex-Servicemen, and pregnant female candidates. The previous recruitment cycle prescribed separate PET standards and special provisions for these candidates. The details are given below for reference.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><th>Category<\/th><th>SSC GD Physical Eligibility Rules<\/th><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Ladakh Male Candidates<\/strong><\/td><td>Male candidates belonging to the Ladakh region were required to complete <strong>1.6 km in 7 minutes<\/strong> in the Physical Efficiency Test.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Ladakh Female Candidates<\/strong><\/td><td>Female candidates belonging to the Ladakh region were required to complete <strong>800 metres in 5 minutes<\/strong> in the Physical Efficiency Test.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Ex-Servicemen<\/strong><\/td><td>Ex-Servicemen shortlisted after the Computer-Based Examination were exempted from the PET. However, they were required to appear at the PET\/PST stage so that their <strong>height, chest and weight<\/strong> could be recorded. They were also required to qualify the Medical Examination.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Pregnant Female Candidates<\/strong><\/td><td>Female candidates appearing for PET\/PST were required to submit a declaration regarding pregnancy status. If pregnancy was confirmed, the candidate was treated as temporarily unfit and her candidature was kept in abeyance. Under the previous rules, such candidates could appear for PET\/PST <strong>six weeks after confinement<\/strong>, subject to producing a fitness certificate from a registered medical practitioner.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Note:<\/strong> These provisions are based on the previous SSC GD recruitment rules. Candidates should check the SSC GD 2027 notification for confirmation of the applicable physical eligibility criteria for the upcoming cycle.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-is-there-any-long-jump-or-high-jump-in-ssc-gd-pet\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_There_any_Long_Jump_or_High_Jump_in_SSC_GD_PET\"><\/span>Is There any Long Jump or High Jump in SSC GD PET?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Under the previous official SSC GD recruitment rules, the PET requirement listed for candidates was the prescribed <strong>race<\/strong>. Candidates should therefore rely on the PET requirements mentioned in the official SSC GD notification rather than assuming that physical events used in other police or defence recruitments will also apply to SSC GD.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-how-are-height-and-chest-relaxations-verified\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_are_Height_and_Chest_Relaxations_Verified\"><\/span>How are Height and Chest Relaxations Verified?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Candidates claiming height or chest relaxation must provide valid supporting documents at the PET\/PST stage. Under the previous rules, candidates other than Scheduled Tribe candidates were required to submit the prescribed certificate issued by the competent authority, while ST candidates could claim the relaxation by producing a valid Scheduled Tribe certificate. Candidates should therefore keep the relevant original certificates ready before appearing for the physical test.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-can-you-appeal-if-you-fail-the-ssc-gd-running-test\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_you_Appeal_if_you_fail_the_SSC_GD_Running_Test\"><\/span>Can you Appeal if you fail the SSC GD Running Test?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>No. The previous official SSC GD notification clearly states that there is <strong>no appeal in PET (Race)<\/strong>. This makes running preparation particularly important. A candidate who does not complete the prescribed race within the required time cannot rely on a remeasurement or appeal process available for certain PST measurements.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-is-ssc-gd-pet-pst-qualifying-in-nature\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_SSC_GD_PETPST_Qualifying_in_Nature\"><\/span>Is SSC GD PET\/PST Qualifying in Nature?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Yes. Candidates need to qualify the PET and PST to remain in the recruitment process. The SSC GD final result is based on performance in the Computer-Based Examination and the force preferences exercised by the candidate, subject to qualifying the PST, PET, Medical Examination and other prescribed conditions. In other words, running faster than the prescribed PET time does not itself give extra merit marks. The objective is to meet the qualifying physical standard.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-ssc-gd-physical-eligibility-vs-medical-eligibility\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"SSC_GD_Physical_Eligibility_vs_Medical_Eligibility\"><\/span>SSC GD Physical Eligibility vs Medical Eligibility<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Physical eligibility and medical eligibility are related but are not the same stage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><th>Physical Eligibility<\/th><th>Medical Eligibility<\/th><\/tr><tr><td>Checked through PET\/PST<\/td><td>Checked through DME\/RME<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Includes running<\/td><td>Includes medical fitness examination<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Checks height<\/td><td>Checks prescribed health and medical standards<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Checks chest for males<\/td><td>Includes medical assessment by CAPF Medical Boards<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Checks proportionate weight<\/td><td>Determines medical fitness for appointment<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-what-documents-are-required-for-ssc-gd-physical-eligibility-relaxation\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Documents_are_required_for_SSC_GD_Physical_Eligibility_Relaxation\"><\/span>What Documents are required for SSC GD Physical Eligibility Relaxation?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Candidates claiming category or regional relaxations should keep the necessary supporting certificates ready.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Documents may include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Valid ST Certificate<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Height\/Chest Relaxation Certificate<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Domicile or Permanent Resident Certificate, wherever applicable<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Category Certificate<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Other certificates prescribed in the official notification<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>During the previous cycle, certificates supporting height\/chest relaxation were checked as part of the recruitment process.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-how-to-check-whether-you-meet-ssc-gd-physical-eligibility\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_check_whether_you_meet_SSC_GD_Physical_Eligibility\"><\/span>How to check whether you meet SSC GD Physical Eligibility<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Candidates should check their physical eligibility before reaching the PET\/PST stage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><th>Step<\/th><th>What to Check<\/th><th>Details<\/th><\/tr><tr><td><strong>1. Measure Your Height<\/strong><\/td><td>Height requirement<\/td><td>Measure your height without footwear and compare it with the standard applicable to your gender, category, and region.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>2. Check Chest Measurement<\/strong><\/td><td>Chest standard<\/td><td>Male candidates should check both un-expanded chest measurement and minimum expansion. Female candidates are not required to meet a numerical chest measurement.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>3. Maintain Appropriate Weight<\/strong><\/td><td>Weight standard<\/td><td>Weight should remain proportionate to height and age according to the prescribed medical standards.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>4. Test Your Running Performance<\/strong><\/td><td>PET running requirement<\/td><td>Practise the complete PET distance and record your timing. Aim to complete the required distance comfortably within the qualifying time.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>5. Check Relaxation Eligibility<\/strong><\/td><td>Category\/region relaxation<\/td><td>If you plan to claim height or chest relaxation, verify whether your category or region is eligible and keep the required certificate ready.<\/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-gd-constable\/?ref=contan-ssc\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Explore all S<strong>SC G<\/strong>D Courses Here<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-faqs\"><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-1793116083383\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">Q1. What is SSC GD physical eligibility?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">SSC GD physical eligibility includes the Physical Standard Test and Physical Efficiency Test. Candidates must meet the prescribed height, weight, chest, and running requirements applicable to their gender and category.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1793116089002\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">Q2. What is the SSC GD physical eligibility for male candidates?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Based on the previous official standards, male candidates generally required a minimum height of 170 cm, an un-expanded chest of 80 cm with 5 cm expansion, proportionate weight, and a 5 km run in 24 minutes for candidates outside Ladakh.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1793116089568\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">Q3. What is the SSC GD physical eligibility for female candidates?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Based on the previous standards, female candidates generally required a minimum height of 157 cm, weight proportionate to height and age, and a 1.6 km run in 8\u00bd minutes outside Ladakh. Female candidates do not undergo numerical chest measurement.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1793116098702\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">Q4. What is the minimum height for SSC GD?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">The previous standard height was 170 cm for male candidates and 157 cm for female candidates. Lower height standards apply to certain categories and regions.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1793116099554\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">Q5. What is the chest requirement for SSC GD?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">For male candidates, the general previous-cycle standard was 80 cm un-expanded with a minimum expansion of 5 cm. Relaxations apply to specified categories. 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