Physical Standard Test: Measurements, Disqualifiers and Document Readiness
PST is a measurement gate, not a fitness test. Height, chest, weight and eyesight decide eligibility before the run is even considered.
Standards to work towards
Standards notified in UPPRPB Jail Warder recruitment have been: male height 168 cm with chest 79 cm unexpanded and 84 cm expanded (minimum 5 cm expansion); female height 152 cm with minimum weight 40 kg. Category relaxations, eyesight limits and any revised figures must be read from the advertisement or rulebook in force for your cycle - that document is the authority, not coaching notes.
Disqualifiers
- Knock knees, flat foot, varicose veins, chest or limb deformity, joint stiffness.
- Night blindness, colour blindness, squint, or vision outside the permitted range.
- Any condition that would impair running, weapon handling or prolonged standing duty.
How it is conducted
You are measured barefoot, heels together and buttocks against the measuring surface; chest is measured at rest and after full inhalation with the tape horizontal. Height usually gets only one or two attempts. Carry the caste certificate (for any relaxation), domicile proof and photo ID in original with photocopies.
Worked example
A male candidate measures 166 cm. Reasoning: the general standard is 168 cm, so unless his category carries a height relaxation, he is ineligible regardless of how fast he runs. The remedy is to confirm his category and carry the certificate.
Traps
- Wearing socks or shoes during measurement - immediate disqualification.
- Believing a strong PET timing will excuse a 2 cm shortfall; the standards are independent.
- Forgetting that chest measurement is taken at chest level, not at the waist.