Physical Measurement and Physical Efficiency Standards
Physical Measurement and Physical Efficiency Standards is the qualifying stage after the written test. It has two parts: Physical Measurement Test, which checks height, weight and chest, and Physical Efficiency Test, which checks running and jumping. A candidate who fails any standard is out, however high the written score.
Core standards
- Male: height 167 cm, with 160 cm for Gorkha, Garwali, Rajbongshi and ST candidates; weight 57 kg; chest 76 cm normal with 5 cm expansion.
- Female: height 160 cm, with 152 cm for hill-tribe candidates; weight 47 kg.
- Male PET: 1600 m run in 6 minutes 30 seconds; long jump 3.65 m; high jump 1.20 m.
- Female PET: 1600 m run in 8 minutes; long jump 2.75 m; high jump 0.90 m.
Worked example
A male general-category candidate measures 165 cm in height and 80 cm chest with 5 cm expansion. Is he eligible? Reasoning: his chest is fine, but the general male height minimum is 167 cm. The 160 cm relaxation is only for the listed categories. He is not eligible unless he belongs to a relaxed category. Answer: not eligible on height.
Traps that cost marks
- Measuring height with shoes on; measurement is barefoot.
- Holding breath during chest measurement instead of giving a natural expansion.
- Assuming a second chance in the run or jump.
- Forgetting to carry the required medical and category documents.
Train for the 1600 m with paced practice, not only short sprints.