SSC GD Physical Test 2025 Date Out, PET/PST Starts From 20 August

CRPF has released SSC GD Physical Test 2025 date for Physical Efficiency and Standard Test. The SSC GD PET/PST will be conducted from 20 Aug to 11 September 2025. Check complete details.

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After the Staff Selection Commission conducts the SSC GD CBT Exam and declares the result, the next stage in recruitment is the SSC GD Physical Test 2025. The physical test is conducted by the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) to test the physical ability and strength of the candidate for the Constable (General Duty) post. On 28th July 2025, the CRPF has released the SSC GD PET/PST Dates 2025, and the tests will be conducted from 20th August 2025 to 11th September 2025 across 30 centres. Check further details below.

SSC GD Physical Test Dates 2025 Out

For SSC PET and PST Exam 2025, a total of 3,94,121 candidates have been shortlisted. Selected candidates will now move forward to the next stage of the SSC GD Constable Selection Process, which is the Physical Test. The Test consists of measurement of height, weight, and chest (for males only), and physical efficiency tasks such as running for both males and females to assess their physical suitability for the Constable post. It is only qualifying in nature, and those who qualify will appear for the Medical Examination. Check the official notice below.

SSC GD Physical Test Date 2025

The SSC GD recruitment is for the post of General Duty Constable in paramilitary forces like BSF, CISF, CRPF, SSB, ITBP, AR, NCB and SSF. The selection process includes CBT, PET/PST, DV, and Medical Examination.

SSC GD Constable Physical Test Date 2025
Organization	Staff Selection Commission
Post Name	SSC GD
Vacancy	53,690 (Revised)
Category	Result
SSC GD Physical Test Date 2025	20 August to 11 September 2025
Selection Process	CBE, PET, Document Verification, Medical Examination
Number of Candidates Shortlisted for PET/PST	3,94,121 candidates
SSC Official website	ssc.gov.in

SSC GD Physical Requirement 2025

The purpose of the qualifying SSC GD Physical Standard Test is to determine whether the candidates who have been shortlisted match the required physical requirements, which include chest measures, weight, and height. The SSC GD PST 2025 is different for male and female candidates. We have included a thorough description of each physical standard exam here.

SSC GD Physical Eligibility: Height

Candidates must be at least the required height to pass the SSC GD Constable exam. It differs according to the category and gender of the candidate.

General and OBC Male- 170 cm
General and OBC Female- 157 cm

SSC GD Height Standards Relaxations Category-wise

For the reserved categories, the commission lowers the SSC GD height requirements. The heights of the male and female applicants who fall within the reserved categories are tabulated below.

Height Standards Relaxations Category-wise
Category	Male (cm)	Female (cm)
All Schedule Tribe Candidates	162.5	150
Schedule Tribes of North-Eastern States	157	147.5
Schedule Tribes of Left Wing Extremism affected regions	160	147.5
Candidates from the States/UTs of Assam, Himachal Pradesh, Jammu & Kashmir, and Ladakh, as well as those from the Garhwalis, Kumaonis, Dogras, and Marathas	165	155
Candidates from Arunachal Pradesh, Manipur, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Nagaland, Sikkim, and Tripura	162.5	152.5
Applicants from the Gorkha Territorial Administration (GTA), which consists of the following “Mouzas” Sub-Division of these Districts as well as the three Subdivisions of the Darjeeling District: Kurseong, Kalimpong, and Darjeeling, Lohagarh Tea Garden, Lohagarh Forest, Rangmohan, Barachenga, Panighata, Chota Adalpur, Paharu, Sukna Forest, Sukna Part-I, Pantapati Forest-I, Mahanadi Forest, Champasari Forest, SalbariChhatpart-II, Sitong Forest, Sivoke Hill Forest, Sivoke Forest, ChhotaChenga, Nipania-II.	157	152.5

SSC GD PST Chest Measurements

According to the official announcement, female candidates do not need to meet any chest requirements. However, male candidates must fulfil the SSC GD PST chest requirement to move on in the recruiting procedure. Below is a table detailing the SSC GD chest size categories for male candidates.

Chest Measurements/Relaxations
Category	Male (Minimum Extension (cms)/Unexpanded (cms)
Candidates from General, SC, and OBC (apart from those listed below)	80/5
Chest Relaxations
The required minimum chest size for male applicants from Scheduled Tribes	76/5
Candidates from the States UTs of Assam, Himachal Pradesh, Jammu & Kashmir, and Ladakh; Garhwalis, Kumaonis, Dogras, and Marathas.	78/5
Applicants from the Gorkha Territorial Administration (GTA), which consists of the following “Mouzas” Sub-Division of these Districts as well as the three Subdivisions of the Darjeeling District: Kurseong, Kalimpong, and Darjeeling, Lohagarh Tea Garden, Lohagarh Forest, Rangmohan, Barachenga, Panighata, Chota Adalpur, Paharu, Sukna Forest, Sukna Part-I, Pantapati Forest-I, Mahanadi Forest, Champasari Forest, SalbariChhatpart-II, Sitong Forest, Sivoke Hill Forest, Sivoke Forest, ChhotaChenga, Nipania-II.	77/5

SSC GD Physical Endurance Test

The commission will conduct the SSC GD Physical Endurance Test following the PST test. Male and female candidates experience it differently. This section contains information about the SSC GD Physical Test, including the several tasks that applicants need to complete to move on to the next round.

The SSC GD Physical Running Time for Male Candidates is five kilometres in 24 minutes.
In 8.5 minutes, the female candidates for the SSC GD Physical Running Event will cover 1.6 kilometres.

SSC GD Physical Test Relaxations
Category	Male	Female
Candidates from the Ladakh Region	1.6 km- 7 mins	800 m- 5 mins
Candidates apart from the Ladakh Region	5 km- 24 mins	1.6 km- 8.5 mins

SSC GD Medical Examination 2025

Those who pass the physical examination will be invited to the SSC GD medical examination. The Medical Officer will conduct it, and the requirements that applicants must meet to advance to this level are listed below. Remembering that both male and female candidates must complete the SSC GD Medical test is significant.

SSC GD Medical Exam Conditions
Visual Acuity Without Help		Uncorrected Eye Focus		Visual Correction	Colored Vision
In-Reach Vision		Remote Vision		Any form of visual correction, including using glasses, is prohibited.	CP- 2
Better	Worse	Better	Worse
6/6	6/9	6/6	6/9

SSC GD Document Verification

SSC GD Document Verification is the final stage of the recruitment process after candidates clear the Computer-Based Test (CBT), Physical Efficiency Test (PET), and Physical Standard Test (PST). During this stage, shortlisted candidates must present original documents and their photocopies for verification. These typically include:

Matriculation/10th certificate (for age and educational qualification)
Caste/Category certificate (for SC/ST/OBC/EWS)
Domicile certificate (if applicable)
Photo ID proof (Aadhaar card, Voter ID, etc.)
Certificate of Ex-Servicemen (if applicable)
Or any other documents asked by SSC

FAQs

When will SSC conduct the SSC GD Physical Test 2025?

The SSC GD Physical Test 2025 is going to be held from 20th August to 11th September 2025 in 30 centres.

Who conducts the SSC GD PET PST?

A: The SSC GD Constable Physical Test 2025 will be conducted by Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) across 30 centres and each day 1500 candidates will be called out of those who qualified in Computer Based test.

Is the SSC GD Physical Test qualifying in nature?

A: Yes, the PET/PST is only qualifying. You must pass it to move to the next stage (medical exam), but marks are not added to the final merit.

What are the physical endurance requirements for male candidates?

A: Male candidates (except Ladakh) must run 5 km in 24 minutes. Ladakh region candidates must run 1.6 km in 7 minutes.

Is chest measurement required for female candidates?

A: No, chest measurements are required only for male candidates.

Can I wear glasses during the SSC GD Medical Exam?

A: No, visual correction aids are not allowed. Candidates must have uncorrected vision of 6/6 (better eye) and 6/9 (worse eye), with CP-2 level color vision.