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SSC GD Physical Test Details - SSC GD Running Time for Male and Female

It is observed that most of the aspiring candidates are frequently searching regarding SSC GD running time. Moreover, it has become one of the hot topics among the students who are burning the midnight oil to crack the SSC GD exam. To help them clear all their dilemmas we have devotedly crafted this blog full of a wide variety of information. SSC GD physical test details, the running time for males and females, postcode and age limit details are given here. As SSC has officially announced recruitment for the post of GD on their official website. They are conducting exams to recruit candidates for the vacant positions of CISF, General Duty in BSF, ITBP, CRPF, Rifleman, etc. 

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SSC GD Physical Test Details 

Based on the computer-based examination (CBE), the aspirant will further be selected for the Physical Standard Test (PST) and Physical Efficiency Test (PET). The PST and PTE examination will be held on the various levels and centers selected by the CAPFs. The aspirant should keep in mind that they can’t score good marks in the exam if they are not physically and medically sound. To solve all the arising queries let's look briefly into the diversification of both the test: 

1) Physical Efficiency Test (PET) / Running Test

This particular section is further divided according to gender. Attentively read it further to gather all types of information about the physical efficiency test in the GD exam. 

SSC GD Running Time for Male

If you fall in the male category and looking for authentic information regarding this then briefly check the below-mentioned table. 

SR.NO

PLACE 

MALE

1

Race (for all candidates except belonging to Ladakh Region)

Race 5 Kms in 24 minutes

2

Race (Only for candidates of Ladakh Region)

1 Mile in 6 and a half minutes

 

 

SSC GD Running Time for Female

All the young females who want to gather information about the running time of the SSC GD exam can surely read the below-mentioned table carefully: 

SR.NO

PLACE 

FEMALE

1

Race (for all candidates except belonging to Ladakh Region)

1.6 kms in 8 and a half minutes

2

Race (Only for candidates of Ladakh Region)

800 metres in 4 minutes

2) Physical Standard Test (PST)/ Body Measurement

Below mentioned is the table of the physical standards for the position of the rifleman/Constable. Check it in a proper manner so that you will attain deep information about this.

SSC GD Physical Standard Test Male

If you are devotedly searching for the exact body measurements required to appear for the SSC GD exam of the male gender. Then check out the below-mentioned table in a proper manner. 

Height 

Sr.No 

Category 

Location 

Male (Height in cms)

1

General, SC & OBC

All India except the below-given location

170 

2

Scheduled Tribes

All India

162.5

3

Scheduled Tribe 

North-Eastern States of Arunachal Pradesh, Manipur, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Nagaland, Sikkim & Tripura and Naxal/ Left Wing Extremism affected districts

160

4

Garhwalis, Kumaonis, Dogras, Marathas 

States of Assam, Himachal Pradesh and Jammu & Kashmir

165

5

North Eastern States of Arunachal Pradesh, Manipur, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Nagaland, Sikkim and Tripura

 

All India 

162.5

6

Gorkha Territorial Administration (GTA)

Darjeeling, Kalimpong and Kurseong and includes the following “Mouzas” Sub-Divisions 

157

 

Chest

Sr.No 

Category 

Location 

Male (Chest in cms)

1

General, SC & OBC

All India except the below-given location

80/5

2

Scheduled Tribes

All India

76/5

4

Garhwalis, Kumaonis, Dogras, Marathas 

States of Assam, Himachal Pradesh and Jammu & Kashmir

78/5

5

North Eastern States of Arunachal Pradesh, Manipur, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Nagaland, Sikkim and Tripura

 

All India 

77/5

 

Weight 

The candidates falling in the category of the male section should have weight proportionate to the height and age as per the medical standards.  The medical board will decide the level of the fitness of the candidate by watching the height and age chart. 

SSC GD Physical Standard Test (PST) Female

If you are a female and rigorously searching for the exact body measurements required to appear for the SSC GD exam. Then check out the below-mentioned table in a proper manner. 

Height 

Sr.No 

Category 

Location 

Female (Height in cms)

1

General, SC & OBC

All India except the below-given location

157

2

Scheduled Tribes

All India

150

3

Scheduled Tribe 

North-Eastern States of Arunachal Pradesh, Manipur, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Nagaland, Sikkim & Tripura and Naxal/ Left Wing Extremism affected districts

147.5

4

Garhwalis, Kumaonis, Dogras, Marathas 

States of Assam, Himachal Pradesh and Jammu & Kashmir

155

5

North Eastern States of Arunachal Pradesh, Manipur, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Nagaland, Sikkim and Tripura

 

All India 

152.5

6

Gorkha Territorial Administration (GTA)

Darjeeling, Kalimpong and Kurseong and includes the following “Mouzas” Sub-Divisions 

152.5

 

Chest 

Sr.No 

Category 

Location 

Female (Chest in cms)

1

General, SC & OBC

All India except the below-given location

N/A

2

Scheduled Tribes

All India

N/A

4

Garhwalis, Kumaonis, Dogras, Marathas 

States of Assam, Himachal Pradesh and Jammu & Kashmir

N/A

5

North Eastern States of Arunachal Pradesh, Manipur, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Nagaland, Sikkim and Tripura

 

All India 

N/A

 

Weight 

All the female aspirants should have weight proportionate to the height and age as per the medical standards. The exact weight of every individual will be taken out by the medical board after fully examining the height and age chart of the females. 

FAQ’s 

Ques.1 What is the basic height required for the female gender under the general category?

Ans: The female candidates should have the height of 157cms for appearing in the upcoming SSC GD exam. 

Ques.2 How many vacancies are there for the GD male constable in the upcoming SSC GD exam?

Ans: There are 22424 vacancies in SSC GD examination. 

Ques.3 What is the minimum height requirement for the SSC GD Constable male ?

Ans: The minimum height requirement for the male and female candidates differs. The male should have 170 cms. 

Ques.4 What is the running time of the female in the PET test?

Ans: The female gender has to run for 1.6 kms in 8 and a half minutes.

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