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SSC GD Eligibility & Physical Requirements: Complete Guide

Official physical and medical specifications for SSC GD Constable. Details male/female height standards (170 cm / 157 cm), regional relaxations (Gorkha, Garhwal, Northeast), chest expansion rules, and running metrics.

By Yuva Result Career Research & Guidance Desk•Physical Training & Standards Evaluator
Updated: 27 Sept 2026
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Physical Standard Test (PST) and Physical Efficiency Test (PET) are strictly qualifying, yet thousands of candidates get disqualified due to millimeter height shortfalls or lack of stamina.

1. Standard Height & Regional Relaxations

Candidate Category / Region Male Height Female Height
Standard Category (UR / OBC / SC / EWS) 170 cm 157 cm
All Scheduled Tribe (ST) Candidates 162.5 cm 150.0 cm
ST Candidates of North-Eastern States 157.0 cm 147.5 cm
Garhwalis, Kumaonis, Dogras, Marathas, HP, J&K, Ladakh 165.0 cm 155.0 cm
Candidates from Assam, Himachal Pradesh, Mizoram, Nagaland 162.5 cm 152.5 cm

2. Physical Efficiency Test (PET) Running Race

For Male Candidates

5 Kilometres in 24 Minutes

Strictly clocked with RFID timing chips on asphalt road or open military ground track. (Candidates belonging to Ladakh Region have a separate 1.6 km test in 7 minutes).

For Female Candidates

1.6 Kilometres in 8½ Minutes

Must be completed continuously without pauses. (Ladakh region females have an 800 metre race in 5 minutes).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

The standard height is 170 cm for Male candidates and 157 cm for Female candidates. Relaxations are provided for ST candidates and aspirants from specific hilly/tribal states.
Important Candidate Advisory & Verification Protocol

This article is prepared for candidate guidance and general educational reference based on established recruitment commission patterns and official rules. Because recruitment rules, age criteria, fees, exam patterns, and reservation rosters may vary significantly between departments and specific notification advertisements, candidates are strongly advised to always consult the official employment notice published by the concerned commission before submitting any application.