🔔 Stage Overview
Candidates who qualify the written examination are called for:
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Physical Standards Test (PST)
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Physical Efficiency Test (PET)
These stages are qualifying in nature but mandatory.
📏 Physical Standards (PST)
🔹 Height Requirement
| Category | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| General | 165 cm | 157 cm |
| ST | 162.5 cm | 154 cm |
🔹 Chest Measurement (Male Only)
| Condition | Measurement |
|---|---|
| Unexpanded | 81 cm |
| Expansion | 5 cm minimum |
🔹 Weight
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Proportionate to height
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Assessed as per medical standards
🏃 Physical Efficiency Test (PET)
🔹 For Male Candidates
| Event | Standard |
|---|---|
| 100 Meter Race | 16 Seconds |
| 800 Meter Race | 3 Minutes 45 Seconds |
| Long Jump | 3.5 Meters (3 chances) |
| Shot Put (7.26 kg) | 4.5 Meters |
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🔹 For Female Candidates
| Event | Standard |
|---|---|
| 100 Meter Race | 18 Seconds |
| 800 Meter Race | 4 Minutes 45 Seconds |
| Long Jump | 3.0 Meters (3 chances) |
⚠️ Important PET Rules
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PET is qualifying only
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No second attempt for failed events
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Pregnancy at the time of PET leads to temporary disqualification
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Candidates declared unfit can appeal as per rules
🩺 Medical Standards (Brief Note)
After PET & Interview, candidates undergo a detailed medical examination assessing:
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Vision standards
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Hearing ability
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Musculoskeletal fitness
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Absence of deformities or chronic diseases
✅ Final Advice for Aspirants
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Start physical preparation early
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Maintain endurance for running events
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Combine exam prep + fitness training daily
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PET failures are common due to late preparation