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SSC GD Physical Exam Date 2026 - Check PET/PST Schedule at ssc.gov.in
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Staff Selection Commission (SSC) has released SSC GD Physical Exam Date 2026 - Check PET/PST Schedule. Check the exam schedule and your centre details on the official website (ssc.gov.in).
Last checked: 11 Nov 2026, 6:35 pm
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Notice details
| Name of post | SSC GD Physical Exam Date 2026 - Check PET/PST Schedule at ssc.gov.in |
|---|---|
| Organisation | Staff Selection Commission (SSC) |
| Job location | All India |
| Total vacancies | 25,487 posts |
| Selection process | Physical Efficiency Test (PET) and Physical Standard Test (PST) → Document verification → Detailed medical examination → Review medical examination, where applicable → Final merit list and force allocation |
| Posted on | 11 Nov 2026 |
| Last updated | 11 Nov 2026 |
Read from the official notice. Always confirm dates, fees and eligibility on the official website.
Important Dates
- CBT Result Declared12 October 2026
- PET/PST Start Date26 November 2026
- PET/PST Expected Window26 November to 2nd week of December 2026
- PET/PST ResultDecember 2026
Total Post
25,487 Posts
How Many Candidates Are Shortlisted for SSC GD PET/PST?
| Category | Shortlisted Candidates |
|---|---|
| Male Candidates | 1,81,251 |
| Female Candidates | 15,782 |
| Male Candidates for SSF Vacancies | 375 |
| Total | 1,97,408 |
- A total of 1,97,408 candidates have qualified in the computer-based test and are called for the physical stage. Of the 48,83,309 candidates who applied, 21,56,776 appeared in the CBT.
SSC GD Physical Efficiency Test (PET) 2026
| Category | Male Candidates | Female Candidates |
|---|---|---|
| Candidates other than Ladakh region | 5 km in 24 minutes | 1.6 km in 8 minutes 30 seconds |
| Candidates from Ladakh region | 1.6 km in 7 minutes | 800 metres in 5 minutes |
- PET is a running test. The distance and time limit differ for male and female candidates, and candidates from the Ladakh region have separate requirements.
SSC GD Physical Standard Test (PST) 2026
| Physical Standard | Male Candidates | Female Candidates |
|---|---|---|
| Height | 170 cm | 157 cm |
| Chest (unexpanded) | 80 cm | Not applicable |
| Chest expansion | Minimum 5 cm | Not applicable |
| Weight | Proportionate to height and age | Proportionate to height and age |
- In PST, officials measure height and weight for all candidates. Chest measurement applies only to male candidates.
SSC GD Height Relaxation 2026
| Category | Male Height | Female Height |
|---|---|---|
| Scheduled Tribe (ST) candidates | 162.5 cm | 150 cm |
| ST candidates of North-Eastern states | 157 cm | 147.5 cm |
| ST candidates of Left-Wing Extremism affected districts | 160 cm | 147.5 cm |
| Garhwalis, Kumaonis, Dogras, Marathas, and candidates from Assam, Himachal Pradesh, Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh | 165 cm | 155 cm |
| Candidates from Arunachal Pradesh, Manipur, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Nagaland, Sikkim and Tripura | 162.5 cm | 152.5 cm |
| Candidates from Gorkha Territorial Administration (GTA) | 157 cm | 152.5 cm |
SSC GD Chest Relaxation 2026 (Male Candidates)
| Category | Unexpanded Chest | Minimum Expansion |
|---|---|---|
| General standard | 80 cm | 5 cm |
| Scheduled Tribe (ST) candidates | 76 cm | 5 cm |
| Garhwalis, Kumaonis, Dogras, Marathas, and candidates from Assam, Himachal Pradesh, Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh | 78 cm | 5 cm |
| Candidates from Arunachal Pradesh, Manipur, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Nagaland, Sikkim, Tripura and Gorkha Territorial Administration (GTA) | 77 cm | 5 cm |
Documents to Carry for the SSC GD Physical Test
- Printed copy of the SSC GD physical admit card
- Valid photo ID proof
- Prescribed supporting certificate, if you are claiming height or chest relaxation
- The complete list of documents for the physical stage is not available in the source. Follow the instructions printed on your admit card.
Important Instructions for Candidates
- Carry a printed admit card and a valid photo ID to the centre.
- Candidates claiming relaxation in height or chest must produce the prescribed certificates.
- Female candidates are exempt from chest measurement.
- Ex-servicemen are exempt from qualifying PET/PST. They must still report so that height, chest and weight are recorded, and they must qualify the medical examination.
- There is no appeal against the PET (running) result.
- Candidates who fail the PST height or chest standard may appeal on the same day.
More Details
- SSC GD PET/PST Important Dates 2026
- SSC GD Selection Process After the Written Exam
Mode of Selection
- Physical Efficiency Test (PET) and Physical Standard Test (PST)
- Document verification
- Detailed medical examination
- Review medical examination, where applicable
- Final merit list and force allocation
How to Download the SSC GD Physical Admit Card
- Open the official CRPF recruitment website (crpf.gov.in or rect.crpf.gov.in) or ssc.gov.in.
- Look for the SSC GD PET/PST admit card link. It will be active only after the official release.
- Log in with your registration details.
- Check your name, roll number, test date, reporting time and centre.
- Download the admit card and take a printed copy.
Important Links
| Official Website | Click Here ssc.gov.in |
|---|---|
| Official Website | Click Here crpf.gov.in |