SSC GD Physical Test 2025 Begins; Check PET Schedule & Running Time Details Here
The SSC GD Physical Test 2025 has started. Candidates appearing for SSC GD Physical Test can now check the complete PET schedule, running time, and other key details here.
SSC GD Physical Test 2025 Begins
SSC GD Physical Test 2025: The Staff Selection Commission has begun the SSC GD Constable Physical Test 2025 and Physical Standard Test (PST). Candidates who qualified in the written exam are participating in the SSC GD Physical Test 2025. This phase tests the physical fitness of candidates aspiring to join forces like BSF, CISF, CRPF, ITBP, SSB, Assam Rifles, SSF, and NIA. Those appearing for the SSC GD PET/PST 2025 can check the complete details regarding the SSC GD Physical Test 2025 schedule, running time, eligibility, and important instructions.
SSC GD PET/PST 2025 Schedule
As per the schedule, the SSC GD PET/ PST exam is being held from today, August 20, 2025. The last date for the SSC GD Physical Test 2025 is September 12. The admit cards for PET/PST are available on the official websites of respective CAPFs and SSC Regional Centres. Candidates must carry their SSC GD PET admit card 2025, a valid ID proof, and original documents for verification.
SSC GD Physical Efficiency Test (PET) 2025 Running Time Details
The running time details for the SSC GD Physical Test have been given below:
Male Candidates
- Race: 5 km within 24 minutes (for candidates in general areas)
- Race (for Ladakh Region): 1.6 km within 6 minutes 30 seconds
Female Candidates
- Race: 1.6 km within 8 minutes 30 seconds (for candidates in general areas)
- Race (for Ladakh Region): 800 meters within 4 minutes
SSC GD Physical Standard Test (PST) 2025 Height & Chest Measurements
The PST evaluates height, chest expansion (for males), and weight as per the medical standards specified by SSC.
Height Requirements
- Male: 170 cm (relaxation for reserved categories and hilly/tribal areas)
- Female: 157 cm (relaxation applicable as per rules)
Chest Measurement (Male Only)
- Unexpanded: 80 cm
- Expanded: 85 cm (minimum expansion of 5 cm required)
Weight
- Proportionate to height and age as per medical standards.
Important Instructions for SSC GD PET/PST 2025
Those appearing for the SSC GD Physical Test 2025 can check the important instructions mentioned below:
- Candidates should report to the venue on time as per the slot mentioned on their SSC GD admit card.
- Carry two passport-size photographs, original documents, and photocopies for verification.
- Candidates who fail the PET/PST will not be allowed to appear in the next stage of the SSC GD recruitment process
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In the SSC GD PET/ PST exam, candidates need to complete the race within the given running time. The SSC GD running time for males is 5 km in 24 minutes, and for females is 1.6 km in 8 ½ minutes. However, for Ladakh-based candidates, the SSC GD physical running time is 1.6 km in 7 minutes for males and 800 metres in 5 minutes for females.
For candidates other than those belonging to Ladakh Region.
Category |
For Male candidates |
For Female candidates |
|---|---|---|
Race |
5 kms in 24 minutes |
1.6 kms in 8 ½ minutes |
For candidates of the Ladakh Region
Category |
For Male candidates |
For Female candidates |
|---|---|---|
Race |
1.6 km in 7 minutes |
800 metres in 5 minutes |
The Staff Selection Commission will release the SSC GD 2026 notification in October 2025. The SSC GD notification 2026 will be released on the official website- ssc.gov.in. All the important information related to the exam is mentioned on the SSC GD notification PDF 2026 such as the vacancy list, dates, eligibility, age limit, syllabus, exam pattern and the rules which will govern the conduct of the examination. The Commission releases the SSC GD application form 2026 along with the notification.
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The SSC GD physical date 2025 for the PET/ PST exam was announced by the CRPF. The Physical Efficiency Test (PET)/ Physical Standard Test (PST) of the SSC GD 2025 recruitment exam was carried out from August 20 to September 12, 2025 by the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF), on behalf of the CAPF. Candidates who qualified the SSC GD Constable exam, that is, CBE (online exam) appeared for the PET/ PST.