Staff Selection Commission has recently announced more than 25000 vacancies through the SSC GD Constable Recruitment 2023. Vacancies of such number is sure to grab the attention of the job seekers. Now, as per the selection process of SSC GD Constable vacancy 2023, the recruitment will have a Computer Based Test followed by Physical Measurement Test & Physical Efficiency Test. Thus, the candidates who submits the application needs to be physically fit to crack the selection process. Hence, here we shall discuss exclusively on SSC GD Constable PST / PET Details. Hopefully, the aspirants shall find it useful in the course of preparation.
Selection Stages in SSC GD Constable Recruitment
As per the official notification from SSC, the selection for the post of Constable General Duty in CAPF is through the following stages –
| Stage I | Computer Based Examination | 100 Marks |
| Stage II | PST & PET | Qualifying in nature |
| Stage III | Medical Examination | Qualifying in nature |
The applicant who clears all these rounds will be selected according to merit for the Constable GD Posts.
SSC GD Constable PST & PET Details
Based on the performance in CBE, the commission will shortlist the candidates for PET/ PST. The Physical Efficiency Test (PET) and Physical Standard Test (PST) will be conducted at various centres finalized by the CAPFs. During the SSC GD Constable PET/ PST, candidates who are found eligible on height parameters will undergo PET (race) followed by biometric/ technology aided identification.
Note: Ex-servicemen who are shortlisted will have to appear in PET/ PST for recording measurement of height, chest and weight only. PET will not be held for these Ex- servicemen candidates. However, they will have to qualify the medical examination.
Staff Selection Commission GD Constable Physical Standard Test (PST) Details
The minimum physical standards to qualify the SSC GD Constable post s are as follows:
Minimum Height
| For Male | 170 cms |
| For Female | 157 cms |
However, the Relaxed standard of height for few categories of candidates are as follows:
| S No | Relaxation for | Male (Cms) | Female (Cms) |
| (a) | All candidates belonging to Scheduled Tribes | 162.5 | 150.0 |
| (b) | All Scheduled Tribe candidates of North Eastern States (NE States) | 157.0 | 147.5 |
| (c) | All Scheduled Tribe candidates of Left Wing Extremism affected districts | 160.0 | 147.5 |
| (d) | Candidates falling in the categories of Garhwalis, Kumaonis, Dogras, Marathas and candidates belonging to the States/ UTs of Assam, Himachal Pradesh, Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh | 165.0 | 155.0 |
| (e) | Candidates hailing from the North-Eastern States of Arunachal Pradesh, Manipur, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Nagaland, Sikkim and Tripura | 162.5 | 152.5 |
| (f) | Candidates hailing from Gorkha Territorial Administration (GTA) comprising of the three Sub-Divisions of Darjeeling District namely Darjeeling, Kalimpong and Kurseong and includes the following “Mouzas” Sub-Division of these Districts : (1) Lohagarh Tea Garden (2) Lohagarh Forest (3) Rangmohan (4) Barachenga (5) Panighata (6) Chota Adalpur (7) Paharu (8) Sukna Forest (9) Sukna Part-I (10) Pantapati Forest-I (11) Mahanadi Forest (12) Champasari Forest (13) SalbariChhatpart-II (14) Sitong Forest (15) Sivoke Hill Forest (16) Sivoke Forest (17) Chhota Chenga (18) Nipania. | 157.0 | 152.5 |
Minimum Chest Measurement
Male candidates should have following standards of chest measurement:
| Un-expanded | 80 cms |
| Expanded | 85 cms |
However, the relaxed standard of chest measurement for some categories of candidates are as follows
| S No | Relaxation for | Un- expanded (cms) | Minimum Expansion (cms) |
| (a) | All candidates belonging to Scheduled Tribes | 76 | 5 |
| (b) | Candidates falling in the categories of Garhwalis, Kumaonis, Dogras, Marathas and candidates belonging to the States/UTs of Assam, Himachal Pradesh, Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh | 78 | 5 |
| (c) | Candidates hailing from Gorkha Territorial Administration (GTA) comprising of the three Sub-Divisions of Darjeeling District namely Darjeeling, Kalimpong and Kurseong and includes the following “Mouzas” Sub-Division of these Districts : (1) Lohagarh Tea Garden (2) Lohagarh Forest (3) Rangmohan (4) Barachenga (5) Panighata (6) ChotaAdalpur (7) Paharu (8) Sukna Forest (9) Sukna Part-I (10) Pantapati Forest-I (11) Mahanadi Forest (12) Champasari Forest (13) SalbariChhatpart-II (14) Sitong Forest (15) Sivoke Hill Forest (16) Sivoke Forest (17) Chhota Chenga (18) Nipania. | 77 | 5 |
Note: Chest measurement for female candidates will not be taken. However, it will be ascertained that the chest is well developed
SSC GD Constable Physical Efficiency Test (PET) Details
As a mandatory stage of SSC GD Constable Selection Process, the candidates have to clear the race within the following time limits:
| Male | Female | Remarks |
| 5 Kms Race in 24 minutes. | 1.6 Kms Race in 8 ½ minutes | For candidates other than those belonging to Ladakh Region. |
| 1.6 Kms Race in 6 ½ minutes | 800 metres Race in 4 minutes | For candidates of Ladakh Region. |
On clearing the PST & PET, the candidates will be shortlisted for Detailed Medical Examination (DME) from the pool of candidates who qualify PET/ PST. Thereafter, the SSC GD Constable Result 2023 will be uploaded for the aspirants.
Thus, here concludes the SSC GD Constable PST / PET Details. Hopefully, the applicants have found the information useful. Therefore share the updates to let other know the exact information. Meanwhile apply for the SSC GD Constable vacancy 2023 within the closing date.
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