SSC GD Physical Exam Date 2026 - Check PET/PST Schedule at ssc.gov.in

SSC GD Physical Exam 2026 (PET/PST) is scheduled to begin on 26 November and continue until the second week of December. A total of 1,97,408 candidates have been shortlisted for the physical tests against 25,487 Constable GD vacancies.

SSC GD Physical Exam Date 2026 - Quick Overview

Particulars	Details
Exam Name	SSC GD Constable Exam 2026
Conducting Body	Staff Selection Commission (SSC)
Physical Test Conducted By	Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) / CAPFs
Post Name	Constable (General Duty)
Total Vacancies	25,487
Candidates Shortlisted for PET/PST	1,97,408
Physical Test Stages	Physical Efficiency Test (PET) and Physical Standard Test (PST)
Physical Exam Date 2026	26 November 2026 to 2nd week of December 2026
Mode of Test	Offline
Next Stages	Document verification and medical examination
Official Websites	ssc.gov.in, crpf.gov.in, rect.crpf.gov.in

SSC GD PET/PST Important Dates 2026

Event	Date
CBT Result Declared	12 October 2026
PET/PST Start Date	26 November 2026
PET/PST Expected Window	26 November to 2nd week of December 2026
PET/PST Result	December 2026

How Many Candidates Are Shortlisted for SSC GD PET/PST?

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.

Category	Shortlisted Candidates
Male Candidates	1,81,251
Female Candidates	15,782
Male Candidates for SSF Vacancies	375
Total	1,97,408

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.

SSC GD Selection Process After the Written Exam

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

SSC GD Physical Efficiency Test (PET) 2026

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.

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

SSC GD Physical Standard Test (PST) 2026

In PST, officials measure height and weight for all candidates. Chest measurement applies only to male candidates.

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

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.

SSC GD Physical Exam Date 2026 - Important Links

SSC GD Physical Exam Date 2026 - FAQs

Q1. What is the SSC GD physical exam date 2026?

The SSC GD PET/PST to run from 26 November 2026 to the second week of December 2026. Some portals only say November 2026, so confirm the date on your admit card.

Q2. How many candidates are shortlisted for SSC GD PET/PST 2026?

A total of 1,97,408 candidates are shortlisted: 1,81,251 male, 15,782 female and 375 male candidates for SSF vacancies.

Q3. What is the running time for SSC GD PET 2026?

Male candidates must run 5 km in 24 minutes. Female candidates must run 1.6 km in 8 minutes 30 seconds.

Q4. What is the running test for candidates from Ladakh?

Male candidates from Ladakh must run 1.6 km in 7 minutes. Female candidates must run 800 metres in 5 minutes.

Q5. What is the minimum height for SSC GD Constable 2026?

The minimum height is 170 cm for male candidates and 157 cm for female candidates. Relaxation applies to eligible categories.

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