Direct Answer: In the SSC CGL (Combined Graduate Level) examination, certain uniform enforcement posts require candidates to qualify in Mandatory Physical Standards (PST) and Physical Endurance Tests (PET). These posts include Inspector (Central Excise / CGST), Inspector (Preventive Officer), Inspector (Examiner) in CBIC, Sub-Inspector in CBI, Sub-Inspector in NIA, and Inspector / Sub-Inspector in Central Bureau of Narcotics (CBN). The test is strictly qualifying in nature.
1. Inspector Posts in CBIC (Central Excise, Preventive Officer & Examiner)
| Gender |
Physical Measurement (PST) |
Physical Endurance Test (PET) |
| Male Candidates |
• Height: Minimum 157.5 cm (relaxable by 5 cm for Gorkhas, Assamese, Garhwalis, ST).
• Chest: Minimum 81 cm unexpanded, with a minimum chest expansion of 5 cm (fully expanded: 86 cm).
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• Walking: 1,600 metres in 15 minutes.
• Cycling: 8 kilometres in 30 minutes.
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| Female Candidates |
• Height: Minimum 152 cm (relaxable by 2.5 cm for Gorkhas, Assamese, Garhwalis, ST).
• Weight: Minimum 48 kg (relaxable by 2 kg for ST).
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• Walking: 1 kilometre in 20 minutes.
• Cycling: 3 kilometres in 25 minutes.
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2. Sub-Inspector in Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI)
- Height:
- For Men: Minimum 165 cm.
- For Women: Minimum 150 cm.
- Relaxable by 5 cm for Hillsmen and Tribals.
- Chest: 76 cm with expansion (for Men).
- Eye Sight: Distant vision (6/6) in one eye and (6/9) in the other eye with or without glasses. Near vision (0.6) in one eye and (0.8) in the other eye.
3. Sub-Inspector in National Investigation Agency (NIA)
- Height: Men: 165 cm; Women: 150 cm (Relaxable by 5 cm for Hillsmen and ST).
- Chest: 76 cm with minimum 5 cm expansion for Men.
- Eye Sight: Distant vision (6/6) and (6/9).
Important Instructions for Candidates
- The physical test is conducted after the written result of Tier-2.
- Failing in height, chest expansion, or walking/cycling leads to immediate cancellation of candidature for these specific uniform posts. However, candidates remain eligible for other desk posts (like Assistant Section Officer, Auditor, Tax Assistant) based on their merit rank and preferences.
