SSC GD PET 2026: Quick Answer
In the SSC GD Constable 2026 PET, men must run 5 km in 24 minutes and women 1.6 km in 8 minutes 30 seconds (Ladakh region: men 1.6 km in 7 minutes, women 800 m in 5 minutes). At the PST, men need 170 cm height and an 80 cm chest with at least 5 cm expansion; women need 157 cm, with lower limits for listed groups and regions.
As of 31 Oct 2026: SSC's result of 12.10.2026 shortlisted 1,97,408 candidates for PET/PST (15,782 women, 1,81,251 men for State/UT vacancies and 375 men for SSF). The PET/PST date is awaited. SSC says the CAPFs will hold PET/PST "in due course" and CRPF will issue call letters on rect.crpf.gov.in; no date on this page until an official notice gives one.
Official sources: SSC Constable (GD) 2026 notice (PDF), paras 12.2 to 12.6, 13.4, 13.7 and 14; SSC result write-up of 12.10.2026 (PDF); SSC category-status notice of 23.10.2026 (PDF).
SSC GD PET 2026 at a Glance
| Item | Rule in the 2026 notice | Para |
|---|---|---|
| Race, men | 5 km in 24 minutes | 12.4 |
| Race, women | 1.6 km in 8½ minutes | 12.4 |
| Race, Ladakh region | Men 1.6 km in 7 minutes; women 800 m in 5 minutes | 12.4 |
| Height | Men 170 cm; women 157 cm (relaxed for listed groups) | 12.5.1 |
| Chest (men only) | 80 cm unexpanded, at least 5 cm expansion | 12.5.2 |
| Weight | Proportionate to height and age as per medical standards | 12.5.3 |
| Marks | None; PET/PST only qualify you for the next stage | 14.5, 14.11 |
| Call letter | Issued by CRPF about 2 weeks before the test | 13.4, 13.7 |
SSC GD Running Time 2026: 5 km in 24 Minutes (Men)
Twenty-four minutes for 5 km is an average of 4 minutes 48 seconds per km, or 12.5 km/h. On a 400 m track, 5 km is 12.5 laps. The table is our own arithmetic, so you can pick a target with a safety margin.
| Target finish | Pace per km | Each 400 m lap | Margin under the limit |
|---|---|---|---|
| 24:00 (the limit) | 4:48 | 115.2 s | 0 |
| 23:00 | 4:36 | 110.4 s | 1 min |
| 22:00 | 4:24 | 105.6 s | 2 min |
| 21:00 | 4:12 | 100.8 s | 3 min |
Aim to train at the 22-minute row. Crowded starts, uneven ground and heat on the day can easily cost a minute.
SSC GD Female Running: 1.6 km in 8.5 Minutes
For women, 1.6 km in 8 minutes 30 seconds is about 5 minutes 19 seconds per km, which is four laps of a 400 m track.
| Target finish | Pace per km | Each 400 m lap | Margin under the limit |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8:30 (the limit) | 5:19 | 127.5 s | 0 |
| 8:00 | 5:00 | 120 s | 30 s |
| 7:30 | 4:41 | 112.5 s | 1 min |
SSC GD Ladakh Race Standard
Candidates of the Ladakh region run a shorter distance (para 12.4). Men: 1.6 km in 7 minutes, which is 4:22.5 per km or 105 s per 400 m lap. Women: 800 m in 5 minutes, which is 6:15 per km or 150 s per lap.
SSC GD PST 2026: Height, Chest and Weight
| Group (para 12.5.1 and 12.5.2) | Men height | Women height | Men chest (unexpanded, min expansion) |
|---|---|---|---|
| General standard | 170 cm | 157 cm | 80 cm, 5 cm |
| All Scheduled Tribes | 162.5 cm | 150 cm | 76 cm, 5 cm |
| ST of North-Eastern States | 157 cm | 147.5 cm | 76 cm, 5 cm |
| ST of Left-Wing Extremism affected districts | 160 cm | 147.5 cm | 76 cm, 5 cm |
| Garhwalis, Kumaonis, Dogras, Marathas; Assam, Himachal Pradesh, J&K, Ladakh | 165 cm | 155 cm | 78 cm, 5 cm |
| Arunachal Pradesh, Manipur, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Nagaland, Sikkim, Tripura | 162.5 cm | 152.5 cm | 77 cm, 5 cm |
| Gorkha Territorial Administration (Darjeeling, Kalimpong, Kurseong) | 157 cm | 152.5 cm | 77 cm, 5 cm |
Chest is not measured for women; the board only checks that the chest is well developed (para 12.5.2.4). Our SSC GD eligibility and age limit 2026 note covers age and education alongside height.
SSC GD Height Relaxation: Certificate Rule
Relaxed height or chest is checked after you clear the race and before the PST, by the CAPF's PET/PST board (para 12.5.4). ST candidates show a valid ST certificate. Every other candidate claiming a relaxed standard must carry a certificate in the Annexure-IX format from the competent authority. Without it, the general standard applies.
Order of the Day at SSC GD PET/PST
- Biometric verification of shortlisted candidates (para 12.2).
- Pregnancy self-declaration by women candidates (para 12.4.1).
- Race (PET) at the time limit for your gender and region.
- Relaxation certificate scrutiny for those who cleared the race (para 12.5.4).
- PST: height, chest (men) and weight.
Who Is Exempt and Who Can Appeal
| Situation | What the notice says |
|---|---|
| Ex-Servicemen | Exempt from PET (no race), but must attend for height, chest and weight to be recorded, and must pass the medical (para 12.3) |
| Failed height or chest | Appeal the same day to the Appellate Authority through the Presiding Officer; that decision is final (para 12.5.5) |
| Failed the race | No appeal in PET (para 12.5.5) |
| Woman found pregnant | Declared temporarily unfit; vacancy kept reserved; re-test six weeks after confinement with a fitness certificate (para 12.4.1) |
| Complaints against the board | SSC will not entertain representations, RTI or CPGRAMS against PET/PST or medical board decisions (para 12.5.6) |
What Comes After SSC GD PET: Medical and Document Verification
Candidates who clear PET/PST are shortlisted for the Detailed Medical Examination (DME) and Document Verification, about 2 times the vacancies, on CBE merit (para 14.6). Carry these to DME/DV (para 12.6.1):
| Document | When needed |
|---|---|
| Matriculation certificate | Always (age, name, qualification) |
| Domicile / Permanent Resident Certificate | Always |
| Caste certificate (Annexure-VI to VIII format) | If claiming reservation or age relaxation |
| Annexure-IX certificate | If claiming relaxed height or chest |
| NCC certificate | If you claimed NCC bonus marks; without it the bonus is withdrawn (para 14.8) |
| Ex-Servicemen undertaking (Annexure-V) / serving-defence certificate (Annexure-IV) | If applicable |
Final selection and force allocation use only CBE normalised marks plus NCC bonus, among those who clear PET/PST, medical and DV (paras 14.10 to 14.12). See the SSC GD cut off for previous CBE cut-offs.
SSC GD PET Date 2026: Status
As of 31 Oct 2026, no PET/PST date has been published by SSC or CRPF. SSC's 12.10.2026 write-up (para 16) says only that PET/PST "will be conducted by the CAPFs in due course" and that CRPF will issue call letters. The notice says CRPF call letters come about 2 weeks before the test (para 13.7); if you cannot download yours, contact CRPF at least one week before, helpline 011-26160255 (para 13.8). Some websites print a date with no official source; ignore it until CRPF or SSC confirms.
8-Week SSC GD 5 km Plan (Our Suggestion)
This plan is our suggestion, not an SSC or CAPF prescription. See a doctor before hard training.
| Week | Men (4 run days) | Women (4 run days) |
|---|---|---|
| 1-2 | Easy 3-4 km; one day 6 × 400 m at 115 s | Easy 2-3 km; one day 4 × 400 m at 127 s |
| 3-4 | Easy 5 km; one day 8 × 400 m at 110 s | Easy 3 km; one day 5 × 400 m at 120 s |
| 5-6 | One 6-7 km easy run; one 3 km at 4:30/km | One 4 km easy run; one 1.6 km time trial |
| 7 | Full 5 km trial, target under 23:00 | 1.6 km trial, target under 8:00 |
| 8 | Light runs only; rest 2 days before the test | Light runs only; rest 2 days before the test |
For a different standard, compare the SSC CPO physical test 2026, where men run 1.6 km in 6.5 minutes.
SSC GD PET 2026 FAQs
SSC GD 5 km running time kitna hota hai?
Purush ummeedwaron ko 5 km 24 minute mein poora karna hota hai, yaani lagbhag 4 minute 48 second prati km. Ladakh region ke purush 1.6 km 7 minute mein daudte hain.
What is the SSC GD female running time?
1.6 km in 8 minutes 30 seconds; for Ladakh region women, 800 m in 5 minutes (para 12.4).
Can I appeal if I fail the SSC GD race?
No. There is no appeal in the race. Only a height or chest failure can be appealed, on the same day (para 12.5.5).
SSC GD PET admit card kaun dega?
PET/PST ka admit card (call letter) CRPF apni website par test se lagbhag 2 hafte pehle jaari karta hai, SSC nahi (para 13.4 aur 13.7).
Do PET marks count in SSC GD final merit?
No. PET/PST is qualifying only. Merit and force allocation use CBE normalised marks plus NCC bonus (paras 14.11 and 14.12).
Is height relaxation automatic for hill-state candidates?
No. Non-ST candidates must produce the Annexure-IX certificate at PET/PST; ST candidates show a valid ST certificate (para 12.5.4).
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Sources: SSC Constable (GD) 2026 notice paras 12.2 to 12.6, 13.4 to 13.8 and 14.2 to 14.12; SSC result write-up 12.10.2026 (paras 7 and 16); SSC notice of 23.10.2026. Pace tables are our arithmetic. Last checked 31 October 2026.