Can I join SSC GD at 25 years?

SSC GD age limit generally 18-23 years hai. SC/ST ko 5 year, OBC ko 3 year relaxation milti hai.

SSC GD Height Eligibility Checker 2026 – Male/Female Height Criteria & Qualification

Category	Male Height (cm)	Female Height (cm)	Relaxation	Status
General / OBC	170 cm	157 cm	No Relaxation	Standard
SC (Scheduled Caste)	170 cm	157 cm	As per Notification	Check Official
ST (Scheduled Tribe)	165 cm	150 cm	5 cm Relaxation	Relaxed
Hilly / Tribal Area	165 cm	152 cm	5 cm (Male)	Relaxed
North East States	162.5 cm	152.5 cm	Region Based	Relaxed
Garhwal / Kumaon / Dogra	165 cm	152 cm	5 cm (Male)	Relaxed

SSC GD Height Criteria — Complete Guide 2026

PST explained, common mistakes, preparation tips aur selection process — sab kuch ek jagah.

SSC GD Height Criteria — Exactly Kya Hai?

SSC GD (Staff Selection Commission — General Duty) recruitment mein Physical Standard Test (PST) ek qualifying round hai. Isme candidates ko officially prescribed minimum height, chest (male) aur weight standards fulfill karne hote hain. PST sirf qualifying hoti hai — isme marks nahi milte, lekin ise clear karna mandatory hai. Jo candidate PST mein fail hota hai, uski candidature waheen khatam ho jaati hai chahe usne written exam mein kitne bhi acche marks kyu na aaye hon.

Height measurement PST ke pehle stage mein hoti hai. Officials trained measuring tape ya stadiometer se height check karte hain — always without shoes. Candidate ko seedha khada hona hota hai, heels touch karte hue, aur normal posture mein.

Male vs Female Height Standards — Comparison

SSC GD mein male aur female candidates ke liye alag height standards hain. General category mein male ke liye 170 cm aur female ke liye 157 cm required hai. ST category ya hilly/tribal regions ke candidates ko relaxation milti hai jo 5 cm tak ho sakti hai depending on category aur region combination.

General/OBC Male: 170 cm minimum
General/OBC Female: 157 cm minimum
ST Male: 165 cm (approximately 5 cm relaxation)
ST Female: 150 cm (approximately 7 cm relaxation)
Hilly/Tribal Area Male: 165 cm
North East States: 162.5 cm (Male), 152.5 cm (Female)

Exact relaxation figures official SSC GD 2026 notification mein mention hote hain. Ye tool approximate standards use karta hai — final confirmation ke liye official notification check zaroor karo.

Category-wise Relaxation — Kaun Sa Applicable Hai?

Category-wise height relaxation SSC GD mein in groups ko milti hai:

Scheduled Tribe (ST): ST candidates ko traditionally height mein relaxation milti hai — generally 5 cm male ke liye aur 7 cm female ke liye
SC candidates: SC ke liye relaxation notification-specific hoti hai — har batch mein same nahi hoti
OBC candidates: Generally OBC candidates General category ke hi standards follow karte hain height mein

Region-wise Relaxation — Hilly aur Tribal Areas

Geography-based relaxation un candidates ke liye applicable hai jo specific hilly, tribal, ya border regions se aate hain. Ye candidates apne category relaxation ke upar se additional relaxation claim kar sakte hain ya category relaxation ke barabar relaxation pa sakte hain, jo bhi official notification mein mention ho:

Garhwal, Kumaon, Himachal Pradesh, Gorkha, Dogra, Maratha, Sikkimese, Leh aur Ladakh: Height relaxation applicable (approx 5 cm male)
North Eastern States (Assam, Manipur, Meghalaya, Arunachal Pradesh, Nagaland, Tripura, Mizoram, Sikkim): Different standard applies
Candidates from designated tribal areas also qualify under hilly region relaxation norms

SSC GD PST — Complete Process Explained

SSC GD Physical Standard Test ek structured physical assessment hai jo CBT (Computer Based Test) clear karne ke baad hota hai. PST mein teen main measurements hoti hain:

Height: Minimum height as per category aur region
Weight: Height ke proportional — specific threshold nahi, proportionate hona chahiye
Chest (Males only): Unexpanded minimum 80 cm, expansion minimum 5 cm required. Females ke liye chest measurement nahi hoti

PST ke baad jo candidates qualify karte hain unhe Physical Efficiency Test (PET) mein participate karna hota hai — jisme running distance cover karna hota hai. Male ke liye 5 km aur female ke liye 1.6 km.

Common Reasons for PST Rejection

Thousands of candidates ye stage miss kar dete hain — ye hain sabse common reasons:

Height 1–2 cm kam hona — agar pehle se measure kiya hota toh avoid ho sakta tha
Category relaxation ke baare mein galat information — SC/ST certificates le jaate hain lekin norms clear nahi hote
Region-based relaxation ka claim karna bina proper certificate ke
Shoes ke saath height lena ghar par aur usse official measurement samajhna
Chest expansion 5 cm se kam — preparation nahi ki hoti
Posture theek na hona measurement ke time

Pro Tip: PST se pehle kisi clinic ya hospital mein official height measure karwa lo. Isse aapko exact figure pata chal jayega aur last-minute surprise nahi hoga.

SSC GD Selection Process — Complete Overview

SSC GD mein total 4 stages hain. Pehli hai CBT — Computer Based Test jisme Maths, Reasoning, English/Hindi aur GK ke questions hote hain. Cutoff clear karne ke baad Physical Standard Test (PST) aata hai jisme height, weight, chest check hoti hai. Phir Physical Efficiency Test (PET) mein running race hoti hai. Aur finally Medical Examination (ME) se final selection hoti hai.

Height Measurement Process — Sahi Tarika

PST mein aapki height sahi measure ho iske liye kuch practical points:

Without shoes — flat surface par — heels, buttocks aur shoulders wall ko touch karte hue khade raho
Normal posture — neck straight, eyes forward
Measurement se 2-3 ghante pehle pani pi lo — dehydration se slight difference aata hai
Khali pet nahi rehna — normal meal lena
Apne saath category certificate aur region certificate le jaana agar relaxation claim karni ho

Frequently Asked Questions

SSC GD height eligibility ke baare mein 50 common questions — clear aur direct answers.

1. What is SSC GD height for male candidates?+

SSC GD male candidates (General/OBC) ke liye minimum height requirement 170 cm hai. ST category male candidates ko approximately 5 cm relaxation milti hai, making it 165 cm. Hilly area aur North East region ke candidates ke liye alag standards apply hote hain as per official notification.

2. What is SSC GD height for female candidates?+

Female candidates ke liye SSC GD mein General/OBC category mein minimum height 157 cm required hai. ST category female candidates ke liye yeh requirement approximately 150 cm hai. North East states ki female candidates ke liye 152.5 cm standard applicable hota hai.

3. What is SSC GD SC male height?+

SSC GD SC (Scheduled Caste) male candidates ke liye height criteria official notification par depend karta hai. Generally SC candidates ko General category standard (170 cm) follow karna padta hai, lekin kuch notifications mein relaxation mention hoti hai. Official notification carefully check karo.

4. What is SSC GD ST male height?+

SSC GD Scheduled Tribe (ST) male candidates ke liye height requirement approximately 165 cm hai — General category se 5 cm kam. ST certificate hona mandatory hai is relaxation ka benefit lene ke liye. Ye relaxation PST ke time verify ki jaati hai certificate ke basis par.

5. What is SSC GD OBC height criteria?+

OBC (Other Backward Class) candidates generally General category ke height standards follow karte hain SSC GD mein. Male ke liye 170 cm aur female ke liye 157 cm. Height mein OBC ke liye separate relaxation nahi hoti unless candidate hilly ya tribal region se aata ho.

6. What is SSC GD female SC height?+

SSC GD SC female candidates ke liye official notification check karna zaroori hai. Generally 157 cm standard apply hota hai. Kuch batches mein SC female candidates ko slight relaxation di jaati hai — exact figures UPSC/SSC notification mein mention hote hain.

7. What is SSC GD female ST height?+

SSC GD ST female candidates ke liye height requirement approximately 150 cm hai — General female standard se 7 cm relaxation. Valid ST certificate mandatory hai is benefit ke liye. PST ke time certificate verification hoti hai.

8. Is 165 cm eligible for SSC GD?+

165 cm height ke saath eligibility depend karta hai gender aur category par. Male ST candidates ya hilly area ke male candidates ke liye 165 cm generally eligible hai. General/OBC male ke liye 165 cm NOT eligible (170 cm required). Female candidates ke liye 165 cm eligible hai (157 cm required).

9. Is 160 cm eligible for SSC GD female?+

Haan, 160 cm female candidates ke liye generally eligible hai. General/OBC female ke liye minimum 157 cm required hai, toh 160 cm clearly eligible hai. ST female category mein aur bhi comfortable position hoti hai (150 cm required). 160 cm pe female candidates PST height criteria aasani se qualify karte hain.

10. Is 168 cm eligible for SSC GD male?+

168 cm male General/OBC category ke liye NOT eligible hai — 170 cm required hai. Lekin agar candidate ST category ka hai ya hilly/tribal area se hai toh 165 cm requirement ke hisab se 168 cm eligible ho jaata hai. Category aur region certification important hai.

11. Can 10th pass apply for SSC GD?+

Haan, SSC GD ke liye minimum educational qualification 10th pass (Matriculation) hai. Higher qualification (12th, graduation) waale bhi apply kar sakte hain. 8th pass sufficient nahi hai — 10th pass hona mandatory condition hai.

12. Can 12th pass apply for SSC GD?+

Bilkul haan — 12th pass candidates bhi SSC GD ke liye apply kar sakte hain. Minimum 10th hai lekin higher qualification se koi issue nahi hota. Agar aapki 10th pass hai toh bhi eligible ho, 12th pass hai toh bhi eligible ho.

13. What is SSC GD age limit?+

SSC GD ke liye generally age limit 18 to 23 years hai. SC/ST candidates ko 5 year relaxation milti hai (max 28 years), OBC candidates ko 3 year relaxation (max 26 years). Exact age cutoff official notification mein confirm hoti hai — har batch mein slight variation possible hai.

14. Is there height relaxation in SSC GD?+

Haan, SSC GD mein height relaxation available hai. Category-wise: ST candidates ko relaxation milti hai. Region-wise: Hilly areas, North East states, Garhwal/Kumaon/Dogra regions ke candidates ko relaxation milti hai. Dono simultaneously apply ho sakti hain depending on notification specifics.

15. What is SSC GD physical test?+

SSC GD physical test do stages mein hota hai. Pehla PST (Physical Standard Test) jisme height, weight aur chest (males) measure hota hai. Dusra PET (Physical Efficiency Test) jisme male candidates 5 km aur female candidates 1.6 km running complete karte hain. Dono qualifying nature ke hain.

16. What is SSC GD PST?+

PST ka full form Physical Standard Test hai. Isme candidates ki physical measurements — height, weight aur chest expansion (males) — official prescribed standards ke against check ki jaati hain. Ye qualifying test hai, marks nahi milte. PST fail karne par candidature cancel ho jaati hai.

17. What is SSC GD PET?+

PET ka full form Physical Efficiency Test hai. PST qualify karne ke baad PET hoti hai. Isme candidates ko running complete karni hoti hai — Male: 5 km within 24 minutes, Female: 1.6 km within 8.5 minutes (approximate). Exact timing official notification mein hoti hai.

18. Is SSC GD height measured without shoes?+

Haan, SSC GD PST mein height without shoes measure hoti hai. Candidates ko shoes/footwear utaar kar measurement ke liye khada hona hota hai. Jo candidates ghar par shoes ke saath height measure karte hain unhe actual PST mein surprise ho sakta hai — 1-2 cm ka farak ho sakta hai.

19. Can height increase for SSC GD?+

Adulthood ke baad natural height increase bahut limited hoti hai. Agar aap 18+ saal ke hain toh significant height gain unlikely hai. Lekin posture improvement, exercise, proper nutrition se kuch marginal improvement possible hai. Agar height borderline hai toh posture correction se 0.5-1 cm fark aa sakta hai.

20. Is SSC GD physical difficult?+

Agar preparation sahi ho toh SSC GD physical manageable hai. Height fixed hai — uske baare mein aap kuch khaas nahi kar sakte. Running ke liye consistent training kaafi hai. Chest expansion ke liye breathing exercises aur swimming help karte hain. Regular practice se sab stages clear ho jaate hain.

21. What is SSC GD chest requirement?+

SSC GD male candidates ke liye chest measurement requirement: Minimum 80 cm unexpanded aur minimum 5 cm expansion (yaani 85 cm expanded). Chest measurement bhi PST ka part hai. Females ke liye koi chest measurement requirement nahi hai.

22. Is chest required for female candidates?+

Nahi — SSC GD mein female candidates ke liye koi chest measurement requirement nahi hai. Female candidates ke liye sirf height aur weight standards check hoti hain PST mein. Chest expansion requirement exclusively male candidates ke liye applicable hai.

23. What is SSC GD running distance?+

SSC GD PET mein running: Male candidates: 5 km, Female candidates: 1.6 km. Timing official notification mein mention hoti hai. Generally male ke liye approximately 24 minutes aur female ke liye approximately 8.5 minutes ka time allowed hota hai.

24. Is SSC GD height same for all states?+

Nahi, SSC GD height criteria sab states/regions ke liye same nahi hai. North East states, hilly/tribal areas aur Garhwal/Kumaon/Dogra/Gorkha regions ke candidates ko height relaxation milti hai. Proper region-specific certificate se ye benefit claim kiya ja sakta hai.

25. What is SSC GD minimum height?+

SSC GD minimum height depends on gender, category aur region. Sabse relaxed standard North East female candidates ke liye hai — approximately 152.5 cm. Sabse standard: General/OBC male — 170 cm, General/OBC female — 157 cm. Category aur region specific details official notification se confirm karein.

26. Can short candidates apply for SSC GD?+

Candidates jo officially prescribed minimum height criteria meet karte hain wahi SSC GD physical test qualify kar sakte hain. Isse kam height wale candidates PST stage mein reject ho jaate hain. Category aur region relaxation check karo — kuch candidates eligible ho sakte hain jo pehle ineligible lagte hain.

27. What is SSC GD eligibility?+

SSC GD complete eligibility: Age 18-23 years (relaxation for reserved categories), Educational qualification 10th pass, Physical standards (height, weight, chest for males), Nationality Indian. Full eligibility details official SSC notification mein hote hain jo exam announce hone par release hoti hai.

28. Is SSC GD good job?+

Haan, SSC GD ek stable government defence/security job hai. Isme pay, allowances, accommodation, medical benefits aur pension milti hai. Job security excellent hai. Career growth ke opportunities bhi hain — time ke saath promotions milte hain. Overall ek respected aur secure government career hai.

29. What is SSC GD salary?+

SSC GD salary Pay Level 3 (Rs. 21,700 – 69,100) mein aati hai. Iske upar DA (Dearness Allowance), HRA (House Rent Allowance), Transport Allowance aur various other allowances hote hain. Total package posting location pe depend karta hai. Sarkari benefits jaise medical, accommodation bhi milte hain.

30. What is SSC GD in-hand salary?+

SSC GD in-hand salary approximately Rs. 25,000 – 35,000 per month hoti hai depending on posting location. Field postings mein extra allowances se amount zyada ho sakta hai. Exact in-hand salary deductions (NPS, CGHS, etc.) ke baad aati hai. Posting city ya rural area mein hone se HRA mein difference aata hai.

31. Can girls apply for SSC GD?+

Haan, female candidates SSC GD ke liye apply kar sakti hain. Different para-military forces jaise BSF, CRPF, CISF, ITBP mein female GD constable positions available hain. Female candidates ke liye alag height criteria (157 cm General) aur PET distance (1.6 km) applicable hai.

32. What is SSC GD female height in cm?+

SSC GD female height: General/OBC category mein minimum 157 cm. ST category female ke liye approximately 150 cm. Hilly area female ke liye approximately 152 cm. North East states female ke liye approximately 152.5 cm. These are approximate — official notification se confirm karo.

33. What is SSC GD male height in cm?+

SSC GD male height: General/OBC mein minimum 170 cm. ST male ke liye approximately 165 cm. Hilly/tribal area male ke liye 165 cm. North East states male ke liye approximately 162.5 cm. Garhwal/Kumaon/Dogra male ke liye approximately 165 cm.

34. Is 5 feet height eligible for SSC GD female?+

5 feet = approximately 152.4 cm. General/OBC female standard (157 cm) ke liye 5 feet NOT eligible hai — approximately 5 cm short hai. Lekin ST female (150 cm standard) ke liye 5 feet eligible hai. North East states ya hilly area female (152 cm) ke liye bhi approximately eligible ho sakti hai. Category aur region check karo.

35. What is SSC GD tribal area height relaxation?+

Designated tribal areas ke candidates ko SSC GD mein height relaxation milti hai. Generally 5 cm relaxation applicable hoti hai (170 cm → 165 cm for male). Is relaxation ke liye valid domicile certificate ya tribal area residence proof PST ke time present karna hota hai. Official notification mein exact tribal areas list mention hoti hai.

36. Is SSC GD physical qualifying only?+

Haan, SSC GD ka PST/PET purely qualifying nature ka hota hai. Isme marks merit list mein count nahi hote. Jo candidates physical stages clear karte hain unhe medical examination ke liye bulaya jaata hai. Final merit list CBT ke marks ke basis par banti hai — physical sirf gateway hai.

37. What is SSC GD final selection process?+

SSC GD final selection: 1) CBT (Computer Based Test) — merit ke marks isi stage se; 2) PST (Physical Standard Test) — height, weight, chest; 3) PET (Physical Efficiency Test) — running; 4) Medical Examination (ME) — detailed medical fitness; 5) Document Verification aur Final Merit List. Last mein joining letter.

38. Can I qualify SSC GD without physical?+

Nahi, SSC GD mein physical qualification (PST + PET) mandatory hai. Koi bhi candidate chahe CBT mein kitne bhi high marks kyu na aaye, physical standards meet kiye bina final selection mein nahi aa sakta. Medical examination bhi clear karna padta hai — in stages mein se ek bhi fail = selection cancelled.

39. Is SSC GD medical difficult?+

SSC GD medical examination comprehensive hoti hai lekin agar genuinely fit ho toh manageable hai. Eyesight, hearing, flat foot, knock knee, skin conditions, blood pressure — sab check hota hai. Known medical issues ke liye pehle se specialist se consult karna helpful hai. Clean bill of health wale candidates generally clear kar lete hain.

40. What is SSC GD eye vision requirement?+

SSC GD medical mein eyesight: Distant vision generally 6/6 in one eye aur 6/9 in other (correctable). Near vision standards bhi check hote hain. Color blindness generally disqualifying condition hai for combat roles. Exact vision standards official notification aur medical examination guidelines mein mention hote hain.

41. Can spectacles be used in SSC GD?+

SSC GD GD constable posts ke liye generally spectacles/glasses acceptable nahi hote combat role ke liye. Exact medical standards official notification mein hote hain. Correctable vision (with glasses) standards differ for different posts. Medical board ka final decision binding hota hai — official guidelines check karo.

42. What is SSC GD height for girls?+

Girls (female candidates) ke liye SSC GD height requirement: General/OBC — 157 cm, ST — approximately 150 cm, Hilly area — approximately 152 cm, North East — approximately 152.5 cm. Is tool mein gender aur category select karke exact check kar sakte ho.

43. Is 6 feet allowed in SSC GD?+

Haan, 6 feet (approximately 182.9 cm) height SSC GD ke liye allowed hai — koi maximum height restriction nahi hai. Taller candidates eligible hain provided other criteria (age, qualification, medical) meet karte hon. Height sirf minimum requirement hai, maximum nahi.

44. Is SSC GD easier than Army?+

SSC GD aur Army recruitment dono ke alag standards hain. Army recruitment rally based hoti hai jahan physical tests on-the-spot hote hain. SSC GD mein pehle CBT hota hai phir physical. Dono ke written exam aur physical standards comparable hain. "Easier" subjective hai — depends on individual strengths.

45. What is SSC GD duty?+

SSC GD constables different Central Armed Police Forces mein deploy hote hain — BSF (Border Security Force), CRPF (Central Reserve Police Force), CISF (Central Industrial Security Force), ITBP (Indo-Tibetan Border Police), SSB (Sashastra Seema Bal) etc. Duty mein border security, internal security, VIP protection aur various law enforcement tasks include hain.

46. Can married candidates apply for SSC GD?+

Marital status SSC GD eligibility ke liye generally barrier nahi hai. Married aur unmarried dono apply kar sakte hain. Kuch specific forces ya posts mein joining time par age-related marital guidelines ho sakti hain, lekin generally marriage SSC GD application mein disqualifying factor nahi hai.

47. How to prepare for SSC GD physical?+

SSC GD physical preparation: Running ke liye daily morning 3-5 km jog karo — stamina gradually build hoga. Chest expansion ke liye swimming, push-ups, chest press regularly karo. Posture improve karo taaki height measurement mein maximum benefit mile. Medical ke liye healthy diet, proper sleep maintain karo. 2-3 months pehle se start karo.

48. What is SSC GD female running time?+

SSC GD female candidates ke liye PET mein 1.6 km running hoti hai. Approximate timing around 8.5 minutes ke andar complete karni hoti hai. Exact timing official notification mein hoti hai. Regular practice se ye distance manageable hai — daily running ka habit banao.

49. What is SSC GD male running time?+

SSC GD male candidates ke liye PET mein 5 km running hoti hai. Approximate time around 24 minutes ke andar complete karna hota hai. Exact timing official SSC notification mein mention hoti hai. Daily morning run se stamina develop ho jaati hai — 4-6 weeks consistent training recommend ki jaati hai.

50. Is SSC GD Height Eligibility Checker free?+

Haan, RajDailyTools ka ye SSC GD Height Eligibility Checker tool completely free hai — koi registration, sign-up ya payment required nahi hai. Tool browser mein run hota hai, koi personal data store nahi hota. Aap baar-baar use kar sakte ho different inputs ke saath.

💡 Ye sab approximate information hai — final eligibility ke liye official SSC GD 2026 notification check zaroor karo.

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