Assam Police Constable & Sub-Inspector: Physical Standards & Ground Training Rules

Recruitment for the Unarmed Branch (UB) and Armed Branch (AB) of the Assam Police, along with Sub-Inspectors, is conducted by the State Level Police Recruitment Board (SLPRB). A major portion of candidates fail at the Physical Measurement (PST) and Physical Efficiency Test (PET) stages before reaching the written exam.

1. Physical Standards Test (PST) Minimum Heights

Category	Male Height Requirement	Female Height Requirement	Chest (Male Only - Normal / Expanded)
General, OBC, MOBC, SC	Minimum 162.56 cm	Minimum 154.94 cm	80 cm / 85 cm (5 cm expansion mandatory)
ST (Plains) & ST (Hills)	Minimum 160.02 cm	Minimum 152.40 cm	78 cm / 83 cm (5 cm expansion mandatory)

2. Physical Efficiency Test (PET) Scoring Grid

The PET carries 40 to 60 qualifying and competitive marks depending on the Constable/SI cadre:

Male Events

4.8 km (4800 meters) Race (for SI) / 3.2 km (for Constable):
- Maximum allowed time: 14 Minutes (3200m).
- Candidates finishing under 10 minutes receive maximum bonus merit points.
Long Jump:
- Minimum qualifying standard: 335 cm (approx. 11 feet).
- Each candidate is given 3 attempts. Longest valid jump is recorded.
Chin-ups (Pull-ups):
- Minimum: 4 clear pull-ups. Exceeding 14 pull-ups scores top bracket marks.

Female Events

1600 meters Race:
- Maximum allowed time: 8 Minutes (480 seconds).
Long Jump:
- Minimum qualifying standard: 244 cm (approx. 8 feet) in 3 attempts.

3. Ground Preparation & Nutrition Tips

Endurance Building: Practice distance running on 400m running tracks with sports timing stopwatches. Avoid running on concrete roads to prevent shin splints.
Chest Measurement: Practice deep diaphragm breathing exercises (Pranayama) and push-ups to comfortably attain the mandatory 5 cm chest expansion.
Hydration: Consume adequate electrolytes during peak summer ground tests in Sarusajai or district police reserves.

Assam Police Constable & SI: Physical Efficiency Test (PET/PST) Guidelines