SSC GD PET PST 2025: Exam Dates Announced, Admit Card Steps Revealed

The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) has officially released the schedule for the highly anticipated Physical Efficiency Test (PET) and Physical Standard Test (PST) for GD Constable 2025 recruitment. According to a July 29, 2025 notification issued by the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF), the crucial physical tests will run from August 20 to September 11, 2025, across designated centers nationwide. This critical phase determines eligibility for 53,690 constable vacancies in paramilitary forces including BSF, CISF, ITBP, SSB, and NCB. Over 3.94 lakh candidates – including 3.53 lakh men and 40,000+ women – cleared the initial computer-based test to qualify for these physical assessments.

SSC GD PET/PST 2025 Schedule and Test Requirements

The PET demands rigorous physical performance within strict time limits. Male candidates must complete a 5-kilometer run in 24 minutes, while female candidates need to finish a 1.6-kilometer run in 8 minutes and 30 seconds. Candidates from hilly regions receive minor relaxations in distance/time criteria. The PST immediately follows, checking height, weight, and chest measurements (for male candidates). Only those clearing both tests advance to document verification and medical examinations. Regional coordinators will enforce strict biometric verification at test venues to prevent impersonation. Admit cards will be available approximately 10 days before each candidate’s test date via CRPF portals – failure to present this document means disqualification.

How to Download Your Admit Card

Follow these essential steps to secure your admission ticket:

1. Visit the official CRPF website (ssc.nic.in)
2. Locate the “Admit Card” section on the homepage
3. Select your exam region from the dropdown menu
4. Click the “SSC GD PET/PST Admit Card 2025” link
5. Enter your registration number and date of birth
6. Verify all printed details before downloading multiple copies

Critical Reminder: Discrepancies in admit card information must be reported immediately to regional SSC offices via written application with supporting documents. Test centers will not entertain last-minute corrections.

Preparation Guidelines from CRPF Officials

CRPF training experts advise focused conditioning: “Begin interval training 8 weeks prior. Alternate between sprinting and jogging to build stamina,” recommends Chief Training Officer Rajeev Sharma (CRPF Bulletin, June 2025). Medical checks confirm candidates must avoid performance-enhancing substances – random doping tests will occur during PET. Essential documents include two government ID proofs, four passport photos, and caste certificates (if applicable). Footwear with grip soles is mandatory; hundreds were disqualified in 2024 for improper gear.

Must Know

Q: What if I miss my SSC GD PET/PST date?
A: No retests are permitted. Absence leads to automatic disqualification. Travel early – late arrivals aren’t accommodated.

Q: Are eyeglasses allowed during PST height measurement?
A: No. Candidates must remove footwear, headgear, and eyewear during all physical measurements for accuracy.

Q: Can female candidates wear sports bras for the running test?
A: Yes, CRPF permits athletic attire including track pants and sports bras. Avoid loose clothing that impedes movement.

Q: How are hill area candidates identified?
A: Only permanent residents of specified hill districts (listed in SSC memo F.4/1/2025-P&P-I) qualify for relaxed norms. Domicile certificates required.

Q: Is there an upper age limit relaxation for widow candidates?
A: Yes. Widows, divorcees, and judicially separated women receive up to 5 years’ age relaxation beyond standard limits.

Q: What medical conditions lead to PST disqualification?
A: Chronic conditions like uncontrolled hypertension, orthopedic limitations, or cardiovascular issues documented in medical history.

With just weeks until the August 20 commencement, over 3.9 lakh aspirants face their toughest recruitment hurdle. Admit cards become your gateway to serving in India’s premier defense forces – download promptly, verify details, and train strategically. Your nation’s security forces await the physically elite; prove you belong among them.