Physical Endurance & Measurement Test (PEMT) is the first round of selection in the Staff Selection Commission (SSC) Recruitment of Constables (Executive) Male and Female in Delhi Police 2016-17. The exam conducting body checks whether candidate fulfills physical parameters such as height and chest. In addition one also has to qualify tests that assess physical well being and activeness. These include race, long jump, high jump. Already the Commission has fixed parameters for each group of candidates based on age and gender. SSC Delhi Police Recruitment 2016 PEMT will be held as per dates decided by the Commission, and the same can be known through admit card of SSC Delhi Police Constable Recruitment 2016.
Here we will focus on key details of SSC Delhi Police Physical Endurance & Measurement Test 2016 such as dates, process, and how to clear the round.
SSC Delhi Police Constable 2016 – Physical Standards
You need to have a certain height, and chest size in order to be suitable for Constable (Executive) in Delhi Police. To be specific, exact data of parameters required are as follows:-
| Type of candidates | Height in cms | Chest in cms – Expanded | Chest in cms – Unexpanded |
|---|---|---|---|
| General / OBC Male | 170 | 81 | 85 |
| SC Male | 170 | 81 | 85 |
| ST Male | 165 | 76 | 80 |
| Male Residents of hill areas i.e. Garhwalis, Kumaonis, Gorkhas, Dogras, Marathas and candidates belonging to states of Sikkim, Nagaland, Arunachal Pradesh, Manipur, Tripura, Mizoram, Meghalaya, Assam, Himachal Pradesh, Kashmir and Leh & Ladakh regions of J&K. | 165 | 76 | 80 |
| Sons of serving, deceased, retired police personnel/ Multi Tasking Staff (Formerly group ‘D’ employees) of Delhi Police. | 165 | 76 | 80 |
| General / OBC Female | 157 | – | – |
| SC | 155 | – | – |
| ST | 155 | – | – |
| Residents of hill areas i.e. Garhwalis, Kumaonis, Gorkhas, Dogras, Marathas and candidates belonging to states of Sikkim, Nagaland, Arunachal Pradesh, Manipur, Tripura, Mizoram, Meghalaya, Assam, Himachal Pradesh, Kashmir and Leh & Ladakh regions of J&K. | 155 | – | – |
| Daughters of serving, deceased, retired police personnel/ Multi Tasking Staff (Formerly group ‘D’ employees) of Delhi Police. | 152 | – | – |
You can go to any nearby physician’s office and use the standard equipment there to measure height and chest size. This will help you know before-hand whether you are eligible or not.
If you meet the height and chest size requirement, apply for SSC Delhi Police Recruitment 2016 and start preparing for PEMT events!
Delhi Police Constable Recruitment 2016 – Physical Endurance & Measurement Test
This stage involves race, long jump, and high jump. With a fair amount of practice, you can smoothly clear this stage. First of all, you must know the exact timings, track to be covered, and other such details.
If you are a male candidate, then depending upon age you need to qualify in these events.
| Events for all male candidates | Age < 31 years | Age 31 – 40 years | Age > 40 years |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race of 1600 meters | To be covered in 6 minutes | To be covered in 7 minutes | To be covered in 8 minutes |
| Long Jump | Jump of 14 feet distance | Jump of 13 feet distance | Jump of 12 feet distance |
| High Jump | Jump of 3’9” height | Jump of 3’6” height | Jump of 3’3” height |
If you are a female candidate, then depending upon age you need to qualify in these events.
| Events for all female candidates | Age < 31 years | Age 31 – 35 years |
|---|---|---|
| Race of 1600 meters | To be covered in 8 minutes | To be covered in 9 minutes |
| Long Jump | Jump of 10 feet distance | Jump of 9 feet distance |
| High Jump | Jump of 3’0” height | Jump of 2’9” height |
Important: Remember to take the admit card of SSC Delhi Police Constable Recruitment 2016-17 on the day of PEMT. Schedule of PEMT has been revised for some centre. Click here to check.
Delhi Police Constable Recruitment 2016 PEMT Dates and Schedule
Although Staff Selection Commission (SSC) is looking after application form submission, the Delhi Police will conduct Physical Endurance and Medical Test.
Schedule of SSC DP PEMT 2016 will be announced by Delhi Police.
At the moment it is known that the physical efficiency test shall tentatively be in Feburary 2017.
Tips for 1600 meter race
Looking at the distance and time, male candidates below 31 years of age will need to run at an average speed of 16kmph (1600 m in 6 minutes). Likewise those between 31 to 40 years must attain around 13.71 kmph (1600 m in 7 minutes). Whereas those above 40 can run at 12kmph (1600 m in 8 minutes).
Female candidates less than 31 years of age who qualify will have a speed of around 12kmph (1600 m in 8 minutes), and those between 31 to 35 will have around 10.67kmph (1600 m in 9 minutes).
These are fast speeds by all means.
An average person walks briskly at 8-10kmph, and while running comfortably goes at 12-14kmph. Hence, to run at speeds required, you need to have regular practice.
- We suggest that you go for runs regularly in running grounds.
- Wear proper shoes and clothes in which you can run freely.
- Time yourself using stopwatch in mobile phone, or any stopwatch.
- Have a proper healthy diet to ensure ideal intake of calories.
- If you can get in touch with a trainer, that may further help you in improving speed and stamina.
You can connect with other fellow Delhi Police aspirants at the discussion forum.
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