The Kolkata Police / West Bengal Police Recruitment Board (WBPRB) has officially announced the Physical Measurement Test (PMT) and Physical Efficiency Test (PET) schedule for the Sub-Inspector / Sergeant / SI / Inspectress posts under the Kolkata Police SI recruitment cycle.
As per the notification, the physical tests will begin from 11 November 2025. The admit card for the physical stage is expected to be released a few days prior (3 November 2025 as per media reports).
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Physical Test Schedule & Key Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Start of PMT / PET | 11 November 2025 |
| Admit Card Release (Physical Test) | 3 November 2025 (as per reports) |
| Duration / reserved days | Tests may span multiple days, including a reserved day up to 14 November 2025 |
Candidates should regularly monitor the official WBPRB / Kolkata Police / West Bengal Police websites for any changes or venue details.
PMT (Physical Measurement) Standards
To qualify for the PMT, candidates must meet minimum physical / bodily norms (height, chest, weight) depending on category, branch, gender, and background (e.g. Gorkhas, ST, etc.). Below is a summarized table of reported criteria:
| Post / Category | Height (cm) | Chest (cm) | Weight (kg) |
|---|---|---|---|
| SI / Unarmed (General, non-Gorkha etc.) | 167 | 79 (with 5 cm expansion) | 56 |
| SI / Unarmed (Gorkha, Rajbanshi, Garwali, ST) | 160 | 76 (with expansion) | 52 |
| Sub Inspectress (female, Unarmed) | 160 | — | 49 |
| Female (special category, ST etc.) | 155 | — | 45 |
| SI / Armed Branch or Sergeant | 173 | 86 (with 5 cm expansion) | 60 |
| SI / Armed (Gorkha / ST etc.) | 163 | 81 (expansion) | 54 |
| Transgender, Unarmed Branch | 162 | — | 51 |
| Transgender, special category | 157 | — | 47 |
Note: “Expansion” refers to the additional chest expansion (when breathing out) requirement. Candidates must meet both unexpanded and expansion norms.
Meeting these benchmarks is mandatory to move on to the PET stage.
PET (Physical Efficiency Test) Norms / Tasks
Once you qualify PMT, you’ll undergo the Physical Efficiency Test (PET). The commonly reported tasks and time limits are:
| Post | Task | Time / Norm |
|---|---|---|
| SI / Armed & Unarmed / Sergeant | 800 meters run | within 3 minutes |
| Female (Inspectress, Unarmed) | 400 meters run | within 2 minutes |
| Transgender, Unarmed | 400 meters run | within 1 minute 40 seconds |
The PET test is designed to assess your speed, endurance, and physical fitness. Only those who clear both PMT and PET will be eligible to proceed to the next rounds (written exam / mains etc.).
Admit Card / Venue / Reporting Instructions
The physical stage (PMT/PET) admit card is expected to be released 3 November 2025 via official portals (WBPRB, Kolkata Police, West Bengal Police)
Reporting details like venue, time slot, biometrics will be included in the admit card.
Candidates must bring: admit card, original ID / certificates, sports shoes, medical fitness certificate (if required) — follow instructions given in the notification.
Arrive well ahead of time; late entry may be disallowed.
Factors to Note & Preparation Tips
The schedule may span multiple days, including a reserved / overflow day.
Stay ready for possible venue shifts or batch assignments — download admit card early.
For PMT: if you’re borderline, work on posture, chest expansion drills, weight control.
For PET: practice runs (400m / 800m) under similar conditions; incremental training helps.
Keep original documents, category certificates, medical reports handy.
Check the official site daily in case of updates or corrections.
FAQs — Kolkata Police SI Physical Test 2025
Q1. When does the Kolkata Police SI physical test start?
A. The physical (PMT + PET) test is scheduled to begin from 11 November 2025.
Q2. When will the admit cards be out?
A. The physical test admit cards are expected to be released on 3 November 2025.
Q3. What are the PMT (physical measurement) standards?
A. It depends on post, category, and background. For example, for general SI (unarmed) height must be 167 cm, chest 79 cm (+5 cm expansion), weight 56 kg.
Q4. What PET (efficiency) tasks will be held?
A. For most SI / armed & unarmed posts: 800 m run in 3 minutes. For female / unarmed Inspectress: 400 m in 2 minutes. For transgender, 400 m in 1 minute 40 seconds.
Q5. What if I fail PMT?
A. If you fail to meet physical measurement norms, you will be disqualified and not allowed to take PET or further rounds.
Q6. Can I check the venue and batch by login?
A. Details will be provided via the admit card, including venue, time slot, batch etc. Monitor the official notice boards.
