SSC GD Constable Physical Admit Card 2026 Out, Download PET/PST
The Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF), acting as the nodal force on behalf of the Staff Selection Commission (SSC),has officially released the SSC GD Constable Physical Admit Card 2026 for the Physical Efficiency Test (PET) and Physical Standard Test (PST). Candidates among the 1,97,408 aspirants shortlisted in the Computer-Based Examination (CBE) can now download their PET/PST call letters directly from the CRPF recruitment portal (rect.crpf.gov.in).
Key Dates & Recruitment Overview
Conducting Body (Written Exam): Staff Selection Commission (SSC)
Nodal Agency (PET/PST): Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF)
Total Vacancies: 25,487 (across BSF, CISF, CRPF, SSB, ITBP, AR, and SSF)
CBE Result Declaration: October 12, 2026
Shortlisted Candidates: 1,97,408 (1,81,251 Male + 15,782 Female + 375 Male for SSF)
PET/PST Admit Card Release Date: November 12, 2026
PET/PST Exam Dates: November 26 – December 11, 2026 (across 31 recruitment centres)
Eligibility & Physical Standards (PET/PST)
The PET/PST round is qualifying in nature—no marks are awarded, but clearing every parameter is mandatory to advance to Document Verification (DV) and the Detailed Medical Examination (DME).
1. Physical Efficiency Test (PET – Running)
Male Candidates (Other than Ladakh Region): 5 km in 24 minutes
Female Candidates (Other than Ladakh Region): 1.6 km in 8 minutes 30 seconds
Male Candidates (Ladakh Region): 1.6 km in 7 minutes
Female Candidates (Ladakh Region): 800 metres in 5 minutes
2. Physical Standard Test (PST – Height & Chest)
Height Standards:
General / OBC / SC Male: 170 cm
General / OBC / SC Female: 157 cm
Relaxed Categories: 165 cm (Male) / 155 cm (Female) for candidates from Assam, Himachal Pradesh,Jammu & Kashmir, Ladakh, and specified hill communities; 162.5 cm (Male) / 150 cm (Female) for ST candidates (further relaxed to 160 cm / 147.5 cm for STs of Left-Wing Extremism-affected districts).
Chest Measurements (Male Candidates Only):
Unexpanded: 80 cm (76 cm for ST; 78 cm for relaxed hill/North-East categories)
Minimum Expansion: 5 cm
Step-by-Step Process to Download PET/PST Admit Card
Unlike the CBE admit card issued on ssc.gov.in, the physical hall ticket is hosted exclusively on the CRPF recruitment portal.
Visit the Official Portal: Go directly to
rect.crpf.gov.in(avoid clicking unverified links shared on messaging apps).Locate the Call Letter Link: Click on the active notification titled “E-Admit Card for PST/PET of Constable (GD) in CAPFs, SSF and Rifleman (GD) in Assam Rifles Examination, 2026”.
Enter Login Credentials: Input your Registration ID / Roll Number along with your Date of Birth (or password) and complete the security captcha.
Verify Details Thoroughly: Once your hall ticket opens, cross-check your name, roll number, photograph, reporting date, batch timing, and allotted centre address.
Download & Print: Save the PDF and print at least two clear copies on plain A4 paper. Keep a digital backup on your phone.
Mandatory Documents to Carry on Exam Day
Failing to present original documentation at the entry gate leads to immediate rejection. Ensure your folder includes:
Printed PET/PST E-Admit Card (2 copies recommended)
Copy of CBE Admit Card (if requested in call letter instructions)
Valid Original Photo ID Proof bearing your exact Date of Birth (Aadhaar Card, Voter ID, Driving Licence, PAN Card, or Passport)
4 Recent Passport-Size Colour Photographs
Original Educational & Category Certificates (with one set of self-attested photocopies):
Class 10 (Matriculation) Marksheet & Passing Certificate (for age and education verification)
Caste / Category Certificate (SC/ST/OBC/EWS in central government format)
Domicile / Permanent Resident Certificate (PRC)
Height/Chest Relaxation Certificate (Annexure-VIII, if claiming hill/tribal relaxation)
Expert Analysis: How to Prepare & Key Ground-Level Insights
1. Taper Your Running Routine 72 Hours Before the Test
With less than two weeks remaining before the November 26 window opens, stop pushing for personal bests. Focus on pace management—for male candidates, maintaining a steady 4:45 min/km pace comfortably clears the 5 km mark in 23:45 without burning out in the first kilometre. Taper intense leg workouts 3 days prior to let muscle glycogen recover.
2. Expect Long Waiting Hours & Early Morning Reporting
Even if your running slot takes under 25 minutes, ground verification, biometric attendance, chest/height measurements,and batch lining often take 6 to 10 hours. Carry light, easily digestible snacks (bananas, dates, glucose/electrolyte water) in a transparent pouch so you do not run on an empty stomach.
3. Strict Electronic Ban & Aadhaar Authentication Check
Mobile phones (even switched off), smartwatches, and Bluetooth devices are strictly prohibited inside the recruitment premises and can lead to debarment. Furthermore, if you did not complete Aadhaar-based biometric authentication during registration, report at least 2 hours prior to your printed reporting time.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q1: Where can I download the SSC GD Physical Admit Card 2026?
You must download it from the official CRPF recruitment website (rect.crpf.gov.in). It is not available on the regional SSC websites.
Q2: Are marks awarded for clearing the PET/PST round?
No. Both PET and PST are strictly qualifying stages. Your final merit list is prepared solely based on your normalized Computer-Based Examination (CBE) score (plus NCC bonus marks, if applicable).
Q3: Can I request a change in my PET/PST date or recruitment centre?
No. Requests for changing the test date, batch timing, or allotted recruitment centre are not entertained by CRPF or SSC under any circumstances.
Q4: What happens if I fail the height or chest measurement during PST?
Candidates disqualified during PST (height/chest measurement) can file an on-the-spot appeal to the Presiding Officer on the same day. Your measurement will be re-verified by an appellate board before you leave the centre.
