Physical Standards Calculator
Check if you meet height, weight, chest, and BMI requirements for Army, CRPF, Navy, Police & Air Force jobs
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Army (GD / Soldier)
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BMI
22.0
Height: 172 cm
Required: Min 170 cm
Weight: 65 kg
Required: 65–79 kg
BMI: 22.0
Required: 18.5–27.5
Chest (normal): 80 cm
Required: Min 77 cm
Chest (expanded): 86 cm
Required: Min 82 cm
Chest expansion: 6 cm
Required: Min 5 cm
* Standards may vary by state, category (SC/ST/OBC/Hills/Tribal) and specific notification. Always check the official notification for exact requirements.
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Frequently Asked Questions
For Army Soldier General Duty (GD), the minimum height is 170 cm for general candidates. For candidates from hill regions, Garhwalis, and certain tribal areas, a relaxation of 5 cm is given (165 cm).
For CRPF male candidates, minimum chest is 80 cm unexpanded and 85 cm expanded (minimum 5 cm expansion mandatory). Female candidates have no chest measurement requirement.
BMI = Weight (kg) ÷ Height² (in meters). For defence and police recruitment, the acceptable BMI range is generally 18.5–27.5. Candidates outside this range may be rejected at medical examination.
Yes. SC/ST candidates, hill area residents, tribal candidates, and sportspersons get relaxation of 5 cm in height and proportionate relaxation in weight and chest in most defence and paramilitary recruitments.