Agniveer Physical Test (Both Male and Female)
Introduction
The Agnipath Scheme, also known as the Agneepath Scheme (Hindi: Agnīpath Yojanā"), is a recruitment initiative introduced by the Government of India on June 14, 2022, and implemented in September 2022. It is designed to enlist soldiers below the rank of commissioned officers into the three branches of the armed forces for a fixed term of four years. Those enlisted under this scheme are referred to as Agniveers, a newly established military rank.
The scheme has sparked criticism due to its lack of prior consultation and public discussion. Unlike the traditional system, this scheme omits longer service periods, pensions, and other benefits previously available. Various opposition parties in India have raised concerns about the potential implications of the scheme and have called for it to be suspended until a thorough discussion takes place in Parliament.
Types of Agniveer
1. Army - Agniveer (General Duty)
2. Air force - AgniveerVayu
3. Navy - Agniveer (SSR/MR)
NOTE: The physical tests for Agniveer recruitment vary across the Army, Air Force, and Navy.
Age limit : 17.5 Years to 21 years
1 Agniveer Physical Test (Male Candidates) Indian Army
This test consists of 3 Stages.
(i) Physical Standard Test /Physical Measurement Test (PMT)
(ii) Physical Fitness Test (PFT)
(iii) Adaptability Test
(i) Physical Standard Test /Physical Measurement Test (PMT)
In PMT, the following parameters are measured :- Height , Weight and Chest with and without Expansion.
Height Measurement : 168 Cms (approx 5 Feet 6 Inches)
Weight Measurement : 50.8 Kg
Chest Measurement : 77 Cms
Chest Measurement on Expansion : 77 Cms + 5 cm or 82 CMs.
Relaxation in Physical Standards:
Special Physical Standards:
(ii) Physical Fitness Test :
- Run
- Beam (Pull Up)
- 9 Feet Ditch
- Zig- Zag
In the Running Test for the Indian Army Agniveer Physical Fitness Test (PFT), candidates are categorized into Group I and Group II based on their performance in the 1.6 km run:
Group I: Candidates who complete the 1.6 km run within 5 minutes 30 seconds are placed in Group I and are awarded 60 marks.
Group II: Candidates who complete the 1.6 km run between 5 minutes 31 seconds and 5 minutes 45 seconds are placed in Group II and are awarded 48 marks.
Need to qualify 9 feet ditch and Zig-Zag Balance.
(iii) Adaptability Test:
All candidates who qualify the Physical Fitness Test (PFT) & Physical Measurement Test (PMT) will have to undertake Adaptability Test as per policy in vogue. Adaptability Test is for selection of candidates who can adapt to the environment of the Indian Army and are able to adapt to the challenges of military life.
Those candidates who will qualify the Adaptability Test will be eligible for the medical & further recruitment process. Those candidates who do not qualify the Adaptability Test will not be allowed for further participation in the recruitment process.
Candidates will be allowed to carry their Smartphones for the duration of the Adaptability Test.
Medical Examination : Medical examination of candidates who qualify in Physical Fitness Test and Physical Measurement Test will be conducted by Army Medical Team at the Rally site as per Army Medical standards and policy
2. Agniveer Physical Test (Female Candidates) Indian Army
This test consists of 3 Stages.
(i) Physical Standard Test /Physical Measurement Test (PMT)
(ii) Physical Fitness Test (PFT)
(iii) Adaptability Test
(i) Physical Standard Test /Physical Measurement Test (PMT)
Height Measurement : 162 Cms (approx 5 Feet 3.77 Inches)
Weight Measurement : Proportionate to height and age as per Army Medical standards
Chest Measurement : capable of chest expansion of 0.5 cms.
Special Physical Standards:
Candidates belonging to following regions will be given 4 cms height relaxation :-
(a) North East Region. Sikkim, Nagaland, Arunachal Pradesh, Manipur, Tripura, Mizoram, Meghalaya and Assam.
(b) Gorkhas. (c) Garhwalis. (d) Ladakhis. (e) Tribals of recognized tribal areas.
Note: Domicile and Caste certificate will be considered to determine applicability of height relaxation.
Relaxation in Physical Standards:
(ii) Physical Fitness Test :
1. Run
2. 10 Feet Long Jump
3. Feet High Jump
Need to qualify 10 feet long jump and 3 feet high jump.
(iii) Adaptability Test
All candidates who qualify the Physical Fitness Test (PFT) & Physical Measurement Test (PMT) will have to undertake Adaptability Test as per policy in vogue. Adaptability Test is for selection of candidates who can adapt to the environment of the Indian Army and are able to adapt to the challenges of military life.
Those candidates who will qualify the Adaptability Test will be eligible for the medical & further recruitment process. Those candidates who do not qualify the Adaptability Test will not be allowed for further participation in the recruitment process.
Candidates will be allowed to carry their Smartphones for the duration of the Adaptability Test.
Q&A
1. What should be Minimum height for male candidates to get selected in Indian Army Agniveer Recruitment ?
Ans: Male Candidates should have a minimum height of 168 Cms or 5 Feet 6.2 inches for recruitment in Indian Army Agniveer.
2. What should be Minimum height for female candidates to get selected in Indian Army Agniveer Recruitment ?
Ans: Female Candidates should have a minimum height of 162 Cms or 5 Feet 3.77inches for recruitment in Indian Army Agniveer.