Physical Qualifications for Joining the Indian Police Service (IPS)

The Indian Police Service (IPS) is a highly regarded law enforcement agency in India. To qualify for recruitment into the IPS, candidates need to meet specific physical and medical criteria. This article provides comprehensive details on these requirements for both male and female aspirants.

IPSCertified Physical Eligibility for Male Candidates

Height: 165 cm (160 cm for ST except SC/ OBC) Chest: Minimum 84 cm, with an expansion of 5 cm Eyesight: 6/6 or 6/9 distant vision for the good eye No Underweight: Candidates need to have a normal weight No Color Blindness: Candidates must not have color blindness or color vision deficiency No Hydrocele: Candidates should be physically fit, with no hydrocele

IPSCertified Physical Eligibility for Female Candidates

Height: 150 cm (145 cm for ST except SC/ OBC) Chest: Minimum 79 cm, with an expansion of 5 cm Eyesight: 6/12 or 6/9 distant vision for the worst eye; near vision of J1 for the good eye, and J2 for the worst eye; high standard for the color-blind test; no inherent night blindness, and stereoscopic vision No Underweight: Candidates need to have a normal weight No Color Blindness: Candidates must not have color blindness or color vision deficiency No Hydrocele: Candidates should be physically fit, with no hydrocele No Pregnancy: Ladies should not be pregnant at the time of the medical test

Further Physical Fitness Standards for IPS Officers

Beyond these baseline measurements, IPS candidates are expected to meet other physical fitness standards:

Chest Size: Male: 84 cm (5 cm expansion); Female: 79 cm (5 cm expansion) Eyesight Standards: 6/6 or 6/9 for the good eye, 6/12 or 6/9 for the worst eye, near vision of J1 for the good eye, and J2 for the worst eye. High standards for the color-blind test; no inherent night blindness, and stereoscopic vision Height Standards: Male: 165 cm (ST: 160 cm for general Pahari, not SC/ OBC); Female: 150 cm (ST: 145 cm for general Pahari, not SC/ OBC) Blood Pressure: Maximum systolic 123–127 mm Hg, according to age (23–34 years) Ear Condition: Good hearing and normal ear cavity

Relaxations for Reserved Categories

Some relaxations are provided for candidates from reserved categories, such as Scheduled Tribes (ST) and Other Backward Classes (OBC), when it comes to height requirements. These relaxations help ensure diversity within the IPS force.

For detailed information, candidates can refer to official sources or medical standards provided by the government. Successful candidates must not only meet these physical requirements but also pass rigorous medical checks and meet other eligibility criteria.