AP Police PMT and PET 2026: Standards, Marks and Training Plan

Short answer: Under the SLPRB notifications dated 16 September 2026, a general male candidate needs a minimum height of 167.6 cm and a chest of 86.3 cm on full inspiration with at least 5 cm of expansion. A general female candidate needs a height of 152.5 cm and a weight of 40 kg. In the PET, the 1600 m run is compulsory for every post, followed by either the 100 m run or the long jump for civil constable, fireman, warder and civil SI posts. A general male candidate must run 1600 m in 8 minutes, and a female candidate in 10 minutes 30 seconds. For the AR and SPF posts, all three events are compulsory and carry 100 marks.

The physical stage of the Andhra Pradesh police recruitment is short, objective and unforgiving. There is no interview and no subjective marking in the civil posts: either your measurements and timings meet the printed standard or they do not. Because the notification says each event is conducted once and the result is final, a good plan matters more than raw talent. This guide walks through the official standards, explains how the marks work for the Armed Reserve posts, describes each event in practical terms, and gives a training plan, injury advice, a food and sleep note, a test-day checklist and a list of common mistakes.

As on 7 October 2026, the information below comes from two official State Level Police Recruitment Board (SLPRB) notifications: Rc.No.91/SLPRB/Rect.2/2026 for Constable, Fireman and Warder posts, and Rc.No.81/SLPRB/Rect.1/2026 for Sub Inspector posts, both dated 16 September 2026. The SLPRB Recruitments page, checked on 7 October 2026, shows a blank column for the online application period. In other words, the application dates and the preliminary written test date have not been announced officially as on 7 October 2026. The notifications say these will be notified separately through a press release. Anything we write about training is our own suggestion and is labelled as such. It is not an official rule.

What PMT and PET mean and where they fall in the process

PMT stands for Physical Measurement Test. It records your height, chest and weight. PET stands for Physical Efficiency Test. It tests running and jumping. Both notifications describe the same order of stages: an online application, a preliminary written test, then the PMT and PET, then a final written examination. Only candidates who qualify in the preliminary written test are called for the physical stage. Marks in the preliminary test have no relevance to final selection, so it works purely as a gate.

Candidates who clear the preliminary test are told the dates for downloading an intimation letter from slprb.ap.gov.in. The letter carries the venue, date and time of the PMT and PET, and the notifications ask candidates to bring it. Because the order is fixed, you do not know your physical test date at the moment, and you will probably get limited notice. That is the main reason to begin physical preparation now rather than after the preliminary result. A candidate who has to start from zero after the written result may have very little time before the call.

It also helps to understand what the physical stage is for in each post. For Constable (Civil), Fireman, Warder and Sub Inspector (Civil), the PET is qualifying in nature. It filters candidates, but the marks do not add to merit. For the Armed Reserve (AR) posts and the Special Protection Force (SPF) Sub Inspector post, the PET carries 100 marks that go into the final merit list. That one difference changes how a candidate should train, so keep it in mind through the rest of this guide.

Which posts this guide covers

The table lists the posts whose physical standards are discussed here, with the post codes printed in the notifications. The number of vacancies is stated to be provisional and liable to change without notice.

Post code	Post	Vacancies
21	SCT Police Constable (Civil), men and women	542
22	SCT Police Constable (AR), men and women	285
42	Fireman, State Disaster Response and Fire Services	158
53	Warder (Men), Prisons and Correctional Services	150
54	Warder (Women), Prisons and Correctional Services	21
11	SCT Sub Inspector (Civil), men and women	253
12	SCT Reserve Sub Inspector (AR), men and women	116
31	Sub Inspector (Men), Special Protection Force	9

The constable-level total is 1,156 and the Sub Inspector total is 378, as printed on the first page of each notification. A separate notification dated 17 September 2026 covers Driver Operator posts in the fire services. Its standards are not discussed here, so check that notification if you are interested in that post. For the difference between the constable and SI career paths, see our guides to the AP Police Constable and AP Police SI, and the constable versus SI comparison. The wider hiring picture is in the AP Police recruitment 2026 update.

PMT: height, chest and weight

The measurement standard is the first thing a candidate can check at home. For men, the notifications require a height of not less than 167.6 cm and a chest of not less than 86.3 cm round the chest on full inspiration, with a minimum expansion of 5 cm. For women, the requirement is a height of not less than 152.5 cm and a weight of not less than 40 kg. There is no chest requirement printed for women and no weight requirement printed for men. The men's standard applies to codes 21, 22, 42 and 53 in the constable-level notification, and to codes 11, 12 and 31 in the SI notification. The women's standard applies to codes 21, 22 and 54, and to codes 11 and 12.

A relaxed standard is printed for Aboriginal Scheduled Tribe (ABO-ST) candidates from the agency areas of six named districts: Vizianagaram, Anakapalli, Polavaram, Alluri Sitharama Raju, Eluru and Parvathipuram Manyam. The table below sets the general and relaxed standards side by side.

Category	Minimum height	Minimum chest	Minimum expansion	Minimum weight
Men, general	167.6 cm	86.3 cm on full inspiration	5 cm	Not specified
Men, ABO-ST agency areas	160 cm	80 cm on full inspiration	3 cm	Not specified
Women, general	152.5 cm	Not specified	Not specified	40 kg
Women, ABO-ST agency areas	150 cm	Not specified	Not specified	38 kg

Source: Rc.No.91/SLPRB/Rect.2/2026 clause 18(B) and Rc.No.81/SLPRB/Rect.1/2026 clause 21(B).

To claim the agency-area relaxation, a candidate must produce a residence certificate from the competent authority for the agency area. This is listed among the certificates to be brought at the PMT, in clause 31 of the constable-level notification. Whether you belong to the covered group depends on both your community and your area of residence, so read the notification text yourself rather than relying on a summary, including this one.

How measurements are recorded

Both notifications say that height, chest and weight are recorded through a digital measurement system, and that height is measured while the candidate is standing upright in the correct position. Two practical points follow. First, your own tape measure at home is only a rough guide, because the official reading comes from the machine on the day. Second, posture is part of the measurement. Standing tall, heels together, head level and shoulders relaxed gives you your true height. Slouching can cost you a few millimetres you cannot afford to lose if you are close to the limit.

The chest rule has two numbers, and candidates often mix them up. The 86.3 cm figure is the chest circumference on full inspiration, meaning after a complete deep breath in. The 5 cm figure is the expansion, meaning the difference between the chest measured after a full breath out and after a full breath in. You need to satisfy both. Someone with a chest of 88 cm on full inspiration but only 3 cm of expansion would not meet the general standard as printed. Our suggestion is to practise slow, complete breathing so that you can inhale fully and calmly on request. Good breathing technique may help you show your true capacity. Nothing in the notification suggests that exercise changes the result, and we cannot promise that it will.

A word on height and shortcuts

Height is set largely by bone growth and cannot be changed by exercise or products in the way advertisements suggest. Some candidates near the limit are tempted by pills, hanging routines or other shortcuts. We advise against all of them. They carry health risks, they do not work as claimed, and attempting to mislead the examiners can end a candidature. If your measurement falls short of the printed standard, the sensible response is to look at other recruitment routes whose standards you meet, not to risk your health. A candidate who is unsure about the measurement can also have it checked beforehand, as the notification itself suggests under the medical standards, where it advises candidates to be examined by a Civil Surgeon before applying.

PET: events and qualifying standards

The PET has three possible events: the 1600 metre run (also called the one-mile run), the 100 metre run and the long jump. The events a candidate must attempt depend on the post. For post codes 21, 42, 53 and 54 in the constable-level notification, and code 11 in the SI notification, a candidate must qualify in the 1600 m run and in one of the remaining two events, either the 100 m run or the long jump. This PET is qualifying in nature. For code 22, code 12 and code 31, the candidate must qualify in all three events, and the three events together carry a maximum of 100 marks.

The qualifying standards are the same in both notifications. The table gives them for the three candidate groups.

Event	General (men)	Ex-servicemen	Women
1600 m run	8 minutes	9 minutes 30 seconds	10 minutes 30 seconds
100 m run	15 seconds	16.5 seconds	18 seconds
Long jump	3.80 m	3.65 m	2.75 m

Source: Rc.No.91/SLPRB/Rect.2/2026 clause 18(C) and Rc.No.81/SLPRB/Rect.1/2026 clause 21(C).

Read the table by locating your own column first. A general male civil constable candidate, for example, has to cover 1600 m in 8 minutes, which is an average of two minutes per 400 m lap. He then needs either 15 seconds or better in the 100 m or a jump of at least 3.80 m. He does not need both. A woman in the same position needs 10 minutes 30 seconds for the 1600 m, which is about 2 minutes 37 seconds per lap, and then either 18 seconds in the 100 m or a jump of 2.75 m.

Participation in all prescribed events is compulsory for every candidate, including candidates from special categories, according to Note-2 of the PET clause. No category is excused from the running or jumping events. The qualifying times themselves, however, are set separately for ex-servicemen and for women, as shown above.

How the 100 marks for AR and SPF posts are calculated

For post codes 22, 12 and 31, each event is marked according to a gradation table. The maximum marks are 40 for the 1600 m run, 30 for the 100 m run and 30 for the long jump. You must first meet the qualifying standard in each of the three events. Then your marks depend on how far beyond the standard you perform, according to the bands below. The first table is the men's gradation table, used for codes 22, 12 and 31.

100 m (seconds)	Marks	Long jump (m)	Marks	1600 m	Marks
10.50 and less	30	5.61 and above	30	4:00 and less	40
10.51 to 11.00	27	5.41 to 5.60	27	4:01 to 4:30	36
11.01 to 11.50	24	5.21 to 5.40	24	4:31 to 5:00	32
11.51 to 12.00	21	5.01 to 5.20	21	5:01 to 5:30	28
12.01 to 12.50	19	4.81 to 5.00	19	5:31 to 6:00	25
12.51 to 13.00	17	4.61 to 4.80	17	6:01 to 6:30	22
13.01 to 13.50	15	4.41 to 4.60	15	6:31 to 7:00	19
13.51 to 14.00	13	4.21 to 4.40	13	7:01 to 7:30	17
14.01 to 14.50	11	4.01 to 4.20	11	7:31 to 8:00	15
14.51 to 15.00	10	3.80 to 4.00	10	8:01 to 8:30 (ex-servicemen only)	13

For ex-servicemen only, the notifications add further rows: 100 m of 15.01 to 15.50 (9 marks), 15.51 to 16.00 (8 marks) and 16.01 to 16.50 (7 marks); long jump of 3.65 to 3.79 m (9 marks); and 1600 m of 8:31 to 9:00 (11 marks) and 9:01 to 9:30 (10 marks). The men's gradation table is Annexure I(A) in both notifications.

The women's gradation table applies to codes 22 and 12. It is Annexure I(B).

100 m (seconds)	Marks	Long jump (m)	Marks	1600 m	Marks
13.00 and less	30	4.31 and above	30	6:30 and less	40
13.01 to 13.50	27	4.11 to 4.30	27	6:31 to 7:00	36
13.51 to 14.00	24	3.91 to 4.10	24	7:01 to 7:30	32
14.01 to 14.50	21	3.71 to 3.90	21	7:31 to 8:00	28
14.51 to 15.00	19	3.51 to 3.70	19	8:01 to 8:30	25
15.01 to 15.50	17	3.31 to 3.50	17	8:31 to 9:00	22
15.51 to 16.00	15	3.11 to 3.30	15	9:01 to 9:30	19
16.01 to 16.50	13	2.91 to 3.10	13	9:31 to 10:00	17
16.51 to 17.00	11	2.75 to 2.90	11	10:01 to 10:30	15
17.01 to 17.50	10	Not applicable	Not applicable	Not applicable	Not applicable
17.51 to 18.00	9	Not applicable	Not applicable	Not applicable	Not applicable

Source: Annexure I(A) and I(B) of Rc.No.91/SLPRB/Rect.2/2026 and Rc.No.81/SLPRB/Rect.1/2026.

Worked examples from the tables

Here is the arithmetic, which is our own calculation from the printed tables. A general male candidate who only just meets each qualifying standard runs 1600 m in 8:00 (15 marks), 100 m in 15.00 seconds (10 marks) and jumps 3.80 m (10 marks). The total is 35 out of 100. A woman who only just qualifies, with 10:30 in the 1600 m (15 marks), 18.00 in the 100 m (9 marks) and 2.75 m in the long jump (11 marks), also totals 35.

Now take a male candidate with more preparation. He runs 1600 m in 6:30, which falls in the 6:01 to 6:30 band for 22 marks. He runs the 100 m in 13.00 seconds for 17 marks, and jumps 4.60 m for 15 marks. His total is 54. If he improves only his 1600 m to 5:30, which sits in the 5:01 to 5:30 band, that event alone moves from 22 to 28 marks and his total rises to 60. This shows where marks are cheapest. The 1600 m run carries 40 of the 100 marks and each band is worth three to four marks, so a 30-second improvement in stamina often adds more than a similar effort on the 100 m. Do not read this as a target to chase blindly. Running 4:00 for the mile is out of reach for the great majority of aspirants, and the sensible aim is to move up whatever bands your body can safely reach.

How the PET marks enter the final merit

The merit formula differs by post, so check the clause for yours. For Constable (AR), code 22, the final written examination of 200 questions is graded for a maximum of 100 marks, and the PET adds another 100, so merit is on 200 marks. For Reserve SI (AR), code 12, and SPF SI, code 31, merit is based on Paper III (100 marks), Paper IV (100 marks) and the PET (100 marks), a total of 300. For Constable (Civil), Fireman and Warder, merit is based on the written examination alone, for candidates who have qualified in the PET. The same applies to SI (Civil), where merit is the aggregate of Paper III and Paper IV, 400 marks in all. In the SI notification, Papers I and II are qualifying only.

Rules on the ground

The notes under the PET clause set out how the events are run. These matter as much as the standards, because they define what mistakes you can afford.

Rule	What the notification says
Equipment	Events are conducted using electronic devices or equipment
Timing	The time in each event is recorded using the prescribed electronic timing system, and any fraction of a millisecond or delay beyond the prescribed measurement is not considered
Footwear	Spike shoes are not permitted
Chances	Once an event is conducted, the result is final, and no second chance, re-test or re-conduct is permitted under any circumstances
Participation	Participation in all prescribed events is compulsory, including for special categories
Intimation letter	Candidates download it from slprb.ap.gov.in and bring it to the PMT and PET

Source: Rc.No.91/SLPRB/Rect.2/2026 clause 18(C), Note-1 and Note-2; Rc.No.81/SLPRB/Rect.1/2026 clause 21(C), Note-1 and Note-2.

The notifications do not describe how many candidates run together, which track or lane system is used, how the long jump is judged for fouls, or how a candidate chooses between the 100 m and the long jump. These details are not in the printed text. They may appear in the intimation letter or in a press release, so we do not guess at them. Plan for the worst case, which is that you will have exactly one attempt and no chance to warm up on the same track.

The "no second chance" rule has a direct training consequence. In a one-attempt test, consistency beats peak performance. A candidate who can run 7:40 on a good day and 8:20 on a bad day is a riskier prospect than one who runs 7:30 almost every time. For this reason we suggest practising under test-like conditions: a fixed start time, a standard warm-up, and a full effort from the first moment, not a casual jog.

Medical standards and reasons for disqualification

Physical fitness is only part of the story. The notifications also set medical standards and several conditions that can end a candidature at the physical stage. The medical clause asks for distant vision of 6/6 in each eye and near vision of 0/5 (Snellen), with a full field of vision in each eye. Colour blindness, squint or any morbid condition of the eye or lids is a disqualification. A candidate must be in sound health and free from bodily defects or infirmities that would make them unfit. The conditions listed as grounds for not being considered include physical handicap, knock-knees, pigeon chest, flat feet, varicose veins, hammer toes, fractured limbs, decayed teeth, stammering, hard of hearing and abnormal psychological behaviour.

The notifications offer a practical suggestion, which we repeat: to avoid disappointment, have yourself examined by a Civil Surgeon before applying, so that you know whether you meet the physical and medical standards.

Matter	What the notification says	Clause
Documents at PMT/PET	Bring originals and one set of photocopies attested by a Gazetted Officer, in person. Failure leads to rejection and no extra time is given	Constable-level 31, SI 35
Later submission	All relevant certificates must be submitted during physical verification at PMT/PET. No further submission is accepted later	Constable-level 30(v)
Fake documents	A document found fake or forged during antecedent verification leads to disqualification	Constable-level 24, SI 28
Wrong information	Information in the application found false can lead to rejection without notice	Constable-level 30(iv)
Canvassing	Seeking extraneous support for candidature, directly or through others, leads to disqualification	Constable-level 24
Provisional admission	Admission at every stage is provisional, and an admit card does not mean candidature is finally cleared	Constable-level 17, SI 20

Clause 17 of the constable-level notification (clause 20 in the SI notification) explains that the board verifies the genuineness of original documents only after a candidate has finally qualified. The practical point is that your name, date of birth, community and local status must be consistent across your application and your certificates. Fix any mismatch well before the call letter arrives.

Choosing between the 100 m and the long jump

For civil posts, one of the two events is optional, and a candidate has to decide which to rely on. The notification does not say when or how the choice is communicated, so the decision rule below is only our suggestion. Look at three things: your reliability, your risk of a foul, and your margin.

The 100 m run is a one-shot effort in which a clean start and a steady drive to the line decide the result. Its risk is a poor reaction at the start. The standard of 15 seconds for men and 18 seconds for women is a comfortable pace for many fit adults. The long jump has a different kind of risk. You may jump beyond the distance and still lose the attempt if the take-off foot crosses the board, a foul under standard athletics practice. With only one attempt, that single mistake could cost the whole event. A candidate who has trained a consistent run-up can be very safe in the long jump, and one who has not should lean on the 100 m.

Our suggestion is to test both over several weeks and record the results. If your 100 m time is two seconds faster than the standard in at least four of five trials, that event is usually the lower-risk choice. If your long jump is 30 cm beyond the standard on most jumps with no fouls, it may suit you better. For AR, SPF and AR SI posts the question does not arise, because all three events are compulsory, but the same record-keeping helps you see your weakest event.

Event-by-event technique

The advice in this section describes widely used athletics technique. It is not part of the notification, and the officials' instructions on the day override it.

The 1600 m run

The 1600 m is four laps of a 400 m track. The most common mistake is to start too fast and fade in the third lap. A steady pace is a better plan. For a general male candidate aiming for 8 minutes, the pace is two minutes a lap. For a woman aiming for 10:30, it is roughly 2:37 a lap. Because the test is a single attempt, we suggest practising at a margin below the standard, as in the table.

Group	Official standard	Our practice target	Approximate lap pace
General men	8:00	7:20 or better	1:50
Ex-servicemen	9:30	8:50 or better	2:12
Women	10:30	9:40 or better	2:25
AR candidates	Standard plus a mark band	The next band in the gradation table	Depends on progress

These are our suggestions, not official rules. A cushion of 40 to 60 seconds protects you against bad weather, a crowded start or nerves.

Some habits help most runners. Settle into a rhythm of breathing, for example in for two steps and out for two. Keep the body slightly forward with relaxed shoulders and elbows bent at about 90 degrees, swinging the arms forwards and back, not across the chest. Land with the foot under the body instead of reaching far ahead, which reduces the load on the knees. Save something for the last 200 m, and use it to lift the pace. Once a week, run a full 1600 m trial and write the time down.

The 100 m run

The standard is generous, so the main aim is to avoid wasting time. Start with a low, forward lean and short, quick steps for the first 30 m, then rise gradually into an upright, relaxed running posture. Keep your eyes on the line and do not ease off before you cross it. Because timing is electronic, slowing down even a metre early costs time. For AR candidates, each 0.5 second moves you one band in the gradation table, which is worth two to three marks, so start practice is worth the time. Because the notifications do not describe the start procedure, practise a standing start and a crouch start so that you are comfortable with either.

The long jump

Think of the jump as four parts: the run-up, the take-off, the flight and the landing. Build the run-up so that you accelerate smoothly and arrive at the board at speed without shortening your last steps. Measure your run-up in your own foot lengths and mark the start point, so that your take-off foot lands just behind the board each time. Reach forwards with both feet at landing and avoid falling backwards, because the distance is usually measured from the nearest mark made by your body. Practise landing on a soft surface, and take care of ankles and knees. For civil posts, the qualifying distances are 3.80 m for general men and 2.75 m for women, which are within the range of many reasonably fit candidates who learn a consistent run-up. We cannot promise any individual result.

An eight-week training plan (our suggestion)

The plan below is a general template for healthy adults who can already walk and jog for 20 minutes. It is not medical advice, and it is not an official schedule. Please read the safety note after it before starting. It runs six days a week with one full rest day, at 60 to 90 minutes per day. The goals are, first, to meet the standard for your group, second, to build a time cushion, and third, for AR candidates, to climb mark bands.

Weeks	Main aim	Running	Strength, jumping, sprinting
1 to 2	Base and first time trial	Three days of 15 to 25 minutes of easy jogging or walking, plus a 1600 m trial at the end of the week, recorded	Squats, lunges, planks, breathing practice
3 to 4	Endurance	Four days a week, one of them a continuous 3 to 4 km run	Skipping, small jumps, push-ups, six sprints of 30 m
5 to 6	Speed and cushion	Intervals of 4 to 6 repeats of 400 m at target lap pace, and one 1600 m trial	Start drills for the 100 m, marking the long jump run-up, take-off practice
7 to 8	Sharpening	One full 1600 m trial and one steady pace run	A trial of all three events on one day, technique polish
Last three days	Rest	Light jogging only	Stretching, sleep, document check

A sample week in the third and fourth weeks could look like this. On Monday, warm up for ten minutes and run steadily for 25 minutes. On Tuesday, do three sets each of squats, lunges, push-ups and planks, with five minutes of skipping. On Wednesday, run intervals of 200 m fast and 200 m slow, six times. On Thursday, practise the long jump run-up and take-off with some 30 m sprints. On Friday, run 3 to 4 km at an even pace. On Saturday, run a timed 1600 m or play a team game. On Sunday, rest completely.

Reading your first trial

Compare your first trial with the standard for your group. Suppose a general male candidate runs 9:30 in the first week. He is 90 seconds from the standard, which is roughly 22 seconds per lap. Whether that gap can be closed in eight weeks depends on your starting fitness, age, health and consistency, and nobody can promise it. A woman who starts at 11:30 needs to find one minute. The useful exercise is to write down the gap, divide it by the number of weeks and decide honestly whether the weekly improvement looks realistic. If the gap is large, plan for a longer runway and consider that the physical test may be several months away.

Review your progress about every ten days. If one event lags, give it an extra session. A widely used guideline among coaches is to increase weekly running distance by no more than about ten per cent, which helps reduce injury risk. This too is a rule of thumb and not an official or medical rule.

Training when you have no ground

You do not need a stadium. A village road, a school playground or a field path will do. Measure 400 m with a phone GPS app and mark it as one lap, since 1600 m is exactly four laps. Running always on tar damages the legs, so try to include one or two sessions a week on softer ground. For the long jump, dig a pit with sand or soft soil and mark the distance of 3.80 m for men or 2.75 m for women with a line. Training with friends helps, because someone can time you and call out your laps. Keep a notebook of every trial, since progress that is written down is easier to trust than progress remembered.

Injury prevention

With a single attempt on the test day, an injury in the preceding weeks costs far more than a missed session. Warm up for ten minutes before every session with light jogging, arm and leg circles, high knees and heel flicks. Spend five to ten minutes stretching the thighs, calves and hips afterwards. The table lists common problems and sensible responses.

Problem	Typical cause	What helps
Pain along the front of the shin	Too much distance too soon, hard surfaces	Build gradually, wear proper shoes, use softer ground
Knee pain	Weak thigh muscles, poor foot strike	Squats and lunges, reduce pace, check technique
Muscle cramps	Low fluids, no warm-up	Drink water, warm up, stretch
Heel pain	Too much running on hard ground	Rest, use cushioned footwear
Ankle sprain	Poor landing from jumps	Landing drills, strengthening exercises

Safety note: Please consult a doctor and a qualified trainer before starting, particularly if you have a heart, breathing, joint or other health condition. Stop at once if you feel chest pain, dizziness, unusual breathlessness or sharp joint pain. Do maximal 1600 m trials only when someone is with you. If knee or leg pain continues for two or three days, rest and see a doctor instead of training through it. This guide is not medical advice.

Food, water and sleep

You do not need expensive supplements. Ordinary home food can supply the energy a training plan needs. Aim for three things: carbohydrates for energy, protein for muscle repair and enough water to avoid dehydration.

Need	Low-cost choices
Energy	Rice, ragi, jowar, bajra, chapati, banana, potato
Protein	Eggs, tur and moong dal, chickpeas, groundnuts, milk, curd; chicken or fish for those who eat them
Vitamins and minerals	Leafy vegetables, seasonal vegetables, guava, papaya, orange
Fluids	Water through the day; after training, lemon water or salted buttermilk

A few habits are worth building. Do not do a hard run on an empty stomach. Take something light such as a banana or a handful of soaked chickpeas 45 to 60 minutes before training. Within an hour of finishing, eat a mix of protein and carbohydrate, such as eggs with rice or dal. Cut back on deep-fried snacks, tobacco, alcohol and energy drinks. Avoid steroids, powders sold to add height or weight, and unregulated supplements, which carry real health risks. If you have diabetes, anaemia or any other condition, take advice from a doctor or dietitian.

Muscles strengthen during recovery, not during the session itself, so sleep matters as much as training. Aim for seven to eight hours a night at regular times, and keep one full rest day each week. Most aspirants also have to study for the written test, so split your day: training in the morning, rest at midday, study in the evening and an early night is a pattern that works for many people.

Women candidates: what to note

For women, the notification prints a height standard of 152.5 cm and a weight standard of 40 kg, and no chest standard. The ABO-ST agency-area standard is 150 cm and 38 kg. In the PET, the women's qualifying standards are 10 minutes 30 seconds for the 1600 m, 18 seconds for the 100 m and 2.75 m for the long jump. The women's PMT standard applies to codes 21, 22 and 54 in the constable-level notification and to codes 11 and 12 in the SI notification. The Fireman post, code 42, lists only the men's standard in the PMT clause, as printed. In the AR posts, women must also attempt all three events, and their marks come from the women's gradation table.

Women whose weight is close to the 40 kg limit (38 kg for the agency-area relaxation) can think about gradual, healthy weight gain through regular meals that include eggs, dal, milk and fruit. Keep changes to no more than about half a kilogram a week, and consult a doctor or dietitian if you are unsure. Iron-rich foods such as leafy vegetables, jaggery and pulses are a sensible part of a diet for many women, but individual needs differ, so seek medical advice if you suspect anaemia. Training alone early in the morning calls for care: choose a safe, well-lit place and tell a family member where you are going.

Test-day checklist

Avoid anything new on the day before and on the day itself. A new pair of shoes, an unfamiliar food or a hard training session can all backfire. Since spike shoes are not allowed, wear ordinary running shoes you have already worn in training.

The day before

• Read the intimation letter again for the venue, date and reporting time, and work out the travel time.
• Put all your documents in one file.
• Do only light stretching, eat a normal light meal and sleep early.

On the morning of the test

• Leave early so that you reach the venue without hurry.
• Eat a light breakfast, such as a banana or idli, one and a half to two hours before, and drink enough water.
• Wear comfortable clothes and familiar shoes.
• If possible, warm up for ten minutes before you are called.
• Listen carefully to the officials, and ask politely if you do not understand an instruction.
• In the 1600 m, do not follow the crowd in the first lap. Run to your own lap plan.
• If you feel unwell, with fever or discomfort in the chest, tell the medical staff or officials instead of ignoring it.

Documents to carry

The constable-level notification (clause 31) and the SI notification (clause 35) require you to bring, in person, the originals plus one set of photocopies attested by a Gazetted Officer. Failure to produce them leads to rejection with no extra time. The list includes proof of date of birth such as the Secondary School or Matriculation certificate, the educational qualification, and community, EWS or non-creamy layer certificates issued on or after 1 April 2026 where applicable. It also covers the study certificate from classes 1 to 7 or a residence certificate for local status, the agency-area residence certificate for those claiming the relaxation, and ex-servicemen, NCC or sports certificates where relevant. The full list applies to you only as written in the notification, so read clause 31 or 35 yourself.

Common mistakes to avoid

Several errors appear again and again among aspirants for physical tests, and each is avoidable.

The first is to leave physical preparation until the written result. As the PMT and PET follow the preliminary test, and the notice period is not stated, aspirants who wait may lose their chance. Begin gently now.

The second is to train at exactly the qualifying time. A one-attempt test leaves no room for a bad day. Build a margin of 40 to 60 seconds in the 1600 m and a clear margin in the other events.

The third is to run too fast too early. Most failed 1600 m attempts are lost in the third lap, not the first.

The fourth is to neglect the long jump run-up. The risk of a foul is real in a single-attempt format. Measure and mark the run-up until it becomes automatic.

The fifth is to ignore the medical standards. Flat feet, eyesight, varicose veins and other listed conditions can end a candidature at this stage. A pre-application examination by a Civil Surgeon, as the notification recommends, is cheap protection.

The sixth is to turn up without the full set of documents. The notification states that nothing is accepted later. A missing certificate is a rejection, and the physical test does not help at all in that case.

The seventh is to trust summaries over the notification, including this one. The board may issue corrigenda at any time. Reports in the press have mentioned changes in age limits through government orders, but the two notifications we checked print their own age limits and do not refer to those orders, so rely on the printed notification and watch the SLPRB site for a corrigendum.

Key facts for exams

• Standards are from SLPRB notifications Rc.No.91/SLPRB/Rect.2/2026 and Rc.No.81/SLPRB/Rect.1/2026, both dated 16 September 2026.
• Men's PMT (general): height 167.6 cm, chest 86.3 cm on full inspiration, expansion 5 cm.
• Women's PMT (general): height 152.5 cm, weight 40 kg. No chest standard is printed.
• ABO-ST agency-area relaxation: men 160 cm height, 80 cm chest and 3 cm expansion; women 150 cm and 38 kg. It applies to six named districts.
• PET for civil posts is qualifying only: 1600 m plus one of the 100 m run or the long jump.
• PET for codes 22, 12 and 31: all three events compulsory, 100 marks (1600 m 40, 100 m 30, long jump 30).
• General men: 8 minutes, 15 seconds, 3.80 m. Ex-servicemen: 9 minutes 30 seconds, 16.5 seconds, 3.65 m. Women: 10 minutes 30 seconds, 18 seconds, 2.75 m.
• Electronic timing, no spike shoes, and no second chance, re-test or re-conduct.
• Order of stages: preliminary written test, PMT, PET, final written examination.
• Application dates and the preliminary test date were not officially announced as on 7 October 2026.

10 practice questions

1. As per the SLPRB notifications, what is the minimum height for a general male candidate in the PMT? A) 160 cm B) 165 cm C) 167.6 cm D) 170 cm

2. What is the minimum chest expansion for a general male candidate? A) 3 cm B) 5 cm C) 7 cm D) 10 cm

3. What is the minimum weight in the PMT for a general female candidate? A) 35 kg B) 38 kg C) 40 kg D) 45 kg

4. Which event is compulsory in the PET for Constable (Civil), Fireman and Warder posts? A) 1600 m run B) Shot put C) High jump D) 800 m run

5. What is the qualifying time for the 1600 m run for general male candidates? A) 7 minutes B) 8 minutes C) 9 minutes 30 seconds D) 10 minutes 30 seconds

6. What is the minimum qualifying long jump distance for women? A) 2.75 m B) 3.65 m C) 3.80 m D) 4.31 m

7. What is the maximum number of marks for the PET in the AR posts? A) 40 B) 70 C) 100 D) 200

8. According to the notification, what happens after a PET event is conducted? A) The result is final and there is no re-test B) The candidate gets three attempts C) A second attempt is allowed on request D) A re-test is allowed after an application

9. Which type of footwear is not permitted during the PET? A) Running shoes B) Spike shoes C) Sports shoes D) Socks

10. Using the men's gradation table, a candidate who runs 1600 m in 6:30, the 100 m in 13.00 seconds and jumps 4.60 m scores how many marks in total? A) 50 B) 52 C) 54 D) 56

Answers

Q	Answer	Explanation
1	C	Minimum male height is 167.6 cm (clause 18(B) constable-level, 21(B) SI).
2	B	Minimum expansion is 5 cm; it is 3 cm for ABO-ST agency-area men.
3	C	General women need 40 kg; the agency-area relaxation is 38 kg.
4	A	The 1600 m run is compulsory, plus one of the 100 m run or long jump.
5	B	General men need 8 minutes.
6	A	The women's long jump standard is 2.75 m.
7	C	AR PET marks are 40 + 30 + 30 = 100.
8	A	Note-1 says the result is final, with no second chance, re-test or re-conduct.
9	B	Note-1 says spike shoes are not permitted.
10	C	1600 m at 6:30 earns 22, 100 m at 13.00 earns 17, and 4.60 m earns 15, so 22 + 17 + 15 = 54.

Frequently asked questions

What is the height required for AP Police in 2026? Under the SLPRB notifications dated 16 September 2026, general men need 167.6 cm and general women need 152.5 cm. ABO-ST candidates from the agency areas of six named districts need 160 cm for men and 150 cm for women.

What are the PET qualifying standards? General men: 1600 m in 8 minutes, 100 m in 15 seconds, long jump 3.80 m. Women: 10 minutes 30 seconds, 18 seconds, 2.75 m. Ex-servicemen: 9 minutes 30 seconds, 16.5 seconds, 3.65 m.

Is there a second chance in the PET? No. The notifications say that once an event is conducted, the result is final and there is no second chance, re-test or re-conduct under any circumstances.

Do civil constable candidates have to complete all three PET events? No. They must qualify in the 1600 m run and in one of the 100 m run or the long jump. For the AR and SPF posts, all three events are compulsory.

Do PET marks count towards merit? For Constable (AR), Reserve SI (AR) and SPF SI, yes, with a maximum of 100 marks. For Constable (Civil), Fireman, Warder and SI (Civil), the PET is qualifying only.

When is the physical test held? The order is the preliminary written test, then the PMT and PET, then the final written examination. As on 7 October 2026, the application dates and the preliminary test date have not been officially announced. Check slprb.ap.gov.in for press releases.

Which shoes are allowed? Spike shoes are not allowed. Wear ordinary running shoes that you have already worn in training.

Can I prepare in eight weeks? A candidate with some baseline fitness can improve with regular training, but no one can promise a result. It depends on your starting level, age and health.

Related reading

• AP Police Constable: eligibility and selection
• AP Police SI: eligibility and selection
• AP Police recruitment 2026 update
• AP Jail Warder guide
• AP Excise Constable guide
• Andhra Pradesh government exams 2026

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Sources and verification

Pages opened and read on 7 October 2026:

• SLPRB Notification Rc.No.91/SLPRB/Rect.2/2026 dated 16-09-2026 (Constable, Fireman, Warder): https://slprb.ap.gov.in/2026_PDFS/SLPRB_AP_PC_Notification_2026.pdf
• SLPRB Notification Rc.No.81/SLPRB/Rect.1/2026 dated 16-09-2026 (Sub Inspector posts): https://slprb.ap.gov.in/2026_PDFS/SLPRB_AP_SI_Notification_2026.pdf
• SLPRB Recruitments page: https://slprb.ap.gov.in/UI/Recruitments
• SLPRB Press Release page: https://slprb.ap.gov.in/UI/pressRelease

Not verified from official sources: the application dates and the preliminary test date (not announced as on 7 October 2026), event-day logistics such as the number of candidates per heat, track and foul rules, how a candidate chooses between the 100 m run and the long jump, and any corrigendum issued after 7 October 2026. All training, nutrition and injury advice in this post is our own general suggestion and not an official rule or medical advice.