{"id":3950,"date":"2025-06-24T19:33:55","date_gmt":"2025-06-24T14:03:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/?p=3950"},"modified":"2025-10-16T17:25:50","modified_gmt":"2025-10-16T11:55:50","slug":"ips-physical-eligibility-criteria","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/ips-physical-eligibility-criteria\/","title":{"rendered":"IPS Physical Eligibility Criteria 2025, Height &#038; Weight for Male and Female"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_82_2 counter-flat ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<label class=\"ez-toc-title ez-toc-toggle\" style=\"cursor:pointer\">Table of Contents<\/label>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #127abf;color:#127abf\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #127abf;color:#127abf\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 eztoc-toggle-hide-by-default' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/ips-physical-eligibility-criteria\/#IPS_Physical_Eligibility_Criteria_2025\" >IPS Physical Eligibility Criteria 2025<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/ips-physical-eligibility-criteria\/#IPS_Physical_Eligibility_Criteria_2025_for_Male\" >IPS Physical Eligibility Criteria 2025 for Male\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/ips-physical-eligibility-criteria\/#IPS_Height_Weight_2025\" >IPS Height &amp; Weight 2025<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/ips-physical-eligibility-criteria\/#IPS_Medical_Test_2025\" >IPS Medical Test 2025<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/ips-physical-eligibility-criteria\/#IPS_Physical_Eligibility_Criteria_2025_for_Female\" >IPS Physical Eligibility Criteria 2025 for Female\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/ips-physical-eligibility-criteria\/#How_to_Prepare_for_the_IPS_Physical_Fitness_Test\" >How to Prepare for the IPS Physical Fitness Test?\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/ips-physical-eligibility-criteria\/#IPS_Physical_Eligibility_Criteria_2025_FAQS\" >IPS Physical Eligibility Criteria 2025 FAQS?\u00a0<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-3951\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Screenshot-2025-06-24-163947.png?resize=300%2C120&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"120\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Screenshot-2025-06-24-163947.png?resize=300%2C120&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Screenshot-2025-06-24-163947.png?w=605&amp;ssl=1 605w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Candidates must meet specific IPS physical eligibility criteria 2025 set by the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/upsc-full-form\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><b>Union Public Service Commission (UPSC<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">)<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. These standards ensure that candidates are physically capable of <\/span><b>handling the demanding responsibilities of law enforcement<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.Failure to meet IPS physical eligibility criteria 2025 will lead to\u00a0 <\/span><b>disqualification from the coveted Indian police service IP<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">S. Therefore IPS candidates should acquaint themselves with the physical fitness standards, encompassing height and body mass criteria.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Also Read: <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/youngest-ips-officer-in-india\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Youngest IPS Officer in India<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"IPS_Physical_Eligibility_Criteria_2025\"><\/span><b>IPS Physical Eligibility Criteria 2025<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>IPS physical eligibility criteria 2025<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is very stringent , as stipulated by the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC), to ensure candidates possess the requisite physical capabilities for the arduous demands of law enforcement. IPS Physical eligibility <\/span><b>criteria differ for both male and female,they are very Strict because officer&#8217;s play a critical role in maintaining law and order, preventing and investigating crimes, and ensuring public safety which require skills, discipline, and mindset<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> needed to handle the challenges of policing in a diverse and dynamic country like India.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Also Read: <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/ips-salary\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">IPS Salary in India 2025<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"IPS_Physical_Eligibility_Criteria_2025_for_Male\"><\/span><b>IPS Physical Eligibility Criteria 2025 for Male\u00a0<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Union public service Commission (UPSC<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">) has formulated the physical eligibility criteria 2025 for male to be eligible for coveted <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/indian-police-service-ips\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Indian police service (IPS<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">), these standards , <\/span><b>encompasses height, chest girth, vision, auditory acuity, and overall health,<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> are designed to confirm physical and mental robustness for operational efficacy.These criteria underscore the IPS&#8217;s commitment to be field-ready personal. The physical eligibility standards for male given below:<\/span><\/p>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Standards<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>IPS Eligibility Criteria 2025 for Male<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Height<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">165 (General)\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">160 ( for ST,NE, gorkha community)\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Chest\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Minimum 84 cm<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Expansion 5 cm<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Vision\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">6\/6 or 6\/9 for better eyes\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">6\/12 poor vision<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hearing\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Forced whisper audible at 610 cm per ear. \u226430 dB loss (1000\u20134000 Hz).<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Physical Efficiency Test\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">100m sprint, 800m run, long\/high jump, shot put.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"IPS_Height_Weight_2025\"><\/span><b>IPS Height &amp; Weight 2025<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>To qualify as a coveted Indian Police Service (IPS) officer<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, candidates must fulfill specific physical standards to ensure they can handle the rigorous demands of the role.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Height criteria for IPS officers are:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Women (General Category):<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Minimum height of 150 cm, reduced to 145 cm for Scheduled Tribes (ST) and certain designated groups.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Men (General Category<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">): Minimum height of 165 cm, lowered to 160 cm for STs (excluding SC\/OBC).<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>No upper weight limit exists, but candidates must be free from physical impairments that could hinder duty performance<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. IPS officers must demonstrate robust fitness, passing tests like the 100-meter sprint, long jump, 800-meter run, high jump, and shot put. Successful UPSC Civil Services Examination candidates undergo training at the Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel National Police Academy (SVPNPA), which includes physical conditioning, self-defense, and law enforcement instruction.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Also Read: <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/upsc-selection-process-2025\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">UPSC Selection Process 2025<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"IPS_Medical_Test_2025\"><\/span><b>IPS Medical Test 2025<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>IPS medical test conducted post interview into 2 phase one by UPSC and another during training period at Sardar vallabhbhai Patel National Police Academy ( SVPNPA) ,\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To qualify for the Indian Police Service (IPS) candidates must satisfy specific IPS physical eligibility criteria 2025 .\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A critical medical criterion is chest expansion. Candidates failing this during the initial examination may appeal or demonstrate compliance in the subsequent test. Failure to meet this standard in the second examination results in disqualification from IPS eligibility.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Beyond chest expansion, candidates must fulfill additional medical criteria, including:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Blood Pressure<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Must align with normal ranges for their age(90-120)\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Speech: No stammering or speech impediments.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Hearing<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Adequate auditory function with normal ear anatomy; hearing loss in the 1000\u20134000 Hz range must not exceed 30 decibels.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Color Vision<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Must pass a stringent colorblindness assessment.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Eye sights<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> : Stereoscopic vision required, with no congenital night blindness.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Pregnancy<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Female candidates must not be pregnant during the examination.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>Failure to meet any of these standards renders a candidate unfit for IPS service<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">These medical requirements ensure IPS officers possess the physical and mental resilience to handle demanding duties, including extended work hours in challenging environments and tasks like pursuing or restraining suspects. Candidates should prepare by maintaining regular exercise, a balanced diet, and consulting healthcare professionals for any medical concerns.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Also Read: <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/how-to-become-an-ips-officer\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How to Become an IPS Officer 2025 Step-by-Step Guidance<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"IPS_Physical_Eligibility_Criteria_2025_for_Female\"><\/span><b>IPS Physical Eligibility Criteria 2025 for Female\u00a0<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Union public service Commission (UPSC)\u00a0 sets specific physical criteria for female IPS officers to ensure they can meet the demanding physical and operational requirements of the role. These standards, <\/span><b>assessed during medical and physical examinations post-UPSC Civil Services Examination, focus on height, chest expansion, and overall fitness. Below are the key physical requirements for female candidates, designed to confirm their capability to perform tasks like law enforcement,<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> fieldwork, and handling challenging situations effectively.These standards are given below:<\/span><\/p>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Criteria<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Physical Criteria for Female Officer<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Height<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Minimum 150 cm (relaxed to 145 cm for Scheduled Tribes and specified communities like Gorkhas)<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Chest<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Minimum 79 cm\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">expansion 5 cm<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Physical Efficiency test<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Includes 100-meter dash, 800-meter run, long jump, high jump, and shot put<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Vision\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">6\/6 0r 6\/9 normal<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">6\/12 poor vision<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Also Read: <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/famous-ips-officers-in-india\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Famous IPS Officers in India<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<div id=\"metaslider-id-5575\" style=\"width: 100%;\" class=\"ml-slider-3-107-0 metaslider metaslider-flex metaslider-5575 ml-slider has-dots-nav ms-theme-default-base\" role=\"region\" aria-label=\"New Slideshow\" data-height=\"300\" data-width=\"700\">\n    <div id=\"metaslider_container_5575\">\n        <div id=\"metaslider_5575\">\n            <ul aria-live='off' class='slides'>\n                <li style=\"display: block; width: 100%;\" class=\"slide-5579 ms-image \" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" data-date=\"2025-10-11 11:47:58\" data-filename=\"400-X-180cdr-scaled-700x300.jpg\" data-slide-type=\"image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/courses\/mains\/upsc-qep-2026-batch-5-english\" target=\"_self\" aria-label=\"View Slide Details\" class=\"metaslider_image_link\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/400-X-180cdr-scaled.jpg?resize=700%2C300&#038;ssl=1\" height=\"300\" width=\"700\" alt=\"\" class=\"slider-5575 slide-5579 msDefaultImage\" title=\"400 X 180cdr\" \/><\/a><\/li>\n                <li style=\"display: none; width: 100%;\" class=\"slide-5580 ms-image \" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" data-date=\"2025-10-11 11:47:58\" data-filename=\"pocket-notes-website-400x180-1-scaled-700x300.jpg\" data-slide-type=\"image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/courses\/upsc-cse-books\/qep-pocket-notes-2.0\" target=\"_self\" aria-label=\"View Slide Details\" class=\"metaslider_image_link\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/pocket-notes-website-400x180-1-scaled.jpg?resize=700%2C300&#038;ssl=1\" height=\"300\" width=\"700\" alt=\"\" class=\"slider-5575 slide-5580 msDefaultImage\" title=\"pocket-notes-website-400x180\" \/><\/a><\/li>\n                <li style=\"display: none; width: 100%;\" class=\"slide-5581 ms-image \" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" data-date=\"2025-10-11 11:47:58\" data-filename=\"web-site-banner-toppers-book.-400x180-1-scaled-700x300.jpg\" data-slide-type=\"image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/courses\/upsc-cse-books\/toppers-handwritten-upsc-pyq-4-books\" target=\"_self\" aria-label=\"View Slide Details\" class=\"metaslider_image_link\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/web-site-banner-toppers-book.-400x180-1-scaled.jpg?resize=700%2C300&#038;ssl=1\" height=\"300\" width=\"700\" alt=\"\" class=\"slider-5575 slide-5581 msDefaultImage\" title=\"web site banner toppers book. 400x180\" \/><\/a><\/li>\n            <\/ul>\n        <\/div>\n        \n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Prepare_for_the_IPS_Physical_Fitness_Test\"><\/span><b>How to Prepare for the IPS Physical Fitness Test?\u00a0<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tips to meet IPS physical eligibility criteria 2025\u00a0 :<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Consistent Cardio Training: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Engage in daily running to boost endurance and cardiovascular health. Gradually extend your running distance and aim to meet the time standards for the IPS running assessment.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Muscle-Building Exercises: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Prioritize workouts that enhance muscular power, especially for meeting chest expansion criteria. Incorporate exercises like push-ups, chin-ups, and resistance training into your regimen.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Nutritious Eating Plan: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Follow a well-rounded diet packed with proteins, vitamins, and essential nutrients. This supports muscle growth, fat loss, and sustained energy for rigorous training sessions.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Vision and Eye Health: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Protect your eyesight by limiting screen exposure and consulting an eye specialist if necessary to address minor vision concerns before the medical evaluation.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Routine Medical Monitoring:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Regularly check your blood pressure, glucose levels, and other health metrics. Address any health issues promptly to ensure you pass the medical fitness requirements.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Mobility and Agility Work: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Add stretching routines and practices like yoga to improve flexibility, aiding in physical tasks and speeding up recovery post-workout.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Proper Rest and Recovery: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Prioritize sufficient sleep and downtime to allow your body to heal, strengthen, and avoid fatigue or injury during training.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Also Read: <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/ips-exam\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">IPS Exam 2025<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"IPS_Physical_Eligibility_Criteria_2025_FAQS\"><\/span><b>IPS Physical Eligibility Criteria 2025 FAQS?\u00a0<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<style>#sp-ea-3949 .spcollapsing { height: 0; overflow: hidden; transition-property: height;transition-duration: 300ms;}#sp-ea-3949{ position: relative; }#sp-ea-3949 .ea-card{ opacity: 0;}#eap-preloader-3949{ position: absolute; left: 0; top: 0; height: 100%;width: 100%; text-align: center;display: flex; align-items: center;justify-content: center;}#sp-ea-3949.sp-easy-accordion>.sp-ea-single {margin-bottom: 10px; border: 1px solid #e2e2e2; }#sp-ea-3949.sp-easy-accordion>.sp-ea-single>.ea-header a {color: #444;}#sp-ea-3949.sp-easy-accordion>.sp-ea-single>.sp-collapse>.ea-body {background: #fff; color: #444;}#sp-ea-3949.sp-easy-accordion>.sp-ea-single {background: #eee;}#sp-ea-3949.sp-easy-accordion>.sp-ea-single>.ea-header a .ea-expand-icon { float: left; color: #444;font-size: 16px;}.sp-ea-one.sp-easy-accordion .sp-ea-single .ea-header a {\r\n  padding: 7px;\r\n  background: #fff;\r\n}\r\n\r\n.sp-easy-accordion 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class=\"ea-header\"><a class=\"collapsed\" id=\"ea-header-39490\" role=\"button\" data-sptoggle=\"spcollapse\" data-sptarget=\"#collapse39490\" aria-controls=\"collapse39490\" href=\"#\" aria-expanded=\"true\" tabindex=\"0\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"presentation\" class=\"ea-expand-icon eap-icon-ea-expand-minus\"><\/i> What are the minimum height requirements for IPS officers?<\/a><\/h3><div class=\"sp-collapse spcollapse collapsed show\" id=\"collapse39490\" data-parent=\"#sp-ea-3949\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"ea-header-39490\"> <div class=\"ea-body\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">\u00a0<\/span><b>To qualify as a coveted Indian Police Service (IPS) officer<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">, candidates must fulfill specific physical standards to ensure they can handle the rigorous demands of the role.\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Height criteria for IPS officers are:<\/span><b>Women (General Category):<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> Minimum height of 150 cm, reduced to 145 cm for Scheduled Tribes (ST) and certain designated groups.<\/span><\/p><p><b>Men (General Category<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">): Minimum height of 165 cm, lowered to 160 cm for STs (excluding SC\/OBC).<\/span><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"ea-card sp-ea-single\"><h3 class=\"ea-header\"><a class=\"collapsed\" id=\"ea-header-39491\" role=\"button\" data-sptoggle=\"spcollapse\" data-sptarget=\"#collapse39491\" aria-controls=\"collapse39491\" href=\"#\" aria-expanded=\"false\" tabindex=\"0\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"presentation\" class=\"ea-expand-icon eap-icon-ea-expand-plus\"><\/i> What are the eyesight standards for IPS officers?<\/a><\/h3><div class=\"sp-collapse spcollapse \" id=\"collapse39491\" data-parent=\"#sp-ea-3949\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"ea-header-39491\"> <div class=\"ea-body\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">IPS Officer Eyesight Standards:<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Distant Vision: Better eye 6\/6 or 6\/9, worse eye 6\/9 or 6\/12 (corrected).<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Near Vision: Better eye J1, worse eye J2 (corrected).<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Refractive Errors: Myopia \u2264 -6.00 D, Hypermetropia \u2264 +4.00 D, Astigmatism \u2264 \u00b12.00\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Color Vision: High-grade, no color blindness (pass Ishihara Test).<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Binocular Vision: Good, no squint.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Other: No night blindness, organic eye diseases, or progressive conditions.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Refractive Surgery (e.g., LASIK, SMILE): Allowed if vision meets standards, surgery post-20, stable for 6 months, no complications.There standards are Evaluated by medical board post-UPSC interview<\/span><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"ea-card sp-ea-single\"><h3 class=\"ea-header\"><a class=\"collapsed\" id=\"ea-header-39492\" role=\"button\" data-sptoggle=\"spcollapse\" data-sptarget=\"#collapse39492\" aria-controls=\"collapse39492\" href=\"#\" aria-expanded=\"false\" tabindex=\"0\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"presentation\" class=\"ea-expand-icon eap-icon-ea-expand-plus\"><\/i> Who sets IPS physical fitness standards? <\/a><\/h3><div class=\"sp-collapse spcollapse \" id=\"collapse39492\" data-parent=\"#sp-ea-3949\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"ea-header-39492\"> <div class=\"ea-body\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The physical standards set by the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) for Indian Police Service (IPS) officers, in consultation with the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA Affairs and other relevant government bodies like the Central Police Organisations (CPOs). These standards are detailed in the UPSC Civil Services Examination notification and enforced during the medical examination by the Central Standing Medical Board (CSMB).\u00a0<\/span><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"ea-card sp-ea-single\"><h3 class=\"ea-header\"><a class=\"collapsed\" id=\"ea-header-39493\" role=\"button\" data-sptoggle=\"spcollapse\" data-sptarget=\"#collapse39493\" aria-controls=\"collapse39493\" href=\"#\" aria-expanded=\"false\" tabindex=\"0\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"presentation\" class=\"ea-expand-icon eap-icon-ea-expand-plus\"><\/i> Is there a weight requirement for IPS officers?<\/a><\/h3><div class=\"sp-collapse spcollapse \" id=\"collapse39493\" data-parent=\"#sp-ea-3949\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"ea-header-39493\"> <div class=\"ea-body\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">As per the UPSC CSE notification there is No specific requirement for weight but candidates must be free from physical impairments that could hinder duty performance.<\/span><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"ea-card sp-ea-single\"><h3 class=\"ea-header\"><a class=\"collapsed\" id=\"ea-header-39494\" role=\"button\" data-sptoggle=\"spcollapse\" data-sptarget=\"#collapse39494\" aria-controls=\"collapse39494\" href=\"#\" aria-expanded=\"false\" tabindex=\"0\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"presentation\" class=\"ea-expand-icon eap-icon-ea-expand-plus\"><\/i> Who conducts the IPS exam?<\/a><\/h3><div class=\"sp-collapse spcollapse \" id=\"collapse39494\" data-parent=\"#sp-ea-3949\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"ea-header-39494\"> <div class=\"ea-body\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Indian Police Service (IPS) exam is conducted by the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) as part of the Civil Services Examination (CSE). The UPSC is responsible for organizing the entire examination process, including the Preliminary, Main, and Interview stages, through which IPS officers are selected.<\/span><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Check IPS Physical Eligibility Criteria 2025 For Male And Female Including Height, Chest, Vision, Medical Tests, And Fitness Standards. 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