All candidates are required to clear Physical Fitness Test (PFT) to join Indian Army.

Indian Army Physical Fitness Test (PFT)

To determine the Physical Fitness Test (PFT), the following tests carrying 100 marks are held:

1.6 Km Run.
Pull Ups.
Balance.
9 Feet Ditch.

Marking System Is As Follows

1.) 1.6 Km Run excluding Soldier General Duty.

S No Timings Group Marks
(i) Upto 5 Mins 40 Secs Group-I 60 Marks
(ii) From 5 Mins 41 Secs to 6 Mins to 20 Secs. Group-II 48 Marks
(iii) Above 6 Mins 20 Secs Fail
(iv) Provisions for Extra Time for 1.6 Km Run in Hilly Terrain.
(aa) Between 5000 Ft to 9000 Ft - Add 30 Secs to all timings.
(ab) Between 9000 Ft to 12000 Ft - Add 120 Secs to all timings.

1.6 Km Run Soldier General Duty

S No Timings Group Marks
(i) Upto 5 Mins 40 Secs Group-I 60 Marks
(ii) From 5 Mins 41 Secs to 06 Mins. Group-II 48 Marks
(iii) Provisions for Extra Time for 1.6 Km Run in Hilly Terrain.
(aa) Between 5000 Ft to 9000 Ft - Add 30 Secs.
(ab) Between 9000 Ft to 12000 Ft - Add 120 Secs.

2.) Pull Ups.

(i) 10 and above 40 Marks.
(ii) 9 33 Marks.
(iii) 8 27 Marks.
(iv) 7 21 Marks.
(vi) 6 16 Marks.

3.) Balance. Should qualify and no marks are awarded.

4.) 9 Feet Ditch. Should qualify and no marks are awarded.