Police Height Eligibility Tool
Check if you meet minimum height for police and constable exams. Enter category, gender and height in cm for eligibility result.
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Select category, gender and enter your height in cm, then click Check Eligibility to see if you meet the minimum height requirement.
Minimum height for police exams
Police and constable recruitment notifications specify minimum height by gender and often by category. Male candidates typically need 170 cm (General) and female candidates 157 cm; many states allow relaxation for SC/ST (e.g. 5 cm). This tool uses illustrative values—actual requirements vary by state and post. Always check the official advertisement for your exam.
Chest measurement and other physical criteria may also apply; refer to the official notification for complete eligibility.
FAQ
Minimum height varies by state and gender. Commonly, male candidates need 170 cm (General) and female candidates 157 cm. Many states allow 5 cm relaxation for SC/ST. Check the official recruitment notification for your state or force (e.g. SSC CPO, state police) for exact figures.
Yes. Many state police and central forces allow relaxation in minimum height for SC/ST candidates (e.g. 5 cm). Some also allow relaxation for OBC. The exact relaxation is given in the recruitment advertisement. This tool uses illustrative values—always refer to the official notification.
Height is usually measured without shoes, in centimetres, during the physical eligibility test (PET) or medical examination. The method may be specified in the notification. Enter your height in cm in this tool to check if you meet the typical minimum for your category and gender.
Yes. Constable, SI, and other posts may have different minimum height. Some central forces (e.g. CAPF, BSF) also specify chest measurement. This calculator gives a general idea; check the advertisement for the post you are applying for.
The recruiting body (state police, SSC, UPSC, etc.) publishes physical standards including height in the exam notification or advertisement. Use this tool only for a quick check; always rely on the official notification for your exam.