Agniveer (Agnipath Scheme) Physical Fitness and Medical Standards Syllabus

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1. 1

   Physical Fitness Test Standards

   4 topics

   • Running standards
     • 1.6 km run for Army recruitment
     • Group timing and marks distribution
   • Beam or pull-ups
   • Push-ups, sit-ups and squats
   • 9 feet ditch and zig-zag balance
2. 2

   Physical Measurement Standards

   3 topics

   • Height requirements by region and category
   • Chest measurement and expansion
   • Weight and body proportion norms
3. 3

   Medical Examination Standards

   4 topics

   • Vision and eyesight standards
   • Hearing and ENT standards
   • Common disqualifying conditions
     • Flat foot, knock knees and bow legs
     • Varicose veins and hydrocele
   • Dental, tattoo and body fitness rules
4. 4

   Training and Conditioning

   4 topics

   • Stamina and endurance building
   • Strength and core training
   • Injury prevention and recovery
   • Diet, hydration and nutrition for recruits

Physical Fitness and Medical Standards flashcards for Agniveer (Agnipath Scheme)

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1. What is the running standard for Group I (top grade) in the Agniveer Army GD 1.6 km run?

   1.6 km in 5 minutes 30 seconds (5:30) or less qualifies for Group I, earning 60 marks in the physical test.

2. What is the maximum time for Group II in the Agniveer 1.6 km run, and how many marks does it carry?

   5 minutes 31 seconds to 5 minutes 45 seconds (5:31–5:45) qualifies for Group II and carries 48 marks.

3. How many beam (pull-up) repetitions are needed for the maximum 40 marks in the Agniveer physical test?

   10 or more pull-ups (beam) score the full 40 marks.

4. In the Agniveer beam/pull-up event, how many marks are awarded for 9, 8, 7, and 6 pull-ups respectively?

   9 pull-ups = 33 marks, 8 = 27 marks, 7 = 21 marks, 6 = 16 marks; below 6 is fail.

5. What is the minimum number of pull-ups (beam) required to pass the Agniveer physical fitness test?

   A minimum of 6 pull-ups is required to qualify; fewer than 6 is a failure.

6. What are the two non-scored qualifying physical events (apart from run and beam) in the Agniveer Army GD test?

   The 9-feet ditch jump and the zig-zag balance — both are pass/fail qualifying events that carry no marks.

7. How are physical fitness marks distributed in the Agniveer Army GD recruitment rally?

   Total 100 marks: 1.6 km run = 60 marks, beam/pull-ups = 40 marks; the ditch and zig-zag balance are qualifying only.

8. What is the standard distance an Agniveer candidate must clear in the ditch jump event?

   A 9-feet (about 2.7 m) ditch must be jumped/cleared to qualify.

9. What is the purpose of the zig-zag balance test in Agniveer selection?

   It tests body balance, coordination and agility; the candidate walks along a narrow zig-zag beam without falling — pass/fail only.

10. What is the general minimum height requirement for an Agniveer Army GD male candidate?

    Generally 170 cm, but it varies by region and category; relaxations apply for hill, North-East and tribal regions.

11. Which regions/categories receive height relaxation in Agniveer Army recruitment, and roughly how much?

    Candidates from hill areas (e.g., Gorkhas, Garhwal, Kumaon, Himachal, Northeast) and Scheduled Tribes get relaxations of about 2–5 cm below the standard height.

12. What is the standard minimum chest measurement (unexpanded) and required expansion for an Agniveer male candidate?

    Minimum chest of about 77 cm unexpanded with a minimum expansion of 5 cm.

13. How is chest expansion measured during the Agniveer medical examination?

    By measuring chest girth at full inspiration minus full expiration; the difference must be at least 5 cm (the unexpanded girth must also meet the regional minimum).

14. What body-proportion rule links height, weight and chest in Army medical standards?

    Weight and chest must be in correct proportion to height; being underweight, overweight, or having a chest below proportionate standard for one's height can lead to rejection.

15. How is weight standard determined for Agniveer candidates relative to height?

    Weight should be proportionate to height and age as per standard charts (roughly 50 kg minimum for ~170 cm); marked deviation above or below is disqualifying. 

16. What is the vision standard (better and worse eye) typically required for Agniveer Army GD?

    Distant vision usually 6/6 in the better eye and 6/9 in the worse eye, correctable as specified; the exact figure varies by trade.

17. What does '6/6 vision' mean in the Snellen notation used in Army medicals?

    It means the candidate can read at 6 metres what a normal eye reads at 6 metres — i.e., normal visual acuity.

18. Is colour vision tested in Agniveer medicals, and what standard is needed?

    Yes; candidates must pass colour perception (often CP-II or CP-III depending on trade); colour blindness affecting the required grade can be disqualifying.

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