Below is a detailed table outlining the minimum height, chest size, and weight requirements for Indian Army recruitment for Agniveer, regular soldiers, other ranks, Junior Commissioned Officers (JCOs), and Havildar (General, Technical, and Clerk) categories.
Indian Army Soldier Minimum Height, Chest and Weight
The Indian Army has specific requirements for minimum height, chest, and weight for soldiers. Here are the general guidelines:
Minimum Height:
The minimum height requirement for the Indian Army varies based on the region and category. Generally, for the Indian Army Agniveer Soldier General Duty (GD) category, the minimum height requirement is 160 cm for males and 157 cm (5 feet 2 inches) for females.
However, different regions and categories may have slight variations in the height criteria. It is essential to refer to the official Indian Army recruitment notifications for specific height requirements based on your region and category of interest.
Chest Requirement:
For male candidates, the minimum chest expansion requirement is generally 77 cm (30 inches) with a minimum of 5 cm (2 inches) of expansion. This means that the chest size should be at least 77 cm in a normal state and expand to a minimum of 82 cm (32 inches) during inhalation.
The chest measurement requirement for females varies, and it is advisable to refer to the official recruitment notifications for the specific criteria.
Weight Requirement:
The weight requirement for the Indian Army is based on the Body Mass Index (BMI) calculation. The BMI is calculated by dividing an individual’s weight in kilograms by the square of their height in meters.
Generally, the weight requirement for males falls within the range of 48 to 50 kg, depending on height and other factors.
The weight requirement for females may vary and is typically determined based on the BMI calculation.
It is important to note that these are general guidelines, and specific requirements may vary based on the region, category, and recruitment cycle. It is recommended to refer to the official Indian Army recruitment notifications for accurate and up-to-date information on height, chest, and weight requirements for soldiers.
Standard Minimum Height, Unexpanded Chest and Weight
The table also provides state-wise information for height, weight, and chest size criteria:
The entire country has been divided into six regions namely; Western Plains Region, Eastern Plains Region, Central Region, Southern Region, Western Himalayan Region and Eastern Himalayan Region. The minimum physical standards for the various regions are as follows:
| Regions | States | Height (Cms) | Chest | Weight | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Agniveer General Duty & Tradesmen | Agniveer Technical | Agniveer Clerk / Store Keeper Technical | (Cms) | (Kgs) | ||
| Western Himalayan Region | Jammu & Kashmir, Himachal Pradesh, Punjab Hills (Area South and West of the Inter State Border between Himachal Pradesh and Punjab and North and East ofRoad Mukerian, Hoshiarpur, Garh Shankar, Ropar and Chandigarh), Garhwal and Kumaon (Uttarakhand) | 163 | 163 | 162 | 77 | 48 |
| Eastern Himalayan Region | Sikkim, Nagaland, Arunachal Pradesh, Manipur, Tripura, Mizoram, Meghalaya, Assam and Hill Region of West Bengal (Gangtok, Darjeeling and Kalimpong Districts) | 160 | 157 | 160 | 77 | 48 |
| Western Plains Region | Punjab, Haryana, Chandigarh,Delhi, Rajasthan and Western Uttar Pradesh (Meerut and Agra Division) | 170 | 170 | 162 | 77 | 50 |
| Eastern Plains Region | Eastern Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, West Bengal, Jharkhand and Orissa | 169 | 169 | 162 | 77 | 50 |
| Central Region | Madhya Pradesh, Chattisgarh, Gujarat, Maharashtra, Dadar, Nagar Haveli, Daman and Diu | 168 | 167 | 162 | *77 | 50 |
| Southern Region | Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka,Tamil Nadu, Kerala, Goa and Puducherry | 166 | 165 | 162 | 77 | 50 |
* Dispensation in chest measurement of 01 cm has been granted for Agniveer Technical category in the Central Region.
Special Physical Standards
Minimum physical standards as given below will apply to the followings:
| Ser. No | Physical Standards | Height (Cms) | Chest (Cms) | Weight (Kgs) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (a) | Ladakhi | 157 | 77 | 50 |
| (b) | Gorkhas both Nepalese and Indian | 157 | 77 | 48 |
| (c) | Candidates from Andaman and Nicobar Islands, Lakshadweep Group of Islands including Minicoy. | |||
| (i) Settlers | 165 | 77 | 50 | |
| (ii) Locals | 155 | 77 | 50 | |
| (d) | Tribals of Recognized Tribal Areas | 162 | 77 | 48 |
| (e) | The Brigade of Guards | 173 | 77 | 50 |
| (f) | Medium Artillery | 170 | 77 | 50 |
| (g) | Corps of Military Police | 173 | 77 | 50 |
| (h) | Agniveer (General Duty) Women in Corps of Military Police | 162 (04 cms Height relaxation for certain dispensation areas as given in the notification) | – | Proportionate to height and age as per Army medical standards. |
| *(j) | Agniveer Clerk (Staff Duty) / Store Keeper Technical | 162 | 77 | 50 |
| (k) | RT JCO RT JCO (Gorkhas & Ladakhi region Candidates ) | 160 157 | 77 77 | 50 48 |
| (l) | Agniveer Tradesmen | Minimum physical standards of the regions given above, minus 1 Cm chest and 2 Kg weight. Ht criteria would be as par with Soldier General Duty as relevant to the region. | ||
| (m) | JCO Catering (ASC) / Survey Automated Cartographer (Engineers) / Havildar Education | As applicable to Soldier General Duty for various regions. | ||
Note:* Regional physical standards lower than the standards laid down in Paragraph (j) above will be applicable to clerical candidates belonging to those region.
Relaxations in Physical Standards
The following categories will be permitted relaxations in physical standards as mentioned against each:
| Ser. No | Physical Standards | Height (Cms) | Chest (Cms) | Weight (Kgs) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (a) | Son of Serving Soldier (SOS) / Ex-Servicemen (SOEX), Son-in-Law of a War Widow (SOWW) and Widow of Ex-Servicemen Adopted Son/Son-in-Law of a War Widow, if she has no son and including a legally adopted son of serving Soldier / Ex-Servicemen | 2 | 1 | 2 |
| (b) | Outstanding Sportsmen (National / State & those who represented District / College / School in State / University / Board Championship & earned 1st/ 2nd position) | 2 | 3 | 5 |
| (c) | Agniveer (General Duty) Women in Corps of Military Police. | |||
| (i) Daughter of Servicemen (DOS) & Daughter of Ex-Servicemen (DOES), Daughter of War Widow (DOWW) and Daughter of Widow of Ex-servicemen (DOW). For adopted daughter/daughter in-law of a war widow, if she has no daughter and including a legally adopted daughter(for consideration of daughter in-law) of serving Soldier/Ex-Servicemen. adoption should have been done during the lifetime of the Servicemen/Ex-servicemen. | 2 | – | 2 | |
| (ii) Widows of Defence pers who have died in harness. | 2 | – | 2 | |
| (iii) Outstanding Sportswomen (National/State & those who represented District, College/School State/University Championship). | 2 | – | 5 |
