Physical Fitness Test (PFT)

Names of the shortlisted candidates, who qualify the online test, shall be displayed on the CASB Web Portal and on a stipulated date shall be called at designated ASC for Physical Fitness Test (PFT) and Adaptability Test-II. PFT consists of two parts i.e. PFT-I and PFT-II.

PFT- I

Candidates have to complete 1.6 Kms run as per the following timings to qualify for PFT-II:-

Test Maximum permissible time
Male Candidates Female Candidates
1.6 Km run Within 07 minutes Within 08 minutes

PFT- II

Candidates who qualify PFT-I will go for PFT-II after 10 minutes of recuperation time. The sequence of exercises and maximum time period for male and female candidates are given below.

Male candidates

Male candidates shall also have to complete 10 Push-ups, 10 Sit-ups and 20 Squats within the stipulated time as per the following to qualify in the Physical Fitness Test.

Test Max Time Period Remarks
10 Push-ups 01 minute Test will be conducted after 10 minutes break on completion of run
10 Sit-ups 01 minute Test will be conducted after 02 minutes break on completion of 10 Push-ups
20 Squats 01 minute Test will be conducted after 02 minutes break on completion of 10 Sit-ups

Female candidates

Female candidates shall also have to complete 10 Sit-ups and 15 Squats within the stipulated time as per the following to qualify in the Physical Fitness Test.

Test Max Time Period Remarks
10 Sit-ups 01 minute and 30 seconds Test will be conducted after 10 minutes break on completion of run
15 Squats 01 minute Test will be conducted after 02 minutes break on completion of 10 Sit-ups

Note: Candidates are advised to bring their sports shoes and shorts/track pants.

Candidates shall sign a consent form prior to appearing in physical fitness test/medical test for selection in IAF. He / She shall appear in these tests at his / her own risk and shall not be paid any compensation by IAF for injury/casualty if any, sustained by him / her during such tests. The consent form shall be signed by parents/guardian of candidates below 18 years of age. The consent form is appended with Phase-II Admit Card.

Adaptability Test-II. All candidates who pass Physical Fitness Test will have to undertake Adaptability Test-II as per policy in vogue. Adaptability Test-II is for selection of candidates who can adapt to the environment of the Indian Air Force and are able to adjust to the military way of life.

Demo Videos for Physical Fitness Test (PFT) - II for Male & Female

  • Demo Video for Push-Ups

  • Demo Video for Sit-Ups

  • Demo Video for Squats

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