{"id":23397,"date":"2026-02-06T10:20:22","date_gmt":"2026-02-06T04:50:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/vajiramandravi.com\/upsc-exam\/?p=23397"},"modified":"2026-02-06T12:39:37","modified_gmt":"2026-02-06T07:09:37","slug":"upsc-physical-eligibility-criteria","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/vajiramandravi.com\/upsc-exam\/upsc-physical-eligibility-criteria\/","title":{"rendered":"UPSC Physical Eligibility Criteria 2026 for IAS, IPS & IFoS"},"content":{"rendered":"

The UPSC Physical Eligibility Criteria 2026 plays a decisive role in the final selection of candidates aspiring for elite civil services such as IAS, IPS, and Indian Forest Service (IFoS). While intellectual ability is assessed through written examinations and interviews, physical fitness ensures that officers can efficiently perform administrative, law-and-order, and field-based responsibilities.<\/span><\/p>\r\n

The detailed physical and medical standards are mentioned in the official notification and are verified during the medical examination after the interview stage. Meeting these standards is mandatory for final service allocation.<\/span><\/p>\r\n

UPSC Physical Eligibility Criteria 2026<\/b><\/h2>\r\n

The UPSC Physical Eligibility Criteria 2026 ensures that candidates selected for various civil services are medically and physically fit to perform their official duties. While services like IAS require only a general medical examination, IPS and IFoS have strict standards related to height, chest measurement, vision, and overall fitness. These physical requirements are verified through a detailed medical test conducted after the interview stage.<\/span><\/p>\r\n

UPSC Physical Eligibility Criteria 2026 Overview<\/b><\/h2>\r\n

The UPSC Physical Eligibility Criteria 2026 Overview table is given below for understanding the physical requirements.<\/span><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
UPSC Physical Eligibility Criteria 2026 Overview<\/b><\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
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Service<\/b><\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n

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Height (Male)<\/b><\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n

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Height (Female)<\/b><\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n

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Chest (Male)<\/b><\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n

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Chest (Female)<\/b><\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n

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Vision<\/b><\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n

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Other Requirements<\/b><\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n

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IAS<\/b><\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n

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No fixed standard<\/span><\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n

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No fixed standard<\/span><\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n

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Not specified<\/span><\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n

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Not specified<\/span><\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n

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General medical standards<\/span><\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n

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Overall good health; disability allowed as per RPwD Act<\/span><\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n

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IPS<\/b><\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n

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165 cm (160 cm for SC\/ST)<\/span><\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n

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150 cm (145 cm for SC\/ST)<\/span><\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n

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84 cm + 5 cm expansion<\/span><\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n

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79 cm + 5 cm expansion<\/span><\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n

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6\/6 or 6\/9 (better eye)<\/span><\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n

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No color blindness, flat feet, squint, varicose veins<\/span><\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n

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IFoS<\/b><\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n

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163 cm (152 cm for hilly areas)<\/span><\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n

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150 cm (145 cm for hilly areas)<\/span><\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n

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84 cm + 5 cm expansion<\/span><\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n

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79 cm + 5 cm expansion<\/span><\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n

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6\/6 or 6\/9 (better eye)<\/span><\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n

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Must withstand tough outdoor conditions<\/span><\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n

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GeneralMedical Test<\/b><\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n

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Applicable<\/span><\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n

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Applicable<\/span><\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n

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-<\/span><\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n

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-<\/span><\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n

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General vision test<\/span><\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n

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Hearing, BP, heart, and overall fitness<\/span><\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<\/tbody>\r\n<\/table>\r\n

UPSC Physical Eligibility Criteria for IAS Officer<\/b><\/h2>\r\n

The UPSC Physical Eligibility Criteria for IAS Officers is comparatively flexible because IAS officers primarily perform administrative, policy-making, and supervisory roles rather than intensive field operations. UPSC focuses on the candidate\u2019s overall physical and mental fitness to ensure efficient discharge of official duties.<\/span><\/p>\r\n