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How long is the running test for constable? In Punjab it is 1.6 km in 7 minutes for men and 10 minutes for women. In Sindh it is 1,600 metres in 10 minutes for a constable and 8 minutes for an ASI. The run is only the second stage: height and chest are measured first, and failing them ends your application before you run.
This guide covers the physical test for Punjab and Sindh Police in 2026: the running times, the height and chest standards, the order of the stages, and the mistakes that disqualify candidates. Each province publishes its own standards in the advertisement, so this guide uses the 2026 advertisements themselves.
Physical Test at a Glance#
| Post | Run | Height (male / female) | Chest (male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Punjab Constable | 1.6 km in 7 min (M) / 10 min (F) | 5’7″ / 5’2″ | 33 x 34.5 in |
| Sindh ASI | 1,600 m in 8 min (M) | 5’5″ / 5’0″ | 33 in + 1.5 in |
| Sindh Constable | 1,600 m in 10 min (M) | 5’5″ / 5’0″ | 33 in + 1.5 in |
| Sindh (female) | 800 m walk in 14 min | 5’0″ | Not measured |
Punjab Police Physical Test#
A Punjab Police constable runs 1.6 km in 7 minutes if male, and in 10 minutes if female. That is the Physical Efficiency Test in the 2026 advertisements for constable, lady constable and driver constable posts (BPS-07), for candidates aged 18 to 22. Our height and chest guide lists the measurement standards: male height 5 feet 7 inches, female 5 feet 2 inches, and male chest 33 inches expanding to 34.5 inches. A constable is the first rank on the ladder. Our police ranks guide lists all 11 ranks from Constable to IGP, with badges and 2026 salary for each rank.
The measurement comes before the run. Height and chest are verified at the initial stage, at the District Police Lines. Only candidates who pass the measurement take the 1.6 km run. After the run comes the written test, then the interview.
Driver constables take a driving test too. After the physical assessment, a driver constable must pass a driving test and hold the prescribed driving licence (LTV). The running standard is the same as for a constable.
Tribal areas get a relaxation. In the de-excluded tribal areas of Rajanpur and Tehsil Rojhan, the male height is 5 feet 5 inches, the female height is 5 feet 2 inches (5 feet 1 inch in Rojhan), and the male chest is 31 to 32.5 inches. The age limit rises to 25 years in the tribal areas and 30 years in Rojhan.
15% of constable vacancies are reserved for women. Lady constables take the same measurement and run, with the female standards above.
Sindh Police Physical Test: ASI and Constable#
A Sindh ASI runs 1,600 metres in 8 minutes if male. The ASI post is BPS-11, needs a graduation in second division, and the age limit is 21 to 28 years. The male height is 5 feet 5 inches, and the chest is 33 inches with 1.5 inches of expansion. Female candidates need a height of 5 feet with sound health, and take an 800-metre walk in 14 minutes: a walk, not a run.
A Sindh constable runs 1,600 metres in 10 minutes if male. The constable post is BPS-07, and the physical standards are the same as for ASI: male height 5’5″, chest 33 inches with 1.5 inches expansion, female height 5′. The per-post listings give 10 minutes for a constable; the drive summary says 8 minutes for male candidates generally. The per-post figures are the safer ones to train for: if you can run 1,600 metres in 8 minutes, you pass either way.
Driver constables run 1,600 metres in 10 minutes. The same 10-minute standard applies to driver police constable posts in Sindh.
These figures are from the 2026 quota drive, not a general open-merit recruitment. The Sindh drive of September 2026 was for the shaheed, deceased and permanently invalidated quota: 139 ASI posts, 2,717 constable posts and 430 driver constable posts, reserved for the legal heirs of police employees. Applications closed on 15 October 2026. The standards are real, but a general drive can change them, so always check the latest advertisement on sindhpolice.gov.pk.
ASI candidates applied through STS. The ASI screening was run by SIBA Testing Services, through the portal apply.sts.net.pk, with a Rs 1,500 challan. The physical test follows the same pattern as the constable test: measurement first, then the run.
The Order of the Stages#
Stage 1 is physical measurement. Height is measured barefoot, and chest is measured relaxed and expanded. Candidates who fail are eliminated before the run: there is no second chance at the measurement on the same day.
Stage 2 is the run. Punjab: 1.6 km in 7 minutes (men) or 10 minutes (women). Sindh: 1,600 m in 8 minutes for an ASI, 10 minutes for a constable, and an 800 m walk in 14 minutes for women. The run is qualifying, not scored: you either finish in time or you do not.
Stage 3 is the written test. Only candidates who pass the physical test sit the written test. In Sindh, the ASI screening is run by STS; in Punjab, the written test follows the physical test.
Stage 4 is the interview. Candidates who pass the written test are called for interview, then document verification and the medical examination.
Before you apply, check your documents too. A police job needs a police verification certificate, and our police verification guide explains the difference between general police verification and the police character certificate, and which one a government job needs. The official portals are punjabpolice.gov.pk and sindhpolice.gov.pk.
Mistakes That Disqualify Candidates#
Arriving without checking your height and chest. Measure both at home before you apply. If you are below the minimum, no amount of running will save you: the measurement comes first and it is final.
Training only for the run. The run is 1.6 km, not a sprint. Train for distance at a steady pace: a man needs about 4 minutes 22 seconds per kilometre in Punjab, and 5 minutes per kilometre in Sindh. Start at least eight weeks before the test.
Preparing for the wrong country’s test. Long jump and high jump, a 1,600 m run in 6 minutes 30 seconds, and an 800 m run in 4 minutes 30 seconds for women are Indian Punjab Police standards. The Pakistani test has no long jump and no high jump: it is measurement plus the run.
Applying for the wrong drive. The Sindh 2026 drive was a quota drive for legal heirs, not open merit. Read the advertisement before you apply: it tells you who can apply, what the standards are, and where to apply.
Forgetting the driving licence. A driver constable must hold the prescribed licence before the test. Without it, you cannot take the driving test, and the application fails.
Frequently Asked Questions#
How long is the running test for constable?
In Punjab, 1.6 km in 7 minutes for men and 10 minutes for women. In Sindh, 1,600 metres in 10 minutes for a constable and 8 minutes for an ASI. Women in Sindh take an 800-metre walk in 14 minutes instead of a run.
What is the height and chest for police constable?
Punjab: male height 5 feet 7 inches, female 5 feet 2 inches, male chest 33 inches expanding to 34.5 inches. Sindh: male height 5 feet 5 inches, female 5 feet, male chest 33 inches with 1.5 inches expansion. Tribal areas in Punjab relax the male height to 5 feet 5 inches.
Is there a long jump or high jump in the Pakistan police test?
No. The Pakistani police physical test is measurement plus the run. Long jump and high jump are part of the Indian Punjab Police test, not Pakistan’s. Do not train for them.
What happens if I fail the height measurement?
You are disqualified before the run. Height and chest are verified at the initial stage, and candidates who fail the measurement do not take the running test. Measure yourself at home before you apply.
Can women apply for police constable?
Yes. 15% of Punjab constable vacancies are reserved for women. Lady constables take the same test with female standards: 5 feet 2 inches in Punjab, 5 feet in Sindh, and a 1.6 km run in 10 minutes in Punjab or an 800-metre walk in 14 minutes in Sindh.
