NDA Physical Test Age Height Weight Requirements

NDA Physical Test– Physical fitness plays a vital role in selecting a candidate for the NDA. Aspirants have to meet the requirements mentioned in the notification. The NDA Physical Test is essential as in NDA, there is a lot of work that requires a candidate to be physically fit. Thus, an aspirant should be completely aware of all physical fitness requirements and work towards fulfilling them. In this blog, we will discuss the NDA Physical Test requirements as mentioned by the defence services.

NDA Physical Test Requirements

Different organisations have different physical test requirements. Let’s read the NDA Physical Test Requirements as required by the Indian Army, Indian Air Force, and Indian Navy.

Indian Army:

Required Height and Weight For Female Candidates

Height (cm)	Weight (kg) with respect to age (yrs)
Height (cm)	Minimum required weight	Age: 17 to 20 yrs	20+01 day – 30 yrs	30 + 01 day – 40 yrs	Above 40 yrs
140	35.3	43.1	45.1	47	49
141	35.8	43.7	45.7	47.7	49.7
142	36.3	44.4	46.4	48.4	50.4
143	36.8	45	47	49.1	51.1
144	37.3	45.6	47.7	49.8	51.8
145	37.8	46.3	48.4	50.5	52.6
146	38.4	46.9	49	51.2	53.3
147	38.9	47.5	49.7	51.9	54
148	39.4	48.2	50.4	52.6	54.8
149	40	48.8	51.1	53.3	55.5
150	40.5	49.5	51.8	54	56.3

Required Height and Weight For Male Candidates

Height (cm)	Weight (kg) with respect to age (yrs)
Height (cm)	Minimum required weight	Age: 17 to 20 yrs	20+01 day – 30 yrs	30 + 01 day – 40 yrs	Age: Above 40 yrs
140	35.3	43.1	45.1	47	49
141	35.8	43.7	45.7	47.7	49.7
142	36.3	44.4	46.4	48.4	50.4
143	36.8	45	47	49.1	51.1
144	37.3	45.6	47.7	49.8	51.8
145	37.8	46.3	48.4	50.5	52.6
146	38.4	46.9	49	51.2	53.3
147	38.9	47.5	49.7	51.9	54
148	39.4	48.2	50.4	52.6	54.8
149	40	48.8	51.1	53.3	55.5
150	40.5	49.5	51.8	54	56.3

Indian Navy

Required Height and Weight For Female and Male Candidates

Height (In cms)	Weight (in kgs) for Different Age Groups
	20 years	18 years	16 years
152	46	45	44
155	47	46	45
157	49	47	46
160	50	48	47
162	52	50	48
165	53	52	50

Indian Air Force

Required Height and Weight For Male Candidates

Height in cm	Weight in kg for Different Age Groups
Height in cm	16-17 years	17-18 years	18-19 years
152	42.5	44	45
155	43.5	45.3	47
157	45	47	48
160	46	48	49
162	48	50	51
165	50	52	53

Required Height and Weight For Female Candidates

Height (in cm)	Age Range (in Years) / Weight (in Kgs)
Height (in cm)	15-16	16-17	17-18	18-19
147	38	40	41	42
148	39	40	42	43
149	39	41	42	43
150	40	41	43	44
152	41	42.5	44	45
155	42	43.5	45.3	47
157	43	45	47	48
160	45	46.5	48	49

Overview of NDA Physical Test Requirements

Let’s have an overview of the above-mentioned table. After reading this, you will get all the necessary details that are required for the NDA Physical Test.

For the Indian Army

The permissible variation is 10% above the average height.
Height may be relaxed by a maximum of 2 cm if the Medical Board confirms that the applicant will develop and achieve the required height by the end of their training.
Candidates hailing from the Lakshadweep region can receive a height exemption of 2 centimetres.
To enlist in the armed forces, female candidates need to be at least 152 cm tall, while male candidates must be a minimum of 157 cm in height.
Applicants from the North Eastern Hills, as well as those from the Garhwal and Kumaon regions, along with Gorkhas, can qualify with a minimum height of 148 cm for females and 152 cm for males.
Candidates who are younger than 18 will be allowed an added height allowance of 02 cm.
Applicants must be in good physical and mental health, without any illnesses or disabilities.

For the Indian Navy

The required minimum sitting height is 81.50 cm, and the maximum is 96 cm.
A Minimum leg length of 99 cm and a maximum of 120 cm.
The thigh length should not exceed 64 cm.

Indian Air Force

The Flying Branch requires a minimum height of 162.5 cm.
For Gorkhas, the acceptable minimum height will be 5 cm below the standard, while for individuals from Uttarakhand’s hilly regions and North-Eastern India, it is set at 152.5 cm.
Candidates from the Lakshadweep area can be 2 centimetres shorter than the standard height, making the minimum permissible height 155.5 cm.

Requirements To Meet to Clear The Physical Test During The NDA Exam

Running can be extremely beneficial. Candidates should aim to run daily for a distance of at least 2.5 kilometres. Additionally, candidates should time their runs; for example, the target time for the NDA is to complete 2.5 kilometres in 17 to 18 minutes.
Including skipping as part of physical conditioning is recommended. Daily practice of 1 to 2 hours can greatly aid in meeting the physical fitness standards required by the NDA. Skipping improves the strength and capacity of both the arms and legs.
Functional training is a vital aspect of the defence sector. This is due to its potential to enhance both physical and mental awareness in dynamic operational settings, which is crucial for NDA physical assessments. Functional fitness contributes to improved balance by enhancing power, strength, flexibility, speed, endurance, agility, and coordination.
There are various methods to boost overall functional fitness, but push-ups and sit-ups have been shown to be particularly effective. Applicants should strive to do at least 20 of each exercise daily, with the possibility of increasing the number every five days as their endurance improves.
Candidates may also practice 8-10 chin-ups each day. Other forms of functional fitness include crunches, burpees, and jumping jacks, which significantly enhance a candidate’s stamina.
To develop endurance, candidates can engage in activities like stair climbing, chest touches, forward and reverse rolls, and rope climbing, all of which are effective for building endurance. A rope of 3 to 4 meters can be used for the rope climbing exercises.

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Conclusion

To sum up, in the above text, we mentioned the complete overview regarding the NDA Physical Test. We hope that after reading the complete blog, you will not have any doubt regarding the NDA Physical Test. In addition, Parmanu Defence Academy offers the best NDA coaching in Dehradun that includes, the preparation for written exam, SSB test, Physical Fitness Development, and many more. If you have any further queries, feel free to contact us at 8445901901 or drop us an email at info@parmanudefence.com.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

What happens in the NDA medical examination?

In the NDA medical examination, a candidate is fully checked up from top to bottom to detect any kind of medical issue he or she has.

How can I improve my eyesight if I don’t meet the requirements?

You can go through a LASIK surgery that improves your eyesight to normal. It should be prescribed by the medical authorities in the NDA medical examination.

Are tattoos allowed in NDA? Are there any restrictions?

No, tattoos are not allowed in the NDA. If a doctor finds that a candidate has a tattoo, then he or she needs to be medically supervised by the doctor.

What happens if a candidate does not meet medical standards?

You will be referred to the Military Hospital if you do not meet any medical standards. A doctor in MH will decide whether you are fit or unfit for the armed forces.