How is the physical test conducted for the third gender in Police SI recruitment? Find out how far they are required to run...

Police recruitment is considered a vital avenue for employment. Every year, police recruitment drives are organized across various states, offering opportunities to a large number of male and female candidates; however, a shift is now underway. Third-gender individuals are also beginning to receive opportunities in police recruitment. For instance, several states have started providing opportunities to third-gender candidates in the recruitment process for Police Sub-Inspectors (SI). Meanwhile, several other state governments are currently making preparations to implement this. Given this context, what will be the criteria for recruiting third-gender individuals into the police force? This is a question that many people are keen to have answered.

In this regard, let us explore which states are currently offering third-gender individuals the opportunity to participate in police recruitment, and which states are in the process of preparing to do so. Additionally, let us examine the specific physical tests prescribed for third-gender candidates within the Police SI recruitment process.

Recruitment of Third-Gender Individuals Begins in Bihar Police; Preparations Underway in UP and MP

Efforts to provide opportunities to third-gender individuals in police recruitment drives across the country have officially commenced. In the Bihar Police SI recruitment drive of 2024, third-gender candidates were allowed to participate; consequently, for the very first time in the history of the Bihar Police, three third-gender individuals—Ronit Jha, Bunty Kumar, and Madhu Kashyap—received appointment letters. Following this milestone, efforts to extend similar opportunities to third-gender candidates in the police recruitment processes of Madhya Pradesh and Uttar Pradesh have also gained significant momentum.

17 Third-Gender Candidates to Appear for Physical Test in Bihar Police SI Recruitment 2026

The preliminary examination for the Bihar Police SI recruitment drive of 2026 was recently conducted. A total of 35,000 candidates appeared for the preliminary exam. Among them, 17 third-gender candidates successfully qualified for the main examination. The candidates are now required to undergo a physical test. In other words, those third-gender candidates who have cleared the main examination must now appear for the physical test.

How ​​Will the Physical Test for Third-Gender Candidates Be Conducted?
In the Bihar Police SI recruitment process, physical tests are prescribed for third-gender candidates, just as they are for male and female candidates. The recruitment notification explicitly clarifies that, in accordance with the orders of the Government of Bihar, the physical standards and physical efficiency test criteria for third-gender candidates shall be equivalent to those applicable to female candidates belonging to the Backward Classes. Let us explore the prescribed height requirements for third-gender candidates in the Bihar Police SI recruitment. We will also learn about the running, high jump, and long jump requirements applicable to third-gender candidates.

Height: For third-gender candidates in the Bihar Police SI recruitment, a minimum height of 155 cm is prescribed—the same standard applicable to female candidates across all categories. Chest measurement is not required. Furthermore, the minimum weight requirement is 48 kg.

Running: In the Bihar Police SI recruitment, third-gender candidates are required to complete a 1 km run within 6 minutes. Female candidates are required to complete the run within the same time limit. In other words, third-gender candidates must meet the same running standards as female candidates across all categories. Each candidate will be given three attempts.

High Jump and Long Jump: In the Bihar Police SI recruitment, third-gender candidates must successfully clear a minimum height of 3 feet in the high jump. Similarly, they must achieve a minimum distance of 9 feet in the long jump. Third-gender candidates are required to meet the same high jump and long jump standards as female candidates across all categories. Each candidate will be given three attempts.

Shot Put: In the Bihar Police SI recruitment, third-gender candidates are required to throw a 12-pound shot (metal ball) to a minimum distance of 10 feet—the same requirement applicable to female candidates across all categories.

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