Kerala PSC Fireman Physical Qualifications

For General Candidates

(a) Height: 165 cms

(b) Weight: 50 Kgs

(c) Chest: 81 cms

(d) Chest Expansion: 5 cms

For SC/ST Candidates

(a) Height: 160 cms

(b) Weight: 48 Kgs

(c) Chest: 76 cms

(d) Chest Expansion: 5 cms

Note: Physical Measurement of the candidates will be taken prior to the test and those who do not satisfy the prescribed Physical standards will not be allowed to participate in the Physical Efficiency test under any circumstances.

Must have proficiency in swimming

Note:- The proficiency in swimming will be tested by a practical test conducted by the commission. The following are the criteria for the swimming test.

(i) 50m swimming trial to be completed within two minutes.

(ii) Two minute floating ability at the deeper sides of the swimming pool. Candidate must qualify both the events to be considered as qualified in the swimming test.

Visual Standards

Must possess the Visual Standards specified below without glasses. Right Eye Left Eye (a) Distant vision 6/6 Snellen 6/6 Snellen (b) Near vision 0.5 Snellen 0.5Snellen (c) Field of Vision Full Full

Note 1: a) Each eye must have full field of vision. b) Colour Blindness, Squint or any morbid conditions of the eyes or lids of either eye shall be a disqualification for appointment.

Note 2 : Must be certified to possess the visual standards specified above without glasses. Candidates should produce a Medical Certificate issued by a Medical Officer not below the rank of a Civil Surgeon as to the candidates physique, fitness and capacity for rough outdoor work and also of the visual standards when the commission intimates

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