Overview
- The Battle Physical Efficiency Test and Physical Proficiency Test are being merged into a single Combined Physical Test conducted twice a year.
- The new regime takes effect on April 1, 2026, with unit-level preparations starting October 15 and implementation changes due by December 30, 2025.
- Standards are age-based, rank- and gender-neutral, featuring 3.2-km runs or brisk walks plus push-ups and sit-ups, rope climbing for younger groups, and relaxations for high-altitude postings.
- Results will be graded on a four-tier scale requiring at least a satisfactory pass, with remedial time typically offered before career impacts are applied.
- Developed through in-house studies and benchmarking with Khelo India and foreign armies, the framework also introduces a unit route-march test to strengthen collective readiness.