For uniformed Airports Security Force (ASF) posts such as ASI, Corporal and Corporal Driver, the physical test is the stage where most candidates are filtered out. Many applicants study hard for the written test but arrive at the ground without having run seriously for months. This guide explains what is usually checked and how to prepare so that you do not lose your chance before the written test.
1. Physical measurement
Before any running starts, candidates are measured. If you fail a measurement, you are usually sent home on the spot, so check yourself at home first.
| Check | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Minimum height (October 2026 advert) | 5 ft 6 in | 5 ft 2 in |
| Chest (men, recent instructions) | Minimum 33 inches, with expansion | Not measured |
| Weight | Within the range stated in the advert (recent instructions listed about 48 to 75 kg) | As stated in the advert |
| Eyesight | Colour-vision chart test (reading numbers on a colour plate) | |
Tip: Ask a friend to measure your height barefoot against a wall with a flat book on your head. If you are on the borderline, do not count on “a little relaxation” at the ground.
2. Fitness test and marks
Recent ASF instructions for male candidates described a physical test of 20 marks:
- Running: 10 marks
- Sit-ups: 5 marks
- Push-ups: 5 marks
Female candidates have a separate, lighter set of events stated in the advert. The running event carries half of the marks, so it deserves half of your preparation time.
3. A simple 6-week preparation plan
This plan is for a healthy beginner. If you have any medical condition, check with a doctor first.
| Week | Running (4 days a week) | Push-ups and sit-ups (3 days a week) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 20 minutes: 2 min jog, 1 min walk, repeat | 3 sets of as many clean reps as you can |
| 2 | 25 minutes, mostly jogging, walk only when needed | 4 sets, add 2 reps per set |
| 3 | 1.6 km timed run once a week, easy jogs on other days | 4 sets, rest 60 seconds |
| 4 | Add 4 to 6 fast 200 m repeats once a week | Practise in a 1-minute time limit |
| 5 | Timed 1.6 km run, try to beat week 3 | 2 timed 1-minute rounds |
| 6 | Two easy runs and one light timed run, rest 2 days before the test | Light practice only |
4. Common mistakes on test day
- Starting too fast. Many candidates sprint the first lap and walk the last. Run the first half at a steady pace you can hold.
- Wrong form. Push-ups with the chest not going down, or sit-ups with hands pulling the neck, are often not counted. Practise strict form at home.
- New shoes. Wear shoes you have already trained in.
- No documents. Carry your roll number slip, original CNIC and the documents listed on the slip. Without them you may not be allowed in.
- Empty stomach or heavy meal. Eat a light breakfast at least two hours before reporting time and carry water.
5. What happens after the physical test
In recent ASF recruitments, candidates who cleared the physical and medical stages were called for the written test, followed by the interview. Roll number slips and schedules are issued on the same official portal where you applied, so keep checking it and keep your login details safe.
Frequently asked questions
Is there any relaxation in height?
Only if the advertisement states it for a specific area or category. Do not rely on unofficial claims.
Can I retake the physical test on another day?
Normally no. Missing your date or failing an event usually ends that application.
Does anyone at the ground accept money to pass candidates?
Anyone asking for money is committing fraud. Report it to ASF through its official website.
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