Chandigarh (Balwinder Singh): The Haryana Staff Selection Commission (HSSC) has finalised the arrangements for the Physical Measurement Test (PMT) scheduled to commence on Monday, April 20, 2026, at the Tau Devi Lal Stadium in Panchkula. HSSC member Bhupender Chauhan, while addressing a press conference on Saturday, stated that the commission has implemented advanced digital technologies to ensure a transparent and candidate-friendly environment. The testing process will begin at 6:30 AM daily, initially calling 700 candidates per day, with plans to scale up to 3,000 candidates depending on the requirement. The entire recruitment drive for various posts, including police constables and forest guards, is expected to span 60 to 80 days.
To streamline the experience for aspirants, the commission has established dedicated rest areas at the stadium gates for candidates and their families, along with baggage storage facilities. The procedural flow includes a multi-layered verification system involving document checks and biometric authentication at two separate points—first at the entry and again before entering the main measurement hall. Candidates will be issued chest numbers upon entering the hall, where 21 high-tech digital machines have been installed to measure height and chest specifications with precision. The HSSC has also made a provision for immediate appeals, allowing any candidate dissatisfied with their measurement results to request an on-the-spot re-test.
Special arrangements have been introduced for this session to accommodate the religious sentiments of Sikh candidates, with dedicated measurement stations managed by representatives of the Sikh community. Furthermore, to assist with logistics, special shuttle buses will operate from Zirakpur starting at 5:00 AM each day to transport candidates to the venue. Chauhan advised candidates to avoid the use of energy boosters or unverified medications before the test, citing potential health risks. The commission has also noted that special arrangements are in place for pregnant women and other female candidates to ensure their comfort during the physical assessment phase.
