May 01, 2025 | Human Resources , Learning, Development and Training
Request Number: FOI/14397
Category: Organisational Information – Police/Staff Recruitment and Promotion
Subject: PSNI Fitness Test
Request and Answer:
Your request for information has now been considered. In respect of Section 1(1)(a) of the Act we can confirm that the Police Service of Northern Ireland does hold information to which your request relates. The decision has been taken to disclose the following.
Request
What is the current fitness test police officers have to undertake for them to become a member of the Police, and ensure they are eligible for duty?
Answer
As part of the Student Officer recruitment process, candidates are required to complete a Physical Competence Assessment (PCA). The PCA is made up of a number of different activities such as running, crawling, climbing, balancing, lifting, carrying, dragging and weaving, which are incorporated into a circuit. The circuit is required to be completed three times in 4 minutes 30 seconds.
The following link to the Join PSNI recruitment website provides further details on the PCA;
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