Pre-enlistee IPPT and NS duration

If you are medically graded Physical Employment Standard (PES) A or B1, you will enjoy an 8-week reduction in your full-time NS duration if you attain 61 points or more in your pre-enlistee Individual Physical Proficiency Test (IPPT). You will qualify for direct basic training if you attain this IPPT result at least two weeks before the Physical Training Phase (PTP) enlistment. You will then enlist later into the next available basic training intake.

You can attempt your pre-enlistee IPPT as many times as you like up till the last Wednesday at least 14 calendar days before your enlistment date. Your pre-enlistee IPPT results are valid for 1 year after the test.

What is PES?

Physical Employment Standard (PES) is a grading system that reflects your medical condition and is one of the considerations to determine your National Service vocation. PES is not an indication of your general health.

Visit the Central Manpower Base (CMPB) website for more information about PES.

What is pre-enlistee IPPT?

If you are medically graded Physical Employment Standard (PES) A or B1, you can take the pre-enlistee Individual Physical Proficiency Test (IPPT) to assess your fitness level from these 3 exercises:

Your score will be based on your age, the number of push-ups and sit-ups you can do in 1 minute, and your 2.4km run timing. Visit the Central Manpower Base (CMPB) website to calculate your pre-enlistee IPPT score.

How will my PES and pre-enlistee IPPT affect my basic training?

Your Physical Employment Standard (PES) and pre-enlistee Individual Physical Proficiency Test (IPPT) scores will play a part in the type and duration of basic training you will undergo during National Service (NS).

PES A or B1

If you get 61 points or more from the 3 pre-enlistee IPPT stations (with a minimum of 1 point from each station), you do not need to undergo the 8-week Physical Training Phase (PTP) during basic training and, can enlist 8 weeks later. However, you need to attain this at least 14 calendar days before the PTP enlistment date.

Otherwise, you will have to enlist as scheduled and go through the 8-week PTP to gradually build up your fitness.

PES B2, B3, B4, BP, C, or E

You will not be eligible to take the pre-enlistee IPPT. You will go for a different basic training programme that does not include PTP.

Location to take pre-enlistee IPPT

If you are enrolled in a Junior College, Millennia Institute (MI), Polytechnic or Institute of Technical Education (ITE), your pre-enlistee Individual Physical Proficiency Test (IPPT) typically happens in school. However, if you are not enrolled in these schools or did not attain 61 points or more from the 3 pre-enlistee IPPT stations (with a minimum of 1 point from each station) and would like a re-test, you can book an appointment at either the Maju or Kranji Fitness Conditioning Centres (FCCs) to attempt your pre-enlistee IPPT. The FCCs are open on Wednesdays, except on public holidays, and appointment slots are subject to availability.

What to bring and wear for your pre-enlistee IPPT

Have sufficient rest and make sure you are feeling well for your pre-enlistee Individual Physical Proficiency Test (IPPT) session. Bring the following items:

National Registration Identity Card (NRIC)
Water bottle
Face towel

Report wearing the proper physical training attire and running shoes.

In accordance to SAF Dress Regulations, any attire than those stated are unacceptable. You will be turned away if you are not in the correct attire.

A man is pictured wearing the correct attire, including a singlet, knee length shorts, and running shoes. T-shirts, polo t-shirts, tights above the knees, and running shorts are also acceptable. Long sleeves, tights beyond knees, track pants, working shoes, and slippers are unacceptable.

Final date to take pre-enlistee IPPT

The final date for you to take your pre-enlistee Individual Physical Proficiency Test (IPPT) is the last Wednesday at least 14 calendar days before your enlistment date. Your pre-enlistee IPPT results are valid for 1 year after the test.

Visit the Central Manpower Base (CMPB) website to find out which day it is, calculate your Body Mass Index (BMI), and learn more about pre-enlistee IPPT and Physical Employment Standard (PES).