Female IPPT — How It Differs from Male Scoring
The SAF uses separate, gender-adjusted scoring tables for female participants. Female servicewomen are assessed against their own standard — not compared to male scores. The same three stations apply (push-ups, sit-ups, 2.4km run) and the same award tiers apply (Gold/Silver/Pass), but the performance thresholds are different.
✅ Same award tiers, different thresholds: Gold is still 75+ pts. Silver is 61–74 pts. Pass is 51–60 pts. What changes is how many push-ups, sit-ups, and what 2.4km time earns those points.
Female IPPT Awards & Incentives (2026)
🥇
Gold
75–100 pts
$500 incentive
🥈
Silver
61–74 pts
$300 incentive
✅
Pass
51–60 pts
Obligation cleared
⚠️ Zero-point rule applies: Scoring zero points in any single station is an automatic fail — even if your combined total exceeds 51 points.
Female IPPT Scoring Tables — Age 22–24
Push-Ups (Max 25 pts, 1 minute)
| Points | Reps Required (Female, 22–24) | Award Level |
|---|---|---|
| 25 pts | ≥ 36 reps | 🥇 Towards Gold |
| 20 pts | ≥ 28 reps | 🥈 Towards Silver |
| 15 pts | ≥ 20 reps | ✅ Towards Pass |
| 10 pts | ≥ 13 reps | ✅ Minimum contribution |
| 1 pt | ≥ 6 reps | ⚠️ Avoids zero-fail |
| 0 pts | ≤ 5 reps | ❌ Auto-fail station |
Sit-Ups (Max 25 pts, 1 minute)
| Points | Reps Required (Female, 22–24) | Award Level |
|---|---|---|
| 25 pts | ≥ 40 reps | 🥇 Towards Gold |
| 20 pts | ≥ 32 reps | 🥈 Towards Silver |
| 15 pts | ≥ 24 reps | ✅ Towards Pass |
| 10 pts | ≥ 16 reps | ✅ Minimum contribution |
| 1 pt | ≥ 8 reps | ⚠️ Avoids zero-fail |
| 0 pts | ≤ 7 reps | ❌ Auto-fail station |
2.4km Run (Max 50 pts)
| Points | Time Required (Female, 22–24) | Award Level |
|---|---|---|
| 50 pts | ≤ 11:45 | 🥇 Gold run |
| 40 pts | ≤ 12:45 | 🥈 Silver-range run |
| 30 pts | ≤ 13:45 | ✅ Pass-range run |
| 20 pts | ≤ 14:45 | ✅ Low pass |
| 1 pt | ≤ 16:00 | ⚠️ Avoids zero-fail |
| 0 pts | > 16:00 | ❌ Auto-fail station |
Age-Adjusted Scoring for Female Participants
| Age Group | 2.4km Gold Timing (approx) | Push-ups for Max Score (approx) |
|---|---|---|
| 22–24 | ≤ 11:45 | ≥ 36 reps |
| 25–27 | ≤ 12:00 | ≥ 33 reps |
| 28–30 | ≤ 12:20 | ≥ 30 reps |
| 31–33 | ≤ 12:40 | ≥ 27 reps |
| 34–36 | ≤ 13:05 | ≥ 25 reps |
| 37–39 | ≤ 13:30 | ≥ 22 reps |
| 40–42 | ≤ 14:00 | ≥ 19 reps |
Training Tips for Female Participants
Push-ups: Build from your knees first if needed
Start with modified knee push-ups to build strength. Once you can do 20 comfortably, transition to full push-ups — at least 6 weeks before your test.
Start with modified knee push-ups to build strength. Once you can do 20 comfortably, transition to full push-ups — at least 6 weeks before your test.
The run is your biggest scoring opportunity
The 2.4km run is worth 50 points — half your score. Do interval training (4 × 600m at target pace) twice a week for the fastest improvement.
The 2.4km run is worth 50 points — half your score. Do interval training (4 × 600m at target pace) twice a week for the fastest improvement.
Sit-ups: Technique matters more than speed
Shoulder blades fully contact the mat on down phase, elbows touch knees on up phase. Perfect form first, then increase speed.
Shoulder blades fully contact the mat on down phase, elbows touch knees on up phase. Perfect form first, then increase speed.
Track your progress with the calculator
Log your training reps and times into the Female tab in the IPPT Calculator to see your projected score and which station to focus on.
Log your training reps and times into the Female tab in the IPPT Calculator to see your projected score and which station to focus on.
Recovery matters for run training
Increase weekly run distance by no more than 10% per week and include 1–2 rest days to prevent shin splints and stress injuries.
Increase weekly run distance by no more than 10% per week and include 1–2 rest days to prevent shin splints and stress injuries.
Who Takes the Female IPPT?
Female participants required to take IPPT include:
- Female full-time NSFs serving in the SAF or SCDF
- Female regular servicewomen (RSWOs) in active service
- Female operationally ready servicewomen during NS liability
- Certain female civilian employees in uniformed roles subject to IPPT requirements