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Calculate your Singapore IPPT score and see your award category
Award Categories & Incentives
Based on your total IPPT score, you will be awarded one of five categories. NSmen (National Servicemen) who pass their IPPT receive monetary incentives:
| Award Category | Standard Points | Elite Points | NSman Incentive |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gold | 85 - 100 | 90 - 100 | $500 |
| Silver | 75 - 84 | 80 - 89 | $300 |
| Pass with Incentive | 61 - 74 | 61 - 74 | $200 |
| Pass | 51 - 60 | 51 - 60 | $0 |
| Fail | < 51 | < 51 | $0 |
Age Group Categories
IPPT scoring is divided into age categories with three-year bands. Each age group has different performance standards to account for natural changes in physical fitness with age:
| Age Category | Age Range (Years) |
|---|---|
| Category 1 | Below 22 |
| Category 2 | 22 - 24 |
| Category 3 | 25 - 27 |
| Category 4 | 28 - 30 |
| Category 5 | 31 - 33 |
| Category 6 | 34 - 36 |
| Category 7 | 37 - 39 |
| Category 8 | 40 - 42 |
| Category 9 | 43 - 45 |
| Category 10 | 46 - 48 |
In-depth guide
IPPT explained: stations, scoring, awards and the NSman incentive
How the Individual Physical Proficiency Test is scored across push-ups, sit-ups and the 2.4km run, the point thresholds for Pass, Silver and Gold, the cash incentives for NSmen, and what happens if you retake.
Key figures at a glance
- Award thresholds (NSmen)
- Pass 51 · Pass with Incentive 61 · Silver 75 · Gold 85
- At least 1 point in each station is needed to pass. Commandos, Divers and Guards need 90 for Gold.
- Source: OneNS
- Retaking the test
- Only the difference is paid if you reach a higher award
- For example, $200 paid for Pass with Incentive and later Silver means $100 more. Only one Gold award is allowed per IPPT window.
- Source: OneNS
- Payment timing
- About 14 days after the test
- Immediate by PayNow when tested at a Fitness Conditioning Centre with PayNow linked to your NRIC.
- Source: OneNS
Preparing for and taking the IPPT: step by step
Scoring depends on your age band and gender. Check the OneNS tables or use the calculator for your numbers.
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Step 1: Know your age band and gender
Before trainingPoints tables are set by age band and gender, so the same result scores differently across bands.
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Step 2: Set a target award
Before trainingPass is 51, Pass with Incentive 61, Silver 75, Gold 85. You need at least 1 point in every station.
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Step 3: Train the weakest station
In the weeks before the testThe run is worth up to 50 points, but zero points in push-ups or sit-ups will still fail the test.
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Step 4: Enter your results in the calculator
After a practice sessionEnter repetitions and the run time to see points and the award you would earn.
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Step 5: Take the test and check your incentive
In your IPPT windowIncentives are paid about 14 days after the test, or immediately at a Fitness Conditioning Centre if PayNow is linked.
What the IPPT tests
The Individual Physical Proficiency Test measures fitness through three stations:
| Station | Maximum points |
|---|---|
| Push-ups | 25 |
| Sit-ups | 25 |
| 2.4km run | 50 |
| Total | 100 |
Points depend on your age band and gender: the same number of repetitions or the same run time earns different points in different bands.
Awards
| Award | Points | NSman incentive |
|---|---|---|
| Gold | 85 and above (90 for Commandos, Divers and Guards) | $500 |
| Silver | 75 to 84 | $300 |
| Pass with Incentive | 61 to 74 | $200 |
| Pass | 51 to 60 | none |
| Fail | Below 51, or 0 points in any station | none |
To pass you need at least 51 points and at least 1 point in each station.
Retakes and payment
- NSmen can retake the IPPT within their window. If a later attempt earns a higher award, you are paid only the difference: someone paid $200 for Pass with Incentive who later reaches Silver gets $100 more.
- Only one Gold award is allowed per IPPT window.
- Awards are generally paid about 14 days after the test. If you test at a Fitness Conditioning Centre and have PayNow linked to your NRIC, payment can be immediate.
Worked example
| Result | Points (example) | Award |
|---|---|---|
| Push-ups 20 pts, sit-ups 22 pts, run 45 pts | 87 | Gold, $500 |
| Push-ups 15 pts, sit-ups 15 pts, run 48 pts | 78 | Silver, $300 |
| Push-ups 10 pts, sit-ups 12 pts, run 40 pts | 62 | Pass with Incentive, $200 |
| Push-ups 0 pts, sit-ups 25 pts, run 50 pts | 75 | Fail (0 in one station) |
Station points above are illustrative. Your own points come from the age-band table.
Tip: Because a zero in any station fails the test, it is worth securing a few points in your weakest station before chasing a higher run time.
Common mistakes
- Chasing the run only. A zero in push-ups or sit-ups is an automatic fail.
- Using the wrong age band. Tables change by band.
- Expecting a second payout in full. A retake pays only the difference.
- Forgetting the elite Gold mark. Commandos, Divers and Guards need 90.
Related tools
- NS ORD calculator — your Operationally Ready Date.
- Public holidays — plan your IPPT around holidays.
Sources
This guide explains published rules in plain language. It is not financial, legal or official advice — rules change, so confirm with the agency linked above before you commit.