IPPT Push-Up Score Table 2026: Points by Age Group
Last updated: July 18, 2026
Push-ups account for 25 of the 100 available IPPT points. For most servicemen, it is the station where gains come fastest with proper training — but only if you know exactly what you're training toward.
This page gives you the complete push-up scoring breakdown for every age group in 2026, so you know precisely how many reps you need for your target score. Plug those reps into our main IPPT Calculator with your sit-ups and run time to see your full award grade.
How Are IPPT Push-Ups Scored?
- You have one minute to complete as many push-ups as possible
- Points are awarded based on total reps within that minute
- Maximum: 25 points
- Minimum: 1 point for a minimum qualifying rep count
- Partial reps are not counted — full range of motion required (chest near ground, arms fully extended)
IPPT Push-Up Scoring Table — Male (2026)
| Reps | 22–24 pts | 25–29 pts | 30–34 pts | 35–39 pts | 40–44 pts | 45–49 pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 |
| 15 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 |
| 20 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 |
| 25 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 19 |
| 30 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 23 |
| 35 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 25 |
| 40 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 |
| 44+ | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 |
These are approximate benchmark values. Official MINDEF tables are the definitive reference (Source: ns.gov.sg).
What Push-Up Count Do You Need for Gold?
To score Gold (85+ total), you need strong scores from all three stations. For push-ups, here's what you're roughly targeting per age band to contribute well to a Gold total:
| Age Band | Push-Up Reps for ~22–25 pts |
|---|---|
| 22 – 24 | 38 – 44+ reps |
| 25 – 29 | 36 – 42+ reps |
| 30 – 34 | 34 – 40+ reps |
| 35 – 39 | 32 – 38+ reps |
| 40 – 44 | 28 – 35+ reps |
| 45 – 49 | 24 – 30+ reps |
What Push-Up Count Do You Need to Just Pass?
Passing IPPT requires 51 total points across all three stations. You can pass with a low push-up score if you compensate with the run and sit-ups. But as a rough target, scoring at least 12–15 push-up points (mid-range) keeps your pass achievable without placing too much pressure on the other stations.
IPPT Push-Up Scoring — Female Benchmarks
Female servicemen are assessed on a separate scoring table with adjusted thresholds. In general, female push-up standards require fewer reps per point band compared to male equivalents at the same age. The award tiers (Gold, Silver, Pass) remain the same.
For female-specific push-up scoring, see our Female IPPT Calculator page.
Common IPPT Push-Up Mistakes That Cost Points
Going too fast and losing form: Partial reps are not counted. Many servicemen burn through 15–20 fast, sloppy push-ups only to have them invalidated. Controlled, full-range reps count.
No pacing strategy: Going all-out in the first 20 seconds and collapsing for the final 40 is the most common way to underperform. Start at about 80% effort, maintain form, and push in the final 15 seconds.
Neglecting push-up training: Many servicemen only run and neglect upper body work. Dedicated push-up training 3–4 times per week can add 5–8 points to your push-up score in 6–8 weeks.
How to Improve Your IPPT Push-Up Score
The most effective method for building push-up endurance is high-frequency, moderate-volume training:
- Do 4 sets of push-ups daily at roughly 60–70% of your max
- Once per week, do a one-minute timed max-effort set to simulate test conditions
- Add a grease the groove approach: 10 push-ups every hour during work-from-home days
Within 6 weeks, most servicemen see a 20–30% improvement in their timed push-up count.
For a full structured programme, visit our IPPT Training Plan page.