601. skss vs KSK
Fitness test and pay side by side. The published minimum fitness standards of 601. skss and KSK, event by event, with pay where we have it. Higher levels are in the paid report.
CZECHIA601. skupina speciálních sil generála MoravceBasic and extended physical examination, combat units (základní a rozšířené fyzické přezkoušení)OFFICIALlast verified 2026-10-18Open the calculator →
GERMANYKommando Spezialkräfte (KSK) — KommandosoldatPFV Phase 1 — minimum standards (Kommandosoldat)OFFICIALlast verified 2026-10-18Open the calculator →Minimum standards, event by event
| Event | 601. skss | KSK |
|---|---|---|
| Push-ups in 30 s (klik-vzpor)KSK: Push-ups, hand-release (30 s) | 32stricter | 22 |
| Sit-ups in 1 min (sed-leh)KSK: Sit-ups (30 s) | 52stricter | 20 |
| Pull-ups, overhand (shyb nadhmatem)KSK: Pull-ups (overhand, from dead hang) | 15stricter | 7 |
| 12-minute run, Cooper test (běh za 12 min) | 3,000 monly this unit | — |
| 300 m swim, any stroke (plavání na 300 m) | 6:45only this unit | — |
| 4 × 10 m shuttle run (člunkový běh) | 11.3 sonly this unit | — |
| Vertical jump (vertikální výskok) | 56 cmonly this unit | — |
| Standing long jump, two-footed (skok snožný z místa) | 230 cmonly this unit | — |
| Vaulting and tumbling course — box, bench, 2 rolls, pommel horse (skokansko-akrobatické cvičení) | 20 sonly this unit | — |
| Rope climb 4.5 m, arms only (šplh na laně) | 6 sonly this unit | — |
| 50 m sprint (sprint na 50 m) | 7.5 sonly this unit | — |
| 400 m run (běh na 400 m) | 1:10only this unit | — |
| Illinois agility test (Illinoiský test) | 19 sonly this unit | — |
| Jacík test — back, standing, front, standing: positions in 2 min (Jacíkův test) | 90only this unit | — |
| Coordination course | — | 2:00only this unit |
| Casualty transport (approx. 38 m, 2 obstacles) | — | 2:00only this unit |
| 200 m swim in combat uniform (+ undress in water) | — | 7:30only this unit |
| 20 km march with 20 kg | — | 210 minonly this unit |
Events in the same row are similar but not identical — read the event names.
Higher levels (e.g. competitive or elevated standards) and your gap to each are in the paid report.
Where the bar is higher
601. skss sets the higher minimum in: push-ups, sit-ups, and pull-ups.
601. skss tests 14 events, KSK tests 7 events.
Pay
Amounts are in each country’s own currency and are not converted.
Questions
Is 601. skss or KSK harder to get into?
601. skss sets the higher minimum in: push-ups, sit-ups, and pull-ups. These are only the published fitness minimums; selection itself, medical and other requirements differ, and passing the minimum does not guarantee selection.
How do the 601. skss and KSK fitness tests differ?
601. skss: 14 events (push-ups, sit-ups, pull-ups, cooper, swim 300, 4×10 m, vert jump, long jump, acrobatics, rope, sprint 50, 400 m, illinois, jacík). KSK: 7 events (pull-ups, sit-ups, push-ups, coord, casualty, swim 200, march 20k).
Does 601. skss or KSK pay more?
601. skss: CZK 69,360–CZK 77,360/month; KSK: €4,541/month (default scenarios, gross). The amounts are in different currencies and depend on taxes and cost of living, so we do not rank them.
- Grade 3 in every event — the minimum (same for men and women of all ages) — specialnisily.mo.gov.cz — Průvodce výběrovým řízením, 601. skss, bojové jednotky: Fyzické přezkoušení (2026-10-18)
- Grade 1 in every event — the best grade — specialnisily.mo.gov.cz — Průvodce výběrovým řízením, 601. skss, bojové jednotky: Fyzické přezkoušení (2026-10-18)
- Minimum — bundeswehr.de — Werden Sie Teil des Kommandos Spezialkräfte (2026-07-27)