I was a ex-PTI some years back...I'm ain't sure if they revamp
anything but here it goes....
Selection:
Before PTI course, we'll have to go through SISPEC (Section Leader
course). In SISPEC we were told our batch is to go through the PTI
selection. Anyway, that time, PTI course was run I think twice
yearly. So our SISPEC batch was the 'lucky' ones.
During the selection, those interested in the PTI course were told
to swim 100m (2 laps)- 50m of b_r_e_a_s_t stroke and 50m of free
style would be an advantage, else any style could do also (I
think). What they are looking is not how fast you swim but whether
your strokes are correct and whether you can glide.
After the swim, if you are ok, they'll interview you immediately
once you get out of the pool...I can't remember the questions
though..They do look at your IPPT as well during the interview. But
you do not have to get Gold to be selected. Silver and above
preferable, I think.
Course:
The course was fun (and I really mean it). It lasts approx. 3
months. We get to train with people from other Uniform Groups-
which I'm not sure if I can name them...but they are the
elites.
It wasn't as tough as what a lot of people thought. The main reason
is they train our fitness level up progressively. For example the
first run might be 3km, then to 5km then to 7km...etc etc.
We were also taught the physics of human body and anatomy. Things
like how to train overwight pple, how to conduct gym lessons etc
etc were really fun. We were also taught how to conduct rappelling
classes.
Games were plenty in SPT (school of physical training). We have
evening games like indoor tennis, basketball, boxing and soccer. We
are not trained in martial arts though. We organised
trainee-trainer football and such....
If I remembered correctly, the record for chin ups that time was
30plus and 2.4km was about 6mins or less than that.
Graduation:
To pass the course we only have to pass 2 test: life-guard test and
modified SOC test.
Life guard
test:
We have lifeguard course nearly every afternoon (hence the
selection). In the course we were taught basic water survival
techniques and how to be defensive in water when rescuing the
victim. Did CPR training as well.
In the test we were supposed to swim 1 lap to the 'victim' who is
in SBO and 2 water bottles full. Tow him back 1 lap. Will consider
failed if any water splases on the victims face. All this should be
done within 3 mins.
Modified SOC
test
Clock starts.
First we have to swim 3 laps in long fall and dummy rifle without
boots. Then go up to the diving board and jump down before swimming
the last lap.
Get out of the pool, wear boots. Put on SBO with 2 bottles full of
water. Put on FBO as well. Helmet and dummy rifile on and continue
to run 2km to reach SOC point.
Clear SOC which is the toughest...with your wet attire and FBO,
believe me...its not fun at all....Finish SOC, run another 3km to
the finishing point. Clock stops. If you manage to clear within 50
mins then u pass....else...I'm not sure.
But worry not, we did this modified SOC not less than 5 times
before the actual test.... 
so should
have enough training. Timming was logged everytime. And of course
we have to improve our timmings progressively. On top of this, we
have to clear SOC nearly every 2-3 days with just FBO (i.e. without
the 5km run).
I hope this does not put off prospective PTIs...as I said, the
training plan is in such good shape that you are trained
progressively and will not feel anything at all...maybe the first 2
weeks muscle aches...thats about all.
