After a candidate clears the SSB Interview, he/she is expected to undergo a Medical Examination held at the medical boards. Only the candidates who are declared fit by the medical authorities are eligible to join the Training Academy. However you can appeal in the medical board again if you are declared unfit, also temporary rejections are given to candidates who have curable problems like, overweight, underweight etc.
Let us have a look on the standards of Indian Army
- The candidate must be in good physical and mental health and free from any disease/disability which is likely to interfere with the efficient performance of duties
- There should be no evidence of weak constitution, bodily defects or over weight.
- The minimum acceptable height for Male candidate is 157.5 cms. For women candidate’s minimum acceptable height is 152 cms. For Gorkhas and individuals belonging to hills of North Eastern region of India, Garhwali and Kumaon, the Minimum acceptable height will be 5 cms less. In case of candidates from Lakshadweep, the minimum acceptable height can be reduced by 2 cms for males and females candidates.
- Chest should be healthy. For males the minimum range of expansion after full inspiration should be 5 cms. In recording the measurements, fraction of less than 0.5 cm will be ignored, 0.5 cm will be recorded as such and 0.6 cm and above will be recorded as 1 cm. X-Ray of the chest is compulsory and will be taken to rule out any disease of the chest.
- There should be no disease of bones and joints of the body.
- A candidate should have no past history of mental breakdown or fits.
- The hearing should be normal. A candidate should be able to hear a forced whisper with each ear at a distance of 610 cms. in a quiet room. There should be no evidence of present or past disease of the ear, nose and throat.
- There should be no sign of functional or organic disease of the heart and blood vessel. Blood pressure should be normal.
- The muscles of abdomen should be well developed and there should be no enlargement of liver or spleen. Any evidence of disease of internal organs of the abdomen will be a cause for rejection.
- Un-operated hernias will make a candidate unfit. If operated, this should have been done at least 1 year prior to the present examination and healing is completed.
- There should be no hydrocele, varicocele or piles.
- Urine examination will be done and any abnormality, if detected will be a cause for rejection.
- Any disease of the skin which is likely to cause disability or disfigurement will also be a cause for rejection.
- A candidate should be able to read 6/6 in a distant vision chart with each eye with or without glasses. Myopia should not be more than 3.5D and hypermetropia not more than 3.5D including Astigmatism. For women candidates the minimum acceptable visual acuity are: Distant vision (corrected)better eye 6/6 worse 6/18, Myopia of not more than minus 5.5 including Astogination.
- Internal examination of the eye will be done by means of ophthalmoscope to rule out any disease of the eye. A candidate must have good binocular vision. The colour vision standard will be CP-III for Army A candidate should be able to recognise red and green colours.
- Candidates who have undergone or have the evidence of having undergone Radial Keratotomy, to improve the visual acuity, will be permanently rejected.
- Candidates who have undergone LASER Surgery for correction of refractive error will be considered for commission in Army if they fulfill following criteria :-
- Age more than 20 years.
- Uncomplicated stable LASIK/Excimer (PRK) laser procedure done for Myopia or Hypermetropia, with stable refraction for a period of six months after the procedure.
- A healthy retina.
- Corrected vision should be 6/6 in better eye and 6/9 in worse eye, with maximum residual refraction of +Â 1.50 in any meridian for myopia or hypermetropia.
- Axial length within permissible limits.
Also Read
- Vision Standards for Indian Air Force Flying Branch
- Height and Weight Standard Ratio for Indian Armed Forces
Height and Weight Standards
Height and Weight Standards (Males)
Height in Centimeters (Without shoes). Weight in Kilograms.
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Height in Cms.
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Weight in Kgs                            Â
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18Â Â Years
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20Â Â years
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22Â years
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152
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44
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46
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47
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155
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46
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48
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49
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157
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47
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49
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50
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160
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48
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50
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51
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162
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50
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52
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52
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165
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52
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53
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55
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168
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53
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55
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57
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170
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55
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57
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58
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173
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57
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59
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60
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175
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59
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61
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62
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178
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60
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62
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63
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180
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63
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64
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65
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183
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65
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67
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67
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185
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67
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69
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70
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188
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70
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71
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72
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190
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72
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73
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74
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193
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74
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76
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77
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195
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77
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78
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78
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Height and Weight Standards (Females)
Height in Centimeters (Without shoes). Weight in Kilograms.
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 Height in Cms.
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Weight in Kgs        Â
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20 years
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25 years
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30 years
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150
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39
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41
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43
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153
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40
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47.2
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43.5
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155
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43
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44
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46
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158
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45
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46
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48
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160
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46
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47
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49
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163
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47
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49
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51
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165
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49
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51
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53
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168
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50
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52
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54
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In your own interest you are advised to undergo a preliminary medical checkup for wax in ears, refractory error of eyes, fungal infection of skin and also gynaecomasties etc. for female candidates before reporting for the Medical Examinations.
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Physical Conditioning : Prospective candidates are advised to keep themselves in good physical condition by following the under mentioned routine :-
- Running : 2 to 4 Km. in 15 minutes
- Skipping
- Pushups & Sit-ups : Minimum 20 each
- Chin ups : Minimum 08
- Rope Climbing : 3 to 4 meters.
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Thank you all information
I have stitches in hand
10 yrs ago, my hand was operated
Am I fit or unfit?
when i was 15 years old i had my ear surgery ( tympanoplasty ) now i am fine and i can hear very clearly, are there any chances in medical examination ?
8 years old healed (united ) clavicle fracture without any loss of function may become cause to declare candidate unfit without physical and clinical examination by the appeal medical board doctors.
Sir, Is there any problem if I have lost my two teeths. Will there be any test for the teeth also. Please reply me. Thanks, Kuldeep Dubey
Any case of chorioditis patch in the eye? Who made it through?
Hey!! I have gone my acl surgery this month ..and i am in second year if my btech i.e 20 years old ..i have been told by my physician to fully recover in 5-6 months…..and ill be applying for army after 1.5 years so is it possible for me to join indian army….and Moreover is there any limitation for acl reconstruction undergone candidate
sir I am having elbow angle around 17.5 degrees in one of my arm ..will it cause rejection
hello sir i have fillings in my teeth so whether it will cause any problem during medical tests ?
plz do reply
sir i got a cataract operation 2 years ago…now i hve a artificial lense.is it a problem
i am 30 years old my height is 165cms and weight is 74kgs. what is my standard weight to join in TA? Did i’m over weight
Sir what are the chances of rejection in case candidate have a right leg second toe is absent due to incident. Sir plese reply me.
Whats the exact criterion of knock knees.. ??? Every blog gives different descrdescription..
In the PIQ, we have to write our number of attempts. If we write only those attempts in which we were conferenced out, then will they be checked at any stage?
i have operation of 12 year olb in childhood it was a physical problem for join army
Sir i have fillings in my teeth. Will it cause any problem in medical exam
I am agree for join us INDIAN ARMY
Right hand one one finger 20% damaged(It means accidentally cut), Is it possible to Join army…?
i want to know that what type of educational qualification i want to join indian army nd can i join indian army by an sports quota?
Appendix Operation(2005) Patients will be Rejected?
My weight is 80 kg but my height is 177 cm or 5.9 will I selected or rejected due to over weight
Is tooth decay a very big problem in joining military nursing short service commission?
Sir it is possible to remove tattoo tradition from army
i am consuming one hypertension tablet everyday.now my blood pressure is normal.whether the consumption of tablet will become a cause for rejection in ssb?
sir my height is 180 and my weight is 93 kg sir i want to know what is the maximum weight for 180 candidate for indian army
i have gangli problem in my right hand wrist……..wether it will lead to rejection????????
Sir my father has diabetes . Will this affect my prospects of becoming an army officer?
sir i have an stitch mark in my left hand which i had got in an accident,a very old one,looks like an suicidal attempt,but it is not actually.will it cause any problem in medical standards of defense forces.i am very worried.plz rply me.
why doesny ant body reply in this site
i m a student of SY.BCOM. , age-20 and height is 164 now how can i join as an officer post in army….?
hello there is cavity in my teeth so m i fit for indian army
i have -4D myopiac eye , i am about to undergo LASIK , as per the above post , i am eligible but i cannot found these medical requirements of eye on any official page .. please send me the link …
I dont recommend laser srgry …..bcz it hs been repotd that sm time it causes excessive dryness…
du ANULOM VILOM
N surely it will be effective
little bit of spleen or liver enlargment causes temporary rejection or permanent rejection..? can it b cured……?
i have eye sight of +0.5 does it make a diff in selection process….
i have stone. it can be cause of rejection. temporary or permanent.
are cadets with glasses considered for special forces in army
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http://www.ssbcoaching.com
i got 148 marks, what was the least marks of the candidate in merit list last time, does anyone know?
sir what are the chances of rejection in case a candidate have a
fracture in right index finger due to accident?Eagerly waiting for your
reply..Thank you…..
I agree
For vision, is “3.5D” sum of Sphere & Cylinder ?
Yes. “Including astigmatism” means that cylindrical lenses have to be added too.