A number of qualified candidates are rejected subsequently on medical grounds. Candidates are, therefore, advised in their own interest to get themselves medically examined before submitting their applications to avoid disappointment at the final stage. Candidates are also advised to rectify minor defects/ailments in order to speed up finalization of medical examination conducted at the Military Hospital after being recommended at the SSB.
- Wax (Ears)
- DNS
- Hydrocele/phimosis,
- Overweight/Underweight
- Piles
- Gynecomastia
- Tonsillitis
- Varicocele
- The injury is sustained during the test or;
- the disease is contracted during the course of the examination by selection board and there is no suitable hospital; or
- The medical board requires the candidate’s admission for observation.
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- The candidates 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 underweight.
- The minimum acceptable height is 157.5 cms. For Gorkhas and individuals belonging to hills of North Eastern regions of India, Garhwal and kumaon, the minimum acceptable height will be 5cms. less.
- In case of candidates from Lakhadweep the minimum acceptable height can be reduced by 2 cms.
Height/Weight Standards 10+2 (TES)
- Height relaxation up to 2.5 cm. may be allowed where the Medical Board certifies that the candidate is likely to grow and come up to the required standard on completion of his training.
- On account of lower age of candidate, a margin of up to 5.00 cm. in height, 2.5 cm. in leg length (minimum) and 1.0 cm sitting height (minimum) may be given provided it is certified by the Medical Board that the candidate is likely to grow and come up to the required standard on completion of his training.
- Chest should be well developed. The minimum range of expansion after full inspiration should be 5 cms.
- The measurement will be taken with a tape so adjusted that its lower edge should touch the nipple in front and the upper part of the tape should touch the lower angle of the shoulder blades behind. 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. X-ray of Spine of candidates will not be carried out as a routine. It will, however, be done on the advice of Surgical Specialist wherever, clinically indicated. Minor congenital defects which are not likely to interfere in the performance of military duties may be acceptable on merit though congenital defects are considered as a cause for rejection.
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