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.
The under mentioned ailments are considered, common minor
ailments
- Wax (Ears)
- DNS
- Hydrocele/phimosis,
- Overweight/Underweight
- Piles
- Gynecomastia
- Tonsillitis
- Varicocele
Civilian candidates appearing for all types of commission in
the Armed Forces will be entitled to outpatient’s treatment from services
sources at public expense for injuries sustained or disease contracted during
the course of their examination by the selection Board. They will also be
entitled to in-patient treatment at public expense in the Officers ward of a
hospital provided,
- 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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A candidate recommended by the Services Selection Board will
undergo a medical examination by a Board of Service Medical officers. Only
those candidates will be admitted to the academy who are declared fit by the
Medical board. The proceeding of the Medical Board are confidential and will
not be divulged to anyone. However, the candidates declared unfit will be
intimated by the president of the Medical Boards and the procedure for request
for an Appeal Medical Board will also be intimated to the candidate. Candidates
declared unfit during Appeal Med. Board will be intimated about the provision
of Review Med. Board.
- 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)
A 10% departure from the average weight given in the Table
above is to considered within normal limits. However, in individuals with heavy
bones and broad built and as well as individuals with thin built otherwise
healthy, this may be relaxed to some extent on merit.
- 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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