Mandatory Medical Standards

Mandatory Medical Standards:

To get selected as an Airman, the candidate must be physically and mentally FIT to perform duties in any part of the world, climate and terrain. Physical/Medical Standards to become an Airman are as follows:

Standards	As per the table given below.
Weight	Weight should be proportionate to height and age.
Chest	Minimum range of expansion: 5 cm
Hearing	Should have normal hearing i.e. able to hear forced whisper from a distance of 6 meters by each ear separately.
Dental	Should have healthy gums, good set of teeth and minimum 14 dental points.
Health	Candidates should be of normal anatomy without loss of any appendages. He should be free from all communicable diseases & skin ailments. Candidate must be physically and mentally FIT to perform duty in any part of the world, in any climate and terrain.
Body Tattoo	Permanent body tattoos are not permitted, however tattoos only on inner face of the fore arms (inside of elbow to the wrist), back(dorsal) part of the hand/reverse side of the palm and Tribals with tattoos which are as per custom Traditions of their tribes may be considered. However, right to decide on acceptability /unacceptability of the individual rests with the Selection Centre. Candidates with permanent body tattoos are to submit two photographs (close up and distinct view) with details of size and type of the Tattoo.

Height: Minimum height acceptable for recruitment will be 152.5 cms. For the following trades the minimum required height (determined at training centres) would be as indicated:

Sl No.	Trade	Candidates from
		NE & Hill States	Other States
(a)	Auto Tech	162.5cm	165cm
(b)	GTI and PJI	162.5cm	167cm
(c)	IAF(P)	175cm	175cm
(d)	Musician	162cm	162cm

Note: Candidates from NE and Hill states includes Gorkhas, Kumaonis, Garhwalis, Assamese and those belonging to the States of Nagaland, Manipur, Mizoram, Meghalaya, Arunachal Pradesh, Tripura, Sikkim and hilly areas of Uttaranchal.

Visual Standards:

Group ‘X’

Trade	Visual Acuity	Maximum limits of Ref Error	Colour Vision	Height	Leg Length
Workshop Fitter (Mechanical), Workshop Fitter (Smith), Structure Fitter, Propulsion Fitter, Electronic Fitter, Electrical Fitter, Weapon Fitter, Automobile Fitter, Mechanical System Fitter	6/12 each eye correctable to 6/6 each eye	Hypermetropia +2.0DMyopia1D including +/- 0.50 astigmatism	CP-II	152.5 cm	Minimum leg length required for Mechanical System Fitter and Automobile Fitter is 99 cm.
Education Instructor	6/36 each eye correctable to 6/9 each eye.	Not exceeding +/-3.50Dincluding astigmatism	CP-III	152.5 cm	NA

Group ‘Y’

Trade	Visual Acuity	Maximum limits of Ref Error	Colour Vision	Height	Leg Length
Ops Assistant	6/12 each eye correctable to 6/6 each eye	Hypermetropia +2.0DMyopia1D including +/- 0.50astigmatism	CP-II	152.5 cm	NA
Admin Assistant, Accounts Assistant, Medical Assistant, Logistics Assistant	6/36 each eye correctable to 6/9 each eye.	Not exceeding +/-3.50Dincluding astigmatism	CP-III	152.5 cm	NA
Environmental Support Services Assistant (ESSA), Cryptographer, Met Assistant, Communication Technician	6/36 each eye correctable to 6/9 each eye	Not exceeding +/-3.50Dincluding astigmatism	CP-II	152.5 cm	NA
Auto Technician	6/12 each eye correctable to 6/6 each eye	Hypermetropia +2.0DMyopia1D including +/- 0.50astigmatism	CP-II	165 cm (162.5 cm for North East & Hill states)	NA
Ground Training Instructor (GTI)	6/12 each eye correctable to 6/6 each eye	Hypermetropia +2.0DMyopia1D including +/- 0.50astigmatism	CP-II	167 cm (162.5 cm for North East & Hill states)	NA
Indian Air Force (Police)[IAF(P)]	Unaided Visual acuity of 6/6	Not Applicable	CP-II	175 cm	NA
Indian Air Force (Security)[IAF(S)]	Unaided Visual acuity of 6/6	Not Applicablem	CP-II	152.5 cm	NA
Musician	6/36 each eye correctable to 6/9 each eye.	Not exceeding +/-3.50Dincluding astigmatism	CP-III	162 cm	NA

NA: Not Applicable

Note:
a) Candidates should bring latest prescription and spectacle for corrected vision, if used. The prescription must bear the signature, stamp and registration number of Eye Specialist. Corneal Surgery (PRK/LASIK) is not acceptable.
b) Candidates are advised to get tartar & stains removed from their teeth before appearing for the online test. Ears should be free of wax.

Note:

1) Consumption of Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substance (NDPS). Consumption of Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic substances banned under the NDPS Act 1985 shall be reject criteria for selection into the IAF and Airmen found either in possession or storing or distributing or consuming such drugs and substances after enrolment shall be liable for disciplinary action including dismissal from the IAF.

2) Body Tattoo. Permanent body tattoos shall not be permitted, however, tattoos only on inner face of the fore arms (inside of elbow to the wrist), back (dorsal) part of the hand/reverse side of palm and for Tribal tattoos which are as per custom and traditions of their tribes may be considered. However, right to decide on acceptability/ unacceptability of the individual shall rest with the Selection Centre. Candidates with permanent body tattoos shall submit two photographs (close up and distant view) with details of size and type of the tattoo, during the second phase of Selection Test.

3) Only Sikh candidates, whose religion prohibits cutting of the hair or shaving of face, shall be permitted to grow hair and/or retain beard and moustache. Accordingly, those Sikh candidates willing to retain the same as per laid down specifications are to get their photographs with beard and moustache. Such candidates shall not be permitted to grow/shave beard/moustache at later stage after enrolment.

4) Candidates discharged from Indian Army/Indian Navy/any other government organisation are also eligible subject to their discharge with NO ADVERSE ENTRIES. Such candidate has to declare at the time of applying that he is an ex-employee of the organisation discharged from and produce original ‘Discharge Certificate’ at the time of appearing for Phase-II Examination. In case of serving individuals, they must be in possession of NOC from their employer at the time of appearing for Phase-II examination. If any candidate does not disclose the fact of being employed or that of being an ex-employee, his candidature shall be cancelled at any stage during the selection process or at any subsequent stage. Candidates discharged from Indian Air Force for any reason are not eligible to appear in Selection Test.