PHYSICAL/MEDICAL STANDARDS for Airmen in Indian Airforce(Official)

PHYSICAL/MEDICAL STANDARDS

 

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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:-

Visual Standards and Height	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 & Weight Chart

Dental Points

Note:
a) 

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

b)

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.

Elbow Angle

VISUAL STANDARDS

GROUP ‘X’

Flat Feet

Flat Feet

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

Knock Knees

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 ServicesAssistant (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

 

Eyesight Chart

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.