Spinal Conditions  

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(f)   Past medical history of diseases or injury of the spine or sacro iliac joints, either with or without objective signs which have prevented the candidate from successfully following a physically active life, is a case for rejection for commissioning in IAF, History of spiral fracture/prolapsed intervertebral disc and surgical treatement for these conditions will ential rejection.  The following c conditions detected during medical exam will disqualify a candidate for  Air Force Service:-

        (i) Granulomatous disease of spine

        (ii)  Arthritidies/spondylosis

            -    Rheumatoid arthristis and allied disorder

            -    Ankylosing spondylitis

            -    Osteoarthrosis, spondylosis and degerative joint diseases

            -    Non articular rheumatism (e.g. lesions of the rotator cuff, tennis elbow, recurrent lumbago etc.)

            -    Miscellaneous disorders including SLE, dermatomyositis, polymyositis, vasculitis.

        (iii)  Spondylolisthesis/spondylolysis.

        (iv)  Compression fracture of vertrabrae.

        (v)   scheurerman's disease (Adolescent kyphosis)

        (vi)  Loss of cervical lordosis when associated with clinically restricted movements of cervical spine.

        (vii)  Unilateral/bilateral cervical ribs with demonstrable neurological or circulatory deficit.

        (viii)  Scoliosis more than 15 degree as measured by Cobb's method.

        (ix)    Herniated nucleus pulposus.

        (x)    Prescence of schmorl's nodes at more than one level.

        (xi)    Atlanto-occipital or atlantoaxial anomalies.

        (xii)    Hemi vertebrae and /or incomplete block (fused) vertebrae at more than one level in cervical or dorsal spine.

        (xiii)    Unilateral Sacralisation or lumbarisation (complete or incomplete) at all levels and bilateral incomplete sacralisation or lumbarisation.

        (xiv)    Any other abnormality if so considered by the specialist.

(g)  Mild Kyphosis or Lordosis where deformity is barely noticeable and there is no pain or restriction of movement will not preclude acceptance.

(h)   In case of noticeable Scoliosis or suspicion of any other abnormality or spinal deformity, more than mild, appropriate X-rays of the spine are to be taken and the Examinee referred for specialist’s advice.

(i)   The following conditions detected on X-ray examination will be disqualifying for entry to Armed Forces.

      (i) Granulomatius disease of spine.

      (ii) Arthritidies/spondylosis

      (iii) Scoliosis more than 15 degree as measured by Cobb’s Method (10 degree for Army).

      (iv) More than mild Kyphosis/Lordosis

      (v) Spondylolisthesis/Spondylosis.

      (vi) Herniated nucleus pulposes.

      (vii) Compression fracture of Vertebra.

      (viii) Sacaralisation Disease

      (ix) Cervical ribs with demonstrable neurological or Circulatory deficit.

      (x) Presence of Schmorl’s node at more than one level.

      (xi) Atlanto-occipital, and atlanto-axial anomalies.

      (xii) “Incomplete Sacaralisation Unilateral or Bilateral”

      (xiii) Spinabifida other than SV 1 and LV 5

      (xiv) Any other abnormality, if so considered by specialist.

(j)   A candidate should have no past history of mental breakdown or fits.

(k)   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 quite room. There should be no evidence of present or past disease of the ear, nose and throat. Audiometric test will be done for AF. Audiometric loss should not exceed+20 db in frequencies between 250Hz and 4000 Hz. There is no impediment of speech.

(l)  There should be no signs of functional or organic disease of the heart and blood vessels. Blood pressure should be normal.

(m)  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.

(n)  Un-operated hernias will make a candidate unfit. In case of Hernia which has been operated, a minimum of 6 months must have passed.  Prior to final medical examination before commencement of the course.

(o)  There should be no hydrocele, varicocele or piles.

(p)  Urine examination will be done and any abnormality if detected will be a cause for rejection.

(q)   Any disease of skin which is likely to cause disability or disfigurement will also be a cause for rejection.

(r)  A candidate should be able to read in a distant vision chart 6/6 in better eye and 6/9 in worse eye with or without glasses. Myopia should not be more than 2.5 D and hypermetropia not more than 3.5 D including Astigmatism. Internal examination of the eye will be done by means of opthalmoscope to rule out any disease of the eye. A candidate must have good binocular vision. The colour vision standard, will be (CPIII) for Army A candidate should be able to recognise red and green colours. Candidates will be required to give certificates that neither he nor any member of his family has suffered from congenital night blindness. Candidates who have undergone or have the evidence of having undergone Radial Keratotomy, to improve the visual acuity will be permanently rejected for all the Services. Candidates who have undergone Laser Surgery for correction of refractive error are also not acceptable to defence services.  

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Vision standard for Naval candidates

_{Visual Standards for Air Force}:-  

CANDIDATE WHO HABITUALLY WEAR SPECTACLES ARE NOT ELIGIBLE FOR AIR FORCE

Minimum Distant vision 6/6 in one eye and 6/9 in other, correctable to 6/6 only for Hypermetropia.  Colour vision CP-1 Hypermetropia: +2.0 D Sph
Manifest Myopia: Nil
Retinoscopic Myopia: -0.5 in any Meridian permitted
Astigmatism: +0.75 D Cyl
(within +2.0 D-Max)
Maddox Rod Test
(i) at 6 meters - Exo 6 prism D.

                        Eso 6 prism D.

                        Hyper-1 prism D

                       Hypo 1 prism D.

(ii) at 33 cms. -Exo 16 prism D.

                        Eso 6 prism D.

                        Hyper-1 prism D

                       Hypo 1 prism D.  

Handheld stereoscope - all of BSV grades

Convergence - up to 10 cm

Cover test for distant and near lateral divergence/convergence recovery rapid and complete Radial Keratotomy, Photo Refractive Keratotomy/laser in Situ, Keratomileusis (PRK/LASIK) surgeries for correction refractive errors are not permitted for any Air Force duties.  Candidates having undergone cataract surgery with or without IOL implants will also be declared unfit.

Binocular vision must possess good binocular vision (fusion and stereopsis with good amplitude and depth.

Candidates who have undergone LASIK surgery are not considered fit for permanent commission in flying branch in IAF.

(s)   USG abdomen examination will be carried out and any congenital structural anomaly or disease of the abdominal organs will be a cause for rejection in Armed Forces.

(t)    The candidates should have sufficient number of natural and sound teeth. A minimum of 14 dental points will be acceptable. When 32 teeth are present, the total dental points are 22. A candidate should not be suffering from severe pyorrhoea.

(u)  Routine ECG and EEG for Air Force candidates must be within normal limits.

(v)   “Physical conditioning” Prospective candidates are advised to keep themselves in good physical condition, by following the undermentioned routine:-

(a)  Running 2-4 Km in 15 minutes.

(b)  Skipping

(c)   Pushups and sit ups (minimum 20 each)

(d)  Chin ups (minimum 08)

(e)  Rope climbing 3-4 metres 

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