ARMY

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. Medical Standards to become an Airman are as follows:-

(a)	Visual Standards and Height	:	As per table given below.
(b)	Weight	:	Weight should be proportionate to height and age.
(c)	Chest	:	Minimum range of expansion : 5 cm
(d)	Hearing	:	Should have normal hearing i.e. able to hear forced whisper from a distance of 6 meters by each ear separately.
(e)	Dental	:	Should have healthy gums, good set of teeth and minimum 14 dental points.
(f)	Health	:	Should have no medical or surgical deformity and should be free from all communicable diseases & skin ailments.

Visual Standards, Height and Leg Length :

Trade	Visual Acuity	Maximum limits of Ref Error	Colour Vision	Height	Leg length
GROUP 'X'
Workshop Fitter (Mechanical)	6/36 each eye correctable to 6/9 each eye. Full Field of Vision	Not exceeding + 3.5D including astigmastism	CP-II	152.5 cms	Not Applicable
Workshop Fitter (Smith), Structure Fitter, Propulsion Fitter and Education Instructor	6/36 each eye correctable to (Smith), 6/9 each eye. Full Field of Vision	Not exceeding + 3.5D including Astigmatism	CP-III	152.5 cms	Not Applicable
Electronic Fitter, Electrical Fitter, Weapon Fitter, Automobile Fitter, Mecahnical System Fitter	6/12 each eye correctable to 6/6 each eye. Full Field of Vision	Hypermetropia +2.0D Myopia –1D including +0.50 Astigmatism	CP-II	152.5 cms	Minimum leg length required for Mechanical system Fitter is 99 cm
GROUP 'Y'
Ops Assistant	6/12 each eye correctable to 6/6 each eye	Hypermetropia +2.0D Myopia -1D Including +0.50 Astigmatism	CP-II	152.5 cm	Not Applicable
Adm Assistant, Account Assistant, Medical Assistant, Environmental Support Services Assistant (ESSA), Cryptographer, Met Assistant, Communication Technician	6/36 each eye correctable to 6/9 each eye. Full Field of Vision	Not exceeding + 3.50D including astigmastism	CP-II	152.5 cm	Not Applicable Replica IWC
Automobile Technician	6/12 each eye correctable to 6/6 each eye.	Hypermetropia +2.0D Myopia -1D Including +0.50 Astigmatism	CP-II	165 cm (162.5 cm for North East & Hill states)	Minimum leg lengh required is 99 cm
Ground Training Instructor (GTI)	6/12 each eye correctable to 6/6 each eye./td>	Hypermetropia +2.0D Myopia -1D Including +0.50 Astigmatism	CP-II	167 cm (162.5 cm for North East & Hill states)	Not Applicable
Indian Air Force (Police) {IAF (P)}	Unaided visual acuity of 6/6. Full field of vision	Not Applicable	CP-II	175 cm	Not Applicable
Indian Air Force (Security) {IAF (S)}	Unaided visual acuity of 6/6. Full field of vision	Not Applicable	CP-II	175 cm(162 cm for North East & Hill states)	Not Applicable
Musician	6/36 each eye correctable to 6/9 each eye. Full Field of Vision	Hypermetropia +3.50D including Astigmatism	CP-III	162 cm	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 written test. Ears should be free of wax.

LOCATION OF TRAINING INSTITUTES WHERE TRAINING IS CONDUCTED FOR VARIOUS TRADES

Training Institutes	Trades
Basic Training Institute , Belgaum, - 591 124	Joint Basic Phase Training for all trades (JBPT)
Mechanical Transport Training Institute (MTTI), AF Avadi, Chennai - 600 055	Auto Technician Automobile Fitter
Workshop Training Institute (WTI), AF	Meteorological Assistant
Tambaram Chennai - 600 046	Workshop Fitter (Mechanical) Workshop Fitter (Smith) Mechanical System Fitter Environment Support Services Assistant (ESSA)
Mechanical Training Institute (MTI), AF Tambaram Chennai - 600 046	Propulsion Fitter Structure Fitter Weapon Fitter
Electronic Training Institute (ETI), AF Jalahalli East, Bangalore - 560 014	Electronics Fitter Ops Assistant
Electrical & Instrument Training Institute (E&ITI), AF Jalahalli East, Bangalore - 560 014	Electrical Fitter
Communication Training Institute (CTI), AF Jalahalli West, Bangalore - 560 015	Communication Technician Musician
Logistic Training Institute (LTI), AF C/O CTI Jalahalli, Bangalore - 560015	Logistics Assistant
Non Technical Training Institute (NTTI), AF C/O 405 AF Stn Belgaum - 591 124	Adm Assistant Accts Assistant Ground Training Instructor Education Instructor
Medical Training Centre (MTC) Air Force Agram Post Bangalore - 560 007	Medical Assistant
Garud Regimental Training Centre C/O 28 Wing, AF C/O 56 APO	Indian Air Force (Security)
AFP & STI C/O Garud Regimental Training Centre C/O 28 Wing, AF C/O 56 APO	Indian Air Force (Police)