The airmen selection process consists of written test, aptitude test, physical test, and medical tests. IAF gives much importance to the physical and medical fitness of Airmen candidates. This is the main reason why they carry out thorough physical and medical tests.
To be considered eligible for Airman training, a candidate must satisfy some physical and medical standards! The standard required may vary from one trade to another.
Here, you will find everything you need to know about trade-wise physical and medical standards. Here we go –
AIRMEN PHYSICAL STANDARDS
IAF has laid out some basic physical standards a candidate should satisfy. Here they are –
- Weight should be in proportion to height and age
- Minimum chest expansion should be 5cm
- Candidate should have normal hearing i.e. able to hear forced whisper from a distance of 6 meters by each ear separately
- Candidate should have healthy gums, a good set of teeth and a minimum 14 dental points
- Candidate should have no medical or surgical deformity and should be free from all communicable diseases & skin ailments
Here, you will find out everything related to medical standards such as – eyesight requirement, ideal leg length, the minimum height required, etc. Here are the details –
VISION/EYESIGHT REQUIREMENTS
| Trade | Visual Acuity | Maximum limits of ref error | Color Vision |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 +2.0D Myopia1D including + 0.50 astigmatism | CP-II |
| Education Instructor | 6/36 each eye correctable to 6/9 each eye. | Not exceeding +3.50D including astigmatism | CP-III |
| Ops Assistant | 6/12 each eye correctable to 6/6 each eye. | Hypermetropia +2.0D Myopia1D including + 0.50 astigmatism | CP-II |
| Admin Assistant, Accounts Assistant, Medical Assistant, Logistics Assistant | 6/36 each eye correctable to 6/9 each eye. | Not exceeding +3.50D including astigmatism | CP-III |
| Environmental Support Services Assistant (ESSA), Cryptographer, Met Assistant, Communication Technician | 6/36 each eye correctable to 6/9 each eye. | Not exceeding +3.50D including astigmatism | CP-II |
| Auto Technician | 6/12 > each eye correctable to 6/6 each eye. | Hypermetropia +2.0D Myopia-1D including 0.50 astigmatism | CP-II |
| Ground Training Instructor (GTI) | 6/12 each eye correctable to 6/6 each eye. | Hypermetropia +2.0D Myopia-1D including + 0.50 astigmatism | CP-II |
| Indian Air Force (Police) [IAF(P)] PJI | Unaided Visual acuity of 6/6 | — | CP-II |
| Indian Air Force (Security) [IAF(S)] | Unaided Visual acuity of 6/6 | — | CP-II |
| Musician | 6/36 each eye correctable to 6/9 each eye | Not exceeding +3.50D including astigmatism | CP-III |
| NC(E) | 6/36 each eye correctable to 6/9 each eye | Not exceeding +3.50D including astigmatism | CP-III |
HEIGHT AND LEG LENGTH REQUIREMENTS
| Trade | Height | Leg Length |
|---|---|---|
| Workshop Fitter (Mechanical), Workshop Fitter (Smith), Structure Fitter, Propulsion Fitter, Electronic Fitter, Electrical Fitter, Weapon Fitter, *Automobile Fitter, *Mechanical System Fitter | 152.5 cm | The minimum leg length required for Mechanical System Fitter and Automobile Fitter is 99 cm. |
| Education Instructor | 152.5.cm | — |
| Ops Assistant | 152.5 cm | — |
| Admin Assistant, Accounts Assistant, Medical Assistant, Logistics Assistant | 152.5 cm | — |
| Environmental Support Services Assistant (ESSA), Cryptographer, Met Assistant, Communication Technician | 152.5 cm | — |
| Auto Technician | 165 cm (162.5 cm for North East & Hill stats) | Minimum leg length required is 99 cm |
| Ground Training Instructor (GTI) | 167 cm (162.5 cm for North East & Hill stats) | — |
| Indian Air Force (Police) [IAF(P)] PJI | 175 cm | — |
| Indian Air Force (Security) [IAF(S)] | 172 cm (162 cm for North East & Hill stats) | — |
| Musician | 162 cm | — |
| NC(E) | 152.5 cm | — |
