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What is minimum eye eligiability for joining "Indian Air Force"?

EYE ELIGIBILITY REQUIRED FOR INDIAN AIR FORCE
•-> Should have a min. corrected vision of at least 6 / 12 in each eye.

•-> Should have 6 / 6 in the healthier eye and 6 / 18 in weaker eye with spectacles with power not more than + / -5.50 Diopters.

•-> Color Blindness and Cataract is not allowed.

Apart from that different color standard are also adopted that are specific to different trades.

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Medical Standards for the Flying Branch

Originally Posted by Unregistered

What is minimum eye eligiability for joining "Indian Air Force"?

In Air Force there are two Fields in which you can work for. One is Ground Officer and Another one is Flying officer.

If you are applying to the Flying Branch, you must remember that apart from the general physical standards, there are some standards that are specifically applicable to you. Listed below are the physical requirements applicable to both men and women applying to the Flying Branch.

For Permanent Commission Vision Standards are

• Minimum Height should be 162.5cms For Vision your eyes should be Distant Vision 6/6 without spectcles,Near Vision N-5 each eye, Color Vision CP-1(ML T).

Note*

• Manifest Hypermetropia should not exceed + 2.00 Dsph "Myopia - Nill" and Astigmatism + 0.75 DSph.
  
• Occular Muscle Balance Hetrophoria with the Maddox Rod Test must not exceed:
  
• At 6 meters Exophoria 6 prism Diopters
  Esophoria 6 prism Diopters
  Hyperphoria 1 prism Diopters
  
• At 33 cm. Exophoria 16 prism Diopters
  Esophoria 6 prism Diopters
  Hyperphoria 1 prism Diopters

Vision Standards for the Flying Branch Short Service Commission:-

• Visual Acuity 6/6 in one eye and 6/9 in other, correctable to 6/6 only for hypermetropia.
• Manifest Myopia - Nil.
• LASIK Surgery for correction of vision is admissible in Transport and Helicopter streams of Short service Commission (Flying Branch)

Vision Standards for the Flying Branch SSC:

Visual Acuity 6/6 in one eye and 6/9 in other, correctable to 6/6 only for hypermetropia.
Manifest Myopia - Nil.
LASIK Surgery for correction of vision is admissible in Transport and Helicopter streams of Short service Commission (Flying Branch)

See this attachment for more details.

Minimum Height should be 162.5cms For Vision your eyes should be Distant Vision 6/6 without spectcles,Near Vision N-5 each eye, Color Vision CP-1(ML T).
thanks...

Originally Posted by Unregistered

What is minimum eye eligiability for joining "Indian Air Force"?

can i please know it?

Airmen in Group 'Y' Trades : The minimum qualifications for recruitment as Airmen is Matriculation / Intermediate or equivalent examination (including 10+2) with a minimum 50% marks and pass marks in English.

Eligibility : Only unmarried male Indian citizens as also citizens of Nepal are eligible for recruitment.

Height : Minimum 152.5 cm.

Mechanical Driver : 165 cm (162.5 cm for candidates belonging to Uttaranchal and North Eastern States) with minimum leg length of 99 cm.

Ground Training Instructor : 167 cm (162.5 cm for candidates belonging to Uttaranchal and North East.

IAF (Police) : 175 cm.

Chest : Minimum expansion of 5 cm. Weight Corresponding to height and age.

Vision : Unaided 6/36, corrected with glasses 6/36, corrected with glasses 6/9 for each eye [For IAF (Security & Police) unaided vision is 6/6].

Hearing : Able to hear forced whisper at 6 minutes with each ear separately.

Written Test : Candidates have to qualify both in English & Mathematical Reasoning papers.

The successful candidates have to undergo a Physical Fitness Test which includes a 1.6 km run to be completed in maximum of 8 minutes. Candidates qualifying in PFT have to undergo medical examination by the Air Force Medical Team as per IAF Medical Standard.

Airmen in Tech (Intermediate) Trades X Groups : Unmarried male Indian citizens are subjects of Nepal between 16 - 22 Years of age can apply for Airmen in Tech (Intermediate) Trades.

The minimum educational qualification for these trades is Intermediate (10+2) or equivalent examination with Physics, Maths & English with a minimum of 50% marks in aggregate. Medical standards are the same as for Airmen in Group 'Y'.

Airmen in Group 'Y' Trades : The minimum qualifications for recruitment as Airmen is Matriculation / Intermediate or equivalent examination (including 10+2) with a minimum 50% marks and pass marks in English.

Eligibility : Only unmarried male Indian citizens as also citizens of Nepal are eligible for recruitment.

Height : Minimum 152.5 cm.

Mechanical Driver : 165 cm (162.5 cm for candidates belonging to Uttaranchal and North Eastern States) with minimum leg length of 99 cm.

Ground Training Instructor : 167 cm (162.5 cm for candidates belonging to Uttaranchal and North East.

IAF (Police) : 175 cm.

Chest : Minimum expansion of 5 cm. Weight Corresponding to height and age.

Vision : Unaided 6/36, corrected with glasses 6/36, corrected with glasses 6/9 for each eye [For IAF (Security & Police) unaided vision is 6/6].

Hearing : Able to hear forced whisper at 6 minutes with each ear separately.

Written Test : Candidates have to qualify both in English & Mathematical Reasoning papers.

The successful candidates have to undergo a Physical Fitness Test which includes a 1.6 km run to be completed in maximum of 8 minutes. Candidates qualifying in PFT have to undergo medical examination by the Air Force Medical Team as per IAF Medical Standard.

Airmen in Tech (Intermediate) Trades X Groups : Unmarried male Indian citizens are subjects of Nepal between 16 - 22 Years of age can apply for Airmen in Tech (Intermediate) Trades.

The minimum educational qualification for these trades is Intermediate (10+2) or equivalent examination with Physics, Maths & English with a minimum of 50% marks in aggregate. Medical standards are the same as for Airmen in Group 'Y'.

Eye eligibility require to join Indian Air Force is below mention.
Vision : There are different visual standards specific to different trades. However, the common minimum visual standards acceptable for some of the trades are :-

(i) Unaided vision : 6/36 for each eye

(ii) Correctable with spectacles : at least 6/9 for each e (iii) Dioptectric power : not exceeding + 3.5 Dioptres including

Astigmatism.

(iv) Field of Vision : Full
(v) Colour perception : Minimum CP-III
(vi) Corneal Surgery : PRK/LASIK is not acceptable

Note : Indian Air Force (Police) & Indian Air Force (Security) trades require 6/6 vision for each eye unaided and CP-II i.e. no use of spectacles permissible for these trades.

Dear friend,
I am providing you all the details of eligibility regarding your eye:-
1. You should have a minimum corrected vision of at least 6/12 in each eye.
2. You should have 6/6 in the healthier eye and 6/18 in the weaker eye with spectacles with power not more than +5.50/-5.50 Diopters.
3. Color Blindness and Cataract is strictly not allowed.
--These are the detailed criteria regarding your eye-sight.
All the very best.
Thank you!!!!!

Dear friend,
I am providing you all the details of eligibility regarding your eye-

•-> Should have a min. corrected vision of at least 6 / 12 in each eye.

•-> Should have 6 / 6 in the healthier eye and 6 / 18 in weaker eye with spectacles with power not more than + / -5.50 Diopters.

•-> Color Blindness and Cataract is not allowed.

Manifest Hypermetropia should not exceed + 2.00 Dsph "Myopia - Nill" and Astigmatism + 0.75 DSph.

Occular Muscle Balance Hetrophoria with the Maddox Rod Test must not exceed:

At 6 meters Exophoria 6 prism Diopters

Esophoria 6 prism Diopters

Hyperphoria 1 prism Diopters

At 33 cm. Exophoria 16 prism Diopters

Esophoria 6 prism Diopters

Hyperphoria 1 prism Diopters

Dear friend,


I am providing you all the details of eligibility regarding your eye-

•-> Should have a min. corrected vision of at least 6 / 12 in each eye.

•-> Should have 6 / 6 in the healthier eye and 6 / 18 in weaker eye with spectacles with power not more than + / -5.50 Diopters.

•-> Color Blindness and Cataract is not allowed.

Manifest Hypermetropia should not exceed + 2.00 Dsph "Myopia - Nill" and Astigmatism + 0.75 DSph.

Occular Muscle Balance Hetrophoria with the Maddox Rod Test must not exceed:

At 6 meters Exophoria 6 prism Diopters

Esophoria 6 prism Diopters

Hyperphoria 1 prism Diopters

At 33 cm. Exophoria 16 prism Diopters

Esophoria 6 prism Diopters

Hyperphoria 1 prism Diopters


good luck

Minimum eyesight required for Indian Army :

The candidate need 6/6 eyesight and should have no color blindness.

But with this you must have these criteria also :

1.You must be an Indian.
2.You should pass 10+2 examination.

sir can i join indian air force if my eye is 6/6 and my color vision level is cp-lll

sir i want to know the color vision eliglibity required for the indian air force for the non technical branch,sir i m 12th passed student

i am studying b.tech in computer science branch i want to join indian air force i am having eye sight of 2.5 am i eligible to join air force

I'm studying b.tech in ELECTRONICS & COMM branch & i want to join indian air force & written the IAF Entrance test. I am having eye sight of -3.5.... am i eligible to join air force in ground or technical work........???

Hi,
You can join INDIAn AIR FORCE THROUGH AFCAT exam.
for
.FLYING
.TECHNICAL
.GDOC

You must be UNMARRIED or issueless widow or divorcee candidates.

AGE:19-27 years

Exam is held twice a year in AUGUST and FEBRUARY.
You can find complete details at..http://www.careerairforce.nic.in

FITNESS CRITERIA..
Anthropometric Measurements
The acceptable anthropometric measurements are as follows:
Women
HEIGHT REQUIREMENTS
Minimum Height
162.5 cm.
Leg Length
99 cm

X-ray CRITERIA
X-ray of cervical and Lumbosacaral spine will be carried out.
The following conditions detected in the X-ray will be a cause for rejection.
More than mild Kyphosis/ Lordosis, Scolosis more than 15 by Cobb's method.
Herniated Nucleus Pulposus.
Presence of Schmorl's node at more than one level.
Atlanto occipital and atlanto-axial anomalies.
Any other abnormality, if so considered by specialist.

You can find COMPLETE MEDICAL PROCEDURE AND REQUIREMENTS AT......http://www.careerairforce.nic.in/car...y_std_fly.html

best of luck...........

Hi,
You can join INDIAn AIR FORCE THROUGH AFCAT exam.
for
.FLYING
.TECHNICAL
.GDOC

You must be UNMARRIED or issueless widow or divorcee candidates.

AGE:19-27 years

Exam is held twice a year in AUGUST and FEBRUARY.
You can find complete details at..http://www.careerairforce.nic.in

FITNESS CRITERIA..
Anthropometric Measurements
The acceptable anthropometric measurements are as follows:
Women
HEIGHT REQUIREMENTS
Minimum Height
162.5 cm.
Leg Length
99 cm

X-ray CRITERIA
X-ray of cervical and Lumbosacaral spine will be carried out.
The following conditions detected in the X-ray will be a cause for rejection.
More than mild Kyphosis/ Lordosis, Scolosis more than 15 by Cobb's method.
Herniated Nucleus Pulposus.
Presence of Schmorl's node at more than one level.
Atlanto occipital and atlanto-axial anomalies.
Any other abnormality, if so considered by specialist.

You can find COMPLETE MEDICAL PROCEDURE AND REQUIREMENTS AT......http://www.careerairforce.nic.in/car...y_std_fly.html

best of luck...........

Hi,
You can join INDIAn AIR FORCE THROUGH AFCAT exam.
for
.FLYING
.TECHNICAL
.GDOC

You must be UNMARRIED or issueless widow or divorcee candidates.

AGE:19-27 years

Exam is held twice a year in AUGUST and FEBRUARY.
You can find complete details at..http://www.careerairforce.nic.in

FITNESS CRITERIA..
Anthropometric Measurements
The acceptable anthropometric measurements are as follows:
Women
HEIGHT REQUIREMENTS
Minimum Height
162.5 cm.
Leg Length
99 cm

X-ray CRITERIA
X-ray of cervical and Lumbosacaral spine will be carried out.
The following conditions detected in the X-ray will be a cause for rejection.
More than mild Kyphosis/ Lordosis, Scolosis more than 15 by Cobb's method.
Herniated Nucleus Pulposus.
Presence of Schmorl's node at more than one level.
Atlanto occipital and atlanto-axial anomalies.
Any other abnormality, if so considered by specialist.

You can find COMPLETE MEDICAL PROCEDURE AND REQUIREMENTS AT......http://www.careerairforce.nic.in/car...y_std_fly.html

best of luck...........

Hi,
You can join INDIAn AIR FORCE THROUGH AFCAT exam.
for
.FLYING
.TECHNICAL
.GDOC

You must be UNMARRIED or issueless widow or divorcee candidates.

AGE:19-27 years

Exam is held twice a year in AUGUST and FEBRUARY.
You can find complete details at..http://www.careerairforce.nic.in

FITNESS CRITERIA..
Anthropometric Measurements
The acceptable anthropometric measurements are as follows:
Women
HEIGHT REQUIREMENTS
Minimum Height
162.5 cm.
Leg Length
99 cm

X-ray CRITERIA
X-ray of cervical and Lumbosacaral spine will be carried out.
The following conditions detected in the X-ray will be a cause for rejection.
More than mild Kyphosis/ Lordosis, Scolosis more than 15 by Cobb's method.
Herniated Nucleus Pulposus.
Presence of Schmorl's node at more than one level.
Atlanto occipital and atlanto-axial anomalies.
Any other abnormality, if so considered by specialist.

You can find COMPLETE MEDICAL PROCEDURE AND REQUIREMENTS AT......http://www.careerairforce.nic.in/car...y_std_fly.html

best of luck...........

sir i am amirgufran
i wanna job in air force
i have got 63% percent in tenth
can i apply for air force Mechanical Transport Driver Trade class
my height is 180
sir plz tell me [email protected]

kindly tell me the vision required for technical branch for iaf...

Hi Friends.............

The minimum age criteria required to join in INDIAN AIR FORCE is: 19 Years
& Maximum is 27 Years



ALL THE BEST............

I m having colour blindness (CP-I\/).So can i appear in AFCAT exam .And can i join it for performing ground duties only.

sir
this rule is applicable for b-tech student . i am join technical job.
please give me reply.

mail [email protected]

Sir, I have applied for AFCAT Technical Branch. I meet all the requirements but I have Eye Sight and wear Glasses. My Myopia is -2.00 in left eye and -2.15 in right eye and 6/36 with out glasses and 6/9 with glasses. Am I eligible to join Technical Branch or will I have any problem in Medical examination. Please reply me to my Email Id: [email protected]

sir,
am I eligible for airmen job (group 'y' trade) with myopia -4.00 . in ten standard I got 85% and intermediate I got 62% marks

sir , i got 85% in 10th class and 65% in intermediate , but i have myopia -4.00. am i eligible for airmen job group y trade
please reply to my email id; [email protected]

Sir my right eye is 6/18 and left eye is fit.Could i join iaf y group.Please tell me at [email protected]

I have myopia of -2.75 could I join as a gound training instructor, or automobile technician

Sir my both eyes are 6/9 without glass,and 6/6 with glass ,,,,please tell me i m eligible or not for the post of group x and y

My spectacles are of -3 diopter and clearly seen with the spectacles so can i eligible for the post of x group

Sir i have eyesight with -3.5D (myopia) so can i eligible for y group exam in airforce?
Can I eligible for x group exam in airforce ?
Sir plz explain

Sir my eyesight without glasses both eyes 6/9 and with glasses 6/6.Am I eligible for x group

Sir my eyesight of 1 eye is 6/12 & 1 is 6/24 without goggles I am eligible for iaf

My one eye sight is 6/9and one is 6/6 then I can join Indian air Force