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Could u please tell me the eye sight parameters for joining indian army as an officer

Originally Posted by Unregistered

Could u please tell me the eye sight parameters for joining indian army as an officer

There are various entry schemes through which Indian Army will recruit
officer every year. These entry schemes are University entry scheme,
combined defence service examination and so on.
For all these entry schemes the physical standard required is quite similar
such as minimum acceptable height 157.6 cm etc.

The eye sight requirement for the post of officer in Indian army
is mentioned below:

> Uncorrected without glass – 6/12

> Corrected with glass – 6/6

> Limits of Myopia – 3.5

> Limits of Hypermetropia – +2.5

> Binocular vision III

> Limits of Colour Perception I

Dear friend,
The eyesight requirement for Indian Army as a officer is 6/6.If you do not have that you can take help of LASIK surgery to gain that.
Anyway you can join army after 12th or Graduation.To join after 12th age requirement is 16.5 to 19 and for to join after Graduation age requirement is 21-30.

It is so good that you want join Indian army .There are different requirement in deferent posts -

1.Uncorrected without glass = 6/12
2.Corrected wiyh glass =6/6
3.Limits of myopia =3.5
4.Limits of Hypermetropia= +2.5
5.Limits of Colour Perception I
6. Binocular vision = III

thank you

Indian Army as a officer

To join ARMY you need to appear for the NDA exam or for the CDSE exam.If you want to join the ARMY after passing you class 12th then you can appear for the NDA exam which is conducted by the UPSC twice a year .To be eligibility for the NDA exam you must have passed class 12th in any streams and you should be between 16.5 to 19 years of age .

But if you wanted to join after your graduation then you can apply for the CDSE exam.which is conducted by the UPSC twice a year .The eligibility criteria for the CDSE is you must have completed your graduation in any streams and you should be between 19 to 24 years of age .

The Physical requirement in both the exam is same which is as follows ::

Minimum Height:

Army - 157.5Cms, Navy - 157.5 Cms, Air Force (Pilot) - 162.5Cms.

Eye Sight:

Distant vision 6/6, 6/9 correctable to 6/6.
Near vision N-5 each eye,
Myopia: Not more than 2.5 D
Hypermetropia: Not more than 3.5 D

Weight: Appropriate weight as per age and height (chart available with SKYLINE)

Chest : Minimum 5 CMS full expansion on inhalation

Physical Standards

ImagePhysical fitness is one of the most important prerequisites for joining the Air Force. Irrespective of the branch you are applying for, you must fulfil some basic physical standards. Listed below are some guidelines that identify the general physical requirements that are common for all candidates.

You must be in good physical and mental health and free from any disease/ disability, which is likely to interfere with efficient performance of duties. There should be no evidence of weak constitution, bodily defects or overweight.


Your chest should be well developed. The minimum range of expansion after full inspiration should be 5 cm.

There should be no disease of bones and joints of the body.

You should be free of any past history of mental breakdown or fits.

Your hearing should be normal without any evidence of present or past disease of the ear, nose and throat.

There should be no sign of functional or organic disease of the heart and blood vessels. Your blood pressure should also be normal.

The muscles of the abdomen should be well developed without any enlargement of the liver or spleen. Any evidence of disease of internal organs of the abdomen can be a cause for rejection.

An un-operated hernia can make you unfit for selection. If operated, this should have been done at least six months prior to the present examination and healing should be complete without any potential for recurrence.

There should be no hydrocele, varicocele or piles. If operated for hydrocele and/or varicocele, this should have been done at least six months prior to the present examination and healing should be complete without any recurrence.

Urine examination will be done and any abnormality, if detected, can be a cause for rejection.

Any disease of the skin, which is likely to cause disability or disfigurement, will also be a cause for rejection.

Vision will be tested. You must have good binocular vision. In case you have undergone or are detected to have undergone Radial Keratotomy, or any other procedure to improve the visual acuity, you will be permanently rejected.

You 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. You should not be suffering from severe pyorrhoea.

The following are conditions pertaining to women that will entail rejection for all Air Force Duties:

Acute or chronic pelvic infection
Severe menorrhagia
Severe dysmenorrhea
Complete prolapse of uterus
Pregnancy/ Amenorrhea
Any other gynaecological condition, if so considered by the specialist.

It may be noted that the Air Force Medical Board is the final authority while deciding the medical fitness for joining the Indian Air Force.

Hi,

one of the most prestigious and honourable profession in this world is of the defence services.


Eligibility to join indian army:


• first and foremost requirement to join indian army is that one should
be an indian citizen.

• one should be at least 18 years and above to serve in any post of
indian army.

• the education qualification to join any indian army commission should
be minimum of 10+2 which later includes graduation, post graduation
and more.

Eyesight:-

-the candidates must have a 6/6 eyesight in each eye with or without glasses and a minimum height of 157.5 cm with chest expansion of 5 cm.


• visit http://joinindianarmy.nic.in/ to know the different provisions and facilities offered by indian army while making a candidate to undertake medical checkup.


Hope you get a idea regarding this topic ..

Good luck..

Is glucoma cause of permanent rejection in Indian Army

hi,
i am sunny. I would liketo know about the eyesight parameters for technical entry scheme for 12th passed out.

sir pleas tell me eye sight for TGC ENTRY & tells that what is cutoff % for TGC ??????/////

The eyesight requirement for Indian Army as a officer is 6/6.If you do not have that you can take help of LASIK surgery to gain that.

eligibility for indian army

To join ARMY you need to appear for the NDA exam or for the CDSE exam.

for nda exam you should pass 12th class and your age will be 16-19.5 years

for cdse exam

you graduate from a recognized university
your age should 12- 30 years

thanks

My son has qualified NDA written test yesterday. He is interested in joining Indian Air Force. What is the eye sight requirement?

my eye is 6/24 in both eyes my power is -1.75can i join army my eyes is6/6 after correction

sir my eyesight vision is -3.00 and i want to do it 6/6 can i do the laser operation now my age is 20 and i my preparing for cdse.

i hve -4.25 in my left eye..
nd -4.12 in my righgt.
i hve cleared ssb and givn TR..
i m told 2 appear for d review medical board aftr 42 days..
wat r my possibilties for selection?? nd laser surgery is nt permitted..
wat shud i do?? pls suggest

There are various entry schemes through which Indian Army will recruit
officer every year. These entry schemes are University entry scheme,
combined defence service examination and so on.
For all these entry schemes the physical standard required is quite similar
such as minimum acceptable height 157.6 cm etc.

The eye sight requirement for the post of officer in Indian army
is mentioned below:

> Uncorrected without glass – 6/12

> Corrected with glass – 6/6

> Limits of Myopia – 3.5

> Limits of Hypermetropia – +2.5

> Binocular vision III

> Limits of Colour Perception I

i want to join army but my eyesight is weak could i join

can i join in indian military if i have 4 eyesight

sir, my name is Dharmendra and my eye sight is 6/9 in right and 6/18 in left eye with glass .can i join the army through tgc entry

hi ,i m tejas i appeared for indian army campus interview ,igot selected ihave not recieved yet ssb letter,my eye sight is 2.5&3.5 can igo under lasik surgery will be there any problem in ssb

Originally Posted by Unregistered

hi ,i m tejas i appeared for indian army campus interview ,igot selected ihave not recieved yet ssb letter,my eye sight is 2.5&3.5 can igo under lasik surgery will be there any problem in ssb

these are the info that you are searching for

you should have robust physique and good mental health. Chest should be well developed having minimum 5 Cms expansion.

Should have normal hearing with each ear and good binocular vision in both eyes.

should be able to read 6/6 in distant vision chart with each eye.

Colour vision should be CP-III. Should recognize red and green colours.

Should have sufficient number of natural healthy gum and teeth i.e. minimum 14 dental points.

Should not have disease like deformity of bones, hydrocele and varicocle or piles.

Physical Fitness Tests(PFT)

To determine the Physical Fitness, the following tests carrying 100 marks are held :-

(a) 1 Mile Run
(b) Pull Ups
(c) Balance
(d) 9 Feet Ditch

Marking system is as follows :-

(a) 1 MILE RUN

(i) 5.40 Mins and below 60 Mks
(ii) 5.41 Mins to 5.50 48 Mks
(iii) 5.51 Mins to 6 .05 36 Mks
(iv) 6.06 Mins to 6.20 24 Mks

(b) PULL UPS

(i) 10 and above 40 Mks
(ii) 9 33 Mks
(iii) 8 27 Mks
(iv) 7 21 Mks
(v) 6 16 Mks

(c) BALANCE Should be qualified and no marks are awarded.

(d) 9 Feet Ditch Should be qualified and no marks are awarded.

Medical Standards :-

(a) A candidate should have robust physique and good mental health.

(b) Chest should be well developed having minimum 5 Cms expension.

(c) Should have normal hearing with each ear and good binocular vision in both eyes. He should be
able to read 6/6 in distance vision chart with each eye. Colour vision should be CP-III.

(d) Should have sufficient number of natural healthy gum and teeth i.e. minimum 14 dental points.

(e) Should not have diseases like deformity of bones, hydrocele and varicocle or piles.

(f) Should recognize red and green colours.

Originally Posted by Unregistered

hi ,i m tejas i appeared for indian army campus interview ,igot selected ihave not recieved yet ssb letter,my eye sight is 2.5&3.5 can igo under lasik surgery will be there any problem in ssb

The physical requirements for Indian Army -

1.Candidate should be free form any organic disease .
2.A urine test will be done . If any kind of abnormality detected ,it will be the cause of your rejection .
3.Required chest length in expansion is minimum 5 cm.
4.6/6 vision is required .
5.Good mental condition is required.

To prove the physical fitness you to go through some tests like-

1.One mile run
2.Pull UPS
3.Balance
4.9 feet ditch

Thank you

Originally Posted by Unregistered

hi ,i m tejas i appeared for indian army campus interview ,igot selected ihave not recieved yet ssb letter,my eye sight is 2.5&3.5 can igo under lasik surgery will be there any problem in ssb

There are various entry schemes through which Indian Army will recruit
officer every year. These entry schemes are University entry scheme,
combined defence service examination and so on.
For all these entry schemes the physical standard required is quite similar
such as minimum acceptable height 157.6 cm etc.

The eye sight requirement for the post of officer in Indian army
is mentioned below:

> Uncorrected without glass – 6/12

> Corrected with glass – 6/6

> Limits of Myopia – 3.5

> Limits of Hypermetropia – +2.5

> Binocular vision III

> Limits of Colour Perception

Originally Posted by Unregistered

hi ,i m tejas i appeared for indian army campus interview ,igot selected ihave not recieved yet ssb letter,my eye sight is 2.5&3.5 can igo under lasik surgery will be there any problem in ssb

Indian Army as a officer

To join ARMY you need to appear for the NDA exam or for the CDSE exam.If you want to join the ARMY after passing you class 12th then you can appear for the NDA exam which is conducted by the UPSC twice a year .To be eligibility for the NDA exam you must have passed class 12th in any streams and you should be between 16.5 to 19 years of age .

But if you wanted to join after your graduation then you can apply for the CDSE exam.which is conducted by the UPSC twice a year .The eligibility criteria for the CDSE is you must have completed your graduation in any streams and you should be between 19 to 24 years of age .

The Physical requirement in both the exam is same which is as follows ::

Minimum Height:

Army - 157.5Cms, Navy - 157.5 Cms, Air Force (Pilot) - 162.5Cms.

Eye Sight:

Distant vision 6/6, 6/9 correctable to 6/6.
Near vision N-5 each eye,
Myopia: Not more than 2.5 D
Hypermetropia: Not more than 3.5 D

Weight: Appropriate weight as per age and height (chart available with SKYLINE)

Chest : Minimum 5 CMS full expansion on inhalation

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Originally Posted by Unregistered

Could u please tell me the eye sight parameters for joining indian army as an officer

The eye sight requirement for the post of officer in Indian army
is mentioned below:

Uncorrected without glass – 6/12
Corrected with glass – 6/6
Limits of Myopia – 3.5
Limits of Hypermetropia – +2.5
Binocular vision III
Limits of Colour Perception I

Originally Posted by Unregistered

Could u please tell me the eye sight parameters for joining indian army as an officer

HELLO DEAR

Eyesight:

6/6 is the requirement. However it is always good to visit on of the medical centers and clear all the required medical tests before you apply to become Indian Army as a officer

There are other requirements as well:

You should not have fear of heights.

There should be good coordination between mind and limbs

You should be able to handle the pressure situation without any emotional breakdown.


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

Eligibility of Indian Army:

Eye Sight:

Uncorrected
without glass – 6/12

Corrected with
glass – 6/6

Limits of Myopia –
3.5

Limits of
Hypermetropia –
+2.5

Binocular vision III

Candidate should citizen of india.

Candidate should complete 12th standard from any recognized state board of india.

Candidate age limit should be between 16.5 to 19 years.

Only unmarried male candidates are eligible.

ALL THE BEST.

Sir my eye pawer is-1.25 for both eyes may I do laser surgery it is permiited

sir my eyesight is -2.50 will i be eligilbe for NDA?

I have a corrected eyesight of 6/5 in both eyes and myopia -2.5. Can i get into the Indian Army?

hi
It is my dream to join the Indian Army and serve the nation. I wear glasses and my sight is +2. Can i get lasik surgery done to correct my sight. Is it accepted???

Originally Posted by guruvana244

these are the info that you are searching for

you should have robust physique and good mental health. Chest should be well developed having minimum 5 Cms expansion.

Should have normal hearing with each ear and good binocular vision in both eyes.

should be able to read 6/6 in distant vision chart with each eye.

Colour vision should be CP-III. Should recognize red and green colours.

Should have sufficient number of natural healthy gum and teeth i.e. minimum 14 dental points.

Should not have disease like deformity of bones, hydrocele and varicocle or piles.

Physical Fitness Tests(PFT)

To determine the Physical Fitness, the following tests carrying 100 marks are held :-

(a) 1 Mile Run
(b) Pull Ups
(c) Balance
(d) 9 Feet Ditch

Marking system is as follows :-

(a) 1 MILE RUN

(i) 5.40 Mins and below 60 Mks
(ii) 5.41 Mins to 5.50 48 Mks
(iii) 5.51 Mins to 6 .05 36 Mks
(iv) 6.06 Mins to 6.20 24 Mks

(b) PULL UPS

(i) 10 and above 40 Mks
(ii) 9 33 Mks
(iii) 8 27 Mks
(iv) 7 21 Mks
(v) 6 16 Mks

(c) BALANCE Should be qualified and no marks are awarded.

(d) 9 Feet Ditch Should be qualified and no marks are awarded.

Medical Standards :-

(a) A candidate should have robust physique and good mental health.

(b) Chest should be well developed having minimum 5 Cms expension.

(c) Should have normal hearing with each ear and good binocular vision in both eyes. He should be
able to read 6/6 in distance vision chart with each eye. Colour vision should be CP-III.

(d) Should have sufficient number of natural healthy gum and teeth i.e. minimum 14 dental points.

(e) Should not have diseases like deformity of bones, hydrocele and varicocle or piles.

(f) Should recognize red and green colours.

Sir,
I am willing to join the Indian Army. I have eyesight of +2. I wear glasses. Can i get it corrected by lasik surgery. Is is acceptable??

Originally Posted by swati_forum

There are various entry schemes through which Indian Army will recruit
officer every year. These entry schemes are University entry scheme,
combined defence service examination and so on.
For all these entry schemes the physical standard required is quite similar
such as minimum acceptable height 157.6 cm etc.

The eye sight requirement for the post of officer in Indian army
is mentioned below:

> Uncorrected without glass – 6/12

> Corrected with glass – 6/6

> Limits of Myopia – 3.5

> Limits of Hypermetropia – +2.5

> Binocular vision III

> Limits of Colour Perception I

The vision standards are contradicting...with a power of -1.75 itself the ratio goes something like 6/24...how can it be -3.5 for myopia and yet uncorrected without glasses be 6/12??

my eye sight is -5 on both the eyes.can i join the indian defence?

Sir i am myopic having -3.50 right -2.75 left including astigmatism
Am i eligible for 10 2 tes entry in army

helloo sir/mam....
my eyesight is -7 and -6.5 so m i able to join defence?? and also after laser it goes to b normal ie 6/6...so plz suggest me wat to do wether im eligible for dis so dat i'll go for laser??

Sir I am studying in class XI and is aspiring to become a part of Indian Army.Sir my weight is little less and my eyes have 1.25 and 0.75 powers.Sir I can increase my weight as I still have one year in my hand but fear the problem of eyes.So am I elligible for Indian Army?You can reply me on [email protected] . Sir please reply as son as possible as it is related to my future.Hope to see your reply soon...

my eyes sight is weak so i am selected in cds exam right eyes -3.50sph,-1.25cyl,180axis & left eyes -3.75sph,-1.00cyl,180axis

As per the latest details in the joinindianarmy site it is mentined
No vision defect ie vision corrected by glasses.
Please let me know what is the latest eye sight requirment for getting into Army, Navy, Airforce

Thank you

Iam cleared upsc cds and appearing for ssb.And i have myopia left eye -2.75D right eye is -2.5D.above quotes mentioned both- 2.5Dand -3.5D so which is correct ?is iam eligible.please help me by reply.thanq.

I have eye sight -4 in my right eye and -4.50 in my left eye. Can I join Indian army?