Have you checked your Medical Examination before looking for a job in Indian Railways?
Do you know the consequences of Radial Keratotomy/Lasik surgery making you unfit for many job opportunities in Railways/PSU sector?
Before deciding to appear for UPSC and RRB examination, the candidate shall make himself clear about the medical standards applicable for different category of posts. The medical examination is the last examination a candidate has to undergo before being made fit for the job. Failure in the medical examination when you have successfully cleared all other tests at the last stage is the most painful feeling one has to undergo. It is, therefore, even if you have a slight doubt about your fitness, better to get yourself medically examined to avoid such pain at the last stage. I am not an expert on the medical examination requirement and my post is basically to make you all aware of this requirement before making any application.
The medical fitness details are given in the Medical manual followed by medical circulars issued from time to time. The medical manual is available at net http://www.indianrailways.gov.in/railwayboard/uploads/codesmanual/MMVol-I/Chapter5.pdf. Some of the details are as follows:
- The medical examination is listed separately for the gazetted and non-gazetted category of appointments. Section A details the standards for Gazetted group
- Section B details the standards for the non-gazetted group. All candidates selected through RRB has to undergo a medical test at nominated Railway Hospital.
- The candidate is given medical fitness in a particular medical category by Railway hospital. The medical categories are A1, A2, A3, B1, B2, C1 and C2. The medical fitness category required for a post is given in the advertisement. It is A1 for Assistant Loco Pilot and A2 for Guard and ASM.
- Wearing spectacles is very common, and therefore, the candidates shall read Visual Acuity Standard test very carefully to make sure of his medical fitness for the post he intends to apply for.
- A person with blind with one eye but the vision of 6/6 with second eye, he qualifies in C2 only.
- One shall notethatLasik/radial keratotomy or any other surgical treatment for vision correction will make him unfit for medical category A-1, A-2, A-3, and B-1. The Medical Manual para 512(9) states “Candidates: having undergoneRadialKeratotomymay not be considered for recruitment to A-1, A-2, A-3 and B-1 categories. However, candidates with such operation may be considered for recruitment in B-2 categories and below, if otherwise medically fit.” This has been amended vide Railway Board letter to make it unfit for all class of A and B. http://www.indianrailways.gov.in/railwayboard/uploads/directorate/health/pdf/compandium-2013/Revision_11_11_13.pdf
Radial Keratotomy/Lasik makes you unfit for many a jobs in Govt./PSU
- Non-acceptance of vision correction surgery is specifically mentioned in the employment notice like that of DMRC as stated “Note: – The above medical standards (criteria) are indicative and not exhaustive, and apply to candidates in general. For detailed information, refer to Indian Railway Medical Manual (IRMM). Candidates may note that for vision correction, Lasik surgery or any form of radial keratotomy is not permitted at all.”
- Colour Sensitivity: There are two tests for the test of colour sensitivity namely the Farnsworth Lantern Test and Ishihara Test. For Medical category A1,2 and 3 one has to pass both the test. In case, the candidate passes the lantern Test but fails in Ishihara Test, then he fails in A1,2 and 3 but passes in B1. The candidate who fails in both the test than falls in category B2, C1&2.
- Such instructions are not clearly mentioned in RRB employment notice and making the candidates ignorant of the clause.
- There are many instances where the candidates find himself in a lurch on being declared medically unfit and had to run pillar to post (Railway Board-CAT-Medical board). The two CAT hearing on the subject will tell the entire story and the pain of the candidate.
Vishnu S.P., Nila, Avanavancheri … vs Indian Railways …
Sh. B. Surya Prakash vs Union Of India Through on 9 … - I don’t know the outcome of the case but it is clear that Railway is very tough about the medical examination and one should not risk his career expecting a miracle.
Vision correction by use of spectacles is very common, but just check how important it is for you to choose the category of RRB competition before it is too late.
It is important to check your medical category before you fill your form for any competitive examination for a job in Indian Railways. Vision standards followed and the category of fitness is given below:
For better understanding of the above term you may visit http://www.myopia.org/ebook/09chapter4.htm which explains in detail vision like 6/6, 6/12 etc. and power in diopters like -0.25 or -1.5 etc,
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Sir ,I have myopia defect only on my right eye with power 3.5d .In which category do I belong in railway medical test .pls reply
Dear sir
I want to know as my eye version is 6/6 and I used to wear glasses (-1.5D).
Shall I eligible to fill the form of rrb je in the first preference of design department .
Please do reply , I will be thankful to you .
you should consult a doctor along with the medical examination criteria provided for the post you are applying.
Sir i have a hernia, is it cause disaualified in medical test of rrb group d?
Please help me sir
you should consult a doctor along with the medical examination criteria provided for the post you are applying.
Sir, I have -3.75 in one eye and -4.25 in the other. In which ntpc post can I apply for?
Good morning sir
One eyed man koin sa from bhar shakta hai ( 12th ) railway job NTPC
Right eye 6/6 , left eye – only see 2 meter
Sir actually my left eye vision is 6/60 and right eye vision is 6/6 ,can I apply for c2 criteria
Same condition apply to me
Please help
I have -0.5 D vision but doctor says ur vision is 6/6. He says that’s temporary stress n no problem with that it’s common. I could read the alphabets
Now am I eligible for alp ??
Please clear my confusion
I suggest contacting a
medical doctor in this regard
Pls tell me I have appendicts surgery so I can elgible or not for rrb ntpc
Please contact a medical doctor along with the prescribed medical examination. as regards my personal view is concerned, it should not be a cause of concern
I have 6 by 9 vision and high myopia of minus 9 power lense. Am i eligible to C2 category of RRB?
Consult doctor
I have using -8 power lense. In which medical standard i am belonging
Consult doctor
Jiska one eye hai usko kaun SA post milskta hai
You should check for appointment in the disability category.
Sir, if a person is suffering from gynecomastia , will he be pass in physical test
And also if he had surgery will he able to continue
pl consult doctor
Hii sir my father expired 02.04.2106 in railway I gotted post in cg grounds tech3(TRD)medical fit in A2&below IAM not joining the post I approach gm then give the goods guard then I go to the medical after 2yrs gap then unfit for appointment all categories due to heart probelm any suggestion for me after operation I can appeal for remedical for lower category like commercial standards in Cg grounds pls reply fast
Please speak with personal department of the Division
He cannot answer
Sir Maine rrb je ka medical diya h eye standards 6/9 both eye. But mera one eye squint h bahut littile. Dr janta h sir wh mujhe unfit kr dega. Plz reply sir
sir i have qualified rrb technician for 10+2 post.I m having piles…am i will be fit fir medical standard for technician.. plzzz reply sir.
Consult doctor
Completed Appendix surgery in my 10 class so am i eligible for RRB ticket clerk jobs please give me answer
Consult doctor
Will i eleigible for the railwayjob if am tattooed..is tgere any restrictions.??
No comments
Tell me Medical standard for this vision
6/6 , 6/36
Actually, I am not a medical expert and my post is to make all applicants before applying to avoid failure at the last time which has happened many a time with many of the aspirants.
Sir mujhe red & green mai koi different n lgta I m colour bliend to kya group D ke medical m pass ho jaunga kya eye 6/9
Sir, i cant hear above 14k hz…i have qualified CBT 2..getting marks 79…should i go for psycho (alp)…can i get rejected in medical for alp???
Please consult a doctor. The medical test for ALP is very strict and be careful
You have to contact Doctor and I am not the specialist to guide in this issue.
Is found fit in C1,c2
medical category eligible for clerical job in Railways.
meri dono eyes -20 hai aur mein contect lens pahn ta hu aur mera govt job me selection hone vala hai kya mein eye medical exam test pass kar payunga central govt mts
For which post. The medical examination applicable for different category of post is defined. From the details you have given, you may not be eligible where the minimum prescribed if A and B.
Dear sir, i have applied for rrb je 03/2018 . I am overweight. With bmi 28 . Would i be rejected in medical examination..or i would be given some time?
Start reducing your weight now it self. Had the result declared? If not, you have sufficient time. Consult Doctor for advice based on the medical manual of Railways.
What are the blood test name are tested in rrb
Any buddy pls reply me
I was selected as goods guard in Cg grounds due to heart probelm I unfit for appointment after COA surgery I eligible for remecial lower medical
I will suggest contacting the Medical Department of the division where you are posted.
don’t tell anyone not clearly sir 4yrs completed not got post till now after bypass eligible in CG grounds other persons ko milega kya
Sir I am left Fractured handed person. Am I eligible for Police constable or sub inspector post ?
Sir यदि कोई कर्मचारी कितने दिन loung absent करने के बाद में Re-medical के लिए भेजा जाता है । कृपा मुझें जानकारी की आवश्यकता है ।
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Sir ,do the power of lenses include both spherical and cylindrical for B 1. Category.
C.1.one.madikcal.rec.ma’s.jonig.
sir I am suffering from pterigium
Can I qualify medical examination after surgery?
Please reply me sir
Thank you
My spine is little curved and band therfor can i get the fit certificate
I unfit for appointment in Indian railways CG grounds bcz of coartcation of aorta heart probelm after bypass surgery railway give the job like c1&2 tell me anyone
My left eye is nil and right eye 3.5 eye site can I qualify c1 medical test please give me reply sir