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 am colour blind
Am i fit for customer relation assistant (cra) post in delhi metro
no sir , recently my cousin was declared unfit for colour blindness on 17/9/16. in ratlam in RLY.
NTPC m koi asi post hai, jisme color blindness chalta ho
I have spectacle with -9d both eye. am i fit for
Commerical apprentices post?
for which Post i am eligible?
please reply
Lasik is allowed or not?
Read the post carefully. Don’t go for lasik as it make you unfit for all A category job.
But sir after lasik can i able for C1 Category like Commerical apprentices
Alp post in railway A1 category medical. Is LASIK surgery is suitable?
I am obese, and I have applied for RRB Non technical 2016, but will my elihibility be hindered because of obesity?
Better reduce your weight. In case the obesity is due to hormonal problem, than it will be difficult.
Sr. My eye 6/6 but left eye side cut mark Sr.
Than it will be difficult. Can l for job
Mujhe piles h… Par mujhe koi taklif nhi hoti.. Kya main Loco pilot k medical pass kr paunga sir 🙁
Sir I have some dental problem what I reject in ntpc medical test.
Sir I am diploma in electronics &telecommunication holder but I am partial colour blind person .how related railway job ?.please ansrme.
Avoid technical job, ASM, Guard, Traffic Inspector etc.
Sir, I am selected for sse trd.I am wearing specs with -1.75 left and -2.75 right getting 6/6 on both eyes. Recently I went to a hospital and checked the vision. It is found that I have satisfied a3 standard(getting 6/9 with power 2d).. Sir, is a3 is enough for trd dept…. what is the exact medical standard for this dept..
Yes you will qualify
Sir, I got selected for alp, sir my two eye sight are 6/6 with -1,-.75 powers, so am I eligible for A-1 Medical category?
doubtful
Sir wt is the meaning of 6/6 with out glases must not accept +2D
Sir, my friend also selected for alp medical test, but he suffering from piles, is that one any problem for his appointment?
MR. RAJ
have u qualified the vision test ? coz i have the same site and i m selected for alp now
Are u passed in medical?
Sir I got selected for SSE. Iam obese. Will this be a problem in medical test.
In case the obesity is due to some disorder, than only it may cause some problem.
My teeth pyachaed im selcted are not to railway job
My teeth was pyched im selcted are not railway job
Sir, I got selected for Goods Guard, sir my two eye sight are 6/6 with -1.5 powers, so am I eligible for A-2 Medical category?
I have spectacle with -3.24D both. am i fit for C1 category? And also have filling in teeth. is there in any problem with it to appear in medical fitness test?
Arabindo Haldar
Sir, I am selected for medical test for alp, my both eyes are 6/6, but iam overweight, sir Pl tell me there is any problem for selection ?
Pl reply soon..
Overweight due to medial problem may cause problem. Rest hope for the best.
Sir, My hight is 5ft8inch. And weights is 84 kg, Pl tell tell me there is any problem for medical test of alp ?
Pl rep soon..
sir i have cleared all my stages of exams for ALP 01/2014 now waiting for medical test.My doubt is in 2004 apendix operation was done to me with 3 stichings it was done on laporoscopy machine.Now i am completely all right maintaining good health. but those stiches left on my body so does it make any problem in medical test.if they say any objection means what i have to do. pls reply me.
I will not be able to advise in this regard. Hope for the best.
Sir I don’t get u pls explain clearly.will it be any problem in medical exam
Sir my bmi ratio is 26.Will I get rejected in RRB NTPC medical test?
Sir, i don’t have my half of the left thumb. Am i eligible for the post SSE(p way) ?
Sir im colour blind but i can pass Ishihara but cannot answer lantern test then what to do to get that job???in A3 category i was selected
Hello sir, my near vision is OK but my distant vision of left eye is 6/9 and of right eye is 6/6 . so on which post I can apply forms?
SIR I AM SELECTED FOR ALP MEDICAL I AM FULLY ELIGIABLE FOR A 1 MEDICAL TEST BUT ONEteeth IS CARRIES CAN I WILL PASSED
I am not sure but it should not have a problem.
sir I am diploma holder but my height is 5feet 2inches I am eligible for the post of ALP IN railway can u please give me reply to me sir
Meri eak ak off he or dusre ka viJan 6/6 he hamara ju calrk post he muje unfit kiya he. Please help me my cont 8600825758
Sir I am selected for alp but I am obese my obesity Crete any problem
In case the obesity is due to hormone. imbalance, than it may
sir I have passed ALP 1/2014, I have done lasik in 2010. So now I fit/unfit for ALP medical post.
Unfit, the medical team will find out and as per the medical manual of IR, it is not admissible.
sir iam one eye normal other eye nil vision … iam also not i category VH ( as criteria say min 40% disability) so whether can i aaply for rrb je and se post , ssc cgl and je post
c1 medical certificate is criteria in railway for RRB JE
WHETHER SSC CGL … OR RAILWAYS through ies exam i am eligible or not
Hi Sir,
I am selected to electrical trd je. I have slight hydrocele will they reject me in medical
Hi Sir,
Please tell me will they reject me for having hydrocele. I was selected to electrical Trd JE
if a goods guard candidate found lasik after appointment in first pme in rly then what woukd be happened sir
Rejection
Will he be rejected from job or shifted to other category?
i have -0.25 of eyesight. i have done laser treatment to correct my vision. now i dont have any problem can i qualify RRB medical tests
No
Sir i want to ask as i have been selected for assistant engineer post (mechanical) that i am having a 3 inch tattoo on my right hand on forearm so will i be rejected in the medical examination , please reply as soon as possible
Does it mean IRSME? I don’t think tattoo is an issue of medical standard.
Sir my eye is LASIK surgery I have done technician grade 3
With Lasik, you will not qualify for the medical standard prescribed for Tech job in IR.
Sir my eye floaters problem so yag laser surgery I have fit rrb medical
Not in A and B.
Sir as JE Pway our medical standards were written as A-2 and below. What does that mean? Does it mean A3 orB1 is ok or does it mean only A2 andA1 are permissible??
A1 and A2 are admissible.
Sir, mera both eye 6/6 ka vision hai, par mera right eye halka squin hai par main colour blind nahin hun par railway doctor k mutabik mera baina cooler vision NIL hai. Kaya main artison group main kaam nahi kar sakta gun. Pl give me a batter guide line.
sir,na teeth flourosis valla enamel poyendi.so nak rrb exam ki eligible kaada?
sir , one of my frd had undergone laser treatment 8 years back.Now her vision is perfect.Now she got qualified for rrb ntpc .Will she get selected to any post r not?
What is the category of the option filled up. The category for which the minimum criteria is C1 and C2, there is no problem but for other category there will be a problem.
Sir, is there any physical standard for post of assistant in railway for femlales?
The medical standard is same for male and female.
Sir.
Sir .
Mera group d post Dec 20 .2012 ko medical unfit a2.a3 fit in b1 tha mere duty joining s 3year aur medical date s 4year ho gyea hai mai , Ave mera vision 6/6 hai Ave tk mai koi medical tetment nahe leya hai .mera re medical karanea ka prose’s department rule kiya hai
I am unable to understand your quarry.
My left eye is -2 and right eye is -1.75
Am i eligible for A2 medical classification
Maine apna Laser 2015/main karaya tha to kya main ASM goods guard ke liye unfit hoon
No, you will not be
U want to say I m not fit or m fit
you are unfit and check the article carefully.
sir i have completed my diploma in mech engg and i want to apply for loco pilot of rrb mumbai bt sir i have specs on my eyes one eye having -2.50 and other having -2.75 so sir can i eligible for that post
No you will not
LASIK surgery fit for A1 medical category?
No, it is very clearly mentioned in the article
Sir, my friend applied for rrb ntpc, commercial apprentice.It falls under c1 category.He has the eye power of -5 in both the eyes.He decided to do LASIK surgery.incase if he undergone LASIK surgery, will he be given medical fit for c1 category. Please give your suggestion.
It is better to consult a eye specialist with the medical classification. Because once selected and rejection in medical is very painful.
Sir, Myself Riyaz, I’m having shortsightedness/myopia with the power of -3.00 on left eye(LE) and -3.75 on right eye(RE). May i know, (1). If i’ll clear SSE/JE written exam, in medical test may i able to clear it once after clearing the exam. (2).I wish to know I exist in which of STD of Vision framed by RRB (either A2/A3/B1/B2 etc). (3).If i’ll undergo any surgery other than lasik or any other to correct my vision 6/6 without wearing glasses before going for medical test, Will they(RRB) consider me or reject me in the vision test.(4).also pls let me know for which RRB exams i’m eligible and medically fit to pass being an engineering graduate. Kindly reply for these doubts. Thank you.
What will happen.
I if i will unfit in railway medical for a1 b1 category due to lasik.and cleard all stages.at last i get any other post or throughout from railway???
Your result will be announced by RRB giving you an offer and advising the result to the respective Railway. The railway will arrange for character verification and medical examination. Your medical will be done in the category of your offer of appointment. If the offer of appointment requires a or b medical category, than they will do so and it is final. It is always better to know your medical test in advance before giving an option. There are many jobs which requires only c category but if not selected before submitting the application, than it will be too late.
Sir maine 19 jan 2017 ko rrb ntpc mains ka exam diya hai, mujhe yeh janna tha ki meri dono aankho ka power -2.5 hai, maine c-1 medical category wali jobs ke liye apply kiya hai to kya mujhe medical me koi dikkat aayegi.
I think there should not be any problem.
hello sir,
I have undergone through lasik in 2013 and filled all post in rrb ntpc a,b,c category. if I got disqualified in medical so there will be any chance for C category
kindly reply
thanks
you will have a chance if you have been selected based on option and marks scored by you.
I had an accident 12 years ago and coz of that i have an operation mark in my leg. But there is no problm in movement or anything in my leg. Can it create any problm to pass medical fitness exam??
Can i hide this from medical board???
Please do reply me i m a little tensed coz of this
You will not be able to hide any medical issue from the medical board. However, I will suggest to consult a physician to have yourself examined as per the medical test prescribed.
sir,
my preference for RRB was ASM-Sr.clerk-CA-TA-GG. Recently I have done LASIK surgery (5 days ago). Now, for ASM post If I disqualified in medical test, is there chance to go for Sr.clerk(C1 category), If I am above cutoff marks. please reply sir
Thank you
The offer of appointment will be for the first option. You should wish not to get the first option. No change is done after the medical test is declared .
I will suggest you to consult a hospital or Doctor
hello, i am doing final year B.E(MECHANICAL ENGINEERING). I have one vision coming under c2 category what kind of job can I get in RRB
My eyesight no. -4D both the eyes . Am I eligible for rrb ntpc post(C.A, T.A, ASM,CLERK) and DMRC CRA Post.
sir when i disqualify from rrb medical test after that i m not able to any other post ??? sir please reply
Medical test is very well prescribed. You can check the category for which you qualifies and act accordingly.
sir i had lasik treatment in 2013 (december).now my vision is perfectly normal.i applied for rrb ntpc without proper knowledge of medical standards.my raw score (75.33) i belong to SC category (secunderabad zone)
my post preference CA>TA>SCCT>ASM>GG.can you plz tell me what are my chances for each post.thank you in advance
Medical test is very well prescribed. You can check the category for which you qualifies and act accordingly. Based on the score, priority and rank, you will be offered a job. Because of Lasik, you will qualify only for C category. Check which job accept C category and if you get the job offer which fits in your medical category, it is ok, otherwise nothing can be done. There is no relaxation in medical standard for SC/ST or OBC.
Sir I am color blind so please tell me that in category B 2 for the post of ticket collector may I eligible or not
I have vision in left and right eye is 6/9 . I read Ishihara but I am fail in lantern test can I pass medical for the post of ticket collector category B2
Please reply sir
Color Sensitivity: There are two test for test of color sensitivity namely Fransworth Lantern Test and Ishihara Test. For Medical category A1,2 and 3 one has to pass both the test. In case, the candidate passes lantern Test but fails in Ishihara Test, than 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. This is what I have checked on the website. I suggest you contact eye specialist along with the Medical manual of Indian Railways to get the answer.
Sir I have 6/6 in one eye and other one is 6/24 after applying no. 7 glass am I fit for technician post.