This post answers frequently asked questions regarding the medical examination for the selection in Pakistan Army, Navy or Airforce.
These details apply to all selections, i.e.:
- ISSB for officers (long course, short service regular commission, DSSC, etc.)
- AFNS
- Soldiers selection medical examination
If you don’t find any answer to a question which you’re looking for, please ask that it in the comments.
Is Knee knocking unfit for Selection in Army / Navy / Airforce?
No. Knee knocking is not an absolute unfit for selection in military. There is a specific criteria and degree of knee knocking which is acceptable. Many people with regular knee knocking pass the medical fitness test.
Is DNS unfit for selection in Army?
No (and yes, read further). DNS (deviated nasal septum) is referred to ENT specialist. The candidate can agree to get it surgically corrected by the ENT surgeon and then he can continue the same process of application. No need to apply again next time.
Is Flat foot unfit for selection in Pakistan Army?
Yes. Flat foot is unfit for selection in Pakistan Army.
Is there any height relaxation in Pakistan Army Selection?
No. Minimum height criteria for every selection type and category is fixed. For example clerks get a waiver in height which is mentioned in the selection requirements. However no waiver can be given beyond the publicly announced selection requirements for that selection category.
Is large carrying angle of elbow joint unfit for selection in Army?
Yes. The carrying angle beyond a specific angle as per guidelines is unfit for selection in Army. However you should still apply and ask the medical officer at your nearest medical officer if your elbow’s carrying angle is beyond the allowed limit or not.
What is the weight requirement for selection in Army?
Weight is calculated based on BMI. Up to 25 BMI is acceptable. Overweight or obese people are unfit in Army. However the medical officer can give the candidate time to reduce the weight if he finds it to be in a certain allowed limit and then ask him to report back.
Is it true that we have to get naked during medical examination?
Yes. The requirements of the medical examination require the person to completely undress for the medical examination.
Who examines male and female candidates?
Privacy is ensured during the medical examination. Male candidates are examined by male medical officer and male nursing staff. Female candidates are examined by female medical officer and female nursing staff.
Having surgery in past unfit for selection in Army?
No. If you had any surgery in the past and now you are fine, with no loss of function, then you are fit for selection in the military.
Is Tattoo unfit for Pakistan Army?
Yes. Tattoos are unfit for Pakistan army.
Is deliberate self harm unfit for Pakistan army?
Yes. Any scars or cuts made by the person themselves, are unfit for army. This includes writing any letter or names or drawing on skin of forearm or anywhere in the body with a blade (or any object, resulting in permanent scar at the time of examination).
Please note, any scars due to any accident, or work related for example scars on the hands and arms of labours or during sports are not unfit. A person is fit if the scars are not due to any self inflicted harm.
Is varicose vein unfit for army?
Varicose vein is a condition in which the veins of the leg become engorged, especially when standing on toes.
Varicose vein is unfit for army if untreated. However a candidate can get them treated and then continue the medical process without being declared unfit.
If you have varicose veins issue then your examining medical officer will refer you to a general surgeon. The surgeon can declare you fit for Pakistan army after you get treated for them.
Is haemorrhoids or piles unfit for army?
Untreated piles or hemorrhoids is unfit for military. However if you get them treated before or during the Pakistan Army selection medical process, then you might get fitness.
Is squint unfit for selection in Pakistan Army?
Yes. Squint is considered unfit for selection in Pakistan Army.
Please answer me that if someone’s eye side is weak so it become fit or unfit and in this condition if the person fit lens in his eyes at the age of 20 with an operation so the person will be fit or unfit
Weak eyesight is not unfit in Pakistan Army. There are categories and standards of vision in Pakistan Army medical for eyesight, called visual standards. If you fall within the allowed visual standard for your category, then you can be fit.
Person with chest fat but not affected by gynecomastia is eligible or not?
Gynecomastia is not completely unfit. The person can get it operated after being selected before final medical.
well kindly let me know for dental issue.
if the front tooth is removed due to infection and bridge process is used to replace that front tooth. would it consider medical issue?
or what kind of dental issues can be acceptable.
best regards
Mostly it varies from case to case. As every individual case has it’s own limitations. It’s best if you visit any senior dentist in your nearest CMH for their expert opinion regarding your specific case.
sir to what extent is gynocomastia acceptble in pak navy?
If surgeon makes you fit after surgery then yes you can join Pakistan Navy.
Is muscles knot surgery held in past but now you are fit with no lose of organs and any other functions so we are fit or not
If you don’t have any deformity of functional loss, then the specialist / doctor might consider you fit for army service.
if our toe muscle is fractured in past but now we are fine so we are fit or not
If fracture healed properly then you will be fit hopefully. By the way, muscles don’t fracture, bones get fractured.
sir but if you dont have any deformity and you are better in running and as well as in football game, but you just have a surgery marks so you are fit or not..
You can be referred to a specialist (general surgeon or orthopaedics surgeon for example) who will assess you and decide if you’re fit or not for service in Pakistan Army.
SIR IF WE HAVE APPENDIX IN PAST SO WE FIT OR NOT..
Appendix operation done in past is mostly fit. You might be referred to general surgeon for fitness, but nothing to worry.
but sir what’s about scar aftr surgery.
Depends on the scar. The scar is not unfit, however the cause of surgery will matter. Regular surgeries like removal of appendix (appendectomy for appendicitis) is not unfit in most cases.
sir if your muscles were weak from birth but now ithey are fine so we are fit or not
If you meet the medical and physical standards of joining Pakistan Army then you are fit obviously.
sir is Palmar Hyperhidrosis is unfit in armed forces???
Yes if it is more than normal then you might get unfit.
“sir if club foot surgery held in past but now you are fine so you are fit or not”
You can apply. You may get referred to a specialist and he can decide if you are fit or not. For your confirmation, you can visit nearest CMH and get opinion of the surgeon or orthopaedics surgeon.
Sir please tell about colourblindness criteria in pak army joining through tcc
It depends upon the degree and type of colour blindness. You should get your colour vision tested from an eye specialist in cmh to see if you are in acceptable limit.
what is the basic requirements in medical test
There are detailed guidelines for medical examination. A candidate who passes the medical examination is considered fit.
Is patient of hep B is unfit for Pak army officer
If you had hepatitis B in past, but cured now, then you are fit. However if you are suffering from hepatitis B right now, then you’re unfit.
Is throat allergy pateint madically fit?
If it’s temporary allergy then there should be no issue.
My four year graduation well in twenty twenty first (2021), then my age is 25 can i apply pak army is a captain
If your graduation degree is eligible for Direct induction in Pakistan Army as captain, then yes.
Is diabetic patients are eligible to join Pakistan army?
No. Diabetes Mellitus is not fit for induction in Pakistan Army.
AoA Sir i have some problem with my skin few months ago i got a road rash which leads to a keloid on my left thigh and on right hand elbow they are not that big and they hurt neither spreading .
Can i pass through initial and Final medical test with my keloids ?
Please reply … Thank you .
Some keloids can be fit, some might be unfit. You will probably be referred to skin specialist for expert opinion. However the decision lies with the medical officer at the selection centre.
Is myopia or weak eyesight considered unfit? If so, candidate can it be solved by having a laser surgery?
No. If you have 6/6 eyesight with glasses, then you’re fit too. So get fresh eyesight checked and get new glasses, so that you can ready properly with the glasses.
A.o.a sir is a person with acl surgery or meniscus tear after or before surgery can apply?
You can apply and get fitness from orthopaedics surgeon during the medical examination.
It’s better to visit a senior orthopaedics surgeon in CMH and get his opinion before the medical examination too.
Sir,
I’ve ‘pilonidal sinus/cyst’ and ‘skin hyperpigmentation’ . Can I be declared Medically unfit for Pak Army?
Pilonidal sinus or cyst and skin hyperpigmentation can be fit or unfit, depending upon your exact disease situation. It’s best to visit a surgeon for pilonidal sinus/cyst and a dermatologist (skin specialist) for hyperpigmentation in any CMH before the medical for confirmation.
Siri have a genetical disorder pectus crinatum can i apply in pak army after my MBBS as a captain….??
If it’s mild pectus carinatum (pigeon chest) then it can be referred to thoracic surgeon and he can advice if you are fit for army service or not.
They usually chest the hilar index to support their opinion, however it depends on the doctors decision if he wants to do that or not.
Can a Person With Epilepsy join pak army.. but if he has not seiizure for last 4 years but medication is continuoes
As per your specific history and condition, you are most likely unfit for Pakistan Army.
Sir I have a tattoo i got a few years ago can I join the Pakistan army?
Tattoo is not always unfit. You will be referred to psychiatrist for fitness of tattoo. Please note that if you will burn or cut out the skin to remove the tattoo then you might be unfit for joining Army.
Can I join Pak army with glasses
Yes you can join Pakistan Army if you can see clearly and 6/6 with glasses.
If eyesight is weak then can we join pak army?
If you can see 6/6 with glasses, then most likely you can join Pakistan Army with weak vision too. However do get your updated number and glasses and wear them when you go for medical.
My fingers are not straight so mush, but I have no issue with my fist nor it’s operated can I join Pak Army.
It depends on how much curved your fingers are or if they have any functional deformity or not. You can apply and see if your fingers become an issue or not.
sir, I have tattoos on arms like arrows.
Can I eligible for PAF LOG recruitment.
It will depend upon the type of tattoo. In some cases you might be referred to the psychiatrist and then he can decide if you’re fit for joining PAF or not.
sir, can i join navy after appendix operation please tell me
Yes you can join if your surgery was normal without any complications.
sir my weight is 73 kg and i am eligable or not for pma 146 l/c and i have chest fat issue but its not gyno
You can apply. But you will have to lose weight during the process in the time given to you by the doctor at AS&RC.
Why can diabetes type 1 not join Army?
Now there are many cases in children.
Because there are plenty of healthy individuals available who are applying for army, so army doesn’t not have any reason to hire people who are suffering from chronic illness.
sir mujy hepatitis c tha phly, m ne 2016 ma interferon treatment krwayi hepatitis c ki, after treatment 2016 sa 2020 tk 2bra virus active NH hua AlhamdolillAh,
Sir JB normal blood test krwata hepatitis c ka tu test result +ve ata h pr pcr ma negative result ata h, sir pochna ye ha ka ma unfit tu NH hn ga is wajha sa final medical ma?
If someone is positive in rapid screening test for hepatitis B or C, then they are unfit for Army as per current practice. You can still confirm from the nearest Army Selection & Recruitment Center.
sir can a person who used to self harm 5 years back join the army medical college?
Depends on what sort of self harm was it, what was the reason for it and what’s the mental status of the person now.
Is mild cosmetic pectus excavatum allowed if it hasn’t caused hindrance in physical capabilities?
Are bow legs allowed?
Is squint completely non negotiable or is it possible to enter if eyesight is 6/6
Pectus Excavatum can be evaluated by a thoracic surgeon and he can make it fit if he finds it suitable.
Bow legs within allowed limits can be fit.
Squint can be evaluated by an eye specialist and he may consider it fit if he finds it so.
I have got a surgery on my right arm near shoulder due to an accident , am i fir or unfit?
If there is no functional loss then you might be fit. The surgeon will give remarks on that.
HAEMORRHOIDS Or Piles ki me Surgery karwa loon phir me army ke liye fit hoon yah unfit
If surgery is successful and there is no disease after it, then it can be fit.
I am a student I want to prepare for TCC but I have a problem that hinders my preparation. The problem is that my left eye is naturally weak (approximately 6/36 glasses or without glasses). the Right eye is Ok . Will I be eligible for TCC in any group? i will be very thankful to you!
Most likely you will not be able to join. You need to be able to see 6/6 with glasses at least, with both eyes separately.
i have mild gynecomastia. will i pass initial and final medical?
Gynecomastia can get fit after surgery if the military surgeon marks you fit.
Aslam o alikum sir i cleared pak navy issb and got recommended and callimg for final mdical in cmh and 80% mdical are cleared but issue in viscose van docter raffer to surgen sir plz kindly guied me what happened next i m fit or unfit
Varicose veins can get fitness from surgeon with or without procedure.
Assalam o alaikum sir i have problem of vericocele please tell me vericocele surgery allow in army after surgery can i join army what kind of surgery allow for vericocele in army?
You will be referred to the surgeon during medical to get fitness for the surgery. If he marks you fit, then you can join.
Sir how it will be differentiate that the cut in the body is accidential or by the person themselves.? If a person harm themselvess with the blade and make a cut on the arm at the age of 17 due to depression and how they are 22-23 years old ? Then they are fit or unfit for pakarmy ?
Please guide.
The person is referred to the psychiatrist during medical. The psychiatrist evaluates to see if the person is fit to be inducted in army or not.
Sir, i have a permanent stretch mark on my left army due to an
accident. The stretch mark is 3 inches long and it is clearly visible.
Now with this mark can i join pak army as a commission officer.
You can apply. The mark will be evaluated during the medical.