Non-Technical Branch Breakup
| Branch / role | Medical category | Key standard |
|---|---|---|
| Flying Branch - Pilots, WSO, flying cadets | A1G1 | Strictest standard: NIL myopia, CP-I colour vision, 162.5 cm standing height and cockpit anthropometry. |
| Administration / Weapon Systems Branch (ground) | A4G1 | Ground standard with CP-II colour perception and correctable 6/6 each eye. |
| AE(M) / AE(L) Ground Duty Technical | A4G1 | Corrected visual acuity 6/9 each eye, CP-II colour perception. |
| Meteorology | A4G1 | 6/6 better eye and 6/18 worse eye, CP-II colour perception. |
| Accounts / Logistics / Education | A4G1 | 6/6 better eye and 6/18 worse eye, CP-III colour perception. |
Weapon Systems appears in the project source under Administration / Weapon Systems Branch ground with A4G1 category. This is not the same as Flying Branch A1G1.
Non-Technical Eyesight Differences
| Branch / medical category | Refractive limit | Visual acuity | Colour perception |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flying Branch A1G1 | Hypermetropia +1.5 D Sph; manifest myopia NIL; retinoscopic myopia NIL; astigmatism +0.75 D Cyl within +1.5 D max | 6/6 in one eye and 6/9 in the other, correctable to 6/6 only for hypermetropia | CP-I |
| Admin / Weapon Systems ground A4G1 | +3.5 D hypermetropia; -3.50 D myopia; +/-2.50 D Cyl | Correctable to 6/6 each eye; glasses compulsory when VA below 6/6 | CP-II |
| AE(M) / AE(L) A4G1 | Same as A4G1 limits | Corrected VA 6/9 each eye | CP-II |
| Meteorology A4G1 | Same as A4G1 limits | 6/6 better eye, 6/18 worse eye | CP-II |
| Accounts / Logistics / Education A4G1 | Same as A4G1 limits | 6/6 better eye, 6/18 worse eye | CP-III |
Admin / Weapon Systems ground needs CP-II and correctable 6/6 each eye. Accounts / Logistics / Education can be CP-III, with 6/6 better eye and 6/18 worse eye.
Ground Duty Height and Relaxation
| Branch / entry | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Flying Branch - pilots / FTE / WSO Su-30 MKI | 162.5 cm | 162.5 cm |
| Flying Branch - other aircrew | 157 cm | 157 cm |
| Ground Duty branches | 157.5 cm | 152 cm |
| Ground Duty relaxation: North-East / Uttarakhand hills / Gorkhas | 152.5 cm | 147 cm |
| Ground Duty relaxation: Lakshadweep | 155.5 cm | 150 cm |
The regional relaxations listed in the AFCAT source apply to Ground Duty, not to the Flying Branch pilot standard.
Medical Test Areas
- Questionnaire and truthful declaration of medical history on AFMSF-2.
- Complete medical and surgical examination, including dental examination.
- Ophthalmic examination and ENT examination.
- USG abdomen and pelvis for all candidates before commissioning.
- Complete hemogram, liver function tests, renal function tests, urine RE/ME and ECG.
- X-ray chest PA view and lumbosacral spine AP/lateral views.
- For flying duties: cervical spine and dorsal spine X-rays; EEG when indicated by history or examiner judgement.
Ground Duty candidates still go through full medical, surgical, dental, ophthalmic and ENT examination. Being non-flying does not remove the requirement to be medically fit for Air Force service.
Common Ground Duty Doubts
Spectacles
Allowed if within A4G1 limits and the branch visual acuity standard.
Colour vision
CP-II or CP-III depends on branch.
Weight
Height-weight chart applies; underweight below minimum is unacceptable.
Dental
Minimum 14 dental points.
Flat feet
Flexible painless flat feet can be accepted; rigid painful cases are unfit.
Tattoo
Use the conservative Air Force policy from the project tattoo page.
Medical board decisions are made by Armed Forces medical specialists. This page is a structured preparation guide, not a substitute for an official medical board opinion.
FAQs
Is Weapon Systems medical same as Flying Branch?
The project source lists Administration / Weapon Systems Branch ground under A4G1, while Flying Branch is A1G1.
What colour vision is accepted for Accounts or Logistics?
The source lists CP-III for Accounts, Logistics and Education.
Is CP-II needed for Admin branch?
Yes. Admin / Weapon Systems ground is listed with CP-II.
Are spectacles allowed for Ground Duty Non-Technical?
Yes, within the A4G1 refractive and visual acuity standards.
Does Non-Technical avoid medical tests?
No. Full AFCAT medical examination still applies.