SSB Medical Test

Clearing the SSB clears the SSB. It does not clear you for commissioning. The medical board is a separate hurdle conducted by Armed Forces Medical Services doctors at a military hospital, run to a different set of standards, and entirely capable of declaring a recommended candidate unfit for the entry. Every year a portion of recommended candidates leave the medical board with their files marked unfit — most for conditions they were unaware of, some for conditions they knew about and had not addressed in time. The medical is not a formality. Treat it as a separate examination that begins the day you are recommended, and prepare for it accordingly.

When Does the Medical Happen?

The medical examination is conducted after SSB recommendation. The sequence is:

1. Candidate clears SSB → is recommended by the board.
2. SSB issues a referral letter for the Special Medical Board (SMB).
3. Candidate reports to the designated AFMS hospital for SMB.
4. SMB outcome: Fit (provisionally admitted), Temporarily Unfit (review after treatment), or Permanently Unfit.
5. Final merit list considers both SSB performance and medical fitness.

The medical is conducted at designated Armed Forces Medical Services hospitals — typically a Military Hospital (MH) or Command Hospital (CH) for Army, Naval Hospital for Navy, and Air Force Hospital for IAF. The exact venue is specified in the referral letter.

Army SMB: Typically 3–5 working days. Specialist examinations cover General Medicine, Surgery, Ophthalmology, ENT, Dental, and Psychiatry. Female candidates are additionally examined by a Gynaecology Specialist.

Navy and Air Force SMB: Typically 5–7 working days due to additional investigations required — Liver Function Tests, Renal Function Tests, X-Ray Lumbosacral Spine (AP and Lateral), and ECG, in addition to the standard Army investigations.

Day-by-Day Medical Schedule

Day	Activity	Notes
Day 1	Reporting, documentation check, basic measurements (height, weight, chest)	Bring all originals: SSB referral letter, identity proof, Class 10 certificate, medical history documents, surgery certificates if applicable
Day 1–2	Laboratory investigations: Complete Haemogram, Urine RE/ME, Chest X-ray PA, USG Abdomen & Pelvis	Navy/IAF additionally: LFT, RFT, X-Ray LS Spine (AP & Lateral), ECG
Day 2–3	Specialist examinations: General Medicine, Surgery, ENT	Blood pressure measured multiple times; ENT includes whisper test at 6.1 metres
Day 3–4	Ophthalmology examination: uncorrected and corrected vision, refraction, colour perception, fundus	Do not wear contact lenses to the medical board — remove at least 48 hours before examination
Day 4	Dental examination, Psychiatry (if indicated)	Dental points assessment; TMJ evaluation; ortho appliances cause rejection
Day 5 (Army) / Day 6–7 (Navy/IAF)	Board review, declaration of fitness or unfitness	If unfit, candidate is informed of reason and AMB procedure by the President of the SMB

Medical Standards by System

System	Standard / Requirement	Notes
Height — Army (Male)	Minimum 157 cm (general); 152 cm (Gorkha, NE Hills, Garhwal, Kumaon)	Female Army candidates: 152 cm general; 148 cm for hill region categories
Height — Navy (Male)	Minimum 157 cm (general); 155 cm (Tribals Ladakh, A&N, Lakshadweep); 152 cm (Gorkha, NE, Sikkim)	Sports talent candidates: 155 cm
Height — IAF Flying Branch	Minimum 162.5 cm	Plus anthropometric limits: sitting height 81.5–96.0 cm; leg length 99.0–120.0 cm; thigh length ≤64.0 cm
Height — IAF Ground Duty	Minimum 157.5 cm (general); 152.5 cm (hill categories); 155.5 cm (A&N, Lakshadweep)	As per official notification per branch
Weight (Army Male key extract)	At 170 cm: min 52.0 kg; max 63.6 kg (17–20 yrs) / 66.5 kg (20–30 yrs) / 69.4 kg (30–40 yrs) / 72.3 kg (40+)	At 175 cm: min 55.1 kg; max 67.4 / 70.4 / 73.5 / 76.6 kg by age band. Full chart from 140–210 cm per official AFMS document.
Chest (all services)	Minimum circumference 77 cm; minimum expansion 5 cm	Chest deformity (congenital or acquired) = rejection
Hearing	Must hear forced whisper at 610 cm (6.1 metres) with each ear separately, back to examiner	Any tympanic membrane perforation, current otitis media = rejection. Healed tympanosclerosis <50% of pars tensa with normal PTA/tympanometry = acceptable (Army).
Dental	Minimum 14 dental points. In each jaw: any 4 of 6 anterior teeth + any 6 of 10 posterior teeth present and sound.	Points: 1 pt each for incisors, canines, premolars; 2 pts each for 1st/2nd molars and fully developed 3rd molars. Artificial dentures not counted.
Blood Pressure	Must be consistently ≤140/90 mmHg	Borderline cases undergo 24-hour Ambulatory Blood Pressure Monitoring (24h ABPM). Normal 24h ABPM + no target organ damage = may be cleared at AMB with cardiologist evaluation.
Haemoglobin	Minimum 13 g/dL (males); minimum 11.5 g/dL (females)	Hb >16.5 g/dL (males) or >16 g/dL (females) = polycythaemia = unfit. Hereditary haemolytic anaemias (sickle cell, thalassaemia) = permanently unfit.

Service-wise Vision Standards

Vision requirements differ significantly between services and entry type. NDA (10+2) entries are stricter than graduate CDS entries. IAF Flying Branch is the most stringent of all.

Entry Type	Uncorrected Vision	Corrected Vision	Max Myopia	Max Hypermetropia	Astigmatism	Colour Perception	LASIK
NDA / TES / NCC (10+2 entries — Army)	6/36 each eye	6/6 each eye	≤ −2.5 D	≤ +2.5 D	≤ ±2.0 D Cyl	CP-II	Not Permitted
CDS — IMA / OTA / Graduate entries — Army	6/60 each eye	6/6 each eye	≤ −3.5 D	≤ +3.5 D	≤ ±2.0 D Cyl	CP-II	Permitted (conditions)
JAG / AEC / AMC / APS / Post-Graduate entries	3/60 each eye	6/6 each eye	≤ −5.5 D	≤ +3.5 D	≤ ±2.0 D Cyl	CP-II	Permitted (conditions)
CDS — Navy (CDSE)	6/12 each eye	6/6 each eye	−1.0 D Sph	+2.0 D Cyl	±1.0 Sph/Cyl	CP-I	Permitted (conditions)*
IAF — Flying Branch (A1G1)	6/6 (one eye 6/9 acceptable)	6/6	Nil (retinoscopic myopia: nil)	≤ +1.5 D Sph	≤ +0.75 D Cyl	CP-I	Permitted (conditions)*
IAF — Ground Duty Branches	As per branch notification	6/6	Per branch	Per branch	Per branch	CP-II typical	Permitted (conditions)*

*LASIK/PRK/SMILE conditions (all services): age >20 at surgery, ≥12 months post-op, central corneal thickness ≥450 microns, axial length ≤26 mm, residual refraction ≤±1.0 D Sph or Cyl, normal retina. Navy: LASIK not permitted for submarine, diving, and MARCO cadres. IAF Pilot/Observer: residual refraction post-LASIK must be nil. Radial Keratotomy (RK) is permanently disqualifying for all services.

Navy Binocular Vision: Binocular Vision Class III (BV-III) is the minimum for Navy CDSE entry. For IAF Flying, Grade III BSV is required; ocular muscle balance: exo ≤6 PD, eso ≤6 PD, hyper/hypo ≤1 PD at 6 metres (Maddox Rod).

Most Common Rejection Reasons

Rejection Reason	System	Permanent?	Action If Applicable
Refractive error outside limits	Eyes	Permanent (for that entry type)	If LASIK is permitted for your entry (CDS/IMA/OTA/JAG/AMC for Army; Navy general; IAF ground duty): plan surgery at least 12 months before the medical, with pre-op refraction ≤ ±6.0 D. NDA/TES candidates cannot use LASIK and must move to a graduate entry instead.
Colour blindness (CP-III or worse)	Eyes	Permanent for CP-I entries (IAF Flying, Navy)	Army CDS entry requires only CP-II; consider changing entry target
Underweight or overweight	General	Temporary	The most fixable temporary unfit. You are typically told to gain or lose 1–3 kg and reappear at AMB. 6–12 weeks of structured diet and training closes the gap for most candidates — start the day you receive the SMB document.
Ear wax / impacted cerumen	ENT	Temporary	Get ears professionally cleaned 2–3 weeks before medical; avoid self-cleaning with Q-tips
Tonsillitis / tonsil enlargement	ENT	Temporary	Tonsillectomy if chronic; acceptable 2 weeks post-op with benign histology
Hernia (inguinal, umbilical)	Abdomen	Temporary (if repaired)	Surgery required; 24-week wait post-repair before medical
Varicocele (active)	Genito-urinary	Temporary (if operated)	Sub-inguinal varicocoelectomy; 8-week wait post-op
Hydrocele (active)	Genito-urinary	Temporary (if operated)	Surgery; 8-week wait post-op
Renal calculi (kidney stones)	Kidney	Permanent — all three services	No remedy; applies regardless of size, number, or treatment history
Deviated nasal septum (DNS)	ENT	Temporary (minor deviations may be acceptable)	Consult ENT; minor deviation without obstruction may be cleared at AMB
Epilepsy (any history after age 5)	Nervous system	Permanent	No remedy
Dental points below 14	Dental	Temporary	Dental treatment before medical; removal of non-functional teeth and restoration
Blood pressure >140/90 mmHg	Cardiovascular	Temporary (if white-coat)	24h ABPM assessment; normal ABPM + no organ damage may be cleared at AMB
Flat feet (rigid/fixed)	Orthopaedic	Permanent (rigid); Temporary (flexible if functional)	Rigid flat feet are almost never fixable in time for a medical board — no orthotic or exercise restores the arch in an adult. Flexible flat feet with a functional arch on tiptoe usually clear; ask the specialist to document the dynamic arch test. Know which type you have before you appear.
Gynaecomastia	General	Temporary (if operated)	Surgery required; 12-week wait post-op with normal endocrine workup
Vitiligo on exposed parts	Skin	Permanent (for exposed areas)	Minor leukoderma on covered parts may be acceptable; depends on extent
Tattoo on prohibited location	Skin	Permanent (cannot be removed as remedy)	No remedy during medical — prevention only; see Tattoo Policy section

What "Temporary Unfit" Means in Practice

The Special Medical Board produces one of three outcomes: Fit, Permanently Unfit, or Temporarily Unfit. The third is the one candidates ask about most and understand least. "Temporary unfit" is not a soft rejection — it is an instruction. The board has identified a condition that disqualifies you today but is reasonably expected to resolve within a defined window, and they have told you what the window is.

The most common temporary-unfit findings are not exotic. They are the ones any general practitioner would have spotted at a routine check-up.

• Underweight or overweight. The candidate is told to reach the prescribed weight band for their height and age and to reappear. Two kilograms either way is the most frequently cited gap. Time given is usually 6–12 weeks. Most candidates close the gap and clear at AMB or at the next attempt.
• Ear wax / impacted cerumen. Easily resolved by ENT syringing. The board may simply ask you to return after professional cleaning, sometimes the same week.
• Borderline blood pressure. Readings just above 140/90 on Day 1 of the medical may be flagged. 24-hour Ambulatory Blood Pressure Monitoring is then arranged. A normal ABPM with no end-organ damage typically clears the file at AMB.
• Mild deviated nasal septum / tonsillar enlargement. Often manageable with conservative ENT treatment or, in chronic cases, surgery followed by the prescribed wait.
• Dental points below threshold. Fillings, scaling, and restoration of one or two teeth can move you above the 14-point minimum. The clock is on the dentist, not on the board.

For each of these, the SMB will hand you a written statement of the finding, the procedure for appeal or reassessment, and the timeframe within which you must act. Read the document carefully before leaving the hospital. The President of the SMB is required to explain your options — including the AMB route. Many candidates leave the medical board confused about what their result actually means; do not be one of them. Ask in plain language: "Am I being asked to reappear, and if so, by when?"

The appeal process — SMB → AMB → RMB

The appeal pathway after a temporary-unfit (or contested permanently-unfit) finding is one of the most-searched and least-explained parts of the medical process. The structure is three-tiered and the access rules vary by service.

1. Special Medical Board (SMB). The first board. Conducted for all SSB-recommended candidates at a designated AFMS hospital. Outcome: Fit, Temp Unf, or Perm Unf.
2. Appeal Medical Board (AMB). Conducted at a Command Hospital. A candidate declared unfit at the SMB has the right to request the AMB, typically within 42 days of the SMB. This is where most candidate reversals happen — borderline BP cases that clear on ABPM, weight cases where the candidate has rebuilt to standard, ENT conditions resolved by intervening treatment. Carry every relevant document — surgery notes, follow-up scans, fresh BP logs, dental treatment records.
3. Review Medical Board (RMB). Available only for Navy and Air Force candidates declared unfit at AMB. It is granted at DGAFMS discretion — it is not automatic. Held at Delhi or Pune. Army candidates do not have an RMB route; their appeal ends at AMB.

Two practical points. First, the appeal has a window — miss the date and the route closes. Set the next appointment before you leave the SMB hospital. Second, the appeal is a fresh medical examination, not a paperwork review. You will be examined again, by different specialists, against the same standards. The only thing that has changed is you — your weight, your BP, your post-treatment status. The board cannot reverse an unfit finding because you ask politely. It can only reverse it because what they see now is different from what they saw before.

SMB, AMB and RMB Explained

The medical system has three tiers, each with specific rules about who can access them and when.

Special Medical Board (SMB)

The SMB is the first examination, conducted for all SSB-recommended candidates at a designated AFMS hospital. It involves a comprehensive assessment by specialists across all systems — General Medicine, Surgery, Ophthalmology, ENT, Dental, and Psychiatry (if indicated). The Staff Surgeon at the hospital organises all investigations and specialist appointments.

The SMB declares one of three outcomes: Fit, Temporarily Unfit (TEMP UNF), or Permanently Unfit (PERM UNF). A temporarily unfit candidate is given time to address the identified condition before reassessment. A permanently unfit candidate is not eligible for that entry.

Appeal Medical Board (AMB)

Candidates declared unfit at SMB — whether temporarily or permanently — can request an AMB at a Command Hospital or equivalent. For Navy candidates, the AMB request must be completed within 42 days of the SMB date. The President of the SMB provides the candidate with detailed AMB instructions at the time of SMB declaration.

At AMB, borderline cases may be referred to specialists (e.g., cardiologist for ECG/BP issues). Candidates with high blood pressure at SMB may undergo 24-hour Ambulatory Blood Pressure Monitoring (24h ABPM) at AMB — a normal ABPM with no target organ damage can result in reversal of the SMB finding.

Review Medical Board (RMB)

The RMB is available only for Navy and Air Force candidates who are declared unfit at AMB. It is not a right — it is granted at the discretion of DGAFMS based on the merit of each case. Candidates must apply to DMPR, Integrated HQ, Ministry of Defence, Sena Bhawan, New Delhi 110011, within one day of AMB completion. RMB is held only at Delhi (Army Hospital Research and Referral) and Pune (Command Hospital Southern Command). DGAFMS informs the candidate of the date and venue.

Army candidates do not have an RMB option. Their appeal process ends at AMB.

LASIK and Vision Correction Policy

Service-wise LASIK Rules

Service / Entry	LASIK / PRK / SMILE Permitted?	Key Restriction
Army — NDA / TES / 10+2 entries	Not permitted under any circumstances	Surgery done before applying = permanently unfit for this entry type. No exceptions.
Army — CDS / IMA / OTA / Graduate entries	Permitted subject to universal conditions	All universal eligibility conditions must be met (see table below)
Army — JAG / AEC / AMC / Post-Graduate	Permitted subject to universal conditions	Certificate from surgery centre mandatory
Navy — General branches	Permitted subject to universal conditions	Pre-op refractive error must not exceed ±6.0 D
Navy — Submarine, Diving, MARCO cadres	Not permitted under any circumstances	Absolute restriction regardless of post-op outcome
IAF — Flying Branch (Pilot/Observer)	Permitted subject to conditions; residual refraction must be nil	All standard conditions plus: residual refraction after surgery must be nil (not just ≤±1.0 D). Pre-op error must not exceed ±6.0 D.
IAF — Ground Duty and all other branches	Permitted subject to universal conditions	Residual refraction ≤±1.0 D. Certificate mandatory.
All services	Radial Keratotomy (RK): Permanently disqualifying	No entry, no appeal pathway for RK

Universal LASIK Eligibility Conditions

Condition	Required Value	Notes
Age at time of surgery	More than 20 years	Surgery done before age 20 = unfit
Time elapsed post-surgery	Minimum 12 months	Surgery must be uncomplicated and stable
Central Corneal Thickness	≥450 microns	Measured by corneal pachymeter at SMB
Axial Length (IOL Master)	≤26 mm	Measured by IOL Master at SMB
Residual Refraction	≤±1.0 D Sph or Cyl	IAF Pilot/Observer: must be nil
Pre-operative Refraction (Navy/IAF)	Not more than ±6.0 D	Certificate from surgery centre must state this
Retinal Examination	Normal healthy retina	Any retinal pathology = unfit
Surgery Certificate	Mandatory	Date, type, and pre-op refraction from surgery centre. Absence = "Unfit: Undocumented Visual Acuity Corrective Procedure"

Tattoo Policy

Permanent tattoos are subject to a strict location-based policy across all three services. The rule is the same for Army, Navy, and Air Force.

Permitted locations:

• Inner face of the forearm — from the elbow to the wrist (inner/medial surface only)
• Dorsal (back) side of the hand

Not permitted: Permanent body tattoos on any other part of the body are not acceptable. Candidates with tattoos on prohibited locations will be barred from further selection. There is no remedy during the medical examination — removal or covering is not accepted.

Tribal exception: Tribes with tattoo marks on the face or body as per their existing customs and traditions are permitted on a case-by-case basis. The Commandant of the Selection Centre is the competent authority for clearing such cases.

Temporary markings: Temporary tattoos, mehendi (henna), and body paint are not covered under the tattoo policy and are generally not an issue during medical examination.

Post-Surgery Waiting Periods

Surgery does not automatically disqualify you — but you must wait the prescribed minimum recovery period before appearing for the medical. Plan surgery well in advance of your SSB and expected medical date.

Condition / Surgery	Army Wait	Navy Wait	Air Force Wait	Additional Requirements
Hernia (anterior abdominal wall) — open or laparoscopic	24 weeks	24 weeks	24 weeks	No recurrence; abdominal musculature good
Cholecystectomy (laparoscopic)	12 weeks	—	8 weeks	Normal LFT, normal USG, no intra-abdominal collection
Other laparoscopic abdominal surgery	12 weeks	—	8 weeks	Asymptomatic, complete recovery
Open abdominal surgery	12 months	—	12 months	No incisional hernia; good abdominal musculature
Appendectomy — laparoscopic	—	—	4 weeks	Well-healed, histopathology confirming acute appendicitis, USG for port-site hernia
Appendectomy — open (muscle-split)	—	—	12 weeks	Well-healed supple scar; histopathology
Appendectomy — open (muscle-cut)	—	—	6 months	Same as muscle-split plus extended healing
Hydrocele	8 weeks	8 weeks	8 weeks	No post-op complications; well-healed wound
Varicocele (sub-inguinal varicocoelectomy)	8 weeks	8 weeks	8 weeks	No residual varicocele; no testicular atrophy
Fistula-in-Ano, anal fissure, Grade IV haemorrhoids	12 weeks	12 weeks	12 weeks	Full recovery confirmed
Gynaecomastia	12 weeks	12 weeks	12 weeks	Well-healed wound; no residual disease; normal endocrine workup
Tonsillectomy	—	—	2 weeks	No complications; benign histology
Maxillofacial surgery / trauma	24 weeks	24 weeks	24 weeks	From date of surgery or injury (whichever later)
LASIK / PRK / SMILE	12 months	12 months	12 months	All universal LASIK criteria must be satisfied
Ptosis surgery (eye)	12 months	12 months	12 months	No recurrence; clear visual axis; eyelid 2 mm below superior limbus
Ligament/meniscus tear surgery (Army)	Permanently unfit	—	—	Army: unfit regardless of duration since surgery
Extra-articular long bone fractures — conservative (IAF)	—	—	9 months	No mal-alignment, neurovascular deficit, or soft tissue loss

These are minimum waiting periods. The Medical Board assesses each candidate individually. Carry all operative notes, histopathology reports, and post-operative investigation results.

Pre-Medical Preparation

Things You Can Fix Before the Medical

Issue	Action	Lead Time Needed
Ear wax / impacted cerumen	Professional syringing at ENT — do not self-clean	2–3 weeks before medical
Tonsillitis (chronic)	Tonsillectomy — acceptable 2 weeks post-op (benign histology)	4–6 weeks before medical
Hydrocele / varicocele	Surgical correction — 8-week wait post-op	3–4 months before medical
Gynaecomastia	Surgical correction — 12-week wait + endocrine workup	4–5 months before medical
Hernia	Surgical repair — 24-week wait post-op	7–8 months before medical
Underweight / overweight	Targeted diet and fitness programme	2–4 months before medical
Poor oral hygiene / calculus	Dental scaling, treat periodontal issues, fill cavities	4–6 weeks before medical
Grade III–IV haemorrhoids / fistula	Surgical treatment — 12-week wait post-op	4–5 months before medical
Tonsil enlargement without chronic infection	ENT evaluation; may be managed conservatively	4–6 weeks before medical

Things You Cannot Fix (Know in Advance)

• Renal calculi — permanently unfit regardless of size, number, or treatment history for all three services.
• Epilepsy — any history of convulsions/fits after age 5 = permanently unfit.
• Ligament/meniscus surgery (Army) — permanently unfit regardless of how long ago.
• Radial Keratotomy — permanently disqualifying for all services.
• Keratoconus — permanently unfit across all services.
• Refractive error outside limits for that entry type — address by choosing the correct entry type or LASIK (where permitted).
• Colour blindness CP-III or worse — permanently unfit for CP-I entries (IAF Flying, Navy). Army CDS entry requires only CP-II.

Recommended action: Book a pre-SSB medical check-up at a private hospital 3–4 months before your expected medical date. Ask the doctor to check specifically: blood pressure across multiple readings, vision refraction, hearing, dental points, USG abdomen (for kidney stones, gall stones, hydrocele, varicocele), and skin conditions. Address everything fixable before you appear.

Frequently Asked Questions

I cleared SSB but failed the medical — can I try again?

Yes, in most cases. If you are declared Temporarily Unfit, you can address the condition and appear at the Appeal Medical Board (AMB) or re-apply in a future cycle. If declared Permanently Unfit for a specific entry, you cannot re-appear for that same entry — but you may be eligible for other entry types with different medical standards. The President of the SMB explains the procedure and your options at the time of declaration.

Is LASIK allowed for NDA candidates?

No. For NDA (10+2 entry), kerato-refractive surgery — LASIK, PRK, SMILE, Femto-LASIK — is not permitted under any circumstances. If you have had any such surgery, you will be declared unfit for the NDA entry. The restriction applies only to 10+2 entries. For CDS graduate entries (IMA, OTA, SSC), LASIK is permitted provided you meet all conditions: age more than 20 at surgery, at least 12 months post-op, corneal thickness ≥450 microns, axial length ≤26 mm, residual refraction ≤±1.0 D, and a normal retina.

What is the minimum height for NDA and CDS?

For Army officer entries (NDA, CDS IMA/OTA), the minimum is 157 cm for general male candidates, and 152 cm for candidates from Gorkha, NE Hills, Garhwal, and Kumaon regions. For IAF Flying Branch, the minimum is 162.5 cm with additional anthropometric constraints (sitting height 81.5–96.0 cm; leg length 99.0–120.0 cm; thigh length ≤64.0 cm). For Navy, the minimum is 157 cm with region-based relaxations down to 152 cm. Female Army candidates require 152 cm (general) or 148 cm (hill categories).

My kidney stone was removed 2 years ago — am I eligible?

No. Renal calculi is a permanent disqualifier across Army, Navy, and Air Force, regardless of size, number, whether obstructive or non-obstructive, or whether treated or removed. A history of renal calculi — whether clinical (symptomatic) or radiological (incidentally found) — renders a candidate permanently unfit. There is no waiting period and no appeal remedy for this condition.

What investigations are done at the medical board?

Standard investigations for all services: Complete Haemogram, Urine Routine Examination (RE/ME), Chest X-ray (PA view), and Ultrasonography of abdomen and pelvis. For Navy and Air Force, additional investigations include Liver Function Tests (LFT), Renal Function Tests (RFT), X-Ray Lumbosacral Spine (AP and Lateral), and ECG. The Medical Board may order further investigations (e.g., echocardiography, EEG for IAF Flying candidates with relevant history) as required.

I had varicocele surgery 3 months ago — can I appear for the medical?

Yes, provided the surgery was a sub-inguinal varicocoelectomy and at least 8 weeks have elapsed since the operation. You must carry your operative notes and post-operative follow-up documents. The medical board will verify that there is no residual varicocele and no testicular atrophy. If these conditions are satisfied, you can be declared fit.

Are tattoos allowed in the Army, Navy, and Air Force?

Permanent tattoos are permitted only on the inner face of the forearm (from elbow to wrist) and on the dorsal (back) side of the hand. Tattoos on any other location are not acceptable and will result in medical rejection. Removal or covering is not accepted as a remedy during the medical examination. An exception exists for tribal candidates whose tattoos are part of their existing customs and traditions — such cases are cleared on a case-by-case basis by the Commandant of the Selection Centre.

Related SSB Topics

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