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🏥 NDA Medical Test: Complete Guide
The NDA Medical Examination is conducted after the SSB Interview. It checks whether the candidate is medically fit to join the Indian Armed Forces. The standards are strict because military life is physically and mentally challenging.
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🔍 When Does It Happen?
After clearing the NDA written exam and SSB interview, candidates undergo a medical test.
Conducted by a Board of Service Medical Officers at:
Armed Forces Medical College (AFMC), Pune
Command Hospitals
Military Hospitals
🧑⚕️ Medical Boards Involved:
1. Special Medical Board (SMB) – First checkup
2. Appeal Medical Board (AMB) – If found unfit, you can request re-examination
3. Review Medical Board (RMB) – Final chance if you're unfit again and appeal approved
✅ Basic Requirements
Criteria Standards
Height (Boys) Minimum 157 cm (Army/Navy), 162.5 cm (Air Force)
Height (Girls) Minimum 152 cm
Weight Must be proportionate to height and age
Chest Minimum 81 cm with 5 cm expansion (for boys)
Body Mass Index (BMI) Should be within normal range
Vision No night blindness or color blindness, 6/6 or 6/9 (correctable to 6/6)
Teeth Should have at least 14 dental points
Hearing Normal hearing in both ears (Whisper test at 610 cm)
⚕️ Full Body Check-Up Includes:
1. Eyesight Test
Near and distant vision
Color blindness test (Ishihara)
Fundus and retina check
2. ENT Examination
Ears: Hearing test, wax removal
Nose: No DNS (deviated nasal septum)
Throat: Tonsils, speech clarity
3. Dental Test
Tooth decay, cavities, number of teeth
4. Chest X-ray
Check lungs and chest deformities
5. Urine and Blood Tests
Check for infections, sugar, hemoglobin
6. Heart and Blood Pressure
No heart murmurs or abnormal BP
7. Spine & Skeletal System
No scoliosis, knock knees, flat feet
8. Hernia / Hydrocele
Must be treated before medicals
9. Skin Disease Check
Psoriasis, eczema, and fungal infections can cause rejection
10. Mental Health Check
Intelligence, attitude, behavior, emotional stability
❌ Common Reasons for Rejection:
Condition Description
Knock knees Knees touch each other when standing straight
Flat feet No arch in the foot
Color blindness Cannot differentiate red-green
Underweight / Overweight Not in acceptable BMI range
Deviated Nasal Septum Blocked nose due to bent cartilage
Hernia or Hydrocele Bulging or swelling in abdomen/testes
Dental issues Major cavities or not enough teeth
Mental illness Past or present psychiatric issues
🚹 For Male Candidates (Extra Checks)
Testes should be descended normally
No varicocele (swelling of veins in scrotum)
Genital organs must be normal
🚺 For Female Candidates (Extra Checks)
Menstrual cycle history
Any reproductive organ abnormalities
Pregnancy (not allowed during joining)
⚖️ Fitness is Final
No appeal is allowed in minor issues like:
Being underweight
Knock knees
Flat feet
Final decision by Review Medical Board is binding
💡 Tips to Clear NDA Medical Test:
1. Maintain normal height and weight from early age
2. Correct eyesight with specs or surgery (if allowed)
3. Get dental treatment done in advance
4. Fix hernia, hydrocele, or nasal issues medically before SSB
5. Exercise daily to improve flexibility, BMI, and posture
6. Avoid junk food, tobacco, alcohol
7. Stay calm and confident during the exam
📌 Medical Appeals:
If declared unfit, you get 42 days to appeal
Apply for Appeal Medical Board (AMB) at a different hospital
Final appeal goes to Review Medical Board (RMB) only if permitted
📜 Final Words:
The NDA medical test is not tough, but it’s very strict and detailed. Many deserving candidates lose their chance due to small medical issues. That’s why you should start preparing
your body and health from Class 9 onwards.
> ✅ “Your dream uniform requires a fit body and a sharp mind. Train both early.