Medical Requirements for CDS Exam

Hello sir I am Mahendra, want to apply for CDS Exam so will you please tell me what the Medical Eligibility Required for CDS Exam??

The "Combined Defence Services"Examination (CDS) is conducted twice a year by the Union Public Service Commission for recruitment into the Indian Military Academy, officers Training Academy, Indian Naval Academy and Indian Air Force Academy


Medical Eligibility required for CDS Exam

-The candidate must be in good physical and mental health and free from any disease/disability which is likely in interfere with the efficient performance of military duties.

-It is advised to undergo a preliminary medical check-up for wax in ears, refractory error of eyes, fungal infection of skin and also gynaecomasties, etc for female candidates before reporting for the SSB interview.

-A candidate should have no past history of mental breakdown or fits.

-There should be no evidence of weak constitution, bodily defects or under weight.

-The candidate should not be overweight or obese.

-Chest should be healthy.
The minimum range of expansion after full inspiration should be 5 cms.
X-Ray of the chest is compulsory and will be taken to rule out any disease of the chest.

-There should be no disease of bones and joints of the body.


Height/Weight Standards for Male Candidates Study Sector Guide
Height (in cm) Weight (in kg)
18 years 20 years 22 years
152 44 (45 navy) 46 47
155 46 48 (47 navy) 49
157 47 49 50
160 48 50 51
162 50 52 52
165 52 53 55
168 53 55 57
170 55 57 58
173 57 59 60
175 59 61 62
178 60 62 63
180 63 64 65
183 65 67 67
185 67 69 70
188 70 71 72
190 72 73 74
193 74 76 77
195 77 78 78

Height/Weight Standards for Female Candidates Study Sector Guide
Height (in cm) Weight (in kg)
20 years 25 years 30 years
150 39 41 43
153 40 47.2 43.5
155 43 44 46
158 45 46 48
160 46 47 49
163 47 49 51
165 49 51 53
168 50 52 54

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