Physical and Medical Standards in the Navy

In the Indian armed forces, the Indian Navy is one of the most prestigious organisations. Every year, the Indian Navy recruits candidates for the sailor and officer ranks. Many candidates want to join and apply for the recruitment. It becomes essential for candidates to know the physical and medical standards in the Indian Navy. 

Therefore, candidates must maintain their physical fitness and meet all medical standards as required to join the Indian Navy. Are you a defence aspirant and want to join the Indian Navy? This blog is going to be very informational for you. Everything is mentioned in detail. Read it completely and know all the Physical and Medical Standards in the Navy.

Height Required To Join the Indian Navy

The medical board of the Indian Navy set a specific height requirement for both males and females.

• For males, the minimum height is 157 cm.
• For females, the minimum height is 152 cm.

Note: Candidates who belong to hilly areas or the northeastern region will get relaxation up to 5 cm.

Height Required To Join the Indian Navy

The medical board of the Indian Navy set a specific weight requirement for both males and females.

For males

The weight criteria for males are categorised below:

Age/ Height (cm)	15	16	18	20	22	24	26	28
152	43	44	45	46	47	48	48	49
155	44	45	46	47	49	50	50	51
157	45	46	47	49	50	51	51	52
160	46	47	48	50	51	52	53	53
162	47	48	50	52	53	54	54	55
165	48	50	52	53	55	56	56	57
168	51	52	53	55	57	58	58	58
170	52	53	55	57	58	59	60	60
173	54	55	57	59	60	61	62	62
175	56	57	59	61	62	62	63	64
178	58	59	61	62	63	64	65	66
180	60	61	62	64	65	66	67	68
183	62	63	65	67	67	68	70	71
185		66	67	69	70	71	72	73
188		68	70	71	72	74	75	76
190		70	72	73	74	76	78	79
193		72	74	76	77	78	80	81
195		75	77	78	79	81	82	83

For Females

The weight criteria for males are categorised below:

Age/ Height (cm)	17-18	20	25	30
148	36	38.5	41	42.5
150	38.5	40.5	41.5	43.5
153	40.5	42	43.5	45.5
155	42	43	44.5	46
158	43	45	46.5	48
160	45	46	47.5	49
163	46	47.5	49	50.5
165	47.5	49	51	52
168	49	50	52	54
170	50	51	53	55
173	52	53	55	56
175	53.5	55	56.5	57.5

Note: Candidates who belong to hilly areas or the northeastern region, the weight criteria may vary depending on thier height. 

Minimum Chest Required For the Indian Navy

For the Indian Navy, the chest for males and females should be well-formed. 

The chest has an expansion of up to 5 cm.

Chest less than 0.5 cm will be considered as 0, and more than 0.5 cm will be considered as 1. Furthermore, equal to 0.5 is measured as 0.5.

Eye-Vision Required for the Indian Navy

Eye vision for both males and females is the same in a specific branch. However, there are two branches: Executive and Technical. Each branch has different vision requirements. 

Executive Branch

Criteria	NDA/10+2 /INA/ Aviation (Observer/ Pilot)	GSES/ NCC (Spl)/ SCC (GSX) Hydro	NAIC	Law/ Logo/ EDU	ATC
Uncorrected Vision	6/6,6/9	6/12,6/12	6/60,6/60	6/60,6/60	6/9,6/9
Corrected Vision	6/6,6/6	6/6,6/6	6/6,6/12	6/6,6/12	6/6,6/6
Limits of Myopia	-0.75	-1.5	-3.5	-3.5	-0.75
Limits of Hypermetropia	1.5	1.5	3.5	3.5	3
Limits of Colour Perception	I	I	II	III	II
Binocular Vision	III	III	III	II	III

Technical Branch

Criteria	Common Entry 10+2 (INAC)	Graduate Entry (UNIV/ SSC)	Naval Constructor/ Architect
Uncorrected Vision without glasses	6/6,6/9	6/24,6/24	6/60,6/60
Corrected Vision with glasses	6/6,6/6	6/6,6/6	6/12,6/12
Limits of Myopia	-0.75	-3.5	-3.5
Limits of Hypermetropia	1.5	3.5	3.5
Binocular Vision	III	III	III
Limits of Colour Perception	I	II	II

Physical Standards in the Navy

Candidates need to meet all physical standards as set by the medical board of the Indian Navy. The physical standards are as follows:

• Wax buildup in the ears is not allowed.
• You should not have any skin conditions, including acne vulgaris, warts, or fungal infections.
• Dental health must be satisfactory, with no cavities (including temporary fillings) and a minimum of 14 dental points.
• You must not have undergone a hernia or any abdominal surgery in the past year.
• Conditions such as hydrocele, varicocele, or piles disqualify you.
• Any diseases affecting the bones or joints will result in immediate rejection.
• There should be no history of mental breakdowns or seizures.
• Normal hearing abilities are required.
• Any signs of functional or organic diseases related to the heart and blood vessels will lead to disqualification.
• Your blood pressure must fall within the normal range.
• Tattoos are strictly prohibited. However, tattoos on the forearm and the palm can be relaxed. 

Read More: Physical and Medical Standards in the Army

Conclusion

Candidates must meet all the physical and medical standards set by the Indian Navy. In the above content, we discussed all the required standards that one needs to meet to join the Indian Navy. In addition, if you are having any difficulty in preparing for the Indian Navy sailor or officer entry, then reach Parmanu Defence Academy. We provide the best coaching for the Indian Navy. Contact us now at 8445901901.