SSR and AA Medical Test Details: A Complete Overview

The selection of Senior Secondary Recruits (SSR) and Artificer Apprentices (AA) by the Indian Navy goes through rigorous selection with a written examination, a physical test, and a medical examination. It is the medical examination that determines whether a candidate is fit to meet health and other standards for naval service in this aspect of selection. This article provides an overview of the medical examination process for the SSR and AA recruitment process, including eligibility criteria, examination procedure, common disqualifications, and preparation tips.

Eligibility Criteria for SSR and AA Medical Examination

Before going for a medical examination, all candidates should meet the eligibility conditions as cited below:

Age Requirement: Candidates should fall under the age limit of 17 to 20 years at the time of enrolment.

Educational Qualification: For AA, candidates must have passed 10+2 with 60% aggregate marks in Mathematics and Physics, along with at least one of these subjects: Chemistry, Biology or Computer Science. The same subjects are required for SSR, but there is no minimum percentage requirement.

Nationality: Only Indian citizens can apply for it.

Gender: AA and SSR entries are available only to male candidates.

Stages in The SSR and AA Medical Test

The medical examination for SSR and AA is undertaken at Military Hospitals or specific medical centres under the supervision of the Indian Navy medical officers. It comprises the following processes: 

1. Initial Medical Examination

This will take place just after the written examination and PFT. Candidates who are found fit after these tests will be subjected to a preliminary medical assessment.

2. Detailed Medical Examination

The candidates who are shortlisted for the initial medical test undergo a prolonged medical examination in one of the Indian Navy hospitals. It checks those who pass or fail to meet the high standards of medical fitness required for naval service.

3. Review Medical Examination (RME)

Temp-unfit candidates may try to apply for the review within the specified period. The final decision would be given after the re-examination of the candidate.

SSR and AA Medical Standards

• An aspirant would undergo a medical examination by authorized military doctors according to the medical criteria established in the current regulations in entering into the roster of sailors.
• 157 cm minimum height and with proportional weight and chest measurements. A chest expansion of 5 cm from full inspiration to expiration is mandatory. Criteria in terms of the minimum height required for joining the Indian Navy as a sailor, with all applicable relaxations, can be obtained on the official recruitment website. 
• Candidates should be in sound bodily and mental health; and should have no defects that might interfere with the efficient performance of duties, both ashore and afloat, in peace as well as in war, per Navy Order (Special) 01/2008. An extract from this Navy Order can be viewed on the official Indian Navy recruitment website.
• A candidate has a clear vision of 6/6 with or without glasses. For a worse eye, a candidate must have a vision of 6/9 without glasses and a vision of 6/6 with glasses. 

Visual Standards:

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Conclusion

In the above content, we discussed a complete overview of SSR and AA Medical Test Details. Parmanu Defence Academy hopes that after reading this particular blog you will understand everything properly. In case, you find any doubt feel free to contact Parmanu Defence Academy at 8445901901.