Physical / Medical Standards for Soldiers Recruitment
Category | Medical Group A | Medical Group B |
|---|---|---|
| Groups of Candidates | All categories of recruitment except categories mentioned in Medical Group-B. | Drivers, clerks, technicians, cooks, religious teachers and non-combatants. |
| Height | 167.5 cm | 167.5 cm |
| Body Mass Index | ► 17-23. The local board can adjust the body mass index from 16 to 24. ► Candidates will undergo a complete medical examination even if the body mass index exceeds the required standards. ►Appeal Medical Board will conduct physical examination of the candidates. ► Body mass index standard system should be calculated till body composition analysis verses study on body mass index is finalized by House of Department Rehab Medicine, Combined Medical Hospital Rawalpindi. | ► 17-23. The local board can adjust the body mass index from 16 to 24. ► Candidates will undergo a complete medical examination even if the body mass index exceeds the required standards. ►Appeal Medical Board will conduct physical examination of the candidates. ► Body mass index standard system should be calculated till body composition analysis verses study on body mass index is finalized by House of Department Rehab Medicine, Combined Medical Hospital Rawalpindi. |
| Carrying Angle | 5 – 18 degree | 5 – 20 degree |
| Elbow Extension (Cubitus Recurvatum) | 0 – 10 degrees: Multiple joint laxity must be absent. | 0 – 10 degrees: Multiple joint laxity must be absent. |
| Calcaneal Pitch Angle (Pes Planus/ Cavus) | ► Pes Planus: If there is an arch when standing on the toes and there are no symptoms, it is flexible flat feet and fit. If the appearance of the arch remains the same when standing on the toes or there is a softening of the plantar, it is hard flat feet. It has a high potential for pain and fracture and is unsuitable. ► No need to measure angles for flat feet. ► Pes Cavus: Recommended maximum angle 32 degrees. A high angle creates a hump and this deformity prevents the foot from working or wearing military boots, and can also cause foot ulcers. | ► Pes Planus: If there is an arch when standing on the toes and there are no symptoms, it is flexible flat feet and fit. If the appearance of the arch remains the same when standing on the toes or there is a softening of the plantar, it is hard flat feet. It has a high potential for pain and fracture and is unsuitable. ► No need to measure angles for flat feet. ► Pes Cavus: Recommended maximum angle 32 degrees. A high angle creates a hump and this deformity prevents the foot from working or wearing military boots, and can also cause foot ulcers. |
| Hallux Angle (Hallux Valgus) | ► 10 – 17 degrees: However, there should be no bunions, calluses or metatarsal primus varus or riding over the toe as this is a progressive deformity. Angles greater than 17 degrees lead to toe-in on the ride and cause increased distortion. | ► 10 – 17 degrees: However, there should be no bunions, calluses or metatarsal primus varus or riding over the toe as this is a progressive deformity. Angles greater than 17 degrees lead to toe-in on the ride and cause increased distortion. |
| Extension Knee (Genu Recurvatum) | ► 0 – 5 degrees: Mandatory to exclude multiple joint hyperexcitability. | ► 0 – 5 degrees: Mandatory to exclude multiple joint hyperexcitability.NOTE |
- Medical examination documents of candidates should be accompanied by attested photo identification.