Sage-Tips

Can I join Indian Air Force with myopia?

Candidates with stammering will not be accepted for Air Force duties.

Can a myopic person join Air Force?

No Myopia. Near Vision must be N-5 each eye. Near vision is determined using “Times Roman” type and is assessed at reading distance (30-50 cm) and at 100 cm. The 100-cm distance is important in the aircraft cockpit and similar environments and for users of CRT displays.

Can pilot wear spectacles in India?

Overall the answer is – Yes, you can wear glasses and become an airline pilot. However, you are required to have a certain standard to become an airline pilot, as you have to pass the requirements for a Class 1 medical. These standards can vary from country to country but here we’ll stick to the DGCA India regulations.

Can a person with myopia join army?

Myopia should not be more than 3.5D and hypermetropia not more than 3.5D including Astigmatism. For women candidates the minimum acceptable visual acuity are Distant Vision(corrected) better eye 6/6, worse 6/18, Myopia of not more than minus 5.5 including Astigmatism.

Can I join the Indian Air Force if I have myopia?

According to the AFCAT notification you can join the technical or ground duty branch of the IAF if you have at least 6/9 vision in one eye and 6/6 in the other or if you have had LASIK to restore your vision to these standards. However the axial length of your eye, which increases with increasing degree of myopia, must be less than 26 mm.

When is a candidate with myopia declared unfit for the exam?

If there is a strong family history of Myopia, particularly if it is established that the visual Defect is recent, if physical growth is still expected, or if the fundus appearance is suggestive of progressive Myopia, even if the visual acuity is within the limit prescribed, the candidate should be declared unfit.

What are the eyesight limits for different branches of IAF?

IAF has different visual standards for different branches. Check below the eyesight limits for different branches of IAF. Visual acuity errors A minimum to 6/9 in each eye correctable to 6/6 in each eye. Wearing of glasses will be compulsory when visual acuity is below 6/6

Can I join the Indian Air Force after having LASIK?

I want to join the Indian Air Force as a pilot. In their recruitment notification, it is mentioned that candidates who have undergone LASIK can apply for transport and helicopter stream, provided they have undergone LASIK atleast 12 months ago. It is my last chance to apply as the age limit will be crossed in their next recruitment drive.