Military Nursing Sservice (MNS) Medical Standards

28-August 2019 11 Comment(s) 2.00

MNS Physical and Medical Standards

PIN- POINT SYNOPSIS OF MNS MEDICAL CRITERION

India may have lost the title of ‘golden bird’ but it has gained a good count of empowered women, willing to serve their one true nation. Recent census depicts a hike in number of girls willing to join the Indian Defence. While Indian Defence incorporates 3 sectors, the Indian Army has witnessed highest number of female aspirants, mostly through the gateway of MNS exam.

Yes, my dear, MNS exam. Never heard of it? Well, if you are one of those girls who wish to be either in medical field, or be a philanthropist, or work for their nation, or all of the above then don’t waste a second to step towards MNS exam.

Dealt under AFMS, the Military Nursing Service (MNS) is an integral part of the Indian Army. Herein you get to be appointed for Short Service Commission or Permanent Commission.

This exam is solely for girls, after all why should boys have all the privilege?

With the eligibility criteria of 10+2 level of education, girls aged between 17 to 24 years can appear for MNS.

They have to go through a 3 way procedure- written test, interview, and physical examination. Shortlisted candidates finally get enrolled to a B.Sc course in the Indian Army.

Oooh you are all excited! But wait up dear, for there is a significant role of nature which will determine your final selection. Natural physique, height, weight and other medical standards are crucial in MNS exam. You cannot be medically unfit if you wish to leave your footprints as a medical practitioner. So below is an ultimate gist of essential medical requirements to succeed MNS:

ESSENTIALS

Candidate must be physically fit according to the Military Boards and Authorities.
An X ray of chest and USG (ultra sonography of the abdomen) are the 2 primary medical tests
Shortlisted candidates undergo the physical fitness test under Medical Board decided by DGAFMS.
Candidates must possess binocular vision, fusion faculty, and full field vision in both eyes.
A healthy constitution of body
Presence of fundus and media within limits

TO BE AVOIDED:

undue degenerative signs of vitreous or chorioretina
chronic disease that could cause exacerbation or deterioration of vision

Military Nursing Physical Requirements

SPECIFICATIONS:

Visual standard: Get over mascara and eyeliner, because myopia and hypermetropia are in line to be checked!

Minimum visual activity should incorporate:

myopia	Less than -5.5 D
Manifest hypermetropia	Less than +3.5 D
Field of vision	Normal in each eye
Colour vision	Minimum CP- 3 standard

Note: for those habitual of glasses, power of lenses is necessary to note.

Height- minimum height must be while relaxation is allowed up to 1.3 cm
Weight: minimum weight of 39 kg is required

For better understanding take a look of an estimate of average weight as per different height:

Height (in cm)	Age
	20		25		30	35	40	45	50
	Weight (in kg)
148		39		41	43	44	45	46	47
150		40		42	43.5	45	46	47	48
153		42		43.5	45	47	48	48	49.5
155		43		44	46	48	49	49.5	50
158		45		46	48	49.5	50	52	52
160		46		47	49	51	51.5	52.5	53
163		47		49	51	52	52	54	55
165		49		51	53	54	55	56	57
168		50		52	54	56	57	58	59

Minimum chest measure is 77 cm without expansion and 82 cm with expansion
14 dental points is an essential requirement

As the saying goes “inside every problem there is an opportunity”, so does happen in our lives! There is an opportunity in every element of life. Groom yourself to the utmost, polish your physical aspects and make best use of your capabilities because you, India’s proud girl, are a gift of nature!