Medical Tests

All candidates recruited to various services under CSE have to be examined by the Medical Authority for initial appointment and for placement at jobs involving different nature of works. Arrangement for the Medical Examinations for the purposes of determining Physical Fitness is done by the Central Government. The DoPT notifies CSE Rules- Appendix-III every year prescribing guidelines for the same.

Whether medical examination of candidates qualified in CSE (Mains) is mandatory?

Yes, medical examination of candidates qualified in CSE (Mains) is mandatory, in order to ensure that they are in good mental /physical health and free from any physical defect likely to interfere with discharge of their duties as an officer of the service.

From where a candidate can get an access to Appendix-III to CSE Rules as well as information relating to his/her medical examination?

CSE Rules containing Appendix-III, notices and information relating to the medical examination are posted time to time on the dedicated webpage ofDoPT on the DoPT's website.