Overview of the Medical Certificate Form
The Kerala Excise and Prohibition Department has published the official Form of Medical Certificate required for candidates applying for the Civil Excise Officer (Trainee) position. This document serves as a mandatory proof of physical fitness and medical standards as evaluated by a qualified government medical practitioner.
Medical Officer Requirements
The medical certificate must be obtained strictly from a Medical Officer who holds a rank not below that of an Assistant Surgeon or Junior Consultant. The examining officer is required to verify the candidate's personal details, age by statement and appearance, and check for any diseases or infirmities that would render the candidate unsuitable for government service.
Standards of Vision and Physical Examination
The form details specific vision standards that must be examined without spectacles. The examining doctor must record the exact status of Right Eye and Left Eye for Distant Vision and Near Vision in Snellen notation. Furthermore, the medical professional must evaluate and document the Field of Vision, ensuring it is full, along with specific checks for Colour Blindness, Squint, and any morbid conditions of the eyes or eyelids. Candidates must also provide two distinct identification marks as part of the physical verification process.
Step-by-Step Instructions for Candidates
Candidates must approach an authorized Medical Officer with the form to complete their medical examination. Ensure that the doctor fills out all vision metrics, notes any identification marks, and signs across the candidate photograph affixed to the designated space while keeping the face clear. Finally, ensure the official office seal and the Medical Officer's signature, name, and designation are clearly marked before final submission.
Eligibility
- Medically fit as certified by a Medical Officer not below the rank of Assistant Surgeon/Junior Consultant
- Meets the prescribed standards of vision without spectacles
Selection Process
- Medical Examination by an Assistant Surgeon/Junior Consultant
How to Apply
- Download the medical certificate form.
- Visit an authorized Medical Officer not below the rank of Assistant Surgeon or Junior Consultant.
- Get medically examined for vision, colour blindness, squint, and general fitness.
- Affix a passport-size photograph on the designated space of the form.
- Get the signature and official seal of the Medical Officer on the form and photograph.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is authorized to sign the medical certificate for the Civil Excise Officer (Trainee) post?
The medical certificate must be obtained from a Medical Officer not below the rank of an Assistant Surgeon or Junior Consultant.
Are spectacles allowed during the vision test for the Kerala Excise Department Civil Excise Officer position?
No, the standards of vision must be tested and recorded without spectacles.
What specific eye parameters are checked in the medical certificate form?
The form requires recording of Distant Vision, Near Vision, Field of Vision, Colour Blindness, Squint, and any morbid condition of the eyes or lids for both the Right and Left eye.
What post is this medical certificate form intended for in the Kerala Excise and Prohibition Department?
This form is intended for the post of Civil Excise Officer (Trainee).
What needs to be affixed on the medical certificate form regarding the candidate?
A photograph of the candidate must be affixed on the form, and the Medical Officer's signature must be affixed on the photograph leaving the face clear.
Official Links
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