@abhi2807 Here’s a detailed breakdown based on Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) Group D requirements:
Medical Standards for Group D Posts
Railways divide medical standards into categories (A, B, C).
Most Group D posts (Trackman, Porter, Helper, etc.) require A-3 or B-1 medical fitness.
A-3 Medical Standard
Vision:
- Distant Vision: 6/9, 6/9 (with or without glasses, power not more than ±2D)
- Near Vision: 0.6, 0.6 (without glasses)
Other Requirements:
Applicable for: Track Maintainer Grade IV, Pointsman, Gateman, Porter (where track safety is involved).
B-1 Medical Standard
B-2 and C-1 Standards (for less physically demanding Group D posts)
Vision:
- Distant Vision: 6/9, 6/12 with or without glasses
- Near Vision: 0.6, 0.6 with or without glasses
Other Requirements:
Color vision tests may not always be required.
Applicable for: Workshop Helper, Store Helper, etc.
Physical Standards (Job Nature)
Trackman / Track Maintainer
- Heavy outdoor work on railway tracks.
- Must be physically fit for lifting, climbing, track inspection, and working in all weather conditions.
Porter / Gateman
- Porters carry luggage → require good stamina and strength.
- Gatemen handle level crossings, requiring alertness and quick action.
Helper Posts
- Assist in mechanical, electrical, or civil engineering departments.
- Physical strength needed for lifting tools, parts, and assisting technical staff.
