Clearing the written exam is not enough. Every year, thousands of defence aspirants are declared Temporary Unfit at SSB and medical boards due to incorrect height-weight or BMI calculation.
This Defence Height Weight & BMI Calculator checks your medical fitness strictly as per official DGMS standards followed by the Indian Armed Forces. Unlike civilian BMI calculators, defence medical boards follow age-specific and gender-specific height-weight charts with a mandatory ±10% variation rule.
Last updated on 10 January 2026 as per latest DGMS medical standards.
Calculated BMI
Official Target Weight Range
Check your age eligibility for 2026 exams:
Defence Age Calculator →How the Indian Armed Forces evaluate your physical fitness.
Unlike civilian BMI, defence standards allow more weight as you age. Our tool identifies your exact bracket as per the latest 2026 notifications.
Candidates are fit if within ±10% of the chart weight. Exceeding this leads to "Temporary Unfitness" at SSB and Medical Boards.
Weight issues are in the top 5 rejection reasons at SSB. Proper calculation helps in targeted physical training before your attempt.
The DGMS (Directorate General Medical Services) provides an ideal weight for every height. However, they allow a margin of 10% on both sides to account for muscle mass and bone density. This tool calculates that margin automatically.
Written by the Hind Defence Academy Research Team, specialists with over 10 years of experience guiding NDA, CDS and AFCAT aspirants through the medical and selection process.
Reviewed by a Senior Defence Career Counsellor with 8+ years of experience in verifying medical eligibility standards as per DGMS guidelines.
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