Archive · 27 Aug 2026
Calcutta High Court Orders Fresh CAPF Medical Test
A person wanted to become a CAPF constable.
Doctors examining the person said they were not fit because of a condition called a “winged scapula.”
The person asked the Calcutta High Court to review that decision.
The court said the medical board should not rely only on what it sees during a basic examination.
It must use proper tests and, if necessary, ask specialists for their opinions.
The court cancelled the earlier decision.
It ordered a new medical examination that follows the required rules.
The new examination will help determine whether the candidate is medically fit.
The Calcutta High Court set aside a Review Medical Examination Board decision declaring a CAPF constable candidate unfit over a “winged scapula.”
The candidate had applied for a constable (general duty) post through the 2025 CAPF examination.
The court said rejection based only on clinical findings violated mandatory medical guidelines.
Those guidelines require confirmatory tests, investigation of medical conditions and, when needed, specialist opinions.
Justice Reetobroto Kumar Mitra ordered a fresh medical examination conducted according to the prescribed rules.
- Who
- A CAPF constable candidate, the Review Medical Examination Board and the Calcutta High Court, with Justice Reetobroto Kumar Mitra hearing the case.
- What
- The court set aside the candidate’s unfitness decision and ordered a fresh, rule-compliant medical examination.
- When
- The court issued its observations and order on August 4; the article does not specify the year for that date. The candidate applied through the 2025 examination.
- Where
- The Calcutta High Court.
- Why
- The court found that rejecting the candidate solely on clinical findings did not comply with mandatory guidelines requiring investigation, confirmatory tests and, if needed, specialist opinions.
Candidate’s position
Medical board’s decision
Validity of the medical rejection
Candidate’s position
The candidate argued that the Review Medical Examination Board failed to follow proper guidelines and sought a fresh examination.
Medical board’s decision
The board had declared the candidate unfit for the CAPF constable post because of a “winged scapula.”
Evidence required for rejection
Candidate’s position
The candidate’s rejection should have been supported by investigation, confirmatory tests and, if necessary, specialist opinions.
Medical board’s decision
The court described the earlier decision as being based solely on clinical findings, which it held was insufficient under the mandatory guidelines.
- Post sought
- Constable, general duty, in the Central Armed Police Forces
- Medical issue
- “Winged scapula”
- Initial decision
- The Review Medical Examination Board declared the candidate unfit
- Court’s finding
- A rejection based solely on clinical findings violated mandatory guidelines
- Required process
- Confirmatory tests, investigation of medical conditions and specialist opinions when needed
- Outcome
- A fresh medical examination was ordered
- Judge
- Justice Reetobroto Kumar Mitra