Medical and Psychological Screening
What the exam tests
Medical screening typically includes vision and hearing checks, blood pressure, BMI, cardiovascular and respiratory assessment, and a general physical examination. Psychological screening assesses emotional stability, stress tolerance, motivation, attention and teamwork, often through interviews and questionnaires.
What to prepare
- Bring any required medical certificates and vaccination records.
- Disclose relevant medical history honestly; hiding a condition is a common cause of disqualification.
- Sleep well the night before; avoid caffeine and alcohol.
- Practise calm, honest answers in the interview; the goal is to show stability, not perfection.
Traps to expect
- Vision: uncorrected vision standards may apply; know whether glasses/contact lenses are permitted.
- Blood pressure: anxiety can raise it - sit quietly for five minutes before measurement.
- BMI: both very low and very high values can be flagged; maintain a healthy range.
- Psychological tests: answering inconsistently or trying to guess the "ideal" answer is often detected.
Rule of thumb
Answer psychological items consistently and honestly; consistency across similar items matters more than any single response.
Worked example
Two items ask whether you "stay calm under pressure" and whether you "lose your temper easily". Answering "always calm" to the first and "often angry" to the second creates an inconsistency that screening tools flag.