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Form 1A Medical Fitness for Transport & Commercial Drivers

  • Applying for a transport or commercial driving licence? Find out what Form 1A checks and how medical fitness assessment can differ by vehicle category. Learn about authorised examiners and additional requirements that may apply to hazardous-goods driving.

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Quick facts

  • Transport licence: Form 1A at any age, for a new licence and each renewal.
  • A transport licence is valid for 5 years, so the certificate is needed about every 5 years.
  • The doctor checks vision in each eye, colour vision and hearing, and goes through your health declaration.
  • The declaration covers fits, fainting, diabetes on insulin, heart conditions, limb problems, and alcohol or drug dependence.
  • Hazardous goods drivers hold a transport licence, so the same Form 1A rule applies.

Safety note

The doctor decides after the call. If you need an in-person check, they will tell you.

Get Form 1A for your transport licence

Apply online. A registered doctor calls you, reviews your vision, colour vision, hearing and health declaration, and signs Form 1A if you are fit. From ₹999.

Apply for Form 1A

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Read the steps + FAQs below. Written for patients, not policy documents.

What you'll need

Keep these details ready, complete submissions reduce delays.

  • Your current licence number, if renewing, and date of birth.
  • Your Sarathi application number, once you have started one.
  • Glasses or a prescription photo. A recent eye-test report helps.
  • Prescriptions and recent reports for diabetes, blood pressure or heart conditions.

How it works

A simple flow that feels like a modern healthcare app, not a confusing form.

1

Know your category

Taxi (LMV-transport), heavy goods, passenger vehicles and hazardous goods are all transport categories. Each needs Form 1A.

2

Apply on Sarathi

Choose your state, Driving Licence related services, then the new or renewal service. Fill the form and note the documents list.

3

Medical check with a registered doctor

The doctor reviews your vision, colour vision, hearing and declaration. Tell the doctor about diabetes, blood pressure or any heart condition and carry your records.

4

Upload or online entry

Depending on your state, our doctor submits Form 1A online on Sarathi against your application number, or sends you the signed PDF to upload.

Trust, legitimacy & privacy

Clear answers to the questions people have before paying.

Same form, closer look

Transport drivers carry passengers and goods, so the doctor looks more closely at vision, colour vision, hearing and conditions that can cause blackouts.

Controlled conditions

A condition under treatment is noted on the form. The doctor looks at how well it is controlled.

Plan your renewal

Use the expiry date on your licence. Apply for the medical a few weeks ahead so a delay does not leave you without a valid licence.

Frequently Asked Questions

Written in plain language to reduce doubts.

Is Form 1A compulsory for a commercial driving licence?
Yes. Any transport vehicle licence needs Form 1A, at any age, and again on renewal. The certificate is signed by a registered medical practitioner.
Do I need a new Form 1A every time I renew a transport licence?
Yes. A transport licence is valid for 5 years, and each renewal asks for a fresh Form 1A that reflects your fitness now.
Can I get a commercial driving licence with diabetes?
Many drivers do. The doctor notes the diagnosis and how well it is controlled. Diabetes on insulin is one of the items on the Form 1A health declaration, so be ready to say so and carry your records.
Is there an upper age limit for a commercial driving licence?
Check the rule for your licence category with your RTO. Whatever your age, you need a Form 1A at renewal.
Can the transport licence Form 1A be done online?
You apply and speak to the doctor online. Depending on your state, the doctor submits it on Sarathi or sends you the signed PDF. If the doctor decides you need an in-person check, they tell you on the call.
Sarathi says offline Form 1A uploading is not allowed. What do I do?
That application needs Form 1A entered online by a doctor. See the fix page linked on this page.

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Get Form 1A for your transport licence

Apply online. A registered doctor calls you, reviews your vision, colour vision, hearing and health declaration, and signs Form 1A if you are fit. From ₹999.

Apply for Form 1A