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Medical Fitness Certificate

A medical fitness certificate is signed by a registered medical practitioner to confirm that a candidate or employee is medically fit to perform a specified job. Employers ask for it at joining or before assigning hazardous, driving or food-handling roles, and it records any work restrictions without disclosing diagnoses.

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[Company Logo][Company Name]

MEDICAL FITNESS CERTIFICATE

Certificate No.:
[Reference Number]
Date of Examination:
[DD/MM/YYYY]
Valid Until:
[DD/MM/YYYY]

To,
The HR Department
[Company Name]
[Company Address]

Details of Person Examined

Name[Candidate Name]
Age / Date of Birth
Gender
Identity document verified (type and last 4 digits)
Photograph attested by doctor (affix here)

Job for Which Fitness Is Certified

Designation[Designation]
Department[Department]
Job demands stated by employer (lifting, standing, night shift, driving, height, chemicals, food handling)

Certification

I, Dr. [Doctor Name], have personally examined [Candidate Name], whose signature appears below, on [DD/MM/YYYY]. Based on the history, clinical examination and test reports reviewed, I certify that the person is:

  • Medically fit to perform the job described above
  • Fit with the following work restrictions: [Restrictions in work terms, e.g., no work at height or no night shift for a stated period]
  • Temporarily unfit; review on [DD/MM/YYYY]
  • Not fit for the job described (reasons shared with the person)

This certificate states fitness only and does not disclose any diagnosis. Detailed findings have been shared with the person examined and are available to the employer's medical officer on request with the person's consent.

Dr. [Doctor Name]
Qualification: [MBBS / MD]
Registration No.: [Registration Number], [Medical Council]
Clinic / Hospital: [Clinic Name and Address]
Seal and Signature
Signature of person examined
[Candidate Name]
Date: [Date]

What this template includes

  • Candidate identity with photo and ID verification by doctor
  • Job role and its demands, so the doctor certifies against the right standard
  • Fitness outcome: fit, fit with restrictions, temporarily unfit
  • Restrictions stated in work terms, not diagnoses
  • Doctor's registration number and clinic seal
  • Validity period of the certificate

When to use it

  • Before a new joiner starts work, as a condition of the offer
  • Before assigning an employee to driving, height work or hazardous processes
  • For food-handling or canteen staff
  • When a client contract requires fitness certificates for deployed staff

How to customise this template

  1. 1Describe the job demands in the job section (lifting, standing, night shifts, driving)
  2. 2Specify tests you require separately in the pre-employment medical form
  3. 3Name your empanelled clinic or let candidates use any registered doctor
  4. 4Decide who pays; many employers reimburse the fee
  5. 5Store the certificate in a confidential medical file

HR tips

  • Ask for fitness for a specific job, not general health
  • Do not reject candidates on medical grounds unrelated to the job
  • Consider reasonable accommodation before declaring someone unfit
  • Accept certificates only with a readable registration number

Medical examination requirements vary by industry and the OSH Code, 2020 rules; ensure decisions do not unlawfully discriminate, including under the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act, 2016, and review with a legal adviser.

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Frequently asked questions

Who can issue a medical fitness certificate for a job?+

A registered medical practitioner, such as an MBBS doctor registered with a state or national medical council. Some industries require certification by a specified medical officer.

Is a medical fitness certificate mandatory for joining?+

It is mandatory for certain hazardous jobs and industries and is a common company requirement elsewhere. Mention it in the offer letter if you require it.

What is the validity of a medical fitness certificate?+

Employers usually accept certificates issued within a short period before joining, such as 30 days. Your policy should state the validity.