Standardization of Physical Limitation Certificates for PwBD Candidates - DOP

Standardization of Certificates for PwBD in Competitive Examinations

Published: February 2026 | Source: Department of Posts, Government of India

The Department of Posts, Ministry of Communications, has issued a new directive concerning the "Certificate regarding Physical Limitation to Write" for Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD) appearing in competitive examinations.

The Goal: Reducing Hardship for Candidates

Previously, various examining authorities issued certificates in different formats, forcing candidates to repeatedly visit government hospitals for re-verification and re-issuance of these documents. This practice caused significant financial burden and loss of preparation time, especially for those living outside their home districts.

Key Provisions

• Acceptance of Standardized Format: All examining authorities under the Central and State Governments are requested to accept a standardized certificate without insisting on examination-specific formats.
• Validity: Certificates should be accepted within the validity period mentioned on them.
• Transparency: Recruitment notifications must clearly incorporate these provisions to help candidates understand their rights regarding scribes and compensatory time.
• Future Alignment: The format prescribed in the DEPwD’s Written Examination Guidelines dated 01.08.2025 will be treated as the standard once the current abeyance period is lifted.

Impact

This move is designed to streamline the examination process for Divyangjan candidates, ensuring they can focus on their exams rather than administrative hurdles.

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