Form 1A Medical Certificate in Delhi
For auto, cab, bus, e-rickshaw and truck drivers, and anyone renewing after 40.
Delhi has lakhs of commercial drivers, from auto and e-rickshaw drivers to cluster bus, cab and goods drivers. A transport licence, an added vehicle class or a renewal after 40 usually needs a Form 1A medical certificate. You can request Form 1A online in Delhi, and a registered doctor assesses you before completing it.
If the doctor finds you fit, you'll get the completed Form 1A as a PDF to upload or print.
Form 1A can take longer than a simple certificate, because the doctor may call you or ask for a recent eye test.
Who Usually Needs It in Delhi
Auto and cab drivers
Autos, taxis and app-based cabs carry passengers for hire, which needs a transport licence.
Bus drivers
Cluster bus, school bus and private bus drivers need a transport licence too.
Goods drivers
Tempo, delivery van and truck licences, and adding a heavy class, usually need Form 1A.
Renewals after 40
Once you're 40, renewing even a private car or bike licence usually needs Form 1A.
Is This Page for You?
This page is for licences issued by Delhi's own transport offices. If your licence is from Gurugram, Noida, Faridabad or Ghaziabad, the Delhi NCR page explains how things work across the three states. The medical checks themselves are the same.
What the Doctor Checks
- Distance vision, with or without glasses
- Whether you can tell red from green, which matters at signals
- Night vision and glare
- Hearing, for horns and sirens
- Any condition that affects your arms, legs or neck movement
- Fits, fainting, giddiness or heart trouble
Smog and Your Eyes
In November and December, Delhi's smog cuts visibility and leaves many drivers with red, watering eyes. Smog irritation usually clears, but if your vision stays blurred, get an eye test before you apply. Clear distance vision is what Form 1A depends on.
Heat in the Cab
In May and June, temperatures inside autos and trucks can be brutal. Long shifts without water cause dizziness and headaches. If you've ever fainted or felt confused at the wheel in summer, tell the doctor.
Blood Pressure, Sugar and Long Shifts
Years of sitting, irregular meals and night driving make blood pressure and diabetes common among drivers. Both can be managed, and many drivers with them get Form 1A. Share your recent readings and medicines so the doctor can judge how well controlled they are.
Medicines and Drowsiness
Cold tablets, allergy medicines, some painkillers and sleep tablets can make you drowsy. Tell the doctor what you take, and don't drive for hire while a medicine makes you sleepy.
An Auto Driver's Renewal
An auto driver from Shahdara turns 50 and needs to renew their licence. They have glasses for distance and take a tablet for blood pressure. They apply for Form 1A, upload their glasses prescription and a BP reading from a local chemist.
The doctor asks about headaches, giddiness and night vision. The readings are fine and the glasses correct their eyesight, so the doctor completes Form 1A.
Keep These Ready
- Your DL number, or your learner's licence number
- The class you need, such as LMV transport or HGV
- Your current glasses power or an eye test report
- Recent BP or sugar readings
- The names of medicines you take every day
- A clear recent photo
Submitting It
Many licence services in Delhi can be done online through the Parivahan Sarathi portal, where you upload Form 1A along with your application. Some still need a visit to the transport office for a test or verification. Follow the instructions you get for your service.
If It Can't Be Completed
The doctor won't complete Form 1A if something makes driving unsafe, or if they need an eye test or a specialist's report first. They'll tell you what's missing. Once you have it, you can apply again.
How It Works
Choose your licence type
A fresh transport licence, an extra class or a renewal.
Answer and pay
A short health questionnaire, then payment from ₹649.
Doctor's assessment
A registered doctor goes through your answers and may phone you.
Form 1A
Delivered as a PDF if you're fit to drive.
App Cab and Delivery Drivers
Drivers working with app-based cab companies and delivery fleets are often asked for a valid transport licence before they're onboarded. If you're adding a commercial class to your licence for this kind of work, Form 1A is usually part of it. Check the exact class your fleet needs before you apply.
Getting an Eye Test First
If you haven't had your eyes checked in the last year, or you squint at signboards, an eye test at an optician or a government hospital eye OPD before applying saves time. Share the result or your glasses power when you apply.
Sleep and Night Shifts
Many Delhi drivers work nights. Dozing off at the wheel, loud snoring with daytime sleepiness, or nodding off at signals can point to a sleep problem. Mention it to the doctor. It matters for safety, and it can often be treated.
Frequently Asked Questions
I'm renewing my private car licence at 42. Do I need Form 1A?
Usually yes. Renewals after 40 generally need it, even for private vehicles.
I drive an e-rickshaw. Do I need Form 1A?
E-rickshaws carry passengers for hire, so a transport licence is usually needed. Check with your transport office.
I need glasses to drive. Is that a problem?
Not usually. What matters is how well you see with them on. Mention them when you apply.
My licence is from Noida but I drive in Delhi. Which page should I use?
Use the Delhi NCR page. The checks are the same.
I'm colour blind. Will that stop me?
It may, for some licence types, because signals depend on red and green. The doctor will assess you.
How long does Form 1A stay valid?
For a limited period. Get it close to your licence date.
What does it cost?
₹649 onwards, shown before you pay.
Can the doctor refuse?
Yes. If something makes driving unsafe, or a test is needed first, they won't complete it yet.
I want to drive for a cab app. Do I need Form 1A?
If you need a transport licence or an added commercial class, usually yes.
Where can I get my eyes tested in Delhi?
Any optician, or the eye OPD at a government hospital. Upload the result with your request.
Licence Renewal Coming Up in Delhi?
Apply online and a registered doctor will assess you for Form 1A.
The doctor completes Form 1A only if you're fit to drive. Your licence itself is the transport department's decision.