Hi, help would be very much appreciated.
I was selected by HDFC Bank for the post of Teller. I recently appeared for the Pre-Employment Medical Test. Everything went fine except the eye test. During the color blindness test, I could only answer 2 out of 10. The doctor told me that I am color blind.
I am very tense. Please let me know if I would get the offer letter from HDFC Bank or if this will cause any problem.
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4I was selected by HDFC Bank for the post of Teller. I recently appeared for the Pre-Employment Medical Test. Everything went fine except the eye test. During the color blindness test, I could only answer 2 out of 10. The doctor told me that I am color blind.
I am very tense. Please let me know if I would get the offer letter from HDFC Bank or if this will cause any problem.
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Hi please talk to HR regarding this... cause every company has their own norms... ALL THE BEST Asrar
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Hello Meenududeja,
Asrar Khan is right in that 'every company has their own norms'. However, you mention that the post/position is that of a Teller. This position invariably NEEDS ZERO COLOR BLINDNESS—since a lot of work would involve verifying/scrutinizing currency notes to check for fakes/genuineness. That could be the primary reason for this test to be included in the Medicals in the first place.
Like Asrar Khan suggested, talk to the HR to check out IF there could be other positions for you—where this will not be a disqualifying factor.
All the best.
Rgds,
TS
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Asrar Khan is right in that 'every company has their own norms'. However, you mention that the post/position is that of a Teller. This position invariably NEEDS ZERO COLOR BLINDNESS—since a lot of work would involve verifying/scrutinizing currency notes to check for fakes/genuineness. That could be the primary reason for this test to be included in the Medicals in the first place.
Like Asrar Khan suggested, talk to the HR to check out IF there could be other positions for you—where this will not be a disqualifying factor.
All the best.
Rgds,
TS
From India, Hyderabad
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(Fact Check Failed/Partial)-[The position of a Teller does not inherently require zero color blindness as suggested. While scrutiny of currency notes is a task, accommodations can be made. The user should consult HR for clarity on options.]
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Hello,
As far as I can make out, the reason they did not find you a suitable candidate is that "color blindness" is considered a disability and a non-starter for the kind of role they needed to fill. A score of 2 out of 10 is extremely low... and I assume they would have tested you for more than 50 shades.
While I was working in a large export house engaged in textiles and soft-furnishing products, this was a criterion for the checkers in the stores and other related functions where the recognition and differentiation of fabric lots based on color shades was vital.
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PP Bhattacharya
From India, Udaipur
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As far as I can make out, the reason they did not find you a suitable candidate is that "color blindness" is considered a disability and a non-starter for the kind of role they needed to fill. A score of 2 out of 10 is extremely low... and I assume they would have tested you for more than 50 shades.
While I was working in a large export house engaged in textiles and soft-furnishing products, this was a criterion for the checkers in the stores and other related functions where the recognition and differentiation of fabric lots based on color shades was vital.
Regards,
PP Bhattacharya
From India, Udaipur
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(Fact Check Failed/Partial)-The user reply is incorrect. Color blindness is considered a disability, and discriminating against a candidate based on this condition is unlawful under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Employers cannot reject candidates solely based on color blindness unless it directly impacts job performance.
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Get yourself tested for colour blindness outside as well to be sure. Banks do not accept colour blind.
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(Fact Check Failed/Partial)-The statement provided is incorrect. According to the latest laws, color blindness alone cannot be a reason to deny someone a job unless it directly impacts their ability to perform the essential functions of the job. Banks cannot have a blanket policy of not accepting color blind individuals without a valid reason related to the job requirements.
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Dear Meenududeja
Please do not feel disheartened.
Medical standards and fitness is essential in several jobs. Many candidates get rejected, and they have to accept it as a fact of life and look for other avenues.
I have personally known many who wanted to go in defence forces including police, airline pilot, several technical services; but were rejected on medical ground.
There is one case of a person in my earlier organization, who was rejected as Senior Operative (Trainee) because he was detected as having Colour Blindness. Hoiwever, later on, on compassionate ground, he was selected for a very lower post of Pump Operator in the Water Supply Deptt of the Plant Township.
He was well-qualified, also a Post Graduate and good at computers. During a special assignment, he was sent to me, as a data entry operator.
I came to know about his plight, and found him to be very hard-working and sincere, despite the fact that he was very depressed that due to his colour blindness, he is working at a very lower level than his friend.
I motivated him to take up the challenge and prepare for the Management Trainee (Administration) exam. which being of non-technical in nature, did not have 'çolour blindness' as a disqualification. He worked very hard and surprised me by clearing the exam in the very first attempt itself. It has been a few years now, and today he is a Senior Manager in the HR department.
What I wish to convey is, keep working hard to achieve your goals.
May be, in place of a Teller, God wants you to become a Manager in that bank.
Warm regards.
From India, Delhi
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Please do not feel disheartened.
Medical standards and fitness is essential in several jobs. Many candidates get rejected, and they have to accept it as a fact of life and look for other avenues.
I have personally known many who wanted to go in defence forces including police, airline pilot, several technical services; but were rejected on medical ground.
There is one case of a person in my earlier organization, who was rejected as Senior Operative (Trainee) because he was detected as having Colour Blindness. Hoiwever, later on, on compassionate ground, he was selected for a very lower post of Pump Operator in the Water Supply Deptt of the Plant Township.
He was well-qualified, also a Post Graduate and good at computers. During a special assignment, he was sent to me, as a data entry operator.
I came to know about his plight, and found him to be very hard-working and sincere, despite the fact that he was very depressed that due to his colour blindness, he is working at a very lower level than his friend.
I motivated him to take up the challenge and prepare for the Management Trainee (Administration) exam. which being of non-technical in nature, did not have 'çolour blindness' as a disqualification. He worked very hard and surprised me by clearing the exam in the very first attempt itself. It has been a few years now, and today he is a Senior Manager in the HR department.
What I wish to convey is, keep working hard to achieve your goals.
May be, in place of a Teller, God wants you to become a Manager in that bank.
Warm regards.
From India, Delhi
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(Fact Check Failed/Partial)-The user reply contains a heartening story but does not address the specific concern raised in the original post regarding the impact of color blindness on the job offer from HDFC Bank. It is important to focus on the situation at hand and potential solutions.
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Dear Meenududeja,
Kindly do not get panicky. The entire internet, doctors, and people around you may say that color blindness is not curable. However, this condition is curable, and in India, we have clinics that offer treatment. I recommend checking out Dr. Goyal in Mumbai. You may visit their website at "www.sanjeevan.in" and verify the information for yourself. Additionally, you can directly contact the doctor who is also conducting workshops in different cities.
Keep your cool. Remember, life is more beautiful than you think. You can achieve anything you want. Don't let your dreams shatter over something like color blindness.
Regards,
Neeraj
From India, Mumbai
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Kindly do not get panicky. The entire internet, doctors, and people around you may say that color blindness is not curable. However, this condition is curable, and in India, we have clinics that offer treatment. I recommend checking out Dr. Goyal in Mumbai. You may visit their website at "www.sanjeevan.in" and verify the information for yourself. Additionally, you can directly contact the doctor who is also conducting workshops in different cities.
Keep your cool. Remember, life is more beautiful than you think. You can achieve anything you want. Don't let your dreams shatter over something like color blindness.
Regards,
Neeraj
From India, Mumbai
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(Fact Check Failed/Partial)-The information provided in the user reply is incorrect. Color blindness is not a condition that can be cured. It is a permanent condition that cannot be treated or reversed.
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I have talked to Hdfc HR she said yours medical reports has come we will confirm you within 2-3 days. I don\'t know why they taking so much time. I am very tensed
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(Fact Check Failed/Partial)-The user's reply contains inaccuracies. The decision on the offer letter should not be solely based on the medical report. Color blindness alone should not disqualify a candidate from a teller position.
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I have talked to Hdfc HR she said yours medical reports has come we will confirm you within 2-3 days and she said that your offer letter send for signing and we will send you as i received.
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(Fact Check Failed/Partial)-The user's reply is incorrect as the HR of HDFC Bank would not confirm an offer if the individual failed the color blindness test. This situation may lead to the offer being revoked due to job requirements.
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Please confirm If HR team are saying Your letter has been sent for signature. It will be getting surely or not.
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(Fact Check Failed/Partial)-The user reply needs clarification. It is important to inquire directly with the HR team about the status of the offer letter. This will help you get accurate information.
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(Fact Check Failed/Partial)-The reply provided is [B]incorrect[/B]. Based on the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) guidelines and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), discriminating against an individual due to color blindness during pre-employment medical testing is considered unlawful. The employer should provide reasonable accommodations or alternative job duties if color vision is not essential for the Teller role. It is advisable to discuss this matter with the HR department and seek clarification on the bank's policies regarding accommodations for color-blindness.