Indian Army Recruitment Rally Jan 2014 at Khammam District (AP)

Indian Army is considered as one of the most dynamic forces in the world. With high degree of commitment and dedication, a position in Indian Army not only brings pride to the person, but also offers him a special recognition in any part of the country. Being a part of Indian Army is the dream of millions as it bears symbol of discipline, honor, bravery and a systematic pattern of life. The Indian Army offers a life full of adventure and special recognition, through a self-disciplined life. The Indian Army regularly announces for induction of personnel at various level through recruitment rallies. Being a government profile of job, the defense jobs through Indian Army is considered to be one of the most prestigious jobs of all times.

With the recent announcement, the Indian Army is inviting candidature for direct recruitment through a Rally at Prakasham Stadium, Kothagudem in the Khammam district of Andhra Pradesh. This rally will be conducted to select candidates from 10 districts of Andhra Pradesh (viz. Mahabubnagar, Khammam, Rangareddy, Hyderabad, Nalgonda, Adilabad, Nizamabad, Karimnagar, Warangal & Medak districts) for the posts of Soldiers in General Duty/ Soldiers in Technical duty/ Soldiers as Nursing Assistant and Soldier Clerk/Store Keeper for the year 2014.

The details of the recruitment procedure are as follows:

Important Dates of events:

Rally date from 17-Jan-2014 till 25-Jan-2014

• 18-Jan-2014: Physical Fitness Test/ Physical Measurement Test for Soldier Technical: All 10 Districts (viz. Mahabubnagar, Khammam, Rangareddy, Hyderabad, Nalgonda, Adilabad, Nizamabad, Karimnagar, Warangal & Medak districts)
• 19-Jan-2014: Physical Fitness Test/ Physical Measurement Test for Soldier Nursing Assistant/ Soldier Clerk / Store Keeper: All 10 Districts (viz. Mahabubnagar, Khammam, Rangareddy, Hyderabad, Nalgonda, Adilabad, Nizamabad, Karimnagar, Warangal & Medak districts)
• 20-Jan-2014: Physical Fitness Test/ Physical Measurement Test for General Duty: 04 Districts (viz. Khammam, Hyderabad, Nalgonda, & Medak districts)
• 21-Jan-2014: Physical Fitness Test/ Physical Measurement Test for General Duty: 03 Districts (viz. Adilabad, Rangareddy & Warangal districts)
• 22-Jan-2014: Physical Fitness Test/ Physical Measurement Test for General Duty: 03 Districts (viz. Nizamabad, Karimnagar, & Mahabubnagar districts)
• 23-Jan-2014: Physical Fitness Test/ Physical Measurement Test for Soldier Tradesman (8^th and 10^th pass)/ DSC: All 10 Districts (viz. Mahabubnagar, Khammam, Rangareddy, Hyderabad, Nalgonda, Adilabad, Nizamabad, Karimnagar, Warangal & Medak districts)
• 24-Jan-2014: Physical Fitness Test/ Physical Measurement Test for Soldier Tradesman (8^th and 10^th pass): All 10 Districts (viz. Mahabubnagar, Khammam, Rangareddy, Hyderabad, Nalgonda, Adilabad, Nizamabad, Karimnagar, Warangal & Medak districts)

Venue of Rally: Prakasham Stadium, Kothagudem, Khammam district, Andhra Pradesh

Time for Reporting:

• The applicants should report the venue on the Scheduled Date as mentioned above by 05:00 AM sharp.

Details of the Posts & Vacancies:

Posts to be filled up:

a)    Soldier in Technical Duty

b)    Soldiers in General Duty

c)    Soldiers as Clerk/ Store Keeper Technical

d)    Soldiers Technical as Nursing Assistant/Veterinary

e)    Soldiers Tradesman

Education Qualification:

a)   Soldiers Technical: 10+2 pass with Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics and English as compulsory subjects. Should have secured minimum pass marks in each subject even if any one of them is taken as an optional subject.  

b)    Soldiers Technical (Nursing Assistant/Veterinary): 10+2 pass with Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics with 50% marks in aggregate and 40% marks in each subject OR, must have passed BSc Degree with Zoology/Botany or Bio Science with English.

c)    Soldier in General Duty: Minimum SSC pass with 45% marks and 33% in each subject. Candidates having 10+2 need not fulfill the criteria of percentage of marks

d)    Soldiers as Clerk/ Store Keeper: 10+2 with minimum of 50% marks and at least 40% in each subject including English. For candidates having Graduation with Maths and English the percentage of marks will not be accounted for. However should have studied English and Math/Book keeping/ Accountancy in Class-X or Class-XII and should have secured 40% marks in each of these subjects.

e)    Soldiers as Tradesman: 8^th standard pass for House Keeper/ Mess Keeper and 10^th standard pass for Chef, Washerman, Dresser Steward, Tailor, Artisan (Wood work), Artisan (Metallurgy), Support Staff (ER), Artisan (Construction) and other trades. These candidates (except House Keeper/ Mess Keeper) should have completed ITI qualification in respective trades. Candidates appearing 10^th Examination will also be considered.

Note: For NCC ‘B’ and ‘C’ certificate holders there will be additional award of marks to be included in final selection

Age Specification:

• Soldiers in General Duty: A candidate must be aged between 17^1/2 to 21 years
• Soldiers in Technical Duty and Nursing Assistant/ Veterinary Assistant/ others:  A candidate must be aged between 17^1/2 to 23 years

Physical Standards:

• Height: 162 -169 cm
• Weight: 50 kg
• Chest: 77 Cm without expansion and 82 cm with expansion
• As per standard Norms (details at //www.ap.nic.in/ARO-SecBad/ARR.pdf )

Character Certificate:

• All candidates have to produce a Character Certificate issues by IIC of their concerned Police Station/ School HM/ Sarpanch/ MLA or Member of Zilla Parisad and the certificate should be issued within last 6 months.

Nativity:

• The candidates need to be domicile of the Andhra Pradesh state and should be form the same district for which the Rally has been announced.

Pay Provisions:

• The applicants get selected as Soldiers will be receiving a monthly remuneration in the range of Rs.20300.00 per month (approximately) along with other facilities as extended by Indian Army after completion of training.
• A stipend of Rs.8460.00 per month will be paid during period of training

Mode of Selection:

The selection of candidates will be done at Rally abiding the following procedure:

• Physical Standard Test
• Physical Endurance Test
• Personal Interview
• Final Medical Examination

Documents required for Rally:

• Unattested Photographs
• Certificates of all education with original and two sets of photocopies
• Domicile Certificate, Sports certificate, NCC ‘A’, ‘B’, ‘C’ certificate, Caste Certificate, Character Certificate
• Other certificates claiming relaxation or advantage of marks

Tenure of Enrolment:

The initial enrolment is for minimum period of 17 years extendable to 32 years or up to the age of 42 years extendable to 54 years, whichever is earlier.