Indian Army Bumper Recruitment Rally 2021: Apply Now for Various Posts
The Indian Army has announced a new and bumper recruitment rally across India. This recruitment drive covers various posts, and detailed notifications have been released. This article provides comprehensive information on the selection process, eligibility criteria, application dates, and how to apply for these vacancies.
Available Posts
The recruitment drive includes a wide range of positions. Candidates can apply for roles such as Soldier GD (General Duty), Tradesman, Clerk, Store Keeper, Technical (including Soldier Technical), Sepoy Pharma, and Soldier Nursing Assistant. Specific openings are available for 8th and 10th pass candidates under the Tradesman category.
Eligibility Criteria
Candidates with various educational qualifications are eligible to apply. This includes individuals who are 8th pass, 10th pass, 12th pass, or hold any graduate degree. Those with ITI, diploma, or other degree qualifications can also apply. The age limit for applicants is a minimum of 17.5 years and a maximum of 30 years, though candidates are advised to check specific age requirements in the official notification for their chosen post. Application fees are completely free for all candidates.
Application Dates and Salary Details
Applications for these positions began on May 15th. The last date to apply is June 27th, 2021. Prospective candidates are encouraged to apply before this deadline. The salary offered for these posts is attractive, with successful applicants potentially earning up to ₹50,000 per month.
Nationwide Recruitment and State-Specific Rallies
This recruitment drive is open to candidates from across India, regardless of their state or district of residence. Recruitment rallies are being conducted in various locations, including Alwar, Jaipur, Jhunjhunu, Jodhpur, and Kota in Rajasthan. Additionally, rallies are being held in other states and districts such as Bareilly, Ambala, Guntur, and Meerut.
Application Process
To participate in these recruitment rallies, candidates must first register online. While most positions require online application, some direct recruitment rallies are also being conducted which do not require prior online application. Official notifications with detailed information and application links are available on the Indian Army’s career portal.
For online application, candidates must follow a structured registration process. Initially, applicants need to select their state (e.g., Rajasthan), provide their Aadhaar number, full name (as per Aadhaar or 10th mark sheet), father’s name, mother’s name, date of birth, email ID, and mobile number. After reviewing and submitting this initial information, candidates proceed to the ‘Apply Online’ section.
In the ‘Apply Online’ section, applicants will fill out detailed information relevant to their chosen post. This includes selecting their district and tehsil, providing details about their height, date of birth, educational qualifications (e.g., 10+2), gender (male), and marital status (married/unmarried). Further questions requiring ‘yes/no’ answers and other requested details must be accurately completed.
Physical Fitness Test and Exam Details
The Physical Fitness Test (PFT) includes a 1.6-kilometer run. Candidates aiming for Group 1 must complete this run within 5 minutes and 30 seconds. For Group 2, the timing extends from 5 minutes 31 seconds to 5 minutes 45 seconds, with different scoring awarded for each group (Group 1 receives 60 marks, Group 2 receives 48 marks). Further physical standards like chest measurements (unexpanded and expanded), beam requirements, and ditch jumps are also part of the assessment. Information on the examination pattern and syllabus is available in the detailed notifications.
For further details and to clarify any doubts regarding this recruitment, it is advisable to refer to the official notifications on the Indian Army’s career portal.