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Indian Army starts recruiting Agniveers in Uttarakhand

IEP DEHRADUN AUGUST 20,2022

The 13 day long Army recruitment rally under Agnipath scheme started in Kotdwar town of Pauri district today. In the rally the candidates belonging to seven districts of Garhwal region of the State would take part on different dates. The Agniveer recruitment rally for the Kumaon region would commence on Saturday in Ranikhet.

In Kotdwar the rally received an overwhelming response on the opening day. Long queues of the aspirants were seen at the Gabbar Singh Camp in Kodia area of Kotdwar on the first day. The authorities had erected a waterproof tent for the aspirants from where they were allowed entry in the camp. At the entry gate of the camp the vaccination certificates of the aspirants were checked. The army authorities disclosed that 4945 candidates took part in the recruitment rally on the first day on Friday.

More than 1,08,000 youngsters have registered for entry in the Indian army under Agnipath scheme in the State of Uttarakhand. Out of these more than 63000 registered under ARO Lansdowne where recruitment of candidates belonging to Chamoli, Dehradun, Haridwar, Pauri, Rudraprayag, Tehri and Uttarkashi district would be held. 

On Friday the candidates belonging to Joshimath, Chamoli, Pokhri, Karnprayag, Ghat, Dewal, Narayanbagar and Adibadri of Chamoli district participated in Agniveer recruitment. The registered candidates from Tharali, Gairsain, Jilasu and Nandprayag Tehsils of Chamoli districts and candidates of Dunda and Chinyalisaur of Uttarkashi district will participate on Saturday. 

The sub divisional magistrate (SDM), Kotdwar, Pramod Kumar has imposed section 144 in the area surrounding 200 metres of the recruitment rally venue Gabbar Singh camp from August 19 to 31.

Recruitment for Agniveer from October 25 to November 11

IEP CHANDIGARH AUGUST 18, 2022

Recruitment rally will be organized from October 25 to November 11, 2022 at Army Recruitment Headquarters, Ambala Cantonment, Khadga Stadium, Ambala Cantt to recruit Agniveers to Indian Army under Agneepath Scheme of Government of India.

        Youth from six districts namely Ambala, Kaithal, Karnal, Kurukshetra, Yamunanagar and Panchkula and Union Territory of Chandigarh will be able to participate in this rally.

        Giving information in this regard, Recruitment Director, Army Recruitment Headquarters, Colonel BS Bisht said that recruitments will be held for posts of Agniveer General Duty, Agniveer Clerk, Storekeeper (Technical), Agniveer (Technical), Agniveer Tradesman.

        He said that for Agniveer General Duty, a candidate must have at least 45 percent marks in Class X and minimum 33 percent marks in all subjects and CBSE candidates should have overall C-2 grade or 45 percent and not less than D grade in each subject.

        Educational Qualification for Agniveer Clerk and Store Keeper is class XII with at least 60 percent marks and not less than 40 percent marks in each subject.  For Agniveer (Technical) candidate should be Class XII (Science) pass with 50 percent marks while for Agniveer Tradesman candidate should be class X and VIII pass according to trades.  Candidates with Light Motor Vehicle Driving License will be given preference for driver requirements.

        He said that for Agniveer Clerk and Store Keeper (Technical), the height should be 162 cm, weight should be 50 kg and chest should be 77-82 cm, for Agniveer general duty and Agniveer other category the height should be 170 cm.

        He said that according to the recruitment rules, sons of serving, retired, Sainik Veer Naris wil be given relaxation in height, weight and chest and 20 percent bonus marks will be given on passing the examination.  Bonus points will also be given to the winners of Khelo India Youth Games and All India School Games Federation.

        He informed that as a one-time measure for the year 2022-23, the age limit for Agniveers has been fixed from 17.5 years to 23 years.  October 1, 2022 will be taken as the date for determining the age of eligible candidates.

        He said that recruitment in the army is free, fair and on merit basis.  For more details visit www.joinindianarmy.nic.in website.

Rally to be organized at Hisar Military Station from August 12 to 29, 2022 for selection of Agniveers under the Agniveer scheme

IEP CHANDIGARH JULY 03, 2022

A Rally will be organised at Hisar Military Station from August 12 to 29, 2022 for the selection of Agniveers under the Agniveer Scheme. Youth of districts Fatehabad, Hisar, Jind and Sirsa can participate in this Rally.

Sharing information in this regard an official spokesperson of Army Recruitment Office said that the registration process has started on the website www.joinindianarmy.nic.in from July 1 for the youth of Fatehabad district who fulfill the eligibility criteria. This process of registration will be open for thirty days, he added.

He said that through the rally, selection would be made for Agniveer Sainik General Duty, Agniveer Technical, Agniveer Clerk/Store Keeper Technical and Tradesman. It is a great opportunity for ITI qualified candidates to apply under these categories.

        He said that the youth who have passed Class 10th or 12th as per the criteria and were born between the months of October 1, 1999 to April 1, 2005, are eligible to apply online for the Rally.