4. Eligibility Conditions for Lakshadweep candidates.

Ser No	Categories	Height(in cm)	Weight(in kg)	Chest (in cm)	Educational Qualification
(a)	Soldier Technical	Ht 155 cms for (Locals), 165 cm for (Settlers)	50	77cms & 5 cm expansion	10+2 Intermediate Examination pass in Science with Physics, Chemistry, Maths and English with minimum 50% marks in aggregate and minimum 40% marks in each subject. OR 10th class pass with minimum 50% marks in aggregate if 3 yrs Diploma in Engineering from an AICTE recognized institute.
(b)	Soldier Nursing Assistant	Ht 155 cms for (Locals), 165 cm for (Settlers)	50	77cms & 5 cm expansion	10+2/Intermediate pass in Science with Physics, Chemistry, Biology and English with minimum 40% marks in compulsory subjects and minimum 50% marks in aggregate. OR B.Sc Degree (Botany/ Zoology/ Bio Science) and English (simple pass). Stipulation of marks laid down at 10+2 level will not be applicable for B.Sc degree. However, the candidate should have studied all the four specified subjects in Class XII also.
(c)	Soldier General Duty	Ht 155 cms (Locals), Ht-165 cm (Settlers)	50	77cms & 5 cms expansion	10th pass Should have secured minimum 33% marks in each subject and 45% in aggregate in class X. In case of higher education, stipulation of percentage is waived off. For State Education Board including CBSE who have adopted Grading Systems. For CBSE, Min of D grade (33-40) in indl subjects and overall aggregate of C-2 grade or 4.75 pts be considered eligible for recruitment as Soldier General Duty with marks stipulation.
(d)	Soldier Tradesman	Ht 155 cms (Locals), Ht-165 cm (Settlers)	48	76 cms & 5 cms expansion	(i) 8th Class Pass. For House Keeper, Mess Keeper & Syce. (ii) 10th Class Pass. For Chef, Washerman, Dresser, Steward, Tailor, Artisan (Wood Work), Artisan (Metallurgy), Support Staff(ER), Artisan (Construction) and all other trades 10th simple pass/ITI qualification in respective trades except Trade of House Keeper and Mess Keeper.
(e)	Soldier Clerk/ Store Keeper Technical	Ht 155 cms for (Locals), 162 cm for (Settlers)	50	77cms & 5 cms expansion	(i) Should have secured minimum 50% marks in each subject and minimum 60% marks in aggregate in class XII. (ii) Should have studied English and Math/Accts/Book Keeping in Class XII or class X and should have secured minimum 50% marks in each of these subjects, whether studied in Class XII or X. (iii) Even if a candidate is graduate or has a higher qualification, percentage marks scored in Class XII would be applicable towards his eligibility.

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1. The candidates who have passed class 10th with GPA/ grade sys will also carry their mark sheet showing marks in figure obtained from respective board. The marks sheet should be produced during the rally and is a mandatory requirement for appearing in the CEE.
   
   
2. Age Group. Age of the candidate will be considered as on 01 October 2017. Age criteria for recruitment rally will be as under:-
   
   
   1. Other Conditions:
      
      
      1. The candidates should be medically fit to join Indian Army at the time of Rally.
         
         
      2. For Candidates below the age of 21 years, Indian Army will enroll only unmarried candidates.
         
         
      3. Tatoo/Engraving. Permanent body tattoos are ONLY PERMITTED ON INNER FACE OF FOREARM I.E FROM INSIDE OF ELBOW TO THE WRIST AND ON THE REVERSE SIDE OF PALM/BACK (DORSAL) SIDE OF HAND. Permanent body tattoos on any other part of the body is not acceptable and candidate will be barred from further selection. Tribes with tattoo mark on the face or body as per their existing custom and traditions will be permitted on a case to case basis.
         
         
3. Registration. All candidates are required to register themselves online on the website www.joinindianarmy.nic.in and apply online from 05 Oct to 07 Nov 2017. It is essential to mention Aadhar Card details in online application. Kindly read instructions for registration and filling application forms on HQ Recruiting Zone, Bangalore web page of the join Indian army website.
4. Selection Procedure. The tests as mentioned below are mandatory for all:

Ser No	Category	Age Criteria
(a)	Soldier Technical	17 years 06 months to 23 years.
(b)	Soldier Nursing Assistant	17 years 06 months to 23 years.
(c)	Soldier General Duty	17 years 06 months to 21 years.
(d)	Soldier Clerk/ Soldier Store Keeper Technical	17 years 06 months to 23 years.
(e)	Soldier Tradesman	17 years 06 months to 23 years.

(a) Physical Fitness Test (PFT):

(i)1.6 KM Run for all categories.

(aa) Group-I -Within 5 min 30 secs

(ab) Group-II -5 min 31 secs to 5 Min 45 secs

(ii) 9 Feet Ditch Jump

(iii) Pull Ups -minimum six

(iv) Balancing Beam

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(b)

Physical Measurement Test (PMT). The eligibility criteria will be as per details given at Paragraph 4 (Eligibility Conditions).

(c)

Medical. The Medical Examination will be carried out on dates given by Medical Team. Candidates are required to check for date of Medical Examination at rally site. Candidates referred to MH at rally site will report to concerned specialist at INHS Sanjivani Naval Base along with 03 x latest passport size photographs. Candidates will ensure that review medical is carried out on the dates given to them. Absence from medical examination will result in cancellation of candidature.

(d)

Common Entrance Examination. All the candidates who have been declared fit in the Medical Examination at rally site/ INHS Sanjivani will appear a Common Entrance Examination conducted by Army Recruitment Office Calicut.

11. Documents Required. Candidates are advised to bring the following documents in original on the day of rally as per programme. The documents should be arranged properly in a sequence and enclosed in a file cover along with one set of photostat copy of each duly attested by a Gazetted Officer with his name and seal in English. Candidates are advised to check their Certificate and Marks Sheet for mismatch of name, Date of Birth, Parents name, School and other particulars in various certificates. All documents, rubber stamps and seals should be in ENGLISH:

(a)

8^th/SSLC / 10th, 12th /PUC, ITI and Higher Education Certificate in original.

(b)

3 years diploma in Engg form AICTE recognized institute.

(c)

Twelve copies of latest passport size colour photographs. (Polaroid camera photos and computer photos will not be accepted).

(d)

Nativity/Permanent Residence certificate and Caste Certificate from Tehsildar/DeputyCommissioner in ORIGINAL in English. Full nameand designation of the officer issuing certificate must be recorded legibly.

(e)

Character certificate with office seal duly signed by the Village Sarpanch/ Headmaster / Principal of a recognized School / College (where the candidate is presently studying)/ Village Officer/Local police officer in Original NOT MORE THAN SIX MONTHS OLD.

(f)

Police verification certificate NOT MORE THAN 3 MONTHS OLD.

(g)

PAN Card, ADHAAR CARD & saving Bank Account No of self from Nationalised Bank.

(h)

NCC Candidates. NCC certificates in ORIGINAL in case of NCC candidates.

(i)

Sol Clk/SKT only. Certificate of BUSINESS PROFESSIONAL PROGRAMMER issued by DOEACC Society if applicable.

(j)

Volunteers should be UNMARRIED.

(k)

Sports certificate should be from Government Federations / SAI and should be within 2 years from the date of screening.

(l)

Two Xerox copies of all above documents duly attested.

(m)

All signatures in respective documents will have full name, designation of the officer signing along with date as well as the official round stamp in English/Hindi.

(n)

Documents. Since Army is a national organization, all documents are required either in Hindi or English language only. The rally procedure has been automated. Hence non availability of documents listed above forrecruitment will result in cancellation of candidature.

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1. SOS/SOEX/Son of War Widow & Battle Casualty. In case of candidate being son of serving soldier of JCO/OR or Officer/son of Ex Servicemen, relationship certificate duly signed by Chief Record Officer/Senior Record Officer of respective Record Office with date of birth, Joint Photographs of the candidate with his father will be submitted by candidate in the rally. An affidavit duly authenticated by Notary/Class-I Magistrate will also be given by the parent of the candidate that only one brother/son will be taking bonus marks to get enrolled in the Army. Format of affidavit is attached with the notification.
   
   
2. Pay and Allowances and other Facilities. After enrolment a soldier is entitled to get basic pay approx Rs 23,000/-per month as per 7th Pay Commission and allowances as admissible along with other facilities such as free ration/ ration money, clothing, medical for self and accommodation, Railway warrant for self and dependents, Group Housing Scheme, Army Group Insurance Scheme of Rs 25,00,000/-. The other privileges are fully paid Annual Leave up to a maximum of 60 days, Casual Leave up to a maximum of 30 days, Medical Leave as recommended by Medical authorities and Leave Encashment up to 30 days in a calendar year and maximum 300 days in service.
   
   
3. Pension. Service pension is admissible to an individual on completion of mandatory minimum service and subject to rank.
   
   
4. Promotion. A Sepoy can become an officer/ Junior Commissioned Officer subject to certain laid down service conditions.
   
   
   1. Advisory.
      
      
      1. Candidates to be self contained for food and water on the day of documentation, the day of screening and the days of medical examination. No candidate will be allowed to go out of the rally ground during the documentation/screening/medical tests.
         
         
      2. Candidates are advised to report to the rally site strictly as per programme given on the Admit Card to avoid overcrowding at rally site.
         
         
      3. Candidates are advised to take care of their documents/belongings against theft during rally.
         
         
      4. Mobiles, tabs and calculators are not permitted at the rally site.
         
         
      5. Candidate are advised to view the film on recruitment procedure at a rally site on You Tube (Join Indian Army, be a winner of life) prior to reporting for rally.
         
         

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17. Cautions for all Candidates.

(a)

Candidates are to be aware that on enrolment into the Indian Army, there will be certain implications and restrictions on the Fundamental Rights guaranteed to them by the Constitution of India as per provisions of the Army Act (1950) and Army Rule (1954). The candidates will also have to furnish an undertaking to the effect during enrolment.

(b)

Army will not be responsible for any injury or death caused to candidate during recruitment rally. The candidate will participate at his own risk.

(c)

Recruitment is a free service and candidates are cautioned against falling victim to unscrupulous elements/middlemen/agents/touts. Paying money to agents/touts is a crime. Candidates are advised not to waste time and money on such activities. Only hard work and merit can lead to success.

(d)

Biometric identification and hand writing analysis will be done at each stage. Imposters will be caught and handed over to Police.

(e)

Use of any unfair means will make the candidate liable to disqualification at any stages of recruitment whenever found. He will be handed over to Police.

(f)

Production of fake certificates and making of false declarations will lead to cancellation of candidature and criminal prosecution under the law.

(g)

The candidates are liable to be screened for use of physical performance enhancing drugs during recruitment rally. Candidates are liable to be disqualified for use of physical performance enhancing drugs during recruitment rally. Army will not be responsible for any mishap during the run/other physical test due to consumption of drugs.

(h)

Military service is a volunteer service.

(j)

Text given in English language will be treated as correct in case of mismatch of interpretation in other language.

1. In case of further query see website at www.joinindianarmy.nic.in or contact Army Recruiting Office Calicut at Tele No-0495-2383953.
   
   
2. Disclaimer: Information given above is liable to change without notice. Candidates are advised to keep themselves updated with details viz. Eligibility Conditions, Venue, Date etc.
   
   
3. Beware of Touts. Recruitment process is fully automated. No one can help you in passing Physical, Medical or Written Examination. Only your hard work will ensure your selection.
   
   

Appx A

NON JUDICIAL STAMP PAPER (FORMAT FOR AFFIDAVIT)

1. I, Name ________________ Son of __________ while applying for enrolment in Army solemnly affirm and state the following in my respect:

(a)

I belong to the following Caste/Religion:- Caste_______ Sub Caste_________ Religion __________

(b)

My Residential address are as under:

(i)

Permanent address (Address as per Nativity/Permanent Resident certificate) Fathers Name _______________ House No __________________ Village/Mohalla ______________ Post Office __________________ Telegram Office ______________ Police Station _______________

Tehsil/Taluk _________________ District _____________________ State _______________________ PIN _______________________

(ii)

Postal Address Fathers Name _______________ House No __________________ Village/Mohalla ______________ Post Office __________________ Telegram Office ______________ Police Station _______________ Tehsil/Taluk _________________ District _____________________ state _______________________ PIN _______________________

(c)

I am married / Unmarried.

(d)

I hereby certify that I am not involved in any civil /criminal case OR following court cases/FIR are pending against me:

(i)

__________________________ (ii) ______________________

(e)

Consent Certificate. I am below 18 years and my parents give their consent for attending the Army Recruitment Rally (if applicable)

(f)

I am authorized to attend UHQ rally because I am son/brother of No ________ Name________________ Regt_______________.

(g)

I hereby certify that I, son of No _____ Name _______ Regt _________ am eligible for claiming bonus marks as none of my brothers have been enrolled in Army earlier / I am not eligible to claim bonus marks (Cut whichever is not applicable).

2. I give an undertaking that all documents submitted by me are correct. All documents issued by government organisation/offices have been signed by authorised/ designated government officials. If any document at any stage is found fake, I am aware that I will be dismissed from service without any benefit and FIR will be lodged against me.

Signature of Notary Signature of candidate

FORMAT FOR AFFIDAVIT : REF PARA 11 (b) OF NOTIFICATION

1. I, No ________ Rank________Name_________________ of (Unit) _________ hereby declare that (candidate Name) ___________________whose photographs is affixed above is my son.
   
   
   1. Particulars of the candidate are as under:
      
      
      1. Name of the candidate :_________________
         
         
      2. Relationship with applicant :________________
         
         
      1. Fathers Name :_________________
         
         
      2. Mothers Name :_________________
         
         
      1. Address :_________________
         
         
      2. Date of Birth _____________ as per birth certificate No ________ issued by ___________ (Issuing Authority) and as recorded in the Matriculation Certificate No _____________ issued by _________________________ Education Board.
         
         
2. Details of other ward (Sons) are as under:-
   
   
3. It is certified that my son, _____________________ should be granted the laid down bonus marks as this facility has not been utilized by me for any other son or brother before, in any recruitment rally held anywhere in the country.
   
   
4. I undertake that I am liable to be punished under Army Act if the declaration made by me at Para 1 to 4 above is found to be incorrect / false at any stage.
   
   

Ser	Name		Occupation		Remarks
No		Student (Class)	Employed
			Civilian	Military

Date : 2017 ____________________________________ (Signature of serving Soldier/Ex-servicemen) (Army No, Rank, Name & Unit)