ARMY RECRUITING OFFICE, NAGPUR

ARMY RECRUITMENT RALLY AT JAWAHARLAL NEHRU

SPORTS STADIUM, AMRAVATI (MAHARASHTRA)
23 OCT 2018 TO 03 NOV 2018

1. Army Recruitment Rally will be held for eligible candidates of districts Akola, Amravati, Bhandara, Chandrapur,
Gadchiroli, Gondia, Nagpur, Wardha, Washim & Yavatmal from 23 Oct 2018 to 03 Nov 2018 at Jawaharlal Nehru Sports
Stadium, Amravati (Maharashtra). Online registration is mandatory and will be opened from 24 Aug 2018 to 07 Oct 2018. Admit
cards for the rally will be sent through registered e-mail from 09 Oct 2018 to 22 Oct 2018. Candidates should reach the venue
on given date and time as mentioned in the Admit Card.

2. Candidates will be screened for following categories and as per Qualitative Requirements mentioned below :-

Age Born Between (Both Minimum Physical QR

Category (Years) dates inclusive Height (CM) Weight (KG) Chest (CM) Education QR
(a) (b) (c) (d) (e) (f) (g)
SSLC / Matric with 45%
marks in aggregate and 33%
in each subject. No
aggregate percentage
Soldier 17 ½ - 21 01 Oct 1997 to
168 50 77-82 required for higher
General Duty 01 Apr 2001
qualification i.e 10+2 and
above. However, minimum
33% in each subject
required.
10+2 / Intermediate Exam
Pass in Science with
Soldier Physics, Chemistry, Maths
17 ½ - 23 167 50 76-81
Technical and English with 50% marks
in aggregate and 40% in
each subject.
10+2 / Intermediate Exam
Pass in Science with
Physics, Chemistry, Maths
and English with 50% marks
Soldier
in aggregate and 40% in
Technical
each subject.
(Aviation / 17 ½ - 23 167 50 77-82
OR
Ammunition
Three years Diploma in
Examiner
Engineering (Mechanical /
Electrical / Automobile /
Computer Science /
Electronic & Instrumentation)
01 Oct 1995 to 10+2 / Intermediate Exam
01 Apr 2001 Pass in Science with
Physics, Chemistry, Biology
and English with min 50%
marks in aggregate and min
40% in each subject.
Soldier
OR
Nursing
In case the candidate has a
Assistant /
17 ½ - 23 167 50 77-82 BSc Degree with (Botany /
Nursing
Zoology / Bio-Science) and
Assistant
English, the stipulation of
Veterinary
percentage in Class 12th is
waived off. However, the
candidate should have
studied all the four specified
subjects in Class 12th also.
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Age Born Between (Both Minimum Physical QR

Category (Years) dates inclusive Height (CM) Weight (KG) Chest (CM) Education QR
(a) (b) (c) (d) (e) (f) (g)
10+2 / Intermediate Exam
pass in any stream (Arts,
Commerce & Science) with
60% marks in aggregate and
minimum 50% in each
subject. Should have studied
Soldier
and passed English and
Clerk / Store
Maths / Accounts / Book
Keeper
17 ½ - 23 162 50 77-82 Keeping in Class X or Class
Technical /
XII with 50% marks in each
Inventory
01 Oct 1995 to subject
Management
01 Apr 2001
Note : Even if a candidate is
a Graduate or has a higher
qualification %marks in 12th
would be applicable towards
his eligibility
Soldier 8th/10th Pass
Tradesman
(8th Pass & 17 ½ - 23 168 48 76-81
10th Pass)

Note - Education certificates issued by Education Boards affiliated to /listed by COBSE, AICTE, CBSE and
NIOS only will be considered.

Special Physical Standards (as applicable)

Class/Category Height Chest Weight Remarks

(Cms) (Cms) (Kgs)

Tribals of authorized Tribal Area (ST) 162 77-82 48

@Relaxation In Physical Standards

Category Heigh Chest Weight

t (Cms) (Kgs)
(Cms)

Son of Servicemen (SOS), Son of Ex-Servicemen (SOEX), Son of Widow (SOW), Son
of War Widow (SOWW) and Widow of Ex-Servicemen / adopted Son / Son-in-Law of a
2 1 2
War Widow, if she has no son and including a legally adopted son of serving
Soldier/Ex-Servicemen.

Outstanding Sportsmen (International / National / State / District level having secured

2 3 5
1st / 2nd posn in last two years).

@Note – Relaxation in Physical Standards is either for wards of servicemen / ex servicemen or sportsmen
(not both) and is in addition to the special Physical Standards
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3. Candidates will be tested as stated below :-

Physical Fitness Test (At Rally Site) Remarks

1.6 Km Run Beam (Pull Ups) 9 Feet Zig-Zag
Group Marks Pull Marks Ditch Balance
Ups
Group I – Uptill 5 Min 30 Sec 60 10 40 Need to Need to
Group II – 5 Min 31 Sec to 48 9 33 Qualify Qualify
5 Min 45 Sec 8 27
7 21
6 16
Physical Measurement (At Rally Site)
Physical measurement will be carried out as per the Physical Standards listed
at Para 2 above
Medical Test
(a) As per laid down medical standards at the Rally Site.
(b) Unfit candidates will be referred to MH for specialist review. Candidates
referred for Specialist review should present themselves to the nominated MH
within 14 days of the referral and report back to ARO for issue of Admit Card
for CEE in case declared FIT.
Written Test through Common Entrance Examination (CEE)
(a) Will be conducted for medically fit candidates at nominated venue.
Location, date and time of written test will be intimated at Rally Site and
through Admit Cards.
(b) Admit card for the CEE for the Rally Fit candidates will be issued at
Rally Site itself.
(c) Admit card for the CEE for the Review Fit cases will be issued after
getting medically fit by concerned specialist/specialists at MH.

4. Candidates are required to bring following documents / certificates in original with two attested photocopies with them
to the rally site :-

(a) Admit Card. Printed with Laser Printer on good quality paper (Do not shrink the size).

(b) Photograph. Twenty copies of unattested Passport size colour photographs developed on good quality
photographic paper in white background not more than three months old. Computer printouts / photoshopped
photographs will NOT be accepted. Photographs must be without beard for Non-Sikh candidates.

(c) Education Certificates.

(i) Education Certificates with marks sheet in original of all educational qualifications achieved by
candidate i.e Matric / Intermediate /Graduation etc from recognized School / College / Board / University.

(ii) Provisional / online education certificate should be certified ink signed by the head of the education
institution of concerned Board / University.

(iii) Candidates with matric certificate from Open School should bring School Leaving Certificate
countersigned by BEO / DEO.

(d) Domicile Certificate. Domicile Certificate with photograph issued by Tehsildar / District Magistrate.

(e) Caste Certificate. Caste Certificate affixed with photograph (Maharashtra State does not issue with
photograph) of the candidate issued by the Tehsildar / District Magistrate.

(f) Religion Certificate. Religion Certificate issued by the Tehsildar / SDM (if religion as
“SIKH/HINDU/MUSLIM/CHRISTIAN” is not mentioned in caste certificate).

(g) School Character Certificate School Character Certificate issued by the School / College Principal /
Headmaster where the candidate last studied.

(h) Character Certificate. Character Certificate with photograph issued by Village Sarpanch / Municipal
Corporation within last six months.

(j) Unmarried Certificate. Unmarried Certificate for candidates less than 21 years of age with photograph
issued by Village Sarpach / Municipal Corporation within last six months.
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(k) Relationship Certificate. SOS / SOEX / SOW / SOWW Candidates are required to produce the following
documents :-

(i) Relationship certificate issued from respective Record Office only duly signed by Record Officer with
Personal number, rank, name and particular of the Record Officer issuing the Relationship Certificate with
office seal / stamp is endorsed.

(ii) A declaration to the affect as mentioned in the Affidavit on Ten Rupees Non-Judicial Stamp paper
prepared by the ESM duly signed by 1st Class/Executive/Judicial Magistrate is required to be submitted by the
candidate at rally site. Format of affidavit att as Annexure I.

(iii) Original Discharge Book of Ex-Serviceman also to be produced. Name and date of birth of the
candidate must have been recorded in it.

(l) NCC Certificate. NCC A / B / C Certificates and Republic Day Parade certificate should have photograph
of the candidate duly attested by issuing authority. Provisional NCC A / B / C pass certificates will only be
accepted if authenticated by concerned NCC Group Commanders.

(m) Sports Certificate.

(i) Sportsmen who have represented India at International level and State at National level within the
last two years. For list of sports under which relaxation in physical standards is admissible attention is invited
to www.joinindianarmy.nic.in website.

(ii) Sportsmen who have represented District at State level and University team or regional team at
District level with 1st / 2nd position within last two years. Sports certificates should be with registration number
and from govt recognized sports institutes / bodies as under :-

(aa) All Sr/Jr National Championship certificates - Respective National Federation

(ab) All State & Dist level certificates - Respective State Sports Association

(ac) All University level certificate - Inter University Sports Board

(ad) All School level certificates - All India School Games Federation

(n) Affidavit. Duly signed by candidate on Rs 10/- Non-judicial Stamp Paper as per specimen duly
attested by Notary will be submitted by candidate. Format of affidavit att as Annexure II.

(o) Single Bank A/C, PAN Card & AADHAR Card. Single Bank A/C, PAN Card & Aadhar Card are
mandatory documents for final enrolment for purpose of Pay & allowances and other social benefits scheme.

(p) Police Patil Dhakla (Police Character Certificate).

(q) Sarpanch/Nagar Sewak Dhakla (Residence Proof).

5. Special Instructions.

(a) Candidates are requested to report at rally site with proper shaved and hair cut so as to clearly identification
during PMT & Medical Review.

(b) Candidates are allowed to take part in one category only during recruitment rally.

(c) Recruitment is purely based on merit list depending on available vacancies. Candidates do not have any right
to claim on recruitment in Army just for passing in recruitment process.

(d) Candidates not in possession of requisite certificates are liable for rejection.

(e) In case of any clarification at rally site, approach ‘Grievance Cell’.

Important Instructions
6. Administration. Candidates are advised to bring sufficient eatables and drinking water with them since recruitment is
a time consuming process.
7. Candidates will be permitted entry into the rally site only on production of Admit Card in duplicate generated
online through the official website www.joinindianarmy.nic.in . Anyone found with fake admit card will be handed over
to Civil Police.
8. Recruitment into the Army is a free service. Candidates are advised not to pay bribe to anyone for recruitment
as it is based purely on merit. Selection process during recruitment at all stages is computerized and transparent.
Therefore, candidates are advised to be beware of touts as they cannot help them at any stage.
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9. Candidates are advised to check their age & education criteria before participating in the rally Candidates found under
age / overage and not meeting education criteria will be disqualified.

10. Giving / taking bribe, production of bogus / fake certificates and indulging in unfair means is a criminal offence
and liable for punishment under law.
11. Certificates with overwriting, tampering of seals or erasing/alteration of any type will not be accepted.
12. All documents submitted by the candidates are verified by government agencies before enrolment into Army. Strong
legal action will be taken against individuals submitting fake documents. Even after recruitment, the service will be terminated if
candidates are found to have produced fake documents or gave wrong information at the time of recruitment, despite the
number of years of service individual may have rendered.
13. No compensation for Death / Injury / Loss etc during the rally and no travelling allowance / dearness allowance for
journey is admissible. Candidates will participate in the rally at their own risk and the participation is totally and entirely
voluntary. The signing of Indemnity Bond is a mandatory requirement.
14. Use of Performance Enhancing Drugs. Use of any kind of performance enhancing drugs is strictly banned
candidates having been found to have used the same will be debarred from further screening.
15. Tattoo. Permanent body tattoos are only permitted on inner face of forearms 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
are not acceptable and candidates will be barred from further selection.
16. If 180 days or more lapse between screening medical at the rally and despatch medical will be done again and unfit
candidates in this review will not be recruited.
17. Selection is provisional till Rahdari Certificate is issued and candidates are dispatched for training.
18. Mobile phones are not permitted in the rally site and at the time of CEE.
19. Candidates are advised in their own interest to undergo medical exam before coming for selection especially with
respect to flat foot, poor vision, deformities and physical measurements. All are advised to ensure that their ears are free of wax
by getting it cleaned by a doctor prior to the rally.
20. Candidates may have to present themselves at rally site for three to four days. Candidates should make arrangements
for stay under their own arrangements.
21. Negative marking would be applicable in CEE.

22. Result of written examination will be declared on the official website www.joinindianarmy.nic.in .No separate letter will
be sent to the candidate. It is responsibility of candidate to check his result and report to ARO for documentation.
23. For more details, contact on :-
(a) Telephone Number - 0712-2558020.
(b) Mobile Number -
Disclaimer. The terms and conditions, given in the notification and on the website are subject to change and should
therefore, be treated as guidelines only. In case of any ambiguity, the existing policies, rules and regulations of Indian Army /
Government of India will be final. Details are also available on website www.joinindianarmy.nic.in

Dated : Aug 2018

(RM Negi)
Place : Nagpur Colonel
Director Recruiting
ARO, Nagpur
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Annexure ‘I’
(Ref Para 4 (k) (ii) of Appx ‘A’)

AFFIDAVIT

1. I, No _____________ Rank _____ Name _____________ of (Unit) ___________________ Joint Photographs of

Hereby declare that (Candidate Name) ______________ S/o (Father Name) ___________________
(Mother Name) ______________ (in case of brother) whose photograph is affixed above is my son / candidate with Father
real brother. / Brother self attested
by Father / Brother
(as the case may be)
2. Date of Birth of (Candidate’s Name) ________________ is ____________ as per the Birth
Certificate No ________ issued by ________________________ (issuing Authority) and as recorded
in the Matriculation Certificate No _______________ issued by __________ Education Board.

3. I undertake that I am liable to be punished under Army Act if the declaration made by me at Paragraph 1 and 2 above
are found to be incorrect / false at any stage.

Date: ____________________________________
(Signature of Serving Soldier/Ex-Serviceman
With Army No, Rank, Name & Unit)

(Signature & Stamp of Notary)

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Annexure ‘II’
(Ref Para 4 (n) of Appx ‘B’)

NON JUDICAL STAMP PAPER

(SUGGESTED FORMAT FOR AFFIDAVIT)

1. I, Name _____________ Son of _____________ while applying for

enrolment in Army solemnly affirm & state the following in my respect :-
Passport
(a) I belong to the following Caste/Religion :- size photo
Caste ___________ Sub Caste_________ Religion _________
3.5 x 4.5
(b) My Residential Addresses are as under :- cm

(i) Permanent Address (Address as per Nativity / Permanent

Resident Certificate).

Father’s Name _____________________ House No _________

Vill/Mohalla __________________Post Office______________

Police Station________________ Tehsil__________________

District ____________ State___________ PIN _____________

(ii) Postal Address.

Father’s Name _____________________ House No _________

Vill/Mohalla __________________Post Office______________

Police Station________________ Tehsil__________________

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/FIRs are pending against me :-

(i) _________________________

(ii) _________________________

(e) Consent Certificate. I am below 18 years and my parents give their consent,
for attending the Army Rect Rally (if applicable).
Sig of Father _____________

(f) I am authorized to attend UHQ rally because. I am son / brother of No _______ Name ____________
Rect ________________.

(g) I hereby certify that I Son of No ________________ Name _________________ Regt _____________ is
eligible for claiming bonus mks as none of my brothers have been enrolled in Army earlier / I am not eligible to claim
bonus mks (Cut whichever is not applicable).

2. I give an undertaking that all documents submitted by me are correct. All documents issued by govt org/offices have
been signed by authorized and designated govt officials. If any document at any stage is found fake, I am aware that I will be
dismissed from service and FIR will be lodged against me.

_________________ ____________________
(Signature of Notary) (Signature of Candidate)