Jammu: The new Indian military recruitment -Agniveer introduced by Modi Government in the summer of this year has been started for male candidates in the J&K’s Jammu region on Friday at Jorawar Stadium, Sunjawan Military Station, Jammu.
Agniveers (personnel) will be employed in the Indian Army for four years. They will get rigorous military training across various terrains like desert, mountain, land, sea or air. “After the completion of four years, Agniveers can apply for enrolment in the permanent cadre.”
It is pertinent to mention that the new military recruitment system was widely protested across India, Trains worth 800 crores were burnt by protesters against the scheme due to its four-years- tenure offering.
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However, the union government had defended the criticism, asserting that not only the new model will bring in new capabilities to the armed forces but will also open up avenues for youth in the private sector as well as help them in becoming entrepreneurs with the aid of the financial package.
“On the first day of the rally, male candidates will be appearing for recruitment from the Samba district of Jammu region, subsequently followed by the candidates from other nine districts including Doda, Jammu, Kathua, Kishtwar, Poonch, Rajouri, Ramban, Reasi and Udhampur.”
The PRO (Public Relation Officer) Defence said that the rally has received an extraordinary response and that the military, union territory and district authorities have joined their hands to make the event a big success.
“All candidates are advised to beware of false promises made by various frauds and touts. The entire recruitment process is automated and no person can influence the result of any candidate. They should have faith in their own capabilities.” He said.
“Interested and eligible candidates in the age range of 17.5-21 years can submit their applications online via the official Indian Army website– www.joinindianarmy.nic.in joinindiannavy.gov.in – careerindianairforce.cdac.in
“Around 25 per cent applications will be accepted after factoring in merit and performance during service.”
In Kashmir’s Baramulla, the recruitment started in September. When two local militants were killed in Baramulla’s Pattan a week earlier, Police said the duo had come to attack Agniveer recruitment rally.
(With KNO Inputs)
