New Delhi: The Indian Army has brought in some crucial changes in the recruitment procedure for ‘Agniveers’, under which the prospective candidates/jawans will have to undertake an entrance examination first. After they clear the written examination, they will become eligible for further medical & fitness tests.
The Indian Army issued an official notification in this regard and also revealed that the amended recruitment process will come into effect from this year only. Online registration for recruitment of ‘Agniveers’ will open this month only i.e. February.
What is existing procedure?
In first year of Agniveer recruitment, the Army had conducted physical and medical examination first and then it was followed by a written test.
The Indian Army recruited first batch of soldiers & jawans under the Agniveer program in 2022. Though, the launch of Agniveer program got mired in controversy, with protests breaking out in some parts of the country, the Armed Forces did recruit ‘Agniveers’ from across the country after screening & tests.
About written exam, to be conducted online
For all those wanting to become Agniveers, they will have to first undertaken a 60 minute online test, where their intelligent quotient will be assessed. A merit list will be released, which will include the shortlisted candidates. They will be called for medical & physical screening. If the candidate clears physical test, he will undertake medical tests.
Last year, at least 40,000 Agniveers were recruited by Army. They are currently undergoing training at various centres. After 4 years of rigorous training, they will be posting at border areas. This year also, the govt has earmarked 40,000 seats for Agniveers.
When will 1st online take place
As the Agniveer selection goes digital, an Online Common Entrance Exam (CEE) will be held in April 2023 at more than 200 locations across the country.
Candidates can send their online applications and get themselves registered at least one month before i.e. by February 2023.
