ARMY RECRUITING OFFICE, NAGPUR

ARMY RECRUITMENT RALLY (FOR MEN) AT DISTRICT SPORTS

STADIUM, CHANDRAPUR (MAHARASHTRA)
12 OCT 2019 TO 23 OCT 2019

1. Army Recruitment Rally will be held for eligible candidates of districts Akola, Amravati, Bhandara, Chandrapur, Gadchiroli,
Gondia, Nagpur, Wardha, Washim & Yavatmal from 12 Oct 2019 to 23 Oct 2019 at District Sports Stadium, Chandrapur
(Maharashtra). Online registration is mandatory and will be opened from 13 Aug 2019 to 26 Sep 2019. Admit cards for the rally
will be sent through registered e-mail from 27 Sep 2019 to 10 Oct 2019. 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 Minimum Physical QR

Category (Years) (Both dates Height Weight (KG) Chest (CM) Education QR
(a) (b) inclusive (CM) (e) (f) (g)
(c) (d)
Cl 10th / Matric with 45%
marks in aggregate and 33% in
each subject. For Boards
Soldier 17 ½ - 21 01 Oct 1998 to 77 (+5cm following grading system min
168 50
General Duty 01 Apr 2002 expansion) of D Grade (33-40) in indl
subject or grade which
contains 33% and overall
aggregate of C2 grade.

Soldier 76(+5cm
17 ½ - 23 01 Oct 1996 to 167 50
Technical expansion) 10+2 / Intermediate Exam
01 Apr 2002
Pass in Science with Physics,
Soldier
Chemistry, Maths and English
Technical
77(+5cm with 50% marks in aggregate
(Aviation / 17 ½ - 23 01 Oct 1996 to 167 50
expansion) and 40% in each subject.
Ammunition 01 Apr 2002
Examiner
Soldier 10+2 / Intermediate Exam
Nursing Pass in Science with Physics,
Assistant / 01 Oct 1996 to 77(+5cm Chemistry, Biology & English
17 ½ - 23 167 50 with min 50% marks in
Nursing 01 Apr 2002 expansion)
Assistant aggregate and min 40% in
Veterinary each subject.
10+2 / Intermediate Exam
pass in any stream (Arts,
Soldier Clerk
Commerce & Science) with
/ Store
60% marks in aggregate and
Keeper 01 Oct 1996 to 77(+5cm
17 ½ - 23 162 50 minimum 50% in each subject.
Technical / 01 Apr 2002 expansion)
Securing 50% in English and
Inventory
Maths / Accounts / Book
Management
Keeping in Class 12th is
mandatory.

(i) CL 10th Simple Pass.

Soldier
(ii) No stipulation in aggregate
Tradesman 01 Oct 1996 to 76(+5cm
17 ½ - 23 168 48 percentage but should have
(10th Pass) 01 Apr 2002 expansion)
scored min 33% in each
subject.

(i) CL 8th Simple Pass

(for Syce, House Keeper &
Soldier Mess Keeper).
Tradesman 01 Oct 1996 to 76(+5cm (ii) No stipulation in
17 ½ - 23 168 48
(8th Pass) 01 Apr 2002 expansion) aggregate percentage but
should have scored min 33% in
each subject.
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Age Born Between Minimum Physical QR

Category (Years) (Both dates Height Weight (KG) Chest (CM) Education QR
(a) (b) inclusive (CM) (e) (f) (g)
(c) (d)
10 + 2 or equivalent exam
passed in Science with
Physics, Chemistry, Biology
and English. Qualified in D
Pharma with min 55% marks in
aggregate and registered with
01 Oct 1994 to 77(+5cm State Pharmaceutical Council
Sepoy Pharma 19-25 167 50
30 Sep 2000 expansion) /Pharmacy Council of India.
Individuals qualified in B
Pharma with min 50% marks
and registered with State
Pharmaceutical Council
/Pharmacy Council of India are
also eligible.
Note – Education certificate 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 Height Chest Weight

(Cms) (Cms) (Kgs)

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
War Widow, if she has no son and including a legally adopted son of serving Soldier/Ex- 2 1 2
Servicemen.

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

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

@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.

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 For following cats, candidates only
Group Marks Pull Marks Ditch Balance need to qualify in PFT :-
Ups (a) Soldier Technical.
Group I – Uptill 5 Min 30 Sec 60 10 40 Need Need to (b) Soldier Technical (Aviation /
Group II – 5 Min 31 Sec to 48 9 33 to Qualify Ammunition Examiner).
5 Min 45 Sec 8 27 Qualify (c) Soldier Nursing Assistant / Nursing
7 21 Assistant Veterinary.
6 16 (d) Soldier Clerk / Store Keeper
Technical / Inventory Management.

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 to report designated MH within 5 days from
referral and review medical exam to be completed by MH within 14 days as per policy.
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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 /
photocopies will NOT be accepted. Photographs must be with proper hair cut and clean shave (except 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.

(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. Relationship certificate should bear water marks of the concern
Records.

(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 Appendix.

(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. No bonus marks are to be
allotted unless the certificates (relationship/sports/NCC) have been verified. An undertaking to the effect will be
obtain from the candidate. Provisional certificate are accepted only during the notified rally duration neither
earlier or late.
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(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 at the Rally Site without fail. Format of affidavit att as Appendix.

(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) Any candidates who had not received admit card by 04 Oct 2019, may approach Army Recruiting
Office, Nagpur for further clarification.

(b) Candidate can apply in only one category. If anyone is found registered for multiple
trade/category, he will be disqualified and will not be considered for any trade/category. Choose wisely
before applying. For online registration & Online Application, assistance will also be provided to
candidates at Army Recruiting Office, Nagpur on working days from 1000 hrs to 1400 hrs.

(c) 01 Oct 2019 will be taken as effective date of determining age eligible for of candidates. Candidates to produce
birth certificate at the time of preliminary document check.

(d) Candidates are required to report at the Rally Site by 0015 hrs on their respective scheduled dates. Candidates
reporting after 0400 hrs without appropriate justification will not be permitted to participate in the Rally.

(e) Personal email ID and Mobile Number is a MUST. All important messages will be sent to this email ID/Mobile
Number like short listed/call letter/joining instruction/result etc. Sharing of email ID and Mobile Number is not permitted.
Remember the user Name and Password for future use.

(f) Candidates must carry their AADHAR Card which will be authenticated biometrically at the Rally Site. Ensure
AADHAR details are matching with the details mentioned in the documents and the Online Application.

(g) Candidate’s Name, Father’s Name, Mother’s Name and DOB must be entered exactly as per Matriculation / 10th
Class Board Certificate.

(h) Candidate must enter contact details and permanent home address exactly as per Domicile/Nativity/Permanent
Residential Certificate issued by Sub Divisional Magistrate/District Magistrate.

(j) Those not possession of required documents will not be permitted to participate in the Rally.

(k) Touts. In the past, a number of candidates have been found victims of touts, fake documents /
impersonation and in the bargain have lost their candidature. Modus operandi / means used by the touts are as
under:-

(i) Issued of fake PFT Slip / impersonation during various stages of rally. Conduct fake
recruitment rallies.

(ii) Snatching Away original certificates from candidates who have been declared fit at initial
stage and thereafter harassing them.

(iii) Taking away “ADMIT CARD” from the candidates under plea that they will follow up their
results.

(iv) Give candidates false assurance of “RECRUITMENT” as they claim to have links at
appropriate level, thereby winning confidence of candidates.

(v) Once a candidate gets through on his own efforts touts demand money in return of the
original certificates.
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(l) For 8th Class Pass Candidates. 8th Class pass marks sheet and transfer certificate issued by school
(both certificate) should be countersigned by District Inspector of School/District Education Officer.

(m) A Grievance Call will be established at the rally site to redress any grievances.

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

(o) 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.

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

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.

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. On production of fake document, FIR will be lodged and the candidate will be handed over to Police alongwith all
original document.

14. 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.

15. Character certificate without photo attested by certificate issuing authority will be rejected.

16. Candidates to come for the rally only on the date as per Admit Card. Candidates should bring pen, Handkerchief, eatable
items (to last till evening) and drinking water during rally.
17. 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.
18. Tattoo. Permanent body tattoos of religious sentiment 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.
19. 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.
20. Selection is provisional till Rahdari Certificate is issued and candidates are dispatched for training.
21. Mobile phones are not permitted in the rally site and at the time of CEE.
22. At the rally site, all candidates should report duly shaved for identification at various stages of rally process failing which
candidate can be barred from participation in recruitment rally.
23. Candidate to report for medical examination with proper hair cut, shave (except Sikh candidates) and shaved Axila and
groin region.
24. No use of contact lenses.
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25. 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.
26. Candidates may have to present themselves at rally site for three to four days. Candidates should make arrangements
for stay under their own arrangements.
27. Negative marking would be applicable in CEE.
28. 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.
29. For more details, contact on :-
Telephone Number - 0712-2558020.
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

“Rally can be cancelled / postponed at any time without giving any reason”

Place : Nagpur Sd/-x-x-x-x-x-x-x

(RM Negi)
Date : 13 Aug 2019 Colonel
Director Recruiting
ARO, Nagpur
 Appendix

(Ref Para 4 (n) of Rally Notification)

NON JUDICIAL STAMP PAPER

(SUGGESTED FORMAT FOR AFFIDAVIT)

1. I, Name_____________________________ Son of__________________ while applying for

enrolment in Army solemnly affirm and state the following in my respect :-
Passport size
(a) I belong the following Caste / Religion:-
photo 3.5 x
Caste____________ Sub Caste______________ Religion____________________ 4.5cm
(b) My Residential Address are as under:-

(i) Permanent Home Address (address as per Nativity / permanent Resident Certificate).

Father’s Name ___________________ House No___________________________

Village / Mohalla ___________________ Post Office__________________________
Police Station ____________________ Tehsil______________________________
District __________________________ State_________________ PIN__________

(ii) Postal Address.

Father’s Name ___________________ House No___________________________

Village / Mohalla ___________________ Post Office__________________________
Police Station ____________________ Tehsil______________________________
District __________________________ State_________________ PIN__________
(iii) I fully understand that if enrolled, a detailed verification of my character and antecedents will be
carried out by police and civil administration from my permanent address submitted above and also
places where I have resided in the last five years.

(iv) My place of residence in the last five years are as stated under:-

S/No From To Residential address in full i.e. House No,

Lane/Street/Road/Village/Town/Mohalla, Thana,
Post Office, Tehsil & District
(a)
(b)
(c)

(c) I am married / unmarried (cut whichever is not applicable)

(d) I hereby certify that I am not involved in any civil / criminal case.

OR

I was involved in following cases but was acquitted:-

(i) ____________________

(ii) ____________________

OR

Following court cases / FIR are pending against me:-

(i) ____________________

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

Signature of father ____________

(f) I am authorized to attend UHQ rally because, I am son/brother of No_____________ Rank____________

Name _________________ Regt____________.

(g) I hereby certify that I, son of No_________ Rank______ Name_____________ Regt_________________

am eligible for claiming bonus marks as none of my son/brother have been enrolled in Army earlier / I am not
eligible to claim bonus marks (cut whichever is not applicable).

2. I am aware that there is only one recruitment rally conducted in a recruiting year (01 April to 31 March) for every district
and therefore I am entitled to attend only once every recruiting year from my home town district based on my nativity / domicile
certificate. I fully understand that if I attend another recruitment rally in the same recruiting year, based on a different district Nativity
/ domicile certificate, my candidature will be cancelled and if enrolled, I will be dismissed from service.

3. I am attending this recruitment rally on the Nativity / Domicile certificate issued by _____________ (Mention the state
government), details of which are as stated below:-

S/No Cert No Date of Issue Validity Issuing authority

(a)

4. Details of nativity / domicile certificate held by me in past (if any) are as stated below:-

S/No District Issued by Issued date Present status

(Valid /Expired)
(a)
(b)

5. I hereby certify that till date I have attended the following Army Recruitment Rallies:-

S/No Recruitment Army recruitment Month and Category applied Nativity / domicile Cert
Rally Venue office year for address used
(a)
(b)

6. I give an undertaking that all documents submitted by me are correct. All documents issued by govt org/offices have been
signed by authorised designated and govt officials. If any documents at any stage are found fake or wrong info is furnished by me,
I am aware that I will be dismissed form service and FIR will be lodged against me.

________________ ____________________
(Signature of Notary) (Signature of Candidates)