An Indian Army Recruitment Rally will be conducted under the aegis of Headquarter Recruiting Zone, Bangalore by Army Recruiting Office, Calicut at Govt College Of Physical Education, East Hill, Calicut (Kerala) from 23 October 2017 to 04 November 2017 to enroll eligible candidates into the Indian Army from seven districts of Kerala (Kozhikode.Kasaragod. Kannur, Malappuram, Palakkad, Thrissur, Wayanad and UT of Lakshadweep & Mahe) in the categories of Soldier General Duty, Soldier Technical, Soldier Nursing Assistant, Soldier Clerk/Store Keeper Technical, Soldier Tradesmen. Candidates will have to apply online only on the official website www.joinindianarmy.nic.in from 05 September to 07 October 2017.
Eligible Districts:
- Kasargod,
- Kozhikode,
- Kannur,
- Thrissur,
- Malappuram,
- Wayanad,
- Palakkad
- And UT of Lakshadweep & Mahe
Eligibility Criteria:
(All candidates except for Lakshadeep candidates)
| Ser
No |
Categories | Height (in cm) | Weight (in kg) | Chest (in cm) | Educational Qualification |
| (a) | Soldier
Technical |
165 | 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 |
165 | 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 |
166 | 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 (3340) 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 |
166 | 50 | 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 |
162 | 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. |
(For Lakshadeep 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. |
Age Limit:
Age of the candidate will be considered as on 01 October 2017. Age criteria for recruitment rally will be as under:-
| 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. |
How to Apply:
All candidates are required to register themselves online on the website www.joinindianarmy.nic.in and apply online from 05 Sep to 07 October 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.
Venue Of Recruitment Rally:
Govt College Of Physical Education,
East Hill, Calicut (Kerala)
Important Dates:
- Last Date to Apply online: 07/10/2017
- Admit Card Download: after 14/10/2017
- Rally Date: 23/11/2017 to 04/11/2017
