ARMY RECRUITING OFFICE – BARRACKPORE

ARMY RECRUITMENT RALLY AT RCTC GROUND, BARRACKPORE

15 SEP 2019 TO 23 SEP 2019

1. Army Recruitment Rally will be held for eligible candidates of 24 Parganas (North), Hooghly, Bankura
and Purulia districts from 15 to 23 Sep 2019 at RCTC Ground, Barrackpore. Online registration is
mandatory and will be open from 17 Jul to 30 Aug 2019. Admit Cards for the rally will be sent through
registered e-mail between 03 Sep 19 to 09 Sep 19. 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 (QR)
mentioned below :-
Category Age Born Minimum Physical QR Education QR
(Years) Between Height Weight Chest
(Both dates (CM) (KG) (CM)
(a) (b) inclusive) (d) (e) (f) (g)
(c)
Soldier 17 ½ -21 01 Oct 1998 169 50 77 Class 10th / Matric pass with 45%
General to (+ 5CM marks in aggregate and 33% in
Duty 01 Apr 2002 expansion) each subject.
For boards following grading sys
min of D Grade (33-40) in indl
subjects or grade which contains
33% and overall aggregate of C2
grade.

Soldier 17 ½ -23 01 Oct 1996 169 50 77 10+2/ Intermediate exam pass in

Technical to (+ 5CM Science with Physics, Chemistry,
01 Apr 2002 expansion) Maths and English with min 50%
marks in aggregate and 40% in
Soldier 17 ½ -23 01 Oct 1996 169 50 77 each subject.
Technical to (+ 5CM
(Aviation/ 01 Apr 2002 expansion)
Ammunition
Examiner)
Soldier 17 ½ -23 01 Oct 1996 169 50 77 10+2/ Intermediate exam pass in
Nursing to (+ 5CM Science with Physics, Chemistry,
Assistant/ 01 Apr 2002 expansion) Biology and English with
Nursing minimum 50% marks in
Assistant aggregate and minimum 40% in
Veterinary each subject.

Soldier 17 ½ -23 01 Oct 1996 162 50 77 10+2/ Intermediate Exam pass in

Clerk/Store to (+ 5CM any stream (Arts, Commerce or
Keeper 01 Apr 2002 expansion) Science) with 60% Marks in
Technical/ aggregate minimum 50% in each
Inventory subject. Securing 50% in English
Manage- and Maths/ Accounts/ Book
ment Keeping in Class 12th is
mandatory.
Soldier 17 ½ -23 01 Oct 1996 169 48 76 (i) Class 10th Simple Pass
Tradesman to (+ 5CM
(All Arms) 01 Apr 2002 expansion) (ii) No stipulation in aggregate
10th Pass percentage but should have
scored min 33% in each subject.
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Category Age Born Minimum Physical QR Education QR

(Years) Between
(Both dates Height Weight Chest
inclusive) (CM) (KG) (CM)
(a) (b) (d) (e) (f) (g)
(c)
Soldier 17 ½ -23 01 Oct 1996 169 48 76 (+5 CM (i) Class 8th Pass (for Syce,
Tradesman to Expansion) House Keeper & Mess Keeper).
(All Arms) 01 Apr 2002
8th Pass (ii) No stipulation in aggregate
percentage but should have
scored min 33% in each subject
Note. Education Qualification Certificates issued by Education Boards affiliated to/ listed by
COBSE, AICTE, CBSE, CISCE and NIOS only will be considered.

Special Physical Standards (As Applicable) :-

Class/Category Minimum Minimum Minimum

Height Chest Weight (Kgs)
(Cms) (Cms)
Tribals (ST) of authorised Tribal Areas 162 77 (+5CM 48
Expansion)

Gorkhas both Nepalese and Indian 157 77 (+5CM 48

Expansion)

Relaxation in Physical Standards @ :-

Category Height Chest Weight (Kgs)

(Cms) (Cms)

Sons of Servicemen (SOS)/ Ex-Servicemen (SOEX)/

2 1 2
War Widows (SOWW)/ Widows of Ex-Servicemen.

Adopted son/ son-in-law of a War Widow, if she has no son

including a legally adopted son of Serving Soldier/ 2 1 2
Ex-Servicemen.

Outstanding Sportsmen (International/ National/

2 3 5
State/District level having secured 1st /2nd Position 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 :-

Remarks
Physical Fitness Test (At Rally Site)
1.6 Km Run Beam 9 Feet Zig- The following category
(Pull Ups) Ditch Zag candidates only need to
Balance qualify in PFT :-
Group Marks Pull Marks
Ups (a) Soldier Technical.

Group I – Up till 5 Min 60 10 40 Need Need (b) Soldier Technical

30 Sec to to (Aviation/ Ammunition
9 33 Qualify Qualify Examiner).
Group II - 5 Min 31 Sec 48
to 5 Min 45 Sec 8 27 (c) Soldier Nursing
Assistant/ Nursing Assistant
7 21 Veterinary.

6 16 (d) Soldier Clerk/ Store

Keeper Technical/ Inventory
Management.

Physical Measurement (At Rally Site)

Physical measurements 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/CH/BH for specialist review. Candidates referred for
specialist review should present themselves to the nominated MH/CH/BH within 14 days of the referral
and report back to ARO for issue of Admit Card for CEE, in case declared REVIEW-FIT.

Written Test Through Common Entrance Examination (CEE)

(a) CEE 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) CEE Admit Card for the Rally Medical Fit candidates will be issued at Rally Site itself.

(c) CEE Admit Card for Medical Unfit candidates will issued after getting Review Medical Fit certificate
from concerned specialist/ specialists at MH/CH/ BH.
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4. Candidates are required to bring following documents/ certificates in original with two attested
photocopies to the rally site:-

(a) Admit Card. Printed using Laser Printer on good quality A4 size paper (Do not shrink the size
and do not fold the paper).

(b) Photograph. Twenty copies of unattested Passport size colour photographs developed on
good quality photo paper in white background not more than three months old. Computerized/
photoshopped photographs will NOT be accepted.

(c) Education Qualification Certificates.

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

(ii) Provisional/ online education certificate should be certified and ink signed by the head of
the educational 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 DM/ ADM(G)/ SDM/
SDO/ TEHSILDAR.

(e) Caste Certificate. Caste Certificate affixed with photograph of the candidate issued by the
DM/ ADM(G)/ SDM/ SDO/ TEHSILDAR.

(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/Muncipal Corporation within last six months.

(j) Unmarried Certificate. Unmarried Certificate for candidates less than 21 years of age with
photograph issued by Village Sarpanch/Muncipal Corporation within last six months.

(k) Relationship Certificate. SOS/SOEX/SOW/SOWW candidates are required to

produce the following documents at the rally site :-

(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 endorsement.

(ii) A declaration 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 is attached as per 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.
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(l) NCC Certificate. Candidates having 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 and State at National levels
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 recognised sports association/ bodies as under :-

(aa) All Senior/ Junior National Championship - Respective National

Certificates Federation.
(ab) All State/ Distt level certificates - Respective State Sports
Association.
(ac) All University level certificates - Inter University Sports
Board.
(ad) All School level certificates - All India School Games
Federation.
(n) Affidavit. Duly signed by candidate on Ten Rupees Non-Judicial Stamp Paper as per
specimen (attached) duly attested by notary would be submitted by candidate.

(o) Single Bank A/C, PAN & AADHAR Details. Single Bank A/C, PAN and AADHAR are
mandatory documents for final enrolment for the purpose grant of Pay & Allowances and other social
benefits schemes.

5. Special Instructions.
(a) Online Registration and Online Application is compulsory to attend the Rally. Candidates are
advised to register themselves and apply for participation in rally between 17 Jul to 30 Aug 2019 on
http://www.joinindianarmy.nic.in.
(b) Candidate can apply in only one category. If anyone is found registered for multiple
trades/ categories, he will be disqualified and will not be considered for any trade/ category.
Choose wisely before applying. For Online Registration and Online Application, assistance on
working days from 1000hrs to 1400 hrs could be sought from Army Recruiting Office,
Barrackpore.

(c) 01 Oct 2019 will be taken as effective date of determining age eligibility of candidate.
Candidate to produce birth certificate at the time of preliminary document check.

(d) Admit Card will be available on www.joinindianarmy.nic.in only after 03 Sep 2019.
Candidate should take a printout of Admit Card on good quality A4 size (75 GSM paper, in Black &
White using LASER PRINTER only).

(e) Any candidate who had not received admit card by 10 Sep 2019, may approach Army
Recruiting Office, Barrackpore for further clarification.

(f) Candidates reporting after 0600hrs will be not be allowed to participate in the Rally.
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(g) Personal e-mail ID and Mobile Number is MUST. All important messages will be sent to this e-
mail ID/ Mobile Number like Short Listing/ Call Letter/ Joining Instruction/ Result etc. Sharing of
e-mail ID and Mobile Number is not permitted. Remember the User Name and Password for future
use.

(h) 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.

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

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

(l) Candidates who have not passed their Matriculation/ 10th Class from West Bengal must
produce Domicile Certificate of West Bengal for a continuous period of fifteen (15) years prior to the
issue date of the Domicile/ Resident Certificate.

(m) Domicile/Permanent Residential Certificate (Bengali Candidates). Nativity/ Permanent

Residence Certificate is required to be signed by DM/ ADM(G)/ SDM/ SDO/ TEHSILDAR and Domicile
Certificate signed by DM/ SDM on office letter pad with candidate’s photograph, office round stamp
specifying that candidate is a Permanent Resident of any village of 24 Parganas (North), Hooghly,
Bankura and Purulia districts. Temporary/ Ordinary/ applied- not verified Residential Certificate
will not be accepted.

(n) Domicile/Permanent Residential Certificate (Non-Bengali Candidates). Nativity/

Permanent Residence Certificate signed by DM/ ADM(G)/ SDM/ SDO/ TEHSILDAR and Domicile
Certificate signed by DM/ SDM as per rules applicable in respective Districts with round stamp and
designation stamp. Temporary/ Ordinary/ applied- not verified Residential Certificate will not be
accepted.

(o) Caste Certificate for Schedule Tribe. To be issued by DM/ ADM (G)/ SDM/ SDO with
photograph of candidate duly attested by issuing authority as per prescribed format for issue of Caste/
Tribe Certificate by the Government of West Bengal.

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

(i) Issue of fake PFT slips/ impersonation during various stages of rally, unfair
means/ malpractices. Conduct fake recruitment rallies.

(ii) Snatching away original certificate 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 candidate false assurance of “RECRUITMENT” as they claim to have links at
appropriate level, thereby winning confidence of candidates.

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

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

6. Important Instructions.

(a) Administration. Candidates are advised to bring sufficient eatables and drinking water
since recruitment is a time-consuming process.

(b) 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 not be allowed to participate in the Rally and handed over to
Civil Police.

(c) 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
computerised and transparent. Therefore, candidates are advised to be beware of touts/agents as
they cannot help them at any stage.

(d) Candidates are advised to check their age and education criteria before participating in the
rally. Candidates found underage/ overage and not meeting education criteria will be disqualified.

(e) Giving / taking bribe, production of bogus / fake certificates and indulging in unfair means is a
criminal offence and liable to punishment under law.

(f) Certificate with overwriting, tampering of seals or erasing/alteration of any type will not be
accepted.

(g) 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.

(h) 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. Signing of Indemnity Bond is a mandatory
requirement.

(j) Use of Performance Enhancing Drugs. Use of any kind of performance enhancing drugs is
strictly banned. Candidates having found to have used the same will be debarred from further
screening and participation in future Recruitment Rallies.

(k) 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
debarred from further selection.

(l) If 180 days or more lapse between screening medical at the rally and dispatch, medical
examination will be conducted again and unfit candidates in this review will not be recruited.

(m) Selection is provisional till Rahdari Certificate is issued and candidates are despatched for
training.

(n) Mobile phones are not permitted at the rally site and at the time of CEE.
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(o) 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.

(p) Candidates may have to present themselves at rally site for three to four days. Candidates
should make arrangements for stay under their own arrangements.

(q) Negative marking would be applicable in CEE.

(r) 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 the responsibility of
candidate to check the result and report to ARO for documentation.

(s) To know more about recruitment into Army and problems regarding registration/ admit
card, candidates may please visit Army Recruiting Office Barrackpore on any working day and /
or call on telephone No 033-25452958, 29770813, 29770814.

Disclaimer. The terms and conditions, given in the notification and on the website are
subjective 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.

Sd/-xxxxxxxxx
Place : Barrackpore (S Hemanth Nath)
Colonel
Director Recruiting
Date : 15 Jul 19
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AFFIDAVIT

ON NON JUDICIAL STAMP PAPER

PHOTO

3.5 CM X 4.5
CM

1. I, Name____________________ Son of____________________ while applying for enrolment

in Army solemnly affirm & state the following in my respect :-

(a) I belong to the following Caste / Religion :-

Caste ________ Sub Caste___________Religion_______

(b) My Residential Address are as under :-

(i) Permanent Address

Resident Certificate

Fathers Name________________ House _________________

Vill / Mohalla_________________ Post Office _____________
Police Station________________ Tehsil _________________
Distt _______________________ State___________________
PIN _______________________

(ii) Postal Address

Fathers Name _______________ House_________________

Vill / Mohalla ________________ Post Office _____________
Police Station _______________ Tehsil _________________
Distt_______________________ 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 places of residence in the last five years are as stated under :-

Ser From To Residential address in full i.e House Number,

No Lane/Street/Road Village/Town/Mohalla, Thana,
Post Office, Tehsil and District

(c) I am married/unmarried

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

OR
I was involved Following court case but was acquitted :–
(i) ____________ (ii) _______________
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Following court cases/FIR are pending against me :-

(i) ____________ (ii) _____________________

(e) Consent Cert. I am below 18 yrs and my parents give their consent, for attending the
Army Rect Rally (if applicable).

Signature of Father

(f) I am authorized attend UHQ rally because I am son/brother of No ___________

Name__________________Regt_____________

(g) I herby certify that I son of No _______Name _______Regt _____am eligible for
claiming bonus marks as non of my brothers 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 based on the Nativity/Domicile certificate issued by

(mention the state government details) as stated below :-

Ser No Cert No Date of issue Validity Issuing authority

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

Ser No District Issued by Issuing date Present status

(Valid/Expired)

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

Ser Recruitment Army Recruitment Month and Category Applied Nativity/Domicile

No Rally Venue Office Year for Certificate Address
used

6. I give an undertaking that all documents submitted by me are correct. All documents issued by
Govt Org/Offices have been signed by authorized designated and Govt Officials. If any document at
any stage is found fake or wrong info is furnished by me, I am aware that I will be dismissed from
service and FIR will be lodged against me.

Signature of Notary Signature of Candidate