JAMMU: Over 26,000 young aspirants participated in a recruitment rally conducted by the army after a gap of five years in Jammu and Kashmir's border district of Poonch, officials said on Sunday. The recruitment rally commenced at Advance Landing Ground in Surankote on November 8 to fill 307 vacancies for soldier general duty and 45 vacancies for clerks and tradesmen in the Territorial Army, they said. The rally was open to the candidates from 31 Tehsils of Jammu division, including Poonch, Rajouri, Reasi and Jammu districts, for soldier general duty while the candidates from entire Jammu and Kashmir were eligible to apply for clerks and tradesmen positions.
"Over 26,000 enthusiastic candidates across the region took part in the selection process, showcasing their physical and mental readiness to serve the nation during the 10-day rally," said an official of the army recruitment office, expressing satisfaction over the response of the youth. He said the recruitment drive was organized with the objective of providing employment opportunities and encouraging the youth to join the armed forces. The aspirants underwent various physical tests, including a 1.
6 km run, chin-ups and other endurance exercises, followed by medical examinations and documentation checks, the official said. "The response from the local youth has been tremendous. It is heartening to see such enthusiasm and passion to join the Indian Army.
We are committed to providing a fair and transparent selection proces.