Eligibility Criteria for Recruitment Process
Minimum Educational Qualification and Age Criteria
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Ser.
No
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Category
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Education
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Age
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(1)
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Soldier Clerk /
Store Keeper
Technical (All
Arms)
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10+2 / Intermediate Examina on Pass in any stream (Arts, Commerce, Science). Should have secured 40% marks in each subject and 50% in aggregate in Class XII. Should have studied English and Maths / Accounts / Book Keeping in Class XII or Class X. Should have secured min 40% marks in each of these subject, whether in Class XII or Class X. If a candidate is a graduate (any field) with Maths / Account / Book Keeping and English (even elec ve) as one of the subjects, the s pula on of scoring 40% marks in Maths / English in Class XII or Class X and scoring 50% marks in aggregate in Class XII is waived off. If a candidate is a graduate but not having English and Maths / Accounts /Book Keeping at graduate level, he should have scored minimum 40% marks in English and Maths / Accounts / Book Keeping at least once in Class XII or Class X.
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17 ½ ‐ 23 Yrs
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Standard Minimum Height, Unexpanded Chest and Weight of Recruits at the Time of Enrolment for All Categories
The entire country has been divided into six regions namely; Western Plains Region, Eastern Plains Region, Central Region, Southern Region, Western Himalayan Region and Eastern Himalayan Region. The minimum physical standards for the various regions are as follows:
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Regions
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States
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Height (Cms)
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Chest
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Weight
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Soldier
General Duty
& Tradesmen
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Soldier
Technical /
Nursing
Assistant
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Clerk / Store
Keeper
Technical
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(Cms)
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(Kgs)
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Western
Himalayan
Region
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Jammu & Kashmir, Himachal Pradesh, Punjab Hills (Area South and West of the Inter State Border between
Himachal Pradesh and Punjab and North and East of Road Mukerian, Hoshiarpur, Garh Shankar, Ropar and
Chandigarh), Garhwal and Kumaon (Uttrakhandh)
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166
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163
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162
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77
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48
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Eastern
Himalayan
Region
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Sikkim, Nagaland, Arunachal Pradesh, Manipur, Tripura, Mizoram, Meghalaya, Assam and Hill Region of West
Bengal (Gangtok, Darjeeling and Kalimpong Districts)
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160
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157
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160
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77
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48
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Western
Plains
Region
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Punjab, Haryana, Chandigarh, Delhi, Rajasthan and Western Uttar Pradesh (Meerut and Agra Division)
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170
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170
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162
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77
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50
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Eastern
Plains
Region
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Eastern Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, West Bengal, Jharkhand and Orissa
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169
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169
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162
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77
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50
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Central
Region
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Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Gujarat, Maharashtra, Dadar, Nagar Haveli, Daman and Diu
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168
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167
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162
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*77
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50
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Southern
Region
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Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka ,Tamil Nadu, Kerala, Goa and Puducherry
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166
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165
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162
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77
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50
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* Dispensation on in chest measurement of 01 cm has been granted for Soldier Technical category in the Central Region.
Special Physical Standards
Minimum physical standards as given below will apply to the followings:
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Ser. No
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Physical Standards
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Height (Cms)
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Chest (Cms)
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Weight (Kgs)
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(a)
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Ladakhi
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157
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77
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50
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(b)
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Gorkhas both Nepalese and Indian
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160
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77
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48
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(c)
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Candidates from Andaman and Nicobar Islands, Lakshadweep Group of Islands including Minicoy.
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(i) Settlers
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165
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77
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50
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(ii) Locals
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155
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77
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50
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(d)
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Tribals of Recognized Tribal Areas
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162
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77
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48
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(e)
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The Brigade of Guards
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173
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77
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50
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(f)
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Medium Artillery
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170
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77
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50
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(g)
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Corps of Military Police
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173
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77
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50
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*(h)
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Clerk (Staff Duty) / Store Keeper Technical
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162
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77
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50
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(j)
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RT JCO
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160
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77
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50
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(k)
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Soldier Tradesmen
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Minimum physical standards of the regions given above, minus 1 Cm chest and 2 Kg weight. Ht criteria would be at par with Soldier General Duty as relevant to the region.
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(l)
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JCO Catering (ASC) / Survey Automated Cartographer (Engineers) / Havildar Education
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As applicable to Soldier General Duty for various regions.
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Note:* Regional physical standards lower than the standards laid down in Paragraph (h) above will be applicable to clerical candidates belonging to those region.
Relaxations in Physical Standards
The following categories will be permitted relaxations in physical standards as mentioned against each:
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Ser.
No
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Physical Standards
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Height
(Cms)
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Chest
(Cms)
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Weight
(Kgs)
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(a)
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Son of Serving (SOS), Soldier / Ex‐Servicemen (SOEX), Son‐in‐Law of a 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‐Servicemen
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2
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1
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2
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(b)
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Outstanding Sportsmen (National / State & those who represented District / College / School in State / University / Board Championship & earned 1st/ 2nd position)
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2
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3
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5
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(c)
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For candidates belonging to chronically poor areas and those desirous of joining overage categories who are from families engaged in traditional profession. This relaxation on may be given at the discretion of DDG Recruiting (States) or Centre Commandants
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NIL
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NIL
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2
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Dispensation in Educational Qualification for Soldier General Duty CATEGORY
The following have been granted dispensation: (Effective from 01 Oct 2010 to 31 Mar 2013)
Class X Simple Pass (instead of 45% aggregate and 32% in each subject)
1. Jammu & Kashmir State‐ (Less Jammu, Sambha & Kathua Districts) and Ladakh Region including Kargil District.
2. Uttarakhand State‐ Batwari Tehsil of Uttarkashi District, Okhimath Tehsil of Rudraprayag distt , Joshimath Tehsil of Chamoli District, Berinag, Didihat, Dharchula and Munsiari Tehsils of Pithoragarh district.
3. Himachal Pradesh‐ District of Kinnaur, Lahul – Spiti .
4. Gujarat State‐ Rapar and Lakhpat Tehsils of Kutch District.
5. North East States ‐State of Assam, Tripura and Meghalaya.
6. Rajasthan State‐ Jaisalmer and Barmer District and Shergarh, Osian and Phalaudi Tehsils of Jodhpur District.
7. Punjab State‐ Candidates from Punjab who are domiciled within aerial distance of 20 Kms from the International Border (IB).
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Physical Fitness Test (PFT)
To determine the Physical Fitness Test (PFT), the following tests carrying 100 marks are held:
1. 1.6 Km Run.
2. Pull Ups.
3. Balance.
4. 9 Feet Ditch.
MARKING SYSTEM IS AS FOLLOWS
1.) 1.6 Km Run excluding Soldier General Duty.
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Timings
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Group
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Marks
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(i)
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Upto 5 Mins 40 Secs
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Group‐I
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60 Marks
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(ii)
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From 5 Mins 41 Secs to 6 Mins to 20 Secs.
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Group‐II
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48 Marks
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(iii)
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Above 6 Mins 20 Secs
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Fail
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(iv)
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Provisions for Extra Time for 1.6 Km Run in Hilly Terrain.
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(aa) Between 5000 Ft to 9000 Ft ‐ Add 30 Secs to all timings.
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(ab) Between 9000 Ft to 12000 Ft ‐ Add 120 Secs to all mings.
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1.6 Km Run Soldier General Duty.
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S No
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Timings
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Group
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Marks
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(i)
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Upto 5 Mins 40 Secs
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Group‐I
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60 Marks
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(ii)
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From 5 Mins 41 Secs to 06 Mins.
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Group‐II
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48 Marks
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(iii)
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Provisions for Extra Time for 1.6 Km Run in Hilly Terrain.
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(aa) Between 5000 Ft to 9000 Ft ‐ Add 30 Secs.
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(ab) Between 9000 Ft to 12000 Ft ‐ Add 120 Secs.
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2.) Pull Ups.
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(i)
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10 and above
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40 Marks.
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(ii)
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9
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33 Marks.
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(iii)
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8
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27 Marks.
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(iv)
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7
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21 Marks.
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(vi)
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6
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16 Marks.
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3.) Balance. Should qualify and no marks are awarded.
4.) 9 Feet Ditch. Should qualify and no marks are awarded.
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2/2 Physical Fitness Test (PFT)
To determine the Physical Fitness Test (PFT), the following tests carrying 100 marks are held:
1. 1.6 Km Run.
2. Pull Ups.
3. Balance.
4. 9 Feet Ditch.
MARKING SYSTEM IS AS FOLLOWS
1.) 1.6 Km Run excluding Soldier General Duty.
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S No
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Timings
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Group
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Marks
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(i)
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Upto 5 Mins 40 Secs
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Group‐I
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60 Marks
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(ii)
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From 5 Mins 41 Secs to 6 Mins to 20 Secs.
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Group‐II
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48 Marks
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(iii)
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Above 6 Mins 20 Secs
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Fail
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(iv)
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Provisions for Extra Time for 1.6 Km Run in Hilly Terrain.
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(aa) Between 5000 Ft to 9000 Ft ‐ Add 30 Secs to all timings.
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(ab) Between 9000 Ft to 12000 Ft ‐ Add 120 Secs to all mings.
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1.6 Km Run Soldier General Duty.
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S No
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Timings
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Group
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Marks
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(i)
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Upto 5 Mins 40 Secs
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Group‐I
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60 Marks
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(ii)
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From 5 Mins 41 Secs to 06 Mins.
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Group‐II
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48 Marks
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(iii)
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Provisions for Extra Time for 1.6 Km Run in Hilly Terrain.
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(aa) Between 5000 Ft to 9000 Ft ‐ Add 30 Secs.
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(ab) Between 9000 Ft to 12000 Ft ‐ Add 120 Secs.
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2.) Pull Ups.
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(i)
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10 and above
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40 Marks.
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(ii)
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9
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33 Marks.
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(iii)
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8
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27 Marks.
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(iv)
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7
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21 Marks.
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(vi)
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6
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16 Marks.
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3.) Balance. Should qualify and no marks are awarded.
4.) 9 Feet Ditch. Should qualify and no marks are awarded.
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Andaman & Nicobar Group of Islands. Settlers.
9. Class / Community. All Gorkhas (Nepalese and Indian).
Class VIII Simple Pass
1. Jammu & Kashmir State‐ Ladakh Region including Kargil District.
2. Sikkim State.
3. Andaman & Nicobar Group of Islands‐ Tribals and Aboriginals.
4. Lakshadweep & Nicobar Group of Islands.
5. North East States ‐ States of Manipur, Mizoram, Nagaland and Arunachal Pradesh.
6. Class / Community ‐ Scheduled Tribes from all States of India.
Grant of Additional Bonus Marks
The following Bonus Marks will be awarded on qualifying in the written examination on to under mentioned categories:
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Ser.
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Category
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Soldier (General Duty) (Total
Maximum Marks 200)
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Soldier Clerk / Store Keeper Technical, Sol Technical, Soldier
Nursing Assistant (Total Maximum Marks 150)
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Tradesmen (Total maximum Marks 200)
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(a)
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Son of Serving (SOS) Soldier / Ex‐Servicemen(SOEX) /Son‐in‐Law of a War Widow(SOWW) / Son of Widow (SOW) (One son only)
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20 Marks
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20 Marks
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20 Marks
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(b)
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Sportsmen (National / State level)
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20 Marks
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20 Marks
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20 Marks
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(c)
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NCC 'A' Certificate
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05 Marks
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05 Marks
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05 Marks
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(d)
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NCC 'B' Certificate
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10 Marks
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10 Marks
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10 Marks
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(e)
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NCC 'C' Certificate
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Exempted from CEE
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15 Marks
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Exempted from CEE
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(f)
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Candidates having O+ level Computer Certificate issued by the
DOEACC Society
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‐‐
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15 Marks (For Soldier Clerk / Store Keeper Technical only)
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Note :
1. The above marks are fixed depending upon the eligibility of a candidate and has no relation to his performance in Common Entrance Examination (CEE).
2. Only one type of Bonus Marks (Max of the permissible) will be added to the total. To elaborate, for Soldier General Duty, Son of Ex‐servicemen with NCC`B’ Certificate will get 20 Marks only and not 20+10 = 30 Marks.