Army launches recruitment drive in J-K

In an aim to increase the representation of the Indian Army in Jammu and Kashmir, the Army launched a recruitment drive in the border areas of the state.

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An Indian army officer, Ajay Sharma, said it was an opportunity for the local youth to join the armed forces to serve the nation.

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"People are very excited. The recruitment rally is especially for Rajouri and Poonch. Nearly 8,500 to 9,000 people came to participate on the first day," said Sharma.

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The candidates were subjected to physical measurement such as height, weight and chest before going through physical tests. Later they would be put to medical test before recruitment.

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"We are grateful to people who thought about our employment. Those candidates, who have fulfilled the criteria, have advanced further after physical and medical tests during the recruitment process," said a candidate, Shaukat Ahmed.